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“This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true.” John 21:24
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Have you ever been asked to give your testimony? It usually seems to happen on youth trips, or after having come back from one. Sometimes they even happen on some special Sunday at [...]
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“The other disciples therefore said to him (Thomas), ‘We have seen the Lord.’ So he said to them, ‘Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.’” John 20:25
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The disciples went to [...]
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“Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is to say, Teacher).” John 20:16
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There is something about the vastness of the ocean and all the fun waves that gets a kid’s (or even an adult’s) heart racing. The response, to run away from the safety of the shore and jump [...]
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“Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there.” John 20:6
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Have you ever seen a movie where something horrible is about to happen, and the character just stands there? Often times, if you are in a movie theatre you will hear someone yell, “Move!” or [...]
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When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30
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In order to get to God, we have to be sinless. Since none of us are sinless, we can’t get to God if we haven’t been forgiven. There is no way around [...]
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“Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” John 19:19
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Throughout life, we are given titles. Some of us don’t like the titles we’ve been given, so we spend hours or years trying to get another one, and then another. The truth is, titles [...]
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From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.” John 19:12
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Have you ever said the phrase, “I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place?” If you have, it [...]
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“And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.” John 15:27
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When we abide in Jesus, we are promised a Helper, called the Paraclete, aka, the “Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit’s job is to convict unbelievers of Christ to see the necessity of a relationship with Him. When we stay [...]
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“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
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Many of us like to do things on our own. It’s easy to find fulfillment in being able to say, “I did this,” or “I did that!” [...]
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Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! John 13:38
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Movies have a way of transforming us instantly. We watch a James Bond movie and leave the theatre noticing every detail about everyone around us, ready to [...]