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Daily Meditations Upon Gospel Lessons

Devotionals

This volume is a valuable series of devotions based on the Gospel writing of the Holy Bible.

Formally titled "Daily Meditations Upon the Gospel Lessons of the Church Year" by Fredrik Hammarsten, it is a devotional work that offers daily reflections aligned with the Gospel readings of the liturgical calendar. Published in 1928 by the Augustana Book Concern, this volume complements Hammarsten's earlier work on the Epistle lessons, providing a comprehensive guide for spiritual contemplation throughout the church year. The meditations are structured to correspond with the Gospel readings designated for each Sunday and feast day, offering insights that aim to deepen the reader's understanding and personal connection to the teachings of the New Testament. Hammarsten's approach is rooted in Lutheran tradition, emphasizing the significance of the Gospel in daily life and worship.

416  chapters
Released on 2/5/2025
Published by Fredrik Hammarsten
Chapters
001
Jesus' Humility and Supreme Authority

January 1 "Tell ye the daughter of Zion, behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass

002
Acknowledging Jesus as King

January 2 "And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and arrived at Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying unt

003
The Enduring Promise of the Gospel

January 3 "And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and he entered, as his custom was, into the synagogue on the sabbath day,

004
Restoration and Peace through Jesus

January 4 "He hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted." - Luke 4:18 A broken heart! They are found everywhere. People hurt each other deeply

005
The Essence of True Freedom

January 5 "He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives." - Luke 4:18 Everyone whose soul the gospel has not freed remains a captive.

006
Restoration of Spiritual Sight

January 6 "He hath sent me to preach recovering of sight to the blind." - Luke 4:18 How such preaching can open the eyes of the blind is sho

007
The Privilege of Christ's Kingdom

January 7 "Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should no

008
Turning to Jesus for True Peace

January 8 "And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the

009
Hopeful Anticipation and Joyous Expectation

January 9 "But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh. And he spake

010
Living in Anticipation of Christ"s Return

January 10 "Let your loins be girded about."  - Luke 12:35 The act of girding your loins holds deep spiritual meaning. It's essential n

011
Spiritual Preparedness

January 11 "Let your lamps be burning; and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage fea

012
Living in Active and Watchful Readiness

January 12 "Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord, when he cometh, shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himsel

013
Kingdom Characteristics

January 13 "And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them, and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with

014
The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance

January 14 "And as it came to pass in the days of Noah, even so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. They ate, they drank, they m

015
Trusting in Divine Reassurance

January 15 "Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh,

016
Fulfillment of Divine Promises Through Jesus

January 16 "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the

017
Humility Leads to True Greatness

January 17 "Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is b

018
Jesus is the Friend to Sinners

January 18 "But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows a

019
The Necessity of Repentance

January 19 When Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness. He traveled thr

020
Bearing Good Fruit Through Inner Transformation

January 20 "He said therefore to the multitudes that went out to be baptized of him, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the

021
Producing Divine Strength Through Honest Confession

January 21 "And the multitudes asked him, saying, What must we do? And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impar

022
Understanding Our True Identity

Page 22 "And this is the witness of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, 'Who are you?' And he confessed,

023
The Divine Relationship with Christ

January 23 "He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly bec

024
The Significance of Jesus' Testimony

January 24 "If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true."  - John 5:31 The testimony of Jesus, if considered alone, would hold

025
Living as an Authentic Witness

January 25 "Ye have sent unto John, and he hath borne witness unto the truth. But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say

026
The Works of Jesus

January 26 "But the witness which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father hath given me to accomplish, the very

027
The Divine Testimony of Christ

January 27 "And the Father that sent me, he hath borne witness of me."  - John 5:37 The testimony of the Father is greater than that of

028
The Centrality of Christ

January 28 "Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me."&nbsp

029
Christ's Birth Fulfills God's Promise

January 29 "Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. This was

030
Celebrating Salvation and Hope through Christ's Birth

January 30 "And there were shepherds in the same country, staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an angel of

031
Celebrating God's Gift to Humanity

January 31 "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, An

032
Sharing the Hope of Christ with the World

February 1 "And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto

033
The Incarnation of Jesus Christ

February 2 "And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of g

034
The Sin of Rejecting Christ

February 3 "He came unto his own, and they that were his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to bec

035
Finding Comfort and Strength in Jesus

February 4 "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, sh

036
Divine Protection and Ultimate Deliverance

February 5 "Now when they were departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the young child

037
Trusting in Divine Comfort and Guidance

February 6 "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."  - Luke 12:32 Countless years have

038
The Necessity of His Grace for our Service

February 7 "And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was so called by the angel before he w

039
Recognizing the Need for Grace

February 8 "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."  - John 14:13 You've

040
Producing Spiritual Fruits

February 9 "And he spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found no

041
Superficial Spirituality

February 10 "And he said unto the vinedresser, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down;

042
The Grace of Divine Intervention

February 11 "And he answering saith unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: and if it bear frui

043
The Availability of Divine Guidance

February 12 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,

044
Engaging in Missions with Renewed Hope

February 13 "And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening t

045
The Light of the World is Jesus

February 14 "Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world."  - John 8:12 Jesus claims to be nothing less

046
The Light of Life

February 15 "He that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life."  - John 8:12 Just as the sun in th

047
The Servitude of Jesus

February 16 "Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall

048
The Divine Promise of Restoration

February 17 "A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench."  - Matthew 12:20 Jesus once used the image of a

049
Victory in Trials through Divine Mercy

February 18 "A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory."  - Mat

050
Jesus' Shared Experiences with Humanity

February 19 "And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast; and when they had fulfilled the days, as they wer

051
Rekindling the Divine Presence

February 20 "And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy f

052
Jesus' Example of Submission

February 21 "And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her he

053
Experiencing the Holy Spirit's Power

February 22 "But when it was now the midst of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. The Jews therefore marvelled, saying, Ho

054
Selflessly Pursuing God's Glory

February 23 "He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and

055
Brotherhood of Sinners Through Jesus

February 24 "And he stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren!"  - Matthew 12:49 The

056
Aligning Our Actions with Divine Commands

February 25 "For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."  - Matthew 12:50

057
Living in Partnership with Christ

February 26 "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: and Jesus also was bidden, and hi

058
Inviting Jesus into the Home

February 27 "And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I t

059
The Transformative Power of Seeking Divine Connection

February 28 "For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost."  - Luke 19:10 This message is the core truth in the stor

060
Repentance and Grace Produce Change

March 1 "And Jesus said unto him, Today is salvation come to this house."  - Luke 19:9 It was Zacchaeus's house. He was a chief tax col

061
Prioritizing Spiritual Nourishment

March 2 "And Jacob's well was there. Jesus, therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. Th

062
Recognizing and Accepting God's Gift of Grace

March 3 "Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldes

063
The Transformative Power of Truth

March 4 "Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, T

064
The Power of Personal Testimony

March 5 "And upon this came his disciples; and they marvelled that he was speaking with a woman; yet no man said, What seekest thou? Or, Why

065
Finding Joy in God's Will

March 6 "In the meanwhile, the disciples urged him, saying, 'Rabbi, eat.' But he said unto them, 'I have meat to eat that ye know not.' The

066
The Necessity of Divine Grace

March 7 "And when he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And behold, there came to him a leper and worshipped him, s

067
Approaching God with Complete Confidence

March 8 "And behold, there came to him a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And when he entered

068
The importance of Faith

March 9 "And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway his leprosy was cleansed. And

069
Healing, Peace, and Joy Through Jesus

March 10 "And when Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever lef

070
Receiving Ultimate Healing Through Faith in Christ

March 11 "And when even was come, they brought unto him many possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all

071
Unwavering Faith in Life's Storms

March 12 "And when he entered into a boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, a great tempest arose in the sea, insomuch that the boat

072
The Assurance of Divine Assistance

March 13 "And the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?"  - Matthew 8:27 The sto

073
The Importance of Spiritual Fruitfulness

March 14 "Now, in the morning, as he returned to the city, he hungered. And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he came to it, and found nothi

074
Unwavering Faith in God's Promises

March 15 "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do what is done t

075
Never Forsaken

March 16 "And straightway he constrained the disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before him unto the other side, till he should send

076
Trusting in Divine Intervention

March 17 "And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, t

077
Stepping Out in Faith

March 18 "And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. And he said, Come. Peter went down fr

078
The Battle Between Good and Evil

March 19 "Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field: but whi

079
Discerning Between Good and Evil

March 20 "But when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, the tares also appeared. And the servants of the householder came and said u

080
The Perils of Sinful Associations

March 21 "Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather up first the tares, and

081
Revealing Kingdom Mysteries Through Parables

March 22 Jesus spoke to the crowds only in parables; he didn't say anything to them without using a parable. This was to fulfill what the pr

082
Sowing Spiritual Seeds

March 23 "And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth, and should sleep and rise night and day, and t

083
Spiritual Growth Requires Patience and Faith

March 24 "The earth beareth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear."  - Mark 4:28 This part of

084
The Security of Divine Timing

March 25 "But when the fruit is ripe, straightway he putteth forth the sickle, because the harvest is come."  - Mark 4:29 Precious in t

085
Embracing Spiritual Salvation and Transformation

March 26 "For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his v

086
The Uniqueness of Spiritual Labor

March 27 "And when he had agreed with the laborers for a shilling a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And he went out about the third hou

087
Relying on God's Grace

March 28 "And when evening came, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the laborers, and pay them their hire, beginning from

088
Wholeheartedly Following Christ

March 29 "Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have? And Jesus said unto them,

089
Bestowing Rewards Through Grace

March 30 "Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?"  - Matthew 19:27 "What then shall we have?" Indeed, a poin

090
Deepening Faith Through Selfless Service

March 31 "But who is there of you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say unto him, when he is come in from the field, Com

091
The Essence of True Servanthood

April 1 "Even so ye also, when ye shall have done all the things that are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done tha

092
Preparing Our Hearts to Receive the Word

April 2 "And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable: The sower went forth to

093
Spiritual Growth and Worldly Desires

April 3 "And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And that which fell among the thorns, these are they t

094
Cultivating Fertile Soil in the Heart

April 4 "And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. And as he said these things, he cried, He tha

095
The Urgency of Belief

April 5 "Jesus therefore said unto them, Yet a little while is the light among you. Walk, while ye have the light, that darkness overtake yo

096
Developing a Compassionate Perspective for the Lost

April 6 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not hav

097
Recruiting Laborers for the Harvest

April 7 "Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harv

098
Witnessing in a Hostile Environment

April 8 "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."  - Matthew

099
Jesus Foretells His Suffering

April 9 "And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the

100
Accepting Suffering as a Path to Humility

April 10 "And they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am

101
Enduring Suffering With Faith

April 11 "If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father h

102
The Futility of Seeking Worldliness

April 12 "And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging: and hearing a multitude going b

103
Christ's Ultimate Act of Service

April 13 "For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."  - Mark 10:

104
Harvesting Righteousness Through Christ's Death

April 14 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it

105
Embracing Freedom through Relinquishing Self

April 15 "He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal."  - John 12:25

106
Overcoming Temptation

April 16 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty ni

107
Facing Temptation Through Reliance on Scripture

April 17 "Then the devil takes him to the holy city; and he sets him on the pinnacle of the temple, and says to him, If you are the Son of G

108
Achieving Victory Through Divine Assistance

April 18 "Again, the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

109
Remaining Steadfast Amidst Temptation

April 19 "From that time began Jesus to show unto his disciples, that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and ch

110
Giving Credit to Divine Guidance

April 20 "And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name."  - Luke 10:17 When the sev

111
The Authority to Overcome Adversities

April 21 "And he said unto them, I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents a

112
The Joy of Assurance

April 22 "Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."&nbsp

113
The Boundless Mercy of Jesus

April 23 "And Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those bord

114
Trusting in God's Grace

April 24 "And he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread and cast it to the dogs. But she said, Yea, Lord: for even t

115
True Repentance Leads to Peace

April 25 "And behold, a woman who was in the city, a sinner; and when she knew that he was sitting at meat in the Pharisee's house, she brou

116
Humility and Repentance Leads to Salvation

April 26 "And Jesus, answering, said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on."  - Luke 7:40 At

117
Jesus' Commitment to Mankind's Redemption

April 27 "And he answereth them and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him u

118
Overcoming Obstacles Through Faith

April 28 "And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him grievously; and he fell on the ground, and wal

119
Remaining Strong Through Prayer

April 29 "And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer."  - Mark 9:29 The disciples, asked to cast out an u

120
Divine Intervention in Spiritual Warfare

April 30 "And he was casting out a demon that was dumb. And it came to pass, when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multit

121
The Superiority of Redeeming Love

May 1 "When the strong man fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace: but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and

122
The Danger of Spiritual Complacency

May 2 "The unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and finding none, he saith, I wil

123
Living by the Essence of Scripture

May 3 "Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you doeth the law? Why seek ye to kill me? The crowd answered, 'Thou hast a demon: wh

124
Living Faith Rooted in Jesus

May 4 "Some people in Jerusalem asked, 'Is not this he And lo, he speaketh openly, and they say nothing unto him. Can it be that the rulers

125
Transforming Lives for Eternal glory

May 5 "And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath day: and they were amazed at his teaching;

126
The Authority of Jesus Over Evil

May 6 "And in the synagogue, there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud voice, Ah! What have we to d

127
Trusting Jesus for Daily Needs

May 7 "Jesus, therefore, lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bre

128
Divine Provision

May 8 "Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. Jesu

129
Divine Provision Through Available Resources

May 9 "Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down; likewise also of the fishes as m

130
Prioritizing Spiritual Nourishment

May 10 "Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: f

131
Embracing Jesus as the Bread of Life

May 11 "Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

132
The Life-Giving Connection with Jesus

May 12 "He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indee

133
The Source of Eternal Life

May 13 "Upon this, many of his disciples went back and walked no more with him. Jesus said therefore unto the twelve, Would ye also go away?

134
Choosing to Honor Christ

May 14 "Which of you convicteth me of sin? If I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth the words of God: for thi

135
The Eternality of Jesus' Words

May 15 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death. The Jews said unto him, Now we know that thou hast

136
Understanding the Divine Mission

May 16 "The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many signs. If we let him

137
The Necessity of Jesus' Sacrifice

May 17 "But a certain one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, nor do ye take account tha

138
Sin's Dominion and God's Redemption

May 18 "Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant of sin."  - John 8:34 No

139
Freedom From Sin's Dominion

May 19 "If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."  -John 8:36 Freedom is what the world strives for, and its

140
Responding to God's Offer of Salvation

May 20 "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stand

141
The Sweetness of a Sanctified Home

May 21 "Jesus, therefore, six days before the passover, came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus raised from the dead. So they made hi

142
The Triumphant Entry of Jesus

May 22 "On the morrow, a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took the branches o

143
Establishing the New Covenant

May 23 "And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this pa

144
Unity of Believers Through Communion

May 24 "For I received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which he was betrayed took brea

145
Preparing the Heart for Holy Communion

May 25 "But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined:

146
Human Weakness and Divine Fulfillment

May 26 "And there were also two others, criminals, led with him to be executed. And when they arrived at the place called The Skull, there t

147
The Enduring Power of Salvation

May 27 "The sun's light failed, and the veil of the temple was torn in the middle."  - Luke 23:45 And behold, the veil of the temple wa

148
The Certainty of Christ's Resurrection

May 28 "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified. He is not here,

149
The Significance of the Resurrection

May 29 "And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sa

150
Victory over Death and Darkness

May 30 "Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me."  - Matth

151
The Joy of the Resurrection

May 31 "And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem. And they c

152
The Hope of the Resurrection

June 1 "And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to eat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it, he gave to them. And the

153
From Depair to Joy

June 2 "But Mary was standing outside at the tomb weeping: so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb; and she beheld two angels

154
Divine Forgiveness and Restoration

June 3 "Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon." - Luke 24:34 The second witness to Jesus's resurrection was Simon Pet

155
The Ultimate Conquest Over Sin

June 4 "When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fe

156
Grace that Overcomes Skepticism

June 5 "But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples, therefore, said unto him, We

157
Recognizing the Lord's Presence

June 6 "Jesus therefore saith unto them, Children, have ye aught to eat? They answered him, No. And he said unto them, Cast the net on the r

158
Jesus, Our Provider and Sustainer

June 7 "So when they got out upon the land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. Jesus saith unto them, Bring o

159
The Divine Gift of Peace

June 8 "And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you."  - Luke 24:36 E

160
Gentle Guidance from Disbelief to Faith

June 9 "And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. But they were terrifi

161
The Responsibility of Witnessing

June 10 "Ye are witnesses of these things."  - Luke 24:48 One of the reasons the Lord Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurre

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Jesus Christ, the Ultimate Shepherd

June 11 "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep. He that is a hireling, and not a shepherd, whose own

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The Good Shepherd and His Followers

June 12 "I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me, even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay

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Jesus' Commitment to Seek and Save

June 13 "And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and they shall become one

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Heartfelt Love for Jesus

June 14 "So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto h

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Selfless Commitment to Nurture Others

June 15 "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou. girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou sh

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True Leadership is Distinguished by Genuine Relationship

June 16 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbeth up some other way, the sa

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Jesus is the Door of Salvation

June 17 "I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture."  - John 10:9

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Temporary Trials and Everlasting Joy

June 18 "A little while, and ye behold me no more, and again a little while, and ye shall see me. Some of his disciples therefore said one t

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Transforming Grief into Heavenly Happiness

June 19 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow

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Enduring Earthly Trials with a Heavenly Perspective

June 20 "These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may g

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The Completion of Jesus' Mission

June 21 "Even as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, he should give eternal life. And this is li

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Unwavering Faith in Sorrow

June 22 "Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in  me."  - John 14:1 The Master was saddened to see sadness

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The Promise of Eternal Fellowship

June 23 "In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go

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Seeking Clarity in Spiritual Matters

June 24 "And whither I go, ye know the way. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; how know we the way? Jesus saith un

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Opening the Heart to Salvation

June 25 "Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto

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Preventing Spiritual Stagnation

June 26 "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide

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Reflecting Jesus' Glory Through the Spirit

June 27 "He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall declare it unto you. All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: ther

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Jesus Intercedes for His Own

June 28 "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine."  - John 17:9 With these

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Jesus Calls to the Thirsty

June 29 "Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink."

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Living Water That Satisfies the Soul

June 30 "If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink."  - John 7:37 "If any man thirst," cries the Lord, "let him come unto me an

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Becoming Conduits of Living Water

July 1 "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from within him shall flow rivers of living water. But this spake he of the Spi

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The Power of Prayer

July 2 "And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it

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Acknowledging God as Our Father

July 3 "And it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, that when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us t

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The Heart's Desire to Glorify God

July 4 "Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Give us, day by day, our daily bread. And forgive us our sins."  - Luke 11:2-4 If you g

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Persistence in Prayer

July 5 "Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of m

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Anchoring the Heart in God's Promises

July 6 "So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God."   -

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Christ's Blessing and Heavenly Ascension

July 7 "And he led them out until they were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while h

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The Sacred Bond of Unity

July 8 "I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; that the world may know that thou didst send me, and lovedst them, e

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Perseverance and Joy Through Persecution

July 9 "If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: b

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The Forgiveness of Inexcusable Sins

July 10 "If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin. He that hateth me hateth m

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Effectively Sharing God's Truth

July 11 "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Fath

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Jesus' Protection Through Hardships

July 12 "These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble. They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the ho

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The Assurance of God's Care

July 13 "And I say unto you, my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will

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Publicly Acknowledging Faith in Jesus

July 14 "And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: but

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The Danger of Rejecting God

July 15 "And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Ho

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Embracing Divine Love

July 16 "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, a

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The Teaching of the Holy Spirit

July 17 "These things have I spoken unto you, while yet abiding with you. But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send

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Peace that Anchors the Soul

July 18 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither

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Abiding in Jesus' Love

July 19 "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These t

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Christ's Commandment to Love

July 20 "This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down

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The Gift of the Holy Spirit

July 21 "If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be wi

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Jesus' Continual Presence and Care

July 22 "I will not leave you desolate: I come unto you. Yet a little while, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I

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The Need for Spiritual Rebirth

July 23 "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi

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Jesus as the Source of Salvation

July 24 "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that which we know, and bear witness of that which we have seen; and ye receive not our w

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Maintaining a Sustaining Relationship with Christ

July 25 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do n

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The Importance of a Living, Productive Faith

July 26 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch

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The Great Commission

July 27 "And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore,

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Baptism as a Foundational Act of Faith

July 28 "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy S

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The Perpetual Presence of Jesus

July 29 "And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."  - Matthew 28:20 These words form the ultimate promise given by

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Living God's Truth in Hardship

July 30 "Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: and a cer- tain beggar

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The Importance of Righteous Living

July 31 "And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom: and the rich man also d

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The Reality of an Unbridgeable Divide

August 1 "And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said,

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Resisting the Lure of Materialism

August 2 And one out of the crowd said to him, "Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me." But he replied to him, "Man, who ma

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Prioritizing Eternal Values Over Temporal Gain

August 3 "And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: and he reasoned within himse

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Embracing the Call to Follow Jesus

August 4 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Fo

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The Futility of Pursuing Worldly Wealth

August 5 "For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? Or what shall a man give in exchange for

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The Divine Invitation to Salvation

August 6 "But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many: and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to

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The Burden of Excuses

August 7 "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and se

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Accepting God's Invitation With Humility

August 8 "And the servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, Go out quick

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The Sacrifice of Following Jesus

August 9 "Now there went with him great multitudes: and he turned, and said unto them, If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own fat

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Counting the Cost of Commitment

August 10 "For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it

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The Merciful Compassion of Jesus

August 11 "And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusal

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Focusing on the Calling of Jesus

August 12 "And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, T

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Seeking and Saving the Lost

August 13 "Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him. And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying

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The Joy in Reclaiming the Lost

August 14 "Or what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she loses one piece, doth not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek diligentl

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Self-Discovery and Redemption

August 15 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of thy substance

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Unconditional Love and Forgiveness

August 16 "And he arose, and came to his father. But while he was yet afar off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran,

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Embracing Everyone with Love and Forgiveness

August 17 "Now his elder son was in the field, and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called to him o

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The Simple Divine Call to Follow Jesus

August 18 "And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me.

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Showing Mercy to the Unworthy

August 19 "And it came to pass, as he sat at a meal in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and h

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The Blessing of Generous Giving

August 20 "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom.

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Self-Reflection Through God's Word

August 21 "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?"  - Luk

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Brotherly Love and God's Grace

August 22 "Or how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me cast out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the

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The Danger of Secret Sin

August 23 "And the scribes and the Pharisees bring a woman taken in adultery; and having set her in the midst, they say unto him, Teacher, t

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Grace and Redemption

August 24 "But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cas

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Cultivating a Spirit of Love

August 25 "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be

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Sharing Spiritual Truths with Wisdom

August 26 "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their fe

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The Importance of Obedience to Christ

August 27 "Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesar

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Divine Mercy Surpasses Human Sinfulness

August 28 "But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was ama

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Behold the Lamb of God

August 29 "Again on the morrow, John was standing, and two of his disciples; and he looked upon Jesus as he walked, and said, Behold the Lam

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Seeking Fulfillment in Life's Journey

August 30 "And Jesus turned, and beheld them following, and said unto them, What seek ye? And they said unto him, Rabbi (which is to say, be

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Sharing the Joy of Christ With Others

August 31 "One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He findeth first his own brother Simon

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Acknowledging Jesus as the Christ

September 1 "Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is?

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Recognizing Jesus as God's Son

September 2 "He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God

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Focusing on the Intentions of the Heart

September 3 "Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the jud

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Recognizing Anger as Sin

September 4 "But I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to

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The Damaging Power of Anger

September 5 "But I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to

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The Commandment of Love

September 6 "Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Til

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The Depth and Damage of Adultery

September 7 "Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to l

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Communicating with Honesty

September 8 "Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thi

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Showing Generosity Beyond Expectations

September 9 "Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: bu

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The Divine Majesty of Jesus

September 10 "And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apa

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The Importance of Jesus' Sacrifice

September 11 "And behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah talking with him. And Peter answered, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is g

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Cultivating Spiritual Boldness

September 12 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid. And Jesus came and touched them and said, "Ari

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The Magnificence of God's Mercy

September 13 "When therefore he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him."  - John 13:31

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Seeking to Glorify God

September 14 "And God shall glorify him in himself, and straightway shall he glorify him."  - John 13:32 Jesus honored the Father durin

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Enduring Through Trials

September 15 "And as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man

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Ultimate Peace With God

September 16 "And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elijah must first come? And he answered and said, Elijah in

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Discernment in Spiritual Leadership

September 17 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."  - Matthew 7:15 The gro

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Aligning Our Words and Actions

September 18 "By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so, every good tree bringeth for

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Choosing the Right Path

September 19 "Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they tha

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Acknowledging Our Sinfulness

September 20 "For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it."  - Matthew 7:14 T

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Living in Communion with God

September 21 "Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father w

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Applying Christ's Words to Daily Life

September 22 "Everyone therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upo

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Establishing a Life Firmly Rooted in Christ

September 23 "And every one that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house u

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Living With Integrity and Honesty

September 24 "And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that h

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The Importance of Spiritual Wisdom

September 25 "And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? Render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst

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Managing Posessions with Eternal Perspective

September 26 "And calling to him each one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? And he said, A hund

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Becoming a Faithful Steward

September 27 "And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their p

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Stewards in God's Kingdom

September 28 "Blessed is that servant, whom his lord, when he cometh, shall find so doing."  - Luke 12:43 The steward, though in charge

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Divine Riches Over Earthly Gain

September 29 "He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also

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Prioritizing Heavenly Treasures over Earthly Wealth

September 30 "No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despis

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The Depth of Jesus' Love

October 1 "And when he drew nigh, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known in this day, even thou, the things which bel

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Embracing Grace in the Present

October 2 "If thou hadst known in this day, even thou, the things which belong unto peace! But now they are hid from thine eyes. For the day

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Keeping Sacred Spaces Clean

October 3 "And he entered into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold, saying unto them, It is written, And my house shall be a ho

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The Departure of Jesus

October 4 "He said therefore again unto them, I go away, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sin: whither I go, ye cannot come." - J

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Embracing Faith in Christ

October 5 "And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. I said therefore unto

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Embracing the Words of Christ

October 6 "They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? Jesus said unto them, Even that which I have also spoken unto you from the beginning.

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The Significance of Repentance

October 7 "Then he began to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they did not repent. Woe unto thee, Chora

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The Danger of Self-Righteousness

October 8 "And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: Two

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Seeking Mercy with Humility

October 9 "But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be tho

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The Power of Kindness and Forgiveness

October 10 "But what think ye? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in the vineyard. And he answered a

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Living Life with Authenticity

October 11 "And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir; and went not."  - Matthew 21:30 In these

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The Importance of Seeking Forgiveness

October 12 "Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publica

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Pleasing God Rather than Men

October 13 "Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples, saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat: all things th

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The Importance of Humility

October 14 "[They] love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be

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The Importance of Thankfulness

October 15 "And again he went out from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders

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The Strengthening Presence of Christ

October 16 "And he took him aside from the multitude privately, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat, and touched his tongue; and

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Ultimate Healing and Provision Through Jesus

October 17 "And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to

291
The Inherent Goodness of Jesus

October 18 "Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fru

292
Regeneration Results in True Goodness

October 19 "The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil

293
The Power of Speech

October 20 "Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. And

294
Trusting in Our Ultimate Helper

October 21 "And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there. And there cam

295
Finding Restoration Through Divine Mercy

October 22 "Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped

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Loving Others Through Sacrifice and Compassion

October 23 "Which of these three, thinkest thou, proved neighbor unto him that fell among the robbers? And he said, 'He who showed mercy to

297
The Call to Unconditional Love

October 24 "Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and p

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The Joy of Giving

October 25 "Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in he

299
The Essence of True Spiritual Understanding

October 26 "At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from

300
Finding True Rest Through Embracing Faith

October 27 "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."  - Matthew 11:28 Here the dear Savior stand

301
Embracing the Yoke of Jesus

October 28 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is

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Acting in Faith and Obedience

October 29 "And it came to pass, as they were on the way to Jerusalem, that he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee. And as

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Expressing Gratitude for God's Blessings

October 30 "And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, with a loud voice glorifying God; and he fell upon his face at his

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Receiving Mercy Through God's Grace

October 31 "After these things, there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a

305
Healing Through Willingness and Faith

November 1 "And a certain man was there, who had been thirty and eight years in his infirmity. When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he ha

306
The Necessity of Self-Examination

November 2 "Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing befal

307
Accepting God's Grace with Humility

November 3 "And he said unto them, Doubtless ye will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Cap

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The Power of Humility and Faith

November 4 "But of a truth I say unto you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years a

309
The Futility of Worry

November 5 "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the

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Prioritizing the Kingdom of God

November 6 "But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."  - Matthew 6:33 The be

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Finding Rest in Serving Jesus

November 7 "Now as they went on their way, he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

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Refreshment and Strength for the Soul

November 8 "But one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."  - Luke 10:42 When J

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The Futility of Accumulating Wealth

November 9 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal." &nb

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Accumulating Heavenly Treasures

November 10 "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through

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Focusing Our Spiritual Vision

November 11 "The lamp of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be e

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Maintaining a Connection With Jesus

November 12 "And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude

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From Mourning to Joy

November 13 "As he approached the city gate, there was a funeral procession for a man who had died, the only son of his mother, who was a wi

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Deepening Faith Through Suffering and Trials

November 14 "Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, of the village of Mary and her sister Martha."  - John 11:1 No other home,

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Finding Hope in the Resurrection

November 15 "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live; and whosoe

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The Divine Compassion of Jesus

November 16 "Jesus wept."  - John 11:35 No one has ever had a heart as full of sympathy as Jesus. He went to the widow of Nain to dry h

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Finding Strength in Divine Obedience

November 17 "Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he see

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The Power of Christ's Call

November 18 "For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so too the Son gives life to whom he will."  - John 5:21 Jesus talk

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Living a Life that Prioritizes Others

November 19 "And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them, When t

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Joyful Liberation Through Christ's Sacrifice

November 20 "And John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting: and they come and say unto him, Why do John's disciples and the disciples

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Rejoicing in the Presence of Jesus

November 21 "And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the br

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Spiritual Growth Through Embracing Change

November 22 "And no man putteth new wine into old wineskins; else the wine will burst the skins, and the wine perisheth, and the skins: but

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Prioritizing Compassion Over Following Rules

November 23 "And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there who had his hand withered. And they watched him, whether he

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Trusting God Through Life's Challenges

November 24 "And there are gathered together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, and had seen t

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Guarding the Heart with Vigilance

November 25 "And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand: there is nothing from without

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Living in Communion with God

November 26 "But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, came together. And one of them, a lawyer, tested him by

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The Mystery of Atonement

November 27 "The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?"  - Matthew 22:44 Thi

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Acknowledging Christ's Divine Identity

November 28 "And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem: it was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon's porch. The

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The Shepherd of our Souls

November 29 "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, an

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Genuine Spiritual Transformation

November 30 "And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do

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The Cost of Spiritual Growth

December 1 "And Jesus, looking upon him, loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to th

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Relying on God's Grace

December 2 "And Jesus looked round about, and said unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

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The Transforming Power Forgiveness

December 3 "And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city. And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the pals

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Unwavering Faith in Serving Others

December 4 "And they come, bringing unto him a man sick of the palsy, borne of four."  - Mark 2:3 (Matthew 9:2) The man with paralysis

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The Power of Christ to Forgive

December 5 "But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise

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Overcoming the Heart's Sinful Thoughts

December 6 "And Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?"  - Matthew 9:4 When his friends lowered t

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Recognizing Spiritual Blindness

December 7 "And Jesus said, For judgment came I into this world, that they that see not may see; and that they that see may become blind. Th

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From Spiritual Blindness to Sight

December 8 "He therefore answered, Whether he is a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see."  - John

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Fulfilling the Law Through Compassion and Mercy

December 9 "And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath day. And behold, a woman that had a spirit of infirmity eighteen yea

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Your Invitation to the Wedding Feast

December 10 "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son."  - Matthew 22:2 The salvatio

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Divine Provision for Salvation

December 11 "And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the marriage feast: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth

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Rejecting the Word of God

December 12 "Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy."  - Matthew 22:8 When Paul

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Proper Preparation Through Genuine Righteousness

December 13 "But when the king came in to behold the guests, he saw there a man who had not on a wedding-garment: and he saith unto him, Fri

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The Pearl of Great Price

December 14 "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selle

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Refuge, Growth, and Redemption for Sinners

December 15 "Hear another parable: There was a man that was a householder, who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a wi

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Divine Judgment and Grace

December 16 "And when the season of the fruits drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen to receive his fruits. And the husbandmen t

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Divine Intervention in Time of Need

December 17 "He came therefore again unto Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sic

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From Doubt to Unwavering Belief

December 18 "Jesus therefore said unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will in no wise believe. The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, c

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Belief in the Unseen

December 19 "And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and trying him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven. But he answered and said unto

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Preparing for Service and Good Works

December 20 "Ye know how to discern the face of the heaven; but ye cannot discern the signs of the times."  - Matthew 16:3 The Pharisee

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Jonah Symbolizes Christ's Sacrifice and Salvation

December 21 "An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign, and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of Jonah. And he

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The Power of Collective Faith

December 22 "And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David."&n

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The Essence of True Faith

December 23 "And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this

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The Spirit of Forgiveness

December 24 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he started the process, a servant w

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Embracing God's Mercy and Forgiveness

December 25 "And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that owed him ten thousand talents."  - Matthew 18:24 When a pe

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Maintaining Compassion Through Forgiveness

December 26 "So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts."  - Matthew 18:35

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Addressing a Fellow Believer's Sin

December 27 "And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy b

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The Importance of Communal Prayer

December 28 "Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for th

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Limitless Forgiveness, Rooted in Grace

December 29 "Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times? Jesus sai

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Radiating the Transformative Light of Christ

December 30 "And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand? For th

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Spiritual Preparedness for Overcoming Trials

December 31 "Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk."  - Matthew 22:15 Even the best days tha

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Divine Commitment to Truth and Fairness

January 1 "And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of Go

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Fulfilling Civic Duties and Spiritual Responsibilities

January 2 "Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and

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Sincere and Cheerful Generosity

January 3 "And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury."  - Mark 12:41 The tre

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The Value of Selfless Giving

January 4 "And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cas

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Respect for Authority and Civic Duties

January 5 "And when they came to Capernaum, they that received the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-s

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God's Boundless Resources

January 6 "And when they came to Capernaum, they that received the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-s

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Faith is Met With Divine Mercy

January 7 "While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a ruler, and worshipped him, saying, 'My daughter is even now dead: but

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Hope and Healing Through Faith in Jesus

January 8 "If I do but touch his garment, I shall be made whole." - Matthew 9:21 It is the woman with a bleeding issue who thinks these word

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The Promise of Resurrection

January 9 "All that which the Father giveth me shall come unto me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. For I am come down

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Living With the Hope of Resurrection

January 10 "And there came to him certain of the Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying, Teacher

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The Transformation of Our Physical Bodies

January 11 "But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the place concerning the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham,

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Preparing for Eternal Unity

January 12 "And Jesus said unto them, 'The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage: but they that are accounted worthy to attain

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The Promise of Eternal Glory

January 13 "Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him."  - Luke 20:38 In these words, our Lord explai

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The Consequences of Abandoning Faith

January 14 "Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together."  - Matthew 24:28 These words initially refer to th

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The Power of Prayer

January 15 "And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on a sabbath."  - Matthew 24:20 Jesus always remembers His follo

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Enduring Hardships for Christ's Sake

January 16 "And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened

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The Enduring Kingdom of God

January 17 "And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the tem

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Remaining Steadfast in Faith

January 18 "And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold."  - Matthew 24:12 The first part of the 24th

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Remaining Vigilant in Times of Skepticism

January 19 "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away."  - Matthew 24:35 It's fascinating that when the evange

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Awaiting Christ's Return

January 20 "Then shall two men be in the field; one is taken, and one is left: two women shall be grinding at the mill; one is taken, and on

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Living in Anticipation of Divine Judgment

January 21 "But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: and

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The Ultimate Separation of the Final Judgment

January 22 "And before him shall be gathered all the nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separateth the sh

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Living a Life of Service

January 23 "Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from th

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Jesus' Righteous Judgment

January 24 "For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son; that all may honor the Son, even as they

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Embracing the Assurance of Salvation

January 25 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into

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The Unyielding Mercy of God

January 26 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind."  - Matthew 13:47

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Divinely Dividing the Righteous and Wicked

January 27 "Which, when it was filled, they drew up on the beach; and they sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but the bad they ca

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Avoid Complacency Leading to Unpreparedness

January 28 "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And f

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The Importance of Spiritual Preparedness

January 29 "But at midnight, there is a cry, Behold, the bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed the

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Struggling to Align Ourselves With Divine Will

January 30 "And he went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and journeying on unto Jerusalem. And one said unto him, Lord, are

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The Peril of False Hope

January 31 "When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the doo

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Serving God With Our Gifts

February 1 "For it is as when a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he

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The Joy of Faithful Stewardship

February 2 "Now, after a long time, the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them. And he that received the five talen

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Understanding Stewardship and Service

February 3 And the one who had received the single talent came forward and said, "Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where

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Jesus' Journey of Obedience to God's Commands

February 4 And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the

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Devout Longing for Divine Fulfillment

February 5 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolati

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Peace and Fulfillment Through Faith in Christ

February 6 When the parents brought the child Jesus to fulfill what was required by the law, he was embraced by Simeon, who then praised God

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Achieving True Greatness Through Humility

February 7 "In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And he called to him a little

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Living a Life that Honors God

February 8 "And if thy hand or thy foot causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life m

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Choosing Joy Over Temporal Satisfaction

February 9 "And Jesus lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are ye th

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Transformation Through Spiritual Humility

February 10 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

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Foreword There's no need for an introduction to a new translation of Hammarsten, especially for those in the Augustana Synod. His works, bot

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services on the Lord's Day, but we need, all of us, to repair DAY BY DAY to the treasure-house of God's Word to find sustenance, comfort, pe

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INDEX - First Week in Advent: 7-16 - Second Week in Advent: 17-26 - Third Week in Advent: 26-38 - Fourth Week in Advent: 38-48 - Christmas E

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Index - Second Week after Trinity: 346-356 - Third Week after Trinity: 357-367 - Fourth Week after Trinity: 368-377 - Fifth Week after Trini

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INDEX OF TEXTS PAGE PAGE MATTHEW 9.2 526 1. 18-21 2. 1-4 2. 11 2. 13 58 9.4 529 70 9.6 528 71 9.9 365 60 9. 10-13 366 4. 1-4 169 9. 18-26 57

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INDEX OF TEXTS 637 PAGE PAGE LUKE 11. 5-13 296 2. 1-7 2. 8-11 2. 13-14 2. 15-20 48 11. 14-20 191 50 2. 21-23 193 52 2. 24-26 194 53 12. 4-7,

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DAILY MEDITATIONS UPON THE GOSPEL LESSONS OF THE CHURCH YEAR by REV. F. HAMMARSTEN Translated from the Swedish by REV. C. E. HOFFSTEN, D. D.