Jesus Preached on the Sabbath in Nazareth (Mark 6:1-3)

Erik Jones discusses Mark 6:2—“And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, ‘Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!’”

Published April 19, 2024

Each One in His Own Order (1 Corinthians 15:22-26)

Joel Meeker discusses 1 Corinthians 15:22-26—“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be destroyed is death.”

Published April 17, 2024

To the Church of God (1 Corinthians 1:2)

Kendrick Diaz discusses 1 Corinthians 1:2—“To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.”

Published April 15, 2024

Paul Continues to Celebrate Pentecost           (1 Corinthians 16:8)

David Johnson discusses 1 Corinthians 16:8—“But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.”

Published April 12, 2024

Hurrying to Be at Jerusalem for Pentecost (Acts 20:16)

David Johnson discusses Acts 20:16—“For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.”

Published April 10, 2024

Jesus’ Early Years: The Passover (Luke 2:41-42)

Jeremy Lallier discusses Luke 2:41-42—“His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.”

Published April 8, 2024

Passover: First of Seven Annual Festivals (Leviticus 23:4-5)

Jeremy Lallier discusses Leviticus 23:4-5—“These are the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times. On the fourteenth day of the first month at twilight is the LORD’s Passover.”

Published April 5, 2024

God’s Harvest Festivals (Exodus 23:14-16)

Jim Franks discusses Exodus 23:14-16  —“Three times you shall keep a feast to  Me in the year: You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread (you shall eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded you, at the time appointed in the month of Abib, for in it you came out of Egypt; none shall appear before Me empty); and the Feast of Harvest, the firstfruits of your labors which you have sown in the field; and the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you have gathered in the fruit of your labors from the field.”

Published April 3, 2024

Water Baptism by Immersion (John 3:23)

Britton Taylor discusses John 3:23—“Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.”

Published April 1, 2024

Paul’s Sabbath Custom (Acts 17:2)

Doug Horchak discusses Acts 17:2—“ Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures.”

Published March 29,2024

“I Will Cleanse Them” (Jeremiah 33:8)

Kendrick Diaz discusses Jeremiah 33:8—“I will cleanse them from all their iniquity by which they have sinned against Me, and I will pardon all their iniquities by which they have sinned and by which they have transgressed against Me.”

Published March 27, 2024

More Tolerable for Sodom in the Day of Judgment? (Matthew 11:23-24)

Britton Taylor discusses Matthew 11:23-24—“And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”

Published March 25, 2024

My Peace I Give to You (John 14:27)

Clyde Kilough discusses John 14:27—“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Published March 22, 2024

Christ’s Example of Sabbath Observance (Luke 4:31)

Joel Meeker discusses Luke 4:31—“ Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths.”

Published March 20,2024

If Christ Is in You, the Body Is Dead Because of Sin (Romans 8:9-10)

Kendrick Diaz discusses Romans 8:9-10—“But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.”

Published March 18, 2024

Christ’s Sacrifice Makes It Possible for Us to Be Holy (Colossians 1:21-22)

Britton Taylor discusses Colossians 1:21-22—“And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.”

Published March 15, 2024

Forgiveness According to the Riches of His Grace (Ephesians 1:7)

Jeremy Lallier discusses Ephesians 1:7—“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”

Published March 13, 2024

Predestined, Called, Justified, Glorified (Romans 8:30)

Erik Jones discusses Romans 8:30—“Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.”

Published March 11, 2024

The Gift of God Is Eternal Life (Romans 6:23)

David Johnson discusses Romans 6:23—“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Published March 8, 2024

Ascending to the Father (John 20:17)

Erik Jones discusses John 20:17—“Jesus said to her, ‘Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, “I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.”’”

Published March 6, 2024

Led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14-15)

Kendrick Diaz discusses Romans 8:14-15—“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’”

Published March 4, 2024

Promises of Blessings to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)

Erik Jones discusses Genesis 12:1-3—“Now the LORD had said to Abram: ‘Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’”

Published March 1, 2024

Dear Reader,

As Christians, we need to be growing.

So much of that growth happens in private—deep down where no one but God can see. But it doesn’t stay private—who we are on the inside always, sooner or later, makes its way to the surface.

Over the next 11 days, we’re going to talk about the fruit of the Spirit—a list of nine godly traits Paul highlighted in his letter to the New Testament church in Galatia.

These traits aren’t some arbitrary collection of nice-sounding words. Taken as a whole, they paint a picture of exactly what kind of growth God expects from His people—and, just as important, they give us a road map of how to pursue that growth in our own lives.

Every day of this Journey, you’re going to find three things:

1. That day’s reading.
2. Recommended verses and chapters from the Bible relating to that day’s subject.
3. Supplemental material from Life, Hope & Truth for digging deeper into that day’s subject.

You’ll see it at the end of the first day’s reading, but be sure to keep our Works of the Flesh vs. Fruit of the Spirit Word Study handy throughout this Journey—it’s a great way to keep track of what Greek words Paul used for the fruit of the Spirit (and what they mean).

Being a Christian means growing, and growing means developing the fruit of the Spirit. We hope this Journey will help you find the path and the motivation to do just that.

Are you ready to put what you’ve learned into practice?

Let’s begin!

All the best,
Your friends at Life Hope & Truth

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