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Jesus and the lost
Read Luke 15:8-10 Jesus told three parables in response to the Pharisees and scribes grumbling at how He mingles with sinners. This second parable is called “The Parable of the Lost Coin.” It is about a woman with ten coins who turned her house upside down in search of the one that was lost. She…
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Dynamite Prayer
Dynamite Prayer With the power of your faith, ignite your prayers like dynamite and watch miracles explode into your life! Day 1 Overshadowing. Luke 1:35 “And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which…
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Jesus wants our light to Shine
Read Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the Light of the World” implies that Christians should shine their good works for all to see. Through this scripture, Jesus taught his followers to maintain a holy life and touch the lives of others. How can you let your light shine? Jesus described himself as the light of the…
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Jesus teaches us to be the Light of the World
Read Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the Light of the World” implies that Christians should shine their good works for all to see. Through this scripture, Jesus taught his followers to maintain a holy life and touch the lives of others. How can you let your light shine? Jesus described himself as the light of the…
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Jesus teaches about the cost of discipleship.
Read Luke 14:25-33 This passage occurs during Jesus’ journey towards Jerusalem, to face His crucifixion. He was gathering followers along the way. He takes this opportunity make it clear that discipleship is not to be taken lightly. Jesus was addressing large crowds and is using strong language to emphasize the seriousness of following Him. He…
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Jesus teaches Humility
Luke 14:1,7-14 Understanding the context of this scripture deepens our appreciation of its message on humility. Jesus was dining at the house of a prominent Pharisee. The gathering was stashed with notable guests, creating a setting ripe for lessons in humility. In Jesus’ time, meals were social events that reflected a person’s standing in society.…
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Jesus teaches Love over rules
15 But Jesus answered him and said, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to give it water? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from…
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Jesus teaches about sharing
John 6: 1–13 Jesus teaches about sharing A little background. In the book of John, this is one of the few events recorded outside of Jerusalem. Bethsaida is remote, a small fishing village in the wilderness northeast of the Sea of Galilee, the opposite end of where religious Jews would be gathering for Passover. So…
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June and July Reflections
Dear Beloved Carson & Mount Hope UMC Family, This month of June and July 2025, I want us to reflect on the promise/work of the Holy Spirit the Bible covers in the gospel of John 14:23-29. Why is this important for us, especially our faith? What is the mystery behind this promise? Why did Jesus…