A Holy People READ Isaiah 4:3 All who remain in Zion will be a holy people— those who survive the destruction of Jerusalem and are recorded among the living. Isaiah 4:1-6 In the opening chapters of Isaiah, God condemns Israel for its immorality and godlessness, predicting a day of painful judgment. But God also looks…

All Authority READ Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.” Matthew 28:18 All authority! The Heavenly Father gave Jesus all authority in the universe. This does not mean, however, that everything in creation has been renewed. Full restoration has yet to come. But…

Who Was Responsible for the Death of Jesus? READ Matthew 27:1-26 Pilate saw that he wasn’t getting anywhere and that a riot was developing. So he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. The responsibility is yours!” Matthew 27:24 For centuries,…

Faithfulness in Small Things READ Matthew 25:14-30 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!'” Matthew 25:21 In this familiar parable, the master praises his servant for being “faithful…

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