How Would You Answer these Questions?

As I am sitting at the computer writing this the sounds of thunder roars in the distance as the city siren is sounding and my phone alarm is telling us to take cover.  Another storm is in the area with warnings of a tornado threatening the city. With so much destruction from wars, violence, hatred, and "natural disasters, the "world" is seeking counsel from people of faith for answers. 

 

For a believer, these things are part of the "tribulation" of this world. The only difference is that we understand why they are happening and have the peace gift from God to help us overcome each situation.

"In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I (Jesus speaking) have overcome the world."

 John 16:33

Some of the most common religious questions asked (especially around Easter) are "Do You Believe Jesus Is Alive?"  and if He is, why does He allow so many bad things to happen?

Another is, did Jesus die only to forgive sins of believers?  If someone asked you these difficult life questions, how would you answer?  For more insight read our holiday devotional on this subject.

More devotionals on the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Lives

Rejoice in His Victory 

Focusing on Holy Week Biblical Events

Understanding Jesus Conquered the Grave and Is Risen

Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

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Do You Believe Jesus Is Alive?

“I am He that lives, and was dead.  Behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” (Revelation 1:18 NKJV)

News reached the Disciples that the tomb was empty and Jesus was risen from the dead.   Now they would be faced with the truth.   What about you?  Are you like the Apostle Thomas needing to see Christ for yourself?  If so, by then it will be too late.  

“I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in His hands,

put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in His side.”

(John 20:25 NLT).

The evidence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is even more overwhelming today. Read more in this week's SPECIAL Holiday devotional.  Christ is risen from the grave and lives today.  

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We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotional (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus.  (Proverbs 2:6)

They are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture readings to help you read through the Bible in one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, small group or Sunday school Bible study.

For Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.   Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year.  

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October - December DBR

We're looking forward to reading with you!  Share this site with others to help them grow in faith as you journey with us throughout the year.

May all your days be filled with Faith Moments!

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The Best to Come

Verse of the Month

"From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples, how that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day." 

(Matthew 16:21 NKJV)

April 15^th– 21^st

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:8

The Best to Come

The whirlwind of events that took place after Jesus and the disciples arrived in Jerusalem had come to a close.  He had been falsely accused, ridiculed, beaten, abandoned by His own disciples and now was hanging on a cross.

Those who believed in Jesus, must have felt that something had gone horribly wrong, but our Savior had been telling them for some time what must come to pass.  Today was the day.

Jesus suffered pain, agony and ultimately death on the cross.  Philippians 2:8 tells us how the Lord humbled Himself, and willingly fulfilled God's call on His earthly life. 

"...He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death,

even the death of the cross." (Philippians 2:8 KJV)

Our scripture of month has walked us through the accounts that Jesus said would take place, with the exception of one more event.   Take a look at it again … the best was yet to come! (jw/cw)

"From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples, how that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day." 

(Matthew 16:21 NKJV)

April 15^th – 21^st Daily Bible Reading

15. Acts 21-22; Job 29-30

16. Acts 23-24; Job 31-32

17. Acts 25-26; Job 33-34

18.  Acts 27-28; Job 35-36

19. Deuteronomy 1-2; Job 37-38

20. Deuteronomy 3-4; Job 39-40

21. Deuteronomy 5-6; Job 41

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

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