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The Gates of Hell – Matthew 16:18

The passage for today is Matthew 16:18. It says, “I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

This verse tells us that Jesus Christ has established his church, and the forces of evil will not be able to overcome it.

We are called to take part in Jesus’ work of taking back His creation from the forces of evil.

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What Do You Believe? – Matthew 16:16

The passage for today is Matthew 16:16. It says, “Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the son of the living God.'”

This passage tells us that Peter clearly stated his belief about Jesus. He said that Jesus is the Messiah, the son of the living God.

We are called to do the same. We should be able to clearly state our belief about Jesus to others. This doesn’t mean that we have to give a long or complicated answer.

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Faith and the Organization Industry with Barbara Hemphill – Episode #162

In this episode of Follower of One, Logan Bloom shares how his ministry is helping equip business leaders to be a light to the world exactly where they are.

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Practical Prayer Part 2 – Matthew 14:30

In today’s passage, Matthew 14:30, Peter is walking on water with Jesus. When he sees the wind, he focuses on his circumstances and begins to sink. He cries out, “Lord, save me!” This short prayer is a reminder that we can pray to Jesus in any situation, no matter how desperate it may seem.

Little prayers matter. When we follow Jesus, what we say and do matters. Prayer is a dialogue between us and Jesus, and we can pray all the time.

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Practical Prayer – Matthew 14:28

The passage for today is Matthew 14:28. It says, “Lord, if it is you, Peter answered him, command me to come to you on the water.”

In this passage, Peter is asking Jesus to command him to come to Him on the water. This is a prayer, even though it doesn’t look like one at first glance.

Prayer is simply talking to God. It can be formal or informal, long or short.

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Those Who Hear Will Live – John 5:25

In John 5:25, Jesus says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live.” This means that Jesus brings life to those who believe in Him.

We can help others come to know Jesus by living our lives differently, because we follow Him. We can pray for people, appreciate them, be prepared to answer questions about our faith, and serve others.

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The Son Gives Life – John 5:21

In this video, we explore the concept of giving life in the context of following Jesus. We delve into John 5:21, where Jesus declares his authority to grant life to whomever he chooses, just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life.

We reflect on the idea that people who do not follow Jesus are not necessarily “lost” or “dead” in a negative sense, but rather separated from true life and separated from Jesus, who is the source of life.

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Questioning Jesus – John 11:8

In the Gospel of John, we encounter a compelling dialogue between Jesus and his disciples. As they navigate the tumultuous journey of ministry, Jesus proposes a seemingly audacious plan – to return to Judea, where just days before, the Jewish authorities had attempted to stone him. The disciples, understandably apprehensive, question his decision, prompting Jesus’ profound response.

This exchange offers a valuable lesson for us as followers of Christ. When Jesus presents us with challenging or seemingly risky opportunities, how do we respond?

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Having Eternal Life – John 6:47

The passage for today is John 6:47, which says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.”

This verse tells us that eternal life is not something that we get in the future, but something that we have now. We can experience eternal life by believing in Jesus Christ.

When we live our lives for Jesus, we are living in eternal life. We are not afraid to take risks or do things that are difficult, because we know that we have nothing to lose.

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Bread of Life – John 6:35

In today’s passage, John 6:35, Jesus says, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” This means that Jesus is the source of all that we need to sustain us, both physically and spiritually.

We often think of Jesus as the answer to our spiritual needs, but He is also the answer to our physical needs. He can provide us with food, water, and shelter.

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