Tag Archives: disciples

June 14 – The Hardest Command

Posted on 06/14/2018 by rockyfort

Ezra 9-10, Acts 1 “Once when he was eating with them, he told them not to leave Jerusalem. He said, ‘Wait here to receive the promise from the Father which I told you about. John baptized people with water, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christian, Christians, Church, disciples, followers of christ, God, God's will, heaven, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, obedience, resurrection, Romans, wait

June 12 – Seeing Is Believing, and They’re Looking at Us

Posted on 06/12/2018 by rockyfort

Ezra 3-5 John 20 “A week later the followers were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came in and stood right in the middle of them. He said, ‘Peace be with … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged belief, Church, compassion, crucified, despair, disciples, followers, Forgiveness, Grace, holiness, Jesus, Jewish, locked doors, love, New Testament, peace, presence of Jesus, resolve, resurrection, Romans, rose from the dead, stubborn, Thomas, unbelief

May 25 – Not Too Good To Be True – It Really IS True!

Posted on 05/25/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 25-27 John 9:1-23 “The neighbors and some people who had earlier seen this man begging said, ‘Isn’t this the same man who used to sit and beg?’ Some said, ‘He is the one,’ but others said, ‘No, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged addictions, begging, blame, blind, blind Pharisees, blind since birth, changed lives, disciples, glory, God, healing, incredible, Jesus, looks like him, mud, Neighbors, Pharisees, psychology, Sabbath day, scandal, sin, spiritual healing, spit, too good to be true, washing, willpower

May 21 – Jesus Schooled Them!

Posted on 05/21/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 13-15 John 7:1-27 “When the feast was about half over, Jesus went to the Temple and began to teach. The people were amazed and said, ‘This man has never studied in school. How did he learn so much?’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged academic credentials, amazed, brothers, come from God, confirm bias, credentials, disciples, education, feast, Feast of Tabernacles, God the Father, ignorance, Jesus, Jesus schooled them, Martin Luther, nature of Jesus, plowboy, Pope, Rabbi, school, Scriptures, seminary degree, taunting, teach, teacher, Temple, walk daily with God, who is Jesus, wisdom

May 14 – Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go – except maybe that place…I’ll think about it

Posted on 05/14/2018 by rockyfort

2 Kings 19-21 John 4:1-30 “But on the way he had to go through the country of Samaria.” (John 4:4 NCV) The disciples were baptizing a lot of people. The Pharisees had heard about this and Jesus, because it wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged absurd, baptizing, Christians, disciples, expulsion of Jews, failed, God's love, had to go, heat of the day, Jerusalem, Jesus, Jews, Judea, marriage, messiah, outcast, Samaria, Samaritan, share the gospel, Spirit's leadership, theological conversation, told everyone, water, woman like her

May 8 – I Will Be With You Always

Posted on 05/08/2018 by rockyfort

2 Kings 4-6 Luke 24:36-53 “While the two followers were telling this, Jesus himself stood right in the middle of them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (Luke 24:36 NCV) I think the emotions of the disciples must have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Always with us, confusion, crucified, devastating loss, disbelief, disciples, Emmaus, emotional roller coaster, emotions, exhilaration, followers, issues, Jesus, Joy, ladies, loneliness, peace, reliable witnesses, sadness, troubles

April 16 – Forward the Light Brigade

Posted on 04/16/2018 by rockyfort

1 Samuel 30-31 Luke 13:23-35 “Yet I must be on my way today and tomorrow and the next day. Surely it cannot be right for a prophet to be killed anywhere except in Jerusalem.” (Luke 13:33 NCV) I’m not sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged danger, dangerous God, disciples, Father, Galilee, going forward, Heavenly Father, Herod, into the face of death, Jerusalem, Jesus, kill Jesus, kill the prophets, minister, ministry rejected, Paul, persevere, persisted, Pharisees, proclaim faith, prophet, recant, Stephen, tame God, this is not the place, this is not the time, time and a place for everything

April 11 – With Him or Against Him: The Choice is Yours

Posted on 04/11/2018 by rockyfort

1 Samuel 17-18 Luke 11:1-28 “Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not work with me is working against me.” (Luke 11:23 NCV) “God is God, and I am not.” This passage from Luke … Continue reading →

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April 7 – Let It Go….Let It Go

Posted on 04/07/2018 by rockyfort

1 Samuel 7-9 Luke 9:18-36 “Jesus said to all of them, ‘If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing to give up their lives daily to follow me. Those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Bride of Christ., confounded, confused, destroy preconceptions, disciples, execution, follow Jesus, followers, give up lives, God, Jerusalem, Jesus, Let it go, life indeed, marriage, messiah, Pharisees, suffer, to die is gain, to live is Christ, true life, walk with Jesus

March 31 – What You Can Expect As a Follower of Christ

Posted on 03/31/2018 by rockyfort

Judges 11-12 Luke 6:1-26 “People will hate you, shut you out, insult you, and say you are evil because you follow the Son of Man. But when they do, you will be blessed. Be full of joy at that time, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: disciples

June 14 – The Hardest Command

June 12 – Seeing Is Believing, and They’re Looking at Us

May 25 – Not Too Good To Be True – It Really IS True!

May 21 – Jesus Schooled Them!

May 8 – I Will Be With You Always

April 16 – Forward the Light Brigade

April 11 – With Him or Against Him: The Choice is Yours

April 7 – Let It Go….Let It Go

March 31 – What You Can Expect As a Follower of Christ

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