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.

A silhoute of Jesus hung from the cross with a sign above his head. Overlaying the image are the words "Father Forgive Them".
July 3, 2025
Father Forgive Them

Explore the depth of Jesus' prayer for His crucifiers in Luke 23:32-34 and the profound, pre-determined grace of our Savior on the cross.

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A group of people in what appears to be a protest, focused on a woman with red hair yelling or chanting with the words "Their Voices Prevailed" overlaying the image.
June 26, 2025
Their Voices Prevailed

Reflect on Pilate's choice between the crowd and the truth, and consider our own commitment to standing for what is right.

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June 19, 2025
For He Had Long Desired

Analyze the trial of Jesus before Pilate and Herod in Luke 23:6-12. Discover how each ruler sought convenience or entertainment rather than truth.

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A man in an interrogation room in an orange jumper seated with his hands cuffed together on a table while a man standing next to him is leaning towards him and speaking with his fist against the wall with the words "You Have Said So" overlaying the image.
June 12, 2025
You Have Said So

Reflect on Jesus' quiet strength before Pilate and how we can trust God's sovereignty when we are misunderstood.

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A man in a suit aggressively bending over a table with a clenched fist on the table and his face contorted in rage with the words "We Have Heard It Ourselves" overlaying the image.
June 5, 2025
We Have Heard It Ourselves

Examine the heart's tendency to reject truth when it doesn't align with our own desires.

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May 29, 2025
The Lord Turned and Looked

Turn back to Jesus after failure and find the path of repentance and grace.

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A man holding a sword in an aggressive posture with the words "No More of This!" overlaying the image.
May 22, 2025
No More of This!

Trust God's plan instead of acting out of fear when life feels out of control.

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May 15, 2025
Rise & Pray

Strengthen your daily life with prayer to resist temptation and follow God's will.

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May 8, 2025
Did You Lack Anything?

Reflect on God's faithful provision as Jesus prepares His disciples for the cross in Luke 22:35-38. Learn to trust Him in every season.

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May 1, 2025
When You Have Turned Again

Explore the power of restoration and the call to strengthen others after experiencing God's grace.

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A woman's foot being washed over a bowl of water with the words "But Not So With You" overlaying the image.
April 24, 2025
But Not So With You

Understand Jesus' call to lead through humility and service rather than pride and position. A Christian devotional on Luke 22:24-27.

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April 17, 2025
Do This in Remembrance of Me

Explore the deep significance of the Last Supper and the new covenant established by Jesus in Luke 22:14-20. More than ritual, it's about relationship.

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April 3, 2025
They Went and Found It

Discover how walking in obedience even without a full roadmap allows us to see God's faithful provision.

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March 27, 2025
Of the Twelve

Protect your heart from unchecked greed and bitterness as shown in Judas' betrayal.

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