God's Word Today: November 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Luke 8:22-25 Part 3 of 4

One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm. Then he asked them, "Where is your faith?" The disciples were terrified and amazed. "Who is this man?" they asked each other. "When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!"

The disciples were terrified and amazed.

Mark 1:27 Amazement gripped the audience and they began to discuss what had happened. "What sort of new teaching is this?" they asked excitedly. "It has such authority! Even evil spirits obey his orders!"

Mark 4:41 The disciples were absolutely terrified. "Who is this man?" they asked each other. "Even the wind and waves obey him!"

Luke 5:8-10 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, "Oh, Lord, please leave me--I'm too much of a sinner to be around you." For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, "Don't be afraid! From now on you'll be fishing for people!"

Matthew 7:28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, ...

Matthew 14:26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!"

Matthew 17:5-6 But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him." The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.

Matthew 27:54 The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, "This man truly was the Son of God!"

John 14:27 "I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Limited to 15 verses per post.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Luke 8:22-25 Part 2 of 4

When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm.

Matthew 8:26b Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.

Mark 4:39 When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Silence! Be still!" Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.

Psalm 65:7 You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shoutings of the nations.

Psalm 107:29 He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves.

Matthew 14:32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.

Mark 6:51a Then he climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped.

Then he asked them, "Where is your faith?"

Matthew 8:26a Jesus responded, "Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!"

Mark 4:40 Then he asked them, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

Matthew 14:31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him (Peter). "You have so little faith," Jesus said, "Why did you doubt me?"

Matthew 6:30 "And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?"

Matthew 17:20 "You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible."

Mark 16:14 Still later he appeared to the eleven disciples as they were eating together. He rebuked them for their stubborn unbelief because they refused to believe those who had seen him after he had been raised from the dead.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Luke 8:22-25 Part 1 of 4

One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and started out.

Matthew 8:23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples.

Mark 4:35-36 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake." So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed).

As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger.

Matthew 8:24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.

Mark 4:37-38a But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion.

Mark 6:47-48 Late that night, the disciples were in their boat in the middle of the lake, and Jesus was alone on land. He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.

The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!"

Matthew 8:25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!"

Mark 4:38b The disciples woke him up, shouting, "Teacher, don't you care that we're going to drown?"

Matthew 14:29-30 "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Luke 8:19-21 Part 2 of 2

Then Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn't get to him because of the crowd. Someone told Jesus, "Your mother and your brothers are outside, and they want to see you." Jesus replied, "My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God's word and obey it."

Jesus replied, "My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God's word and obey it."

Luke 6:46-49 "So why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say? I will show you what it's like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. But anyone who hears and doesn't obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins."

Luke 11:28 Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice."

John 14:21 "Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them."

James 1:22-25 But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don't obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Luke 8:19-21 Part 1 of 2

Then Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn't get to him because of the crowd.

Matthew 13:55-56 Then they scoffed, "He's just the carpenter's son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers--James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?" (see also Mark 6:3)

John 2:12 After the wedding he went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples.

John 7:2-5 But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, and Jesus' brothers said to him, "Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles! You can't become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!" For even his brothers didn't believe in him.

John 7:10 But after his brothers left for the festival, Jesus also went, though secretly, staying out of public view.

Acts 1:14 They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.

1 Corinthians 9:4-6 Don't we have the right to live in your homes and share your meals? Don't we have the right to bring a Christian wife with us as the other apostles and the Lord's brothers do, and as Peter does? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have to work to support ourselves?

Galatians 1:19 The only other apostle I met at that time was James, the Lord's brother.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Luke 8:16-18

"No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house. For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all. So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them."

"No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed."

Matthew 5:15a "No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket."

Mark 4:21a Then Jesus asked them, "Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not!"

Luke 11:33a "No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a basket."

"A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house."

Matthew 5:15b "Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house."

Mark 4:21b "A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine."

Luke 11:33b "Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house."

"For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all."

Matthew 10:26 "But don't be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all." (see also Luke 12:2)

1 Timothy 5:24-25 Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later. In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.

"So pay attention to how you hear."

Mark 4:23-24 "Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand. "Then he added, "Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given--and you will receive even more."

"To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them."

Matthew 13:12 "To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them."

Matthew 25:29 "To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away."

Mark 4:25 "To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away."

Luke 19:26 " 'Yes,' the king replied, 'and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what they have will be taken away.' "

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Luke 8:11-15 Part 5 of 5

"This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God's word. The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved. The seeds on the rocky soil represent those who hear the message and receive it with joy. But since they don't have deep roots, they believe for a while, then they fall away when they face temptation. The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow to maturity. And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God's word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.

"And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God's word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.

Matthew 13:23 "The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God's word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!"

Mark 4:20 "And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God's word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!"

John 15:5-6 "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned."

Philippians 1:11 May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation--the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ--for this will bring much glory and praise to God.

Colossians 1:6 This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God's wonderful grace.

Hebrews 10:32-34 Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering. Sometimes you were exposed to public ridicule and were beaten, and sometimes you helped others who were suffering the same things. You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.

James 5:7 Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Luke 8:11-15 Part 4 of 5

"The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow to maturity."

Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

Matthew 13:22 "The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced."

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I'll say it again--it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"

Mark 4:18-19 "The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced."

1 Timothy 6:9-10 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

James 1:11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all of their achievements.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Luke 8:11-15 Part 3 of 5

"But since they don't have deep roots, they believe for a while,"

Matthew 13:21a "But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long." (also Mark 4:17a)

Galatians 1:6-7 I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the Good News at all. You are being fooled by those who deliberately twist the truth concerning Christ.

Galatians 5:7-8 You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth? It certainly isn't God, for he is the one who called you to freedom.

"then they fall away when they face temptation."

Matthew 13:21b "They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word." (also Mark 4:17b)

Matthew 11:6 "And tell him (John the Baptist), 'God blesses those who do not turn away because of me (Jesus).' "

1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead.

Hebrews 3:12-13 Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still "today," so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Luke 8:11-15 Part 2 of 5

"The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved."

Matthew 13:19 "The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don't understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts."

Mark 4:15 "The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away."

Mark 16:15-16 And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned."

"The seeds on the rocky soil represent those who hear the message and receive it with joy."

Matthew 13:20 "The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy."

Mark 4:16 "The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy."

Mark 6:20b Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John (the Baptist), but even so, he liked to listen to him.

John 5:35 "John (the Baptist) was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were excited for a while about his message."

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Luke 8:11-15 Part 1 of 5

"This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God's word."

Mark 4:14 "The farmer plants seed by taking God's word to others."

Luke 5:1 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God.

Luke 11:28 Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice."

Acts 4:31 After this prayer (see verses 23-30), the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn't think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God--which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.

1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.

1 John 2:14 I have written to you who are God's children because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God's word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.

Revelation 1:1-2 This is a revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John, who faithfully reported everything he saw. This is his report of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:9 I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God's kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for my testimony about Jesus.

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Luke 8:9-10 Part 2 of 2

His disciples asked him what this parable meant. He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables to teach the others so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: 'When they look, they won't really see. When they hear, they won't understand.' "

"But I use parables to teach the others so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: 'When they look, they won't really see. When they hear, they won't understand.' "

Isaiah 6:8-10 Then I heard the LORD asking, "Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?" I said, "Here I am. Send me." And he said, "Yes, go, and say to this people, 'Listen carefully, but do not understand. Watch closely, but learn nothing.' Harden the hearts of these people. Plug their ears and shut their eyes. That way, they will not see with their eyes, nor hear with their ears, nor understand with their hearts and turn to me for healing."

Matthew 13:13-17 "That is why I use these parables, For they look, but they don't really see. They hear, but they don't really listen or understand. This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that says, 'When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend. For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes--so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them.' But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but they didn't see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn't hear it."

Mark 4:10-14 Later, when Jesus was alone with the twelve disciples and with the others who were gathered around, they asked him what the parables meant. He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders, so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: 'When they see what I do, they will learn nothing. When they hear what I say, they will not understand. Otherwise they will turn to me and be forgiven.' " Then Jesus said to them, "If you can't understand the meaning of this parable, how will you understand all the other parables?"

Friday, November 18, 2022

Luke 8:9-10 Part 1 of 2

"You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of God."

Matthew 13:11 "You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not."

Mark 4:11 He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders, ...

Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way!"

Matthew 16:16-17 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being."

John 6:65 Then he said, "That is why I said that people can't come to me unless the Father gives them to me." (see verses 61-65)

Romans 16:25-27 Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time. But now as the prophets foretold and as the eternal God has commanded, this message is made to all Gentiles everywhere, so that they too might believe and obey him. All glory to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, forever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 2:10 But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. (see verses 11-16)

1 John 2:20 But you are not like that, for the Holy One has given you his Spirit, and all of you know the truth.

1 John 2:27 But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don't need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true--it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Luke 8:4-8 Part 3 of 3

One day Jesus told a story in the form of a parable to a large crowd that had gathered from many towns to hear him: "A farmer went out to plant his seed. As he scattered it across his field, some fell on a footpath, where it was stepped on, and the birds ate it. Other seed fell among rocks. It began to grow, but the plant soon wilted and died for lack of moisture. Other seed fell among thorns that grew up with it and choked out the tender plants. Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop that was a hundred times as much as had been planted!" When he had said this, he called out, "Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand."

"Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop that was a hundred times as much as had been planted!"

Genesis 26:12 When Isaac planted his crops that year, he harvested a hundred times more grain than he planted, for the LORD blessed him.

Matthew 13:8 "Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!"

Mark 4:8 "Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they sprouted, grew, and produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!"

When he had said this, he called out, "Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand."

Matthew 13:9 "Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand." (see also Matthew 11:15; 13:43; Mark 4:9, 23; Luke 14:35)

Revelation 2:7 "Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in the paradise of God." (see verses 1-6)

Revelation 2:11 "Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. Whoever is victorious will not be harmed by the second death." (see verses 8-10)

Revelation 2:17 "Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give some of the manna that has been hidden away in heaven. And I will give each one a white stone, and on the stone will be engraved a new name that no one understands except the one who receives it." (see verses 12-16)

Revelation 2:29 "Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches." (see verses 18-28; 3:1-22)

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Luke 8:4-8 Part 2 of 3

"Other seed fell among rocks. It began to grow, but the plant soon wilted and died for lack of moisture."

Matthew 13:5-6 "Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plants soon wilted under the hot sun, and since they didn't have deep roots, they died." (also Mark 4:5-6)

John 15:5-8 "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father."

"Other seed fell among thorns that grew up with it and choked out the tender plants."

Jeremiah 4:3-4 This is what the LORD says to the people of Judah and Jerusalem: "Plow up the hard ground of your hearts! Do not waste your good seed among thorns. O people of Judah and Jerusalem, surrender your pride and power. Change your hearts before the LORD, or my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire because of all your sins."

Matthew 13:7 "Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants."

Mark 4:7 "Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants, so they produced no grain."

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Luke 8:4-8 Part 1 of 3

One day Jesus told a story in the form of a parable to a large crowd that had gathered from many towns to hear him:

Matthew 13:1-3a Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat by the lake. A large crowd soon gathered around him, so he got into a boat. Then he sat there and taught as the people stood on the shore. He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: ...

Mark 4:1-2 Once again Jesus began teaching by the lakeshore. A very large crowd soon gathered around him, so he got into a boat. Then he sat in the boat while all the people remained on the shore. He taught them by telling many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: ...

"A farmer went out to plant his seed. As he scattered it across his field, some fell on a footpath, where it was stepped on, and the birds ate it."

Matthew 13:3b-4 "Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds. As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them."

Mark 4:3-4 "Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it."

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Luke 8:1-3 Part 2 of 2

Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples.

He took his twelve disciples with him, along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases.

Matthew 27:55 And many women who had come from Galilee with Jesus to care for him were watching from a distance.

Mark 15:41 They had been followers of Jesus and had cared for him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come with him to Jerusalem were also there.

Luke 23:49 But Jesus' friends, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching.

Luke 23:55 As his body was taken away, the women from Galilee followed and saw the tomb where his body was placed.

Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples.

Matthew 27:56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James and Joseph), and the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee.

Matthew 27:61 Both Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting across from the tomb watching.

Matthew 28:1 Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb.

Mark 16:9 After Jesus rose from the dead early on Sunday morning, the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons.

Luke 24:10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women who told the apostles what had happened. [see verses 1-12]

John 19:25 Standing near the cross were Jesus' mother, and his mother's sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene.

John 20:1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.

John 20:18 Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, "I have seen the Lord!" Then she gave them his message.

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

Luke 8:1-3 Part 1 of 2

Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages,

Mark 1:39 So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.

Mark 6:6 Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people.

Luke 13:22 Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he went, always pressing on toward Jerusalem.

preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 4:23 Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.

Matthew 9:35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease.

Mark 1:14 Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God's Good News.

Luke 4:43-44 But he replied, "I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent." So he continued to travel around, preaching in synagogues throughout Judea.

Acts 20:25 "And now I know that none of you to whom I have preached the Kingdom will ever see me again."

Acts 28:23 So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul's lodging. He explained and testified about the Kingdom of God and tried to persuade them about Jesus from the Scriptures. Using the law of Moses and the books of the prophets, he spoke to them from morning to evening.

Acts 28:30-31 For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him, boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Luke 7:48-50

Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven." The men at the table said among themselves, "Who is this man, that he goes around forgiving sins?" And Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven."

Matthew 9:2 Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven." (see verses 1-8, also Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-25)

1 John 1:8-9 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him (Jesus), he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

1 John 2:12 I am writing to you who are God's children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.

The men at the table said among themselves, "Who is this man, that he goes around forgiving sins?"

Luke 5:21 But the Pharisees and teachers of religious law said to themselves, "Who does he think he is? That's blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!"

And Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

Matthew 8:13 Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, "Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened." And the young servant was healed that same hour. (see verses 5-13, also Luke 7:1-10)

Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment. (see verses 19-22, also Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48)

Matthew 9:28-29a They (the two blind men) went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, "Do you believe I can make you see?" "Yes, Lord," they told him, "we do." Then their eyes were opened, and they could see! (see verses 27-31)

Mark 10:52 And Jesus said to him, "Go, for your faith has healed you." Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road. (see verses 46-52, also Matthew 20:29-34)

Luke 18:42-43 And Jesus said, "All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you." Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too. (see verses 35-43

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Luke 7:44-47 Part 2 of 2

Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Look at this woman kneeling here. When I entered your home, you didn't offer me water to wash the dust from my feet, but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You didn't greet me with a kiss, but from the time I first came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet. You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume. I tell you, her sins--and they are many--have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love."

"You didn't greet me with a kiss,"

Luke 22:47-48 But even as Jesus said this, a crowd approached, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus to greet him with a kiss. But Jesus said, "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

2 Samuel 15:5-6 When people tried to bow before him Absalom wouldn't let them. Instead he took them by the hand and kissed them. Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.

"but from the time I first came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet."

Luke 7:38b Then she kept kissing his feet and putting perfume on them.

"You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume."

Psalm 23:5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

"I tell you, her sins--and they are many--have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love."

Luke 7:39 When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know what kind of woman is touching him. She's a sinner!"

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Luke 7:44-47 Part 1 of 2

"When I entered your home, you didn't offer me water to wash the dust from my feet,"

Genesis 18:3-4 "My lord," he (Abraham) said, "if it pleases you, stop here for awhile. Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet."

Genesis 19:2 "My lords," he (Lot) said, "Come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may then get up early in the morning and be on your way again." "Oh no," they replied. "We'll just spend the night out here in the city square."

Genesis 43:24 The manager then led the men into Joseph's palace. He gave them water to wash their feet and provided food for their donkeys.

John 13:4-5 So he (Jesus) got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples' feet, drying them with the towel he had around him.

"but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair."

Luke 7:38a Then she knelt behind him at his feet, weeping. Her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them off with her hair.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Luke 7:40-43

Then Jesus answered his thoughts. "Simon," he said to the Pharisee, "I have something to say to you." "Go ahead, Teacher," Simon replied. Then Jesus told him this story: "A man loaned money to two people--500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other. But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?" Simon answered, "I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt." "That's right," Jesus said.

"A man loaned money to two people--500 pieces of silver to one and 50 pieces to the other."

Matthew 18:23-24 "Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him. In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars." (10,000 talents of gold, a talent = 75 lbs)

"But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts."

Matthew 18:25-27 "He couldn't pay, so his master ordered that he be sold--along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned--to pay the debt. But the man fell down before his master and begged him, 'Please, be patient with me and I will pay it all.' Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt."

"Who do you suppose loved him more after that?" Simon answered, "I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt." "That's right," Jesus said.

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" "No, not seven times," Jesus replied, "but seventy times seven!"

John 3:16 "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."

Romans 5:8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

1 Peter 1:8-9 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls.