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Daily Bible Reading “For Me to Live is Christ and to Die is Gain” (Philippians 1:21-30)

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For Me to Live is Christ and to Die is Gain

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:21-30. Paul starts this Scripture by saying, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” What do you think Paul meant by that statement? Paul knew since he was a Christian, when he died, he was going to heaven. Therefore, he wasn’t worried about dying. He would gain by being in the presence of God. As a martyr, his death would be a gain for the cause of Christ.

Paul also knew that if he continued to live, his life would be a gain for the kingdom of God. Paul was a fruitful Christian. It would also be a gain for the Philippians. They would have Paul to continue to encourage them in their faith. Even though Paul’s death would be martyrdom for the cause of Christ, he sensed his work on earth wasn’t done.

Paul says that he was pressed between the two. Have you ever noticed this attitude when someone gets near the end of life? They may not be afraid of death, especially if they are a Christian, because they know their reward is in heaven. Although they hate to give up this life and leave behind those they love and care for in this world. This is what Paul meant about being torn between the two.

Paul told the Philippians, whether he came to be with them again or not, he wanted them to stand strong in the faith. He reminded them to let their conversation be as it suited the gospel of Christ. Paul encouraged the Philippians to be good citizens of the kingdom of God. Paul wanted them to know, whether he came to see them or not, he would be checking on them. The Philippians were accountable to Paul. He wanted them to work together for the continuance of faith in the gospel of Christ.

It helps us to be accountable to another Christian. By having an accountability partner we know there is someone who cares enough for us to check on the progress we are making in our relationship with God. It is encouraging to have someone you can call on to pray for you in times of trouble. It is also good to know you have someone who supports you in your Christian walk.

Paul didn’t want the Philippians to be afraid of their adversaries. He encouraged them to be strong in their faith. Paul wanted them to know and realize that they weren’t only to believe in Christ, as Christians, but they may also have to suffer for His cause. The Philippians had seen the sufferings of Paul. He didn’t want them to be so afraid that they wouldn’t stand up for the gospel. Paul wanted them to be strong in the Lord and be willing to do whatever it took to protect the gospel of Christ.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Philippians 1:21-30

21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

 

Things to think about:

  • What did Paul mean by saying, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain?”
  • Why was Paul torn between living and dying?
  • Do you have an accountability partner in the faith?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of Philippians. We see that Paul said, “For me to live is Christ to die is gain.” Help us, as Christians, to have this same confidence in Your Word. Help us to be fruitful Christians, as Paul was. Help us to be accountable for our actions. Give us strength not to fear the enemy, but to stand strong for the work of the Lord. We love You, LORD. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

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whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

– Philippians 1:27

 

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The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi

by Deborah H. Bateman

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi is a Daily Bible Reading study of the book of Philippians by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of Philippians is from the New Testament of the Bible and is one of the Apostle Paul’s letters. In the book of Philippians Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to be strong in their faith, to stand fast in the Lord, and to be content in Christ.

Paul loved the Philippians and it shows in his writing to them. Paul knew that they loved him as well. The Philippians showed their love for Paul by supporting his ministry.

Paul would never forget the Philippians because of the way they cared for him when he ministered to them. They would always have a special place in his heart.

Paul wanted the best for the Philippians. He wanted to make sure they never let anybody steer them in the wrong direction. He wanted them to stay on course and do the things he had taught them whether he was with them or not.

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi contains ten Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer for the day to go along with the lesson. This is a great Bible study for individual daily devotions or for a group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “What Are Your Motives?” (Philippians 1:15-20)

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What Are Your Motives?

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:15-20. In this Scripture Paul says he knew that some of those who were preaching Christ were doing it out of envy and strife. What did Paul mean by this? There were those who were using this time that Paul was imprisoned as an opportunity to gain an advantage over him. They were trying to advance themselves.

Some of them were envious of Paul’s ministry. They wanted to add to Paul’s suffering by trying to surpass him in ministry and make him look bad. Paul didn’t care about competing with them. His ministry was about serving God and furthering the gospel of Christ. It wasn’t about making a name for him.

We all need to work together and cooperate to share the gospel. There is enough work for all of us to do. We don’t have any reason to be competing in the work of the Lord. There are a lot of people to reach. We are wasting precious time when we try to compete with one another. We should support one another’s ministry instead of trying to tear each other down to make ourselves look better. We need to pray for each other.

Paul also knew that there were those who preached the gospel as an act of goodwill, truly wanting to further the Gospel of Christ. They preached the gospel out of a love for God and as an extension of Paul’s ministry while he wasn’t available. Paul was happy that the gospel of Christ was being preached. He wasn’t concerned about their motives. Do you rejoice that the gospel of Christ is being preached?

Paul thanked the Philippians for praying for him. He knew God answered their prayers. God gave Paul an ample supply of the Holy Spirit of Christ to comfort and keep him in spite of the circumstances.

Paul knew that God was in control even though the circumstances didn’t look too good at the moment. Paul still fully trusted God. Paul was awaiting his trial before Caesar Nero and he didn’t know what the outcome would be. Paul turned the situation over to God. Paul’s hope and trust in God gave him confidence to know that whether he lived or died Christ would be glorified in his body.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Philippians 1:15-20

15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

 

Things to think about:

  • How can we work together to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ?
  • Do you make it a habit to pray for other Christians? What are some things we can pray about on their behalf?
  • How can we support other ministries who preach or teach the gospel?

 

 

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Philippians. We see that Paul rejoiced because the gospel of Christ was being preached in spite of his circumstances and others motives. He wasn’t nearly as concerned about himself as he was the furtherance of the gospel. Paul counted on the prayers of the Philippians and the comfort of the Holy Spirit to keep him during this difficult time.

Help us to put aside our selfish desires and focus on spreading the gospel of Christ to this lost and dying world. Help us as Christians to work together to further Your kingdom. Give us the same kind of trust and confidence in You Paul had. We love You, LORD. In Jesus’ precious name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

– Philippians 1:20

 

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The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi

by Deborah H. Bateman

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi is a Daily Bible Reading study of the book of Philippians by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of Philippians is from the New Testament of the Bible and is one of the Apostle Paul’s letters. In the book of Philippians Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to be strong in their faith, to stand fast in the Lord, and to be content in Christ.

Paul loved the Philippians and it shows in his writing to them. Paul knew that they loved him as well. The Philippians showed their love for Paul by supporting his ministry.

Paul would never forget the Philippians because of the way they cared for him when he ministered to them. They would always have a special place in his heart.

Paul wanted the best for the Philippians. He wanted to make sure they never let anybody steer them in the wrong direction. He wanted them to stay on course and do the things he had taught them whether he was with them or not.

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi contains ten Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer for the day to go along with the lesson. This is a great Bible study for individual daily devotions or for a group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:9-14)

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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:9-14. Paul starts this portion of Scripture with his prayer for the Philippians. Paul prays that their love will abound in knowledge and in judgment. The Philippians had a lot of love. They had shown Paul their love by supporting him and his ministry. Paul still prayed that their love would grow. Why do you think Paul would pray for their love to grow when they already had so much love? Do you think we can ever get too much love?

Paul prayed that their love would be founded in knowledge and judgment. He wanted them to approve things that were excellent and be sincere without offense until Christ’s return. Paul’s desire for them was that they would be filled with the fruits of righteousness. This wasn’t something they could do on their own. They could only do this through their relationship with Christ. Bearing such fruit is a sign of God’s work in our lives.

Paul wanted the Philippians to understand that even though he had been arrested and was in prison, God’s work through him still continued. God used Paul’s situation to further the gospel. Don’t you love the way God takes something that the enemy meant for evil and turns it around for HIS glory? Paul’s imprisonment led to many conversions for Christ in the palace and other places as well.

Many of the brethren became bold about preaching the Word of God, without fear. They saw how God used Paul’s imprisonment to further the gospel. They saw that Paul was joyous in spite of his circumstances. Paul wasn’t ashamed of the gospel of Christ. He still proclaimed it even when he was imprisoned. God used this time when Paul was imprisoned to have him write these letters to the churches to encourage and instruct them.

You may not be in what you consider the ideal situation. If you turn it over to God He can use it for His glory. You may be in a job you don’t particularly like. Ask God to use you there to reach someone for His kingdom. You may be in another situation that you aren’t particularly happy about. Turn it over to God and see how He can bless you and use you in spite of the circumstance.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Philippians 1:9-14

9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

 

Things to think about:

  • What was Paul’s desire for the Philippians?
  • How did God use Paul’s circumstance to further the gospel?
  • Has God used your circumstance to further the gospel of Christ?

 

 Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of Philippians. We see that you used Paul’s situation to further the gospel of Christ. Help us to turn our lives and our situations in life over to You for the advancement of Your kingdom. Help us to rejoice in You in spite of our circumstances. Give us strength and confidence to be bold in sharing the gospel with others. We love you, LORD. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

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knowledge and in all judgment;

– Philippians 1:9

 

Featured Book:

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi

by Deborah H. Bateman

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi is a Daily Bible Reading study of the book of Philippians by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of Philippians is from the New Testament of the Bible and is one of the Apostle Paul’s letters. In the book of Philippians Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to be strong in their faith, to stand fast in the Lord, and to be content in Christ.

Paul loved the Philippians and it shows in his writing to them. Paul knew that they loved him as well. The Philippians showed their love for Paul by supporting his ministry.

Paul would never forget the Philippians because of the way they cared for him when he ministered to them. They would always have a special place in his heart.

Paul wanted the best for the Philippians. He wanted to make sure they never let anybody steer them in the wrong direction. He wanted them to stay on course and do the things he had taught them whether he was with them or not.

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi contains ten Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer for the day to go along with the lesson. This is a great Bible study for individual daily devotions or for a group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “Paul’s Letter to Philippi” (Philippians 1:1-8)

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Paul’s Letter to Philippi

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Philippians 1:1-8. This letter to the Philippians is from Paul and Timothy, who identify themselves as the bond servants of Jesus Christ. It is addressed to the saints, who are the Christians, deacons, and bishops, who were the leaders of the church at Philippi. Why was Paul writing a letter to the Philippians?

At this time Paul was under house arrest in Rome, awaiting his trial. This is referred to in: Acts 28:30-31: “And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.” Even though Paul was imprisoned he was still serving the Lord and doing God’s will for his life. It is thought to be about the year 61.

The church at Philippi was started during Paul’s second missionary journey, which is referred to in Acts 16. It was one of the first churches founded in Europe. The Philippians took care of Paul during his stay with them. They also supported him throughout his missionary journeys.

The Philippians sent Epaphroditus to Rome with an offering for Paul. This letter was returned to Philippi with Epaphroditus on his journey back home. The letter to the Philippians was written approximately eleven years after the church at Philippi was established.

Paul starts this letter the same as he does most of his letters saying, “Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul tells them that he thanks God for every remembrance of them. Paul says he prays for them in every prayer he prays with joy.

Paul was thankful for the fellowship he had with the Christians at Philippi from the first day he met them. I love Philippians 1:6 where Paul says, “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” We too can be confident that the good work which Jesus Christ began in our lives, He will complete.

Paul tells them that he has them in his heart. God can witness his love for them. Have you ever had a Christian friend with whom you bonded with so much that, no matter how many years went by, when you saw them again it was like you never missed a day seeing them? Paul had a heart for the Philippians because of the great love they had shown him. The Philippians supported Paul’s ministry, therefore they shared in the grace God bestowed on Paul.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Philippians 1:1-8

1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

 

Things to think about:

  • Are you a believer? If so, when did you become a Christian?
  • How do you show that you are thankful for fellow believers?
  • How much time do you spend with other believers?
  • In what ways do you bond with other Christians?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of Philippians. We see Paul had a special bond with the Church at Philippi. The bond he had was because of their relationship with You. Paul started the Church at Philippi and the Philippians supported his ministry. We see that they loved one another in the Lord.

Help us to find fellow Christians who we can bond with to accomplish the work You have called us to do. Thank You for the fellow believers that you bring into our lives to support and encourage us. We ask all these things in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We love you, LORD. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

– Philippians 1:6

 

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The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi is a Daily Bible Reading study of the book of Philippians by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of Philippians is from the New Testament of the Bible and is one of the Apostle Paul’s letters. In the book of Philippians Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to be strong in their faith, to stand fast in the Lord, and to be content in Christ.

Paul loved the Philippians and it shows in his writing to them. Paul knew that they loved him as well. The Philippians showed their love for Paul by supporting his ministry.

Paul would never forget the Philippians because of the way they cared for him when he ministered to them. They would always have a special place in his heart.

Paul wanted the best for the Philippians. He wanted to make sure they never let anybody steer them in the wrong direction. He wanted them to stay on course and do the things he had taught them whether he was with them or not.

The Book of Philippians: Paul’s Letter to Philippi contains ten Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson consists of a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer for the day to go along with the lesson. This is a great Bible study for individual daily devotions or for a group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “Jesus Died on the Cross” (Matthew 27:33-54)

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Jesus Died on the Cross

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 27:33-54. As we look at this Scripture, try to imagine you are there. In this Scripture, Jesus was led to Golgotha, a place of a skull, which in Hebrew and Latin is Calvary, to be crucified.

In John’s account of the situation, he says in John 19:25-28, “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.”

They gave Him vinegar to drink mixed with gall and when He tasted it He wouldn’t drink it. John 19:30, states, “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”

They crucified Him and cast lots for His garments as it was prophesied in Psalm 22:18, “They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.” They put a sign of accusation up over His head, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS, which was really true. He is the Messiah.

There were two thieves who were crucified with Jesus, one on each side. The people, mocked Him, including the scribes, Pharisees, and elders, saying things like, “You destroyed the temple and built it back in three days, save yourself.” And, “If you are the Son of God come down off the cross,” and “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself.”

Then they said, “If He is the King of Israel, let Him come down off the cross and then we will believe Him.” “He trusted in God, so why won’t He deliver Him?” “He said He was the Son of God.” They accused Jesus and mocked Him, but He truly was the Son of God.

John 19:31-37 tells us:
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.

Can you imagine the agony He must have gone through? He had been hanging there on the cross for six hours. The Scripture says it was dark over all the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour. In the ninth hour, Jesus cried out, “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

He cried again with a loud voice and then Jesus died, and immediately the veil of the temple was torn in two, and there was an earthquake, and the rocks divided. The graves opened and many bodies of the saints that were dead came out of their graves after His resurrection and went into the city and many people saw them. When they saw all this happen, they said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

 
Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 27:33-54
33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,
34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
36 And sitting down they watched him there;
37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.
46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.
48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.
49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.
50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,
53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Things to think about:

  • Can you imagine being in the crowd that day?
  • How does it make you feel to read how Jesus was treated?
  • Remember, Jesus went through all of this so we could be saved from our sins. Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read these things that happened to Your Son, Jesus, our hearts are broken to see what He went through, so we could be forgiven. Please forgive us of our sins, and help us to live for You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, Lord.  Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. – Matthew 27:37

– Excerpt from: The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ
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The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman, which takes you through the book of Matthew. The book of Matthew is the first book in the New Testament of the Bible. It begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ and His birth.

The Book of Matthew goes into Jesus’ ministry on earth, including the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables, and Jesus’ final days, including His death, burial, and resurrection. The book concludes with the great commission.

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ includes fifty-seven daily devotionals which contain a brief commentary, the daily Bible Scripture, a few questions to think about, and a prayer of the day. It is a great book for individual daily devotions or a group Bible study.

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