LIVE@5 - Monday, April 4, 2022 Luke 21:37-38; John 12:37-43 37 And in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, but at night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet. 38 Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him.Luke 21:37–38 (NKJV) After … Continue reading Fear to Stand
Abundance v. Poverty
LIVE@5 - Friday, April 1, 2022 Mark 12:41-44; also appearing in Luke 21:1-4 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. 43 So … Continue reading Abundance v. Poverty
Curiosity v. Vengeance
LIVE@5 - Thursday, March 31, 2022 John 12:9-11 9 Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, … Continue reading Curiosity v. Vengeance
The Healing of Bartimaeus
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Mark 10:46–52 (NKJV) Blind Bartimaeus is a powerful story of healing, but of so much more. Jesus, in the act of healing his eyes, also transformed his life. 46 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son … Continue reading The Healing of Bartimaeus
What Have You Done With What I Left You?
LIVE@5 - Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Luke 19:11–28 (NKJV) After the encounter with Zacchaeus, Jesus told a parable of servants who were given the same amount of money to invest for the master. When he returned, an accounting was required. 11 Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near … Continue reading What Have You Done With What I Left You?
Zaccheus
LIVE@5 - Monday, March 28, 2022 Luke 19:1–10 (NKJV) In this passage, Jesus is going through Jericho and encounters a man whose reputation made him anathema to the Jewish people. Jesus sees something redeemable in him and calls him out for a visit. 19 Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there … Continue reading Zaccheus
Plot to Kill Christ
Live@5 - Friday, March 25, 2022 John 11:45–57 (NKJV) After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, there were varied reactions. Many who were present were amazed and believed in Christ, spreading the word of the miracle everywhere. The Pharisees who heard about it, though, were alarmed and their reaction ushered in the next phase of … Continue reading Plot to Kill Christ
Raising Lazarus
LIVE@5 - Thursday, March 24, 2022 John 11:1–44 (NKJV) This lengthy passage illustrates a major event in the ministry of Jesus. This passage recounts the story of a close friend’s sickness, death, and resurrection. The facts and lessons surrounding this series of events is rich with opportunities for learning more about the power of Christ. … Continue reading Raising Lazarus
Comparative Prayer
LIVE@5 - Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Luke 18:9–14 (NKJV) Jesus relates another parable concerning pride or self-righteousness. The Pharisee in the story was prideful and arrogant, while the publican was humble and repentant. Whose prayer was more effective? 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and … Continue reading Comparative Prayer
The Unjust Judge
LIVE@5 - Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Luke 18:1–8 (NKJV) In this brief passage, Jesus tells a story of a widow looking for justice who is rebuffed by a dispassionate judge. She eventually receives justice because of her persistent pleas. Jesus uses the story to teach on persistent prayer. 18:1 Then He spoke a parable to … Continue reading The Unjust Judge
Devoted To You 