Tag: discipleship
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Day 305: The Lord Has Need Of It (Matthew 21:1-11)
Jesus could have entered Jerusalem any way He chose, but He chose to ride on a borrowed donkey. The story of Palm Sunday begins with an act of faith and obedience that carried extraordinary glory.
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Day 300: Proximity to Power (Luke 14:7-11)
8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be invited by him, 9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this person,’ and then you will begin with…
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Day 295: Worth Fighting For (Matthew 18:15–17)
Jesus doesn’t tell us to avoid conflict—He shows us how to redeem it. Healthy relationships aren’t free of tension; they’re full of grace.
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Day 294: Jesus’ Most Playful Miracle (Matthew 17:24-27)
When Peter needed to pay the temple tax, Jesus sent him fishing—and the first fish he caught had a coin in its mouth. Of all His miracles, this may be the most playful. It’s a story of humility, provision, and a Savior who delights in surprising His friends.
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Day 293: Men Like Trees (Mark 8:24)
In Bethsaida, Jesus heals a blind man in two stages — not because He failed the first time, but because He was showing us how spiritual sight comes gradually. Like the disciples, we often see shapes before substance, outlines before clarity, until the second touch brings everything into focus.
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Day 291: Peter’s Other Confession of Faith (John 6:66-70)
In Matthew 16, Peter’s confession came from confidence. In John 6, it came from desperation. Both are true faith. One says, “because.” The other says, “even though.”