Applying the Bible

A weekly devotional designed to help you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, through practical application of spiritual truths from God’s word.

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November 4, 2021
God Sees You

Discover the comfort of El Roi, the God Who Sees, through the story of Hagar in Genesis 16. Learn how God pursues us even in our darkest wilderness.

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October 28, 2021
Seek First the Kingdom of God

Prioritize God's Kingdom in your heart and watch Him provide for your needs.

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October 21, 2021
The LORD my Shepherd

Trust our Good Shepherd to guide and provide for your every daily need.

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October 14, 2021
The Good Plans of Elohim

Explore the profound truths of God revealed in Genesis 1:1, from His triune nature as Elohim to His sovereignty over time, space, and matter.

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October 7, 2021
Jehovah Rapha - God is my Healer

Explore the profound meaning of 'Jehovah Rapha' in Exodus 15. Discover how the Existing One mends, cures, and makes us whole through His sacrificial work.

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September 30, 2021
A Pleasing Sacrifice

Learn how to offer a continual sacrifice of praise in all circumstances. A Christian devotional on Hebrews 13:15-16 and living for God's glory.

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September 23, 2021
Woe to Hypocrisy

The law is a heavy burden, but hypocrisy is even heavier and led Jesus to exclaim in grief towards the Pharisees: Woe to you! We can trade in burden for rest and this devotional takes a look at how.

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September 16, 2021
Growing in Grace & Knowledge

Explore the final exhortation of Peter in 2 Peter 3:14-18. Discover what it means to effectively grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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September 9, 2021
Do You Love Me?

Explore the deep, restorative love of Jesus as He asks Peter three times if he loves Him. A study on Greek words for love and Peter's redemption in John 21.

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September 2, 2021
Go & Work Today

Explore Jesus' Parable of the Two Sons and what it means to truly do the will of the Father. A study on faith, obedience, and the fruit of works.

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August 26, 2021
Take Heart

Discover the biblical meaning and strength found in Jesus' encouragement to "take heart."

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August 19, 2021
Blessing or Rebuke

Understand how our focus determines whether we receive God's blessing or His rebuke. A Christian devotional on Peter's success and failure in Matthew 16.

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August 12, 2021
The Hand of God

Be encouraged that God's hand is upon those who seek to know and teach His Word.

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August 5, 2021
Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Explore the heart of God as Jesus challenges the Pharisees with Hosea 6:6. Discover why the Lord desires authentic mercy and spiritual knowledge over hollow rituals.

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