Meditating The Word

Day 317: Luke 23 and John 18-19

Today on Meditating the Word: Jesus is Arrested, Peter Denies Jesus, Jesus Before the High Priest and Pilate, Jesus Sentenced to be Crucified, the Crucifixion, Death and Burial of Jesus. 
This is Day 317. We are reading Luke 23 and John 18-19
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Father God, what a picture of forgiveness. As Jesus was being wrongfully murdered, he asked You to forgive those who were responsible. How often we hold onto unforgiveness for the smallest offense. Help us, Father, to forgive as we have been forgiven. Thank You for sending Jesus, Your Son, to die in our place. When he spoke the words "it is finished" our salvation was complete. Everything You had ever promised or provided for, was made available to us. Our sins were washed away, not just forgiven, but forgotten. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 316: Matthew 27 and Mark 15

Today on Meditating the Word: Judas Hangs Himself, Jesus Before Pilate, the Soldiers Mock Jesus, Jesus' Crucifixion, Death and Burial, the Guard at the Tomb.
This is Day 316. We are reading Matthew 27 and Mark 15
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Father God, as hard as it is to read the account of Jesus' torture, crucifixion and death, we know from the prophecies of the Old Testament, that it was actually far worse than these words depict. But more than the physical pain, Jesus bore the spiritual pain of our sins placed on him... and because of our sins, he was separated from You. We can't imagine the pain he endured, nor the pain You endured. Your only Son, he who was without sin, taking our sin. He took on the curse, every sickness, every disease, every disability, all the guilt and shame... he didn't deserve any of it, but he took it all on himself so that we could go free. What a price. We are humbled, Father. And so very grateful. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
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Day 315: John 14-17

Today on Meditating the Word: Jesus Comforts His Disciples, the Way, the Truth and the Life, Promise of Holy Spirit, the Vine and the Branches, Hated by the World, the Work of Holy Spirit, Sorrow to Joy, Jesus Prays to be Glorified, Jesus Prays for His Disciples and for all Believers.
This is Day 315. We are reading John 14-17
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Father God, thank You for the Gospel of John. Thank You that he recorded this magnificent prayer that Jesus prayed... not just over the disciples, but over all of us who believe, over me. We do believe, Father, we believe because of Your Word which Jesus gave us and which his disciples recorded for us. ThankYou for keeping us from the evil one, and for keeping us in You. Perfect us into one, Father, so that the world may see that we are in You and You are in us. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Day 314: Luke 22 and John 13

Today on Meditating the Word: Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus, the Last Supper, Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives, Jesus Arrested, Peter Denies Jesus, the Guards Mock Jesus, Jesus Before Pilot and Herod, Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet, Jesus Predicts His Betrayal, Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial.
This is Day 314. We are reading Luke 22 and John 13
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Father God, it's hard for us to imagine how Judas, one of the twelve, could have betrayed Jesus. He traveled with him, was taught by him, saw him perform miracles, and surely knew that he was Your Son. But, Jesus warned us that we have to be on our guard and watch, because the enemy will be very subtle and will deceive even the chosen. Give us the heart of a servant, not desiring to be great, but in humility, serving others just as Jesus, our Lord and Savior, our King, humbled himself by becoming a man and by serving those he created, even through his death on the cross. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Day 313: Matthew 26 and Mark 14

Today on Meditating the Word: the Plot Against Jesus, Jesus Anointed at Bethany, The Last Supper, Jesus predicts Peter's Denial, Gethsemane, Jesus Arrested, Jesus Before the Sanhedrin, Peter Denies Jesus
This is Day 313. We are reading Matthew 26 and Mark 14
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Father God, truly, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Help us to not walk in the flesh, but to surrender ourselves to You and walk in the Spirit. It is in the Spirit that we find strength, and courage. Where our strength gives out, Yours is more than able to meet the need. So we take Holy Communion, not as a ritual or tradition, but remembering that it is only through the sacrifice of Jesus, that we are saved. He is the bread of life, and his blood has washed us clean. Thank You, Father, that You didn't remove the cup from him. We are so grateful that Jesus was willing to submit his will to You. May we also submit Father, and say, not our will, but Your will be done. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Day 312: Matthew 25

Today on Meditating the Word: Parable of the Ten Virgins, Parable of the Bags of Gold, the Sheep and the Goats
This is Day 312. We are reading Matthew 25
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Father God, wherever it is possible, let us give to feed the hungry, to provide clean drinking water, to provide clothing for those in need, to visit the sick and lay hands on them, and to visit those in prison and tell them the Good News. Let us not squander our resources, but use them to further Your Kingdom work.You have prepared a Kingdom for us from the foundation of the world. We long to enter into it and into Your joy. Help us to be faithful, Father, and to not miss opportunities to do good.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 311: Matthew 24

Today on Meditating the Word: Destruction of the Temple, Signs of the End Times, Day and Hour Unknown
This is Day 311. We are reading Matthew 24
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Father God, Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for the disciples who asked Jesus for the signs of the end times, and who recorded them for us. You have told us what to expect, not to frighten us, but so that we can be prepared. We see wars, famines, plagues, and a loss of love throughout the world. We know the time is short. Help us to use this time wisely, Father, to add to Your Kingdom. We know it isn't Your will that anyone should perish. So we will spread the Good News wherever, however, and whenever we can. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 310: Mark 13

Today on Meditating the Word: Destruction of the Temple, Signs of the End Times, Day and Hour Unknown.
This is Day 310. We are reading Mark 13
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Father God, we watch the signs. We know that the time must be short, because we see the things Jesus foretold happening all around us... wars and rumors of wars, nations rising up against nations, persecution of Christians in many nations. So we watch, and we diligently go about Your Work, spreading the Good News to all nations and all peoples whether personally, or whether sowing into missions. We are not idle, but wait expectantly for the triumphant return of our Lord, Savior and King. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Day 309: Matthew 23 and Luke 20-21

Today on Meditating the Word: Hypocrisy, Seven Woes on Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, Parable of the Tenants, Taxes to Caesar, Resurrection and Marriage, Whose Son is Messiah, Widow's Offering, Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times.
This is Day 309. We are reading Matthew 23 and Luke 20-21.
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Father God, help us to be pure in heart. Take the heart of stone from us and give us a heart of flesh. Father, we don't want to be clean only in appearance, but washed clean by Your Word and by the blood of Jesus -- both inside and out. Help us to live out the qualities of justice, mercy, and faith, from hearts that are filled to overflowing with Your Word, the Bread of Life. You are our Teacher. You are our Father. We trust in You alone.   Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 308: Matthew 22 and Mark 12

Today on Meditating the Word: Parables of the Wedding Banquet and the Tenants, Caesar's Tax, Marriage at the Ressurection, the Greatest Commandment, Whose Son is the Messiah?, the Widow's Offering
This is Day 308. We are reading Matthew 22 and Mark 12.
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Father God, help us to love You better... with all of our heart, our mind, our soul and our strength. And help us, Father, to love our neighbors as well. Not esteeming ourselves above them. But being willing to lay down our selfish pride to love and serve selflessly. Like the poor widow, Father, we give You everything, not holding anything back. Take us and mold us more and more into Your likeness. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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