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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June 13, 2024
He Ran to Embrace Him

Explore the heart of our Heavenly Father through the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-24. Discover how God's compassion leads Him to run and embrace those who return to Him.

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June 6, 2024
Joy Before the Angels of God

Explore the Parable of the Lost Coin in Luke 15:8-10. Discover the immense value God places on every individual and the celebration that occurs when one sinner repents.

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May 30, 2024
I Have Found My Sheep

Explore the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15:1-7. Discover the heart of the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to rescue and rejoice over the one.

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May 16, 2024
Salt is Good

Maintain the spiritual flavor of your faith by abiding in Christ and growing daily.

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May 9, 2024
Jesus Above All

Explore the radical call to discipleship in Luke 14:25-33. Discover what it means to carry your cross and prioritize Christ over every earthly relation.

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May 2, 2024
That My House May Be Filled

Explore Jesus' parable of the great banquet and the call to reach the marginalized with the Gospel message.

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April 25, 2024
Are You a Guest?

Learn what it truly means to be a guest at God’s banquet table. A Christian devotional on Luke 14:15-24 and the invitations we sometimes reject.

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April 18, 2024
When you Give

Learn the blessing of selfless giving that mirrors God's own grace toward us.

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April 11, 2024
How to Truly be Humble

Explore Jesus' parable on humility in Luke 14:7-11. Discover why those who exalt themselves will be humbled and how to cultivate a heart of true humility.

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April 4, 2024
Jesus Responded

Analyze Jesus' strategic interactions with the Pharisees in Luke 14:1-6. Discover how He used meals, healings, and questions to challenge hard hearts.

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March 28, 2024
How Often Would I have Gathered

Explore Jesus' lament over Jerusalem in Luke 13:31-35. Discover the heart of a Savior who longs to gather His children and the sovereignty of His mission.

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March 21, 2024
Enter Through the Narrow Door

Explore Jesus' teaching on the narrow door in Luke 13:22-30. Learn why many will seek to enter but only those in Christ will be accepted.

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March 14, 2024
What is the Kingdom of God Like

Understand the growth and nature of the Kingdom of God and how to guard against unnatural influences.

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March 7, 2024
How to Stop Being a Hypocrite

Analyze the healing of the disabled woman in Luke 13:10-17. Discover the contrast between Jesus' compassion and the hypocrisy of empty religious rules.

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