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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The title text "The Things That Make for Peace" over an olive branch with olives on it.
December 26, 2024
The Things That Make for Peace

Jesus didn’t become indignant at the people’s lack of knowledge; instead, He wept.

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The title text "The Very Stones Would Cry Outn" over stones stacked in a forest.
December 19, 2024
The Very Stones Would Cry Out

In our daily lives God is working and doing mighty works in our midst. Do we cry out, rejoicing and praising God for it?

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The title text "Just as He Told Them" over a donkey in a field with its mouth open.
December 12, 2024
Just as He Told Them

If God calls us to do something, it's up to Him to guide and provide that way and it's up to us to trust Him and walk in obedience.

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December 5, 2024
Because You Have Been Faithful

God doesn’t need us to achieve His purposes, but He wants our hearts to be right before Him as He uses us to achieve His purposes.

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The title text "Who is a Sinner?" over a man climbing a tree.
November 14, 2024
Who is a Sinner?

Can you be happy for people as you see God working in their life and using them for His glory?

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The title text "The Faith of a Blind Man" over a man standing under a spotlight with bound with rope around his head covering his eyes.
November 7, 2024
The Faith of a Blind Man

Be mindful of how we’re approaching Jesus and resolve to live out our faith in full surrender of God, regardless of how anyone may react to our pursuit of Him

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October 24, 2024
They Understood None of These Things

Instead of getting hung up when you don’t initially understand what God is speaking or what is happening in your life, continue to follow Him as you trust His plan for your life

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The title text "What Must I do to Inherit ..." over a man in a suit contemplatively looking up and to the side.
October 17, 2024
What Must I Do To Inherit ...

If we’re not willing to give up quite literally anything and everything in following God, then we have a heart issue to deal with.

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The title text "Receive the Kingdom of God Like a Child" over a boy smiling with his hands held out together facing upward.
October 10, 2024
Receive the Kingdom of God Like a Child

As we seek to enable a way for others to come to Jesus, let’s also be mindful of our own approach to ensure we’re receiving the kingdom of God like a child ourselves.

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The title text "Walk Humbly With Your God" over a picture of a man walking on a beach next to a set of footprints.
October 3, 2024
Walk Humbly With Your God

Those who trust in themselves aren’t just dealing with an issue of pride, but also an issue of trusting God.

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The title text "One Will Be Taken and the Other Left" over a globe showing the earth with a mangifying glass held over it.
September 26, 2024
Will He Find Faith?

If you’ve been praying and crying out to the Lord and seemingly nothing is happening – Don’t lose heart; keep the faith and persevere in praying always.

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September 19, 2024
One Will Be Taken and the Other Left

Love God even over your own life, pray without ceasing, and don’t lose heart.

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The title text "Remember Lot's Wife" over an image of a stone sculputre with a heavily blurred image of light coming down upon a city.
September 12, 2024
Remember Lot's Wife

Our heart shouldn’t be concerned with what will be left behind in our house, but instead remembering and looking forward to where our home truly is in heaven.

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The title text "Do Not Go Out or Follow Them" over an image of wooden sticks stuck in the ground and dressed with clothing in a wooded area.
September 5, 2024
Do Not Go Out or Follow Them

Focus your attention on the goal, not worrying about when Jesus comes back, but walking in the good works God has prepared for you with the knowledge that Jesus is coming back soon.

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