Tag: Disciples

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

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Acts 6:1-7 … Verse reads, “Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.” More →

Witnesses

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Witnesses

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What was the purpose of the 40 days between the Jesus’ resurrection and His ascension? Three reasons. First, confirmation of resurrection, v. 3—”being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things More →

Refiner's Fire

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Refiner’s Fire

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Matthew 5:8 reads, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” A pure heart is required in Jesus’ disciples—how does He accomplish it? Trials and Testing! See James 1:2-4 … “Count it all joy when you fall More →

The Resurrection

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The Resurrection

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Matthew 28:1-20 is the account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this passage: First, the reality of the resurrection—“The angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. More →

Preparation for Struggles

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Preparation for Struggles

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On His way to the cross, Jesus spent some time in a garden. Matthew 26:36-46 records that garden event as the greatest struggle of our Lord in His humanity. Jesus’ experience reveals More →

Denial Predicted

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Denial Predicted

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Matthew 26:31-35 finds Jesus with His disciples on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane—we get to listen in. The Lord predicts the trial which both He and His disciples are about to experience. Misplaced self-confidence, More →

First Lord's Supper

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First Lord’s Supper

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Jesus observed the Passover with His disciples. Matthew 26:26-30 records three things He did that night. First, the Lord’s Supper was instituted—“Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples More →

The New Passover

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The New Passover

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Matthew 26:17-25 relates the beginning of Jesus’ final meal with the twelve. First, the Passover feast was prepared—“On the first day of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying More →

Christ's Death Ahead

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Christ’s Death Ahead

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Matthew 26:1-16 gives a preview to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. First, God’s plan was revealed—“(Jesus) said to His disciples, ‘You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up More →

A Waiting Attitude

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A Waiting Attitude

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Matthew 24:32-51 exhorts us to have the right attitude as we wait for the Lord’s return. The concept of “waiting” is like serving tables, being busy. First, recognize signs in God’s plan—“Now learn this parable More →

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