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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October 13, 2022
Respond with Repentance

As Jesus spoke of John the Baptist, only those who had received the baptism of repentance declared God just. Those who didn't rejected the purpose of God.

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October 6, 2022
When God Answers

Sometimes when God answers us, it may not feel like a straightforward answer, but by abiding in Him we can trust we'll see His guidance clearly.

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September 29, 2022
Compassion on Others

The English word for compassion is listed in dictionaries as a noun. However, in the Greek, it is a verb. Jesus shows us just how to actively have compassion.

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Devotional title text "Making Jesus Marvel" overlaying a little boy with a marveled look on his face holding an open bible in his hands with a black background.
September 22, 2022
Making Jesus Marvel

There are two ways to make Jesus marvel - one is great and the other not so much. Let's dig into how we can make Jesus marvel at us in a good way.

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September 15, 2022
Be Well Built

Jesus gave the parable of two men who built houses. One held and one failed. In order for the house of our life to hold, we need to built on Jesus.

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September 8, 2022
When You Speak

We have a direct way of testing our fruit. The treasure of our heart will produce the same kind and it's from the abundance of our heart that we speak.

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September 1, 2022
Specks and Logs

Why is it that we are typically so quick to spot the issues others have, but are blind to our own? Jesus tells us what to do here, and it's plain and simple.

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August 25, 2022
Be Like Your Teacher

We must be careful who we submit ourselves under, because a disciple will become like their teacher. For followers of Jesus, this is a reason to rejoice!

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August 18, 2022
Judge Not. Forgive. Give with Good Measure.

When Jesus told us to judge not, forgive, and give with good measure, He didn't just give us rules to follow, He had our good in mind. Here's how...

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August 11, 2022
But Jesus Said

Jesus says that He wants us to do good to those who are against us and God is the very thing we draw from to do it.

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August 4, 2022
Blessed are the Hated

As we wrap up the last Beatitude, it is a beautiful encouragement in light of what every follower of Jesus will face.

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July 28, 2022
Blessed are Those Who Weep

The message of this beatitude is two-fold - weep over our own sins AND the sins of others. In light of that - Are you weeping now?

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July 21, 2022
Blessed are the Hungry

The idea of food, in both literal and spiritual senses, is something of great importance to God. Jesus addresses what it means to be satisfied.

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July 14, 2022
Blessed are the Poor

As Jesus spoke this Beatitude, what was He referring to and how do achieve this blessed state?

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