by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Kids Say the Darndest Things! So what do kids think and say about love and marriage? Watch now, then read what the Bible says. Some will remember the 1984 song What’s Love Got To Do With It? recorded by Tina...
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Daily Devotions with Pastor Chuck Daily Bread Archive | Sign up for our resources Follow me — the words of Christ from the gospel of Matthew, “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. You’re always asking us questions. This week it’s our turn to ask you. With Valentine’s Day only one week away, it’s time to start thinking about how we will express our love to those whom we love. Some will...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. This question is asked a lot. We first answered it in September of 2014. It is a question that all Christians should be prepared to answer. Is drinking alcohol a sin? The Bible should guide all Christians in...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Question: When Jesus died on the cross, where did He go prior to His resurrection three days later? Does the Bible tell us? Answer: The Bible not only tells where Jesus’ body went, it also tells of His soul...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Presidents throughout our nation’s history have prayed to God and invoked His name and His will to direct them and to bless our country. Watch as Presidents proclaim their faith, and evangelists speak about...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The simple answer is that most Jews didn’t recognize Jesus of Nazareth as their Messiah. Jesus came as a baby in a manger and lived a humble life. The Jews were looking for a man, a Messiah, an anointed one...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. There’s a Christian book that attempts to support the idea that Jesus was offensive, scandalous and arrogant (among other adjectives). Are these words that should be applied to Jesus? Do these words...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Understanding who Satan was prior to his fall will help in answering this question. Ezekiel 28:11-19 is the clearest Scripture passage on this subject. The words of Ezekiel 28:11-19 are God’s words spoken to the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. What are your New Year’s Resolutions? How will they direct your life in the New Year? Take a minute and watch the video, then read of three resolutions we can find in the teachings of the apostle Paul. New...
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We’ve been pausing all month to rest in the joys of the advent season: Pause to Find Hope (video) Pause to Receive God’s Promises (video) Pause to See Jesus (video) Pause to Hear God’s Plan (video) Christmas day is now here and we rejoice in the remembrance of...
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Many of the holiday activities can eclipse the wonder of God’s sacrifice, given to us when Jesus became a man. Everyone is so, so busy at this time of year. But it’s important we PAUSE and remember that first Christmas day…and let the “wonder” rise up in...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Watch Video Below During this hectic time, take a few minutes to pause and reflect on the magnitude of God’s mercy and grace. His gift of sacrifice didn’t start at the cross. It was predestined from before the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Watch Video Below Let’s pause to see Jesus. He’s found on every page of the Bible. He confirmed this before His death and after His resurrection: John 5:39 “You search the Scriptures, for in them you...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Watch Video Below Let’s pause to reflect on the magnitude of God’s mercy and grace. His gift of sacrifice didn’t start at the cross. It was predestined from before the foundation of the world and was proclaimed...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Most Bible readers believe that only the Gospels of Matthew and Luke record genealogies for Jesus. However, that is not the case. Each of the Gospels, in its own way, offers a genealogy. The Genealogies of Jesus...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We’ve all received them. The annual Christmas letter enclosed in a Christmas card. It’s a letter that’s intended to update everyone on all the major events of the year (and sometimes even minor...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Question received at questions@reasonsforhopejesus.com I was reading the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 and have two related questions. First, although the genealogy is essentially the same at the end...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Watch this short video and reflect upon your year. Things don’t always go as we hope, but we always know that our God is near and Jesus is our hope of the promise to come. Eph 5:17, 19-20 …understand...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Scroll Down for the Video Thanksgiving is approaching fast. Especially at this time of year, we pause to think about our lives. We consider all that we have to be thankful for. It’s a good time to examine...