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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The Message of the Cross Still Holds

Jesus Christ is Risen!  

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The message that Jesus has risen still holds true for today.  Christ the Risen Lamb has conquered death and gave us victory over sin.  Read more on the true story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the One and Only Begotten Son of GOD.

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God!  He gives us victory over sin and death through our (risen) Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:55-57 NLT)

Enjoy more biblical teaching from this week's feature devotional.
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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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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.

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Welcome to Faith Moments Daily Bible Reading and Online Devotionals.   

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What are Faith Moments anyway? That's a good question!  Faith Moments are original weekly devotional teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher.  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.

Check out our featured devotional, browse through the subject/topical section or select specific article titles.  Be sure to click on the holiday/seasonal tab for more ideas for themed studies.

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Jesus Conquered

Verse of the Week

"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 8^th– 14^th

Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:21; 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Jesus Conquered

News spread across the land … Nailed to a cross as a criminal to be silenced by the religious rulers, Jesus had died.  They didn’t realize that instead of stopping the work of God, they would herald it when Jesus Christ conquered death.  He rose from the grave three days after His crucifixion proving He truly was the Son of God.

"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)

The Resurrection shows God’s complete satisfaction with the work of Jesus in defeating the devil, the cause of all evil and death.  Only Jesus, who was sinless, could became the sacrificial lamb to pay the penalty (debt) for all sin.

“For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors.  And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value (and perish).  It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless (without blemish of sin) Lamb of God.

God chose Him as your ransom long before the world began,

but now in these last days He has been revealed for your sake.”

(1 Peter 1:18-20 NLV)

It may be over 2,000 years since the message that Christ has risen first began, but it still holds true for today.  Christ the Risen Lamb has conquered death and gave us victory over sin.  Repent of your sins. Believe in Jesus and receive forgiveness right now. (cw)

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?

For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.

But thank God!  He gives us victory over sin and death through

our (risen) Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:55-57 NLT)

April 8^th – 14^thDaily Bible Reading

8.   Acts 7-8; Job 15-16

9.   Acts 9-10; Job 17-18

10. Acts 11-12; Job 19-20

11. Acts 13-14; Job 21-22

12. Acts 15-16; Job 23-24

13. Acts 17-18; Job 25-26

14. Acts 19-20; Job 27-28

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

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

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

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Destination Day

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 8^th– 14^th, 2019

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Destination Day

As Jesus led His disciples into Jerusalem no one asked "Are we there yet?"  From the response of the people there was no doubt they had arrived at their destination.

When Jesus entered the city on that “destination day”, those that greeted with praise and rejoicing, would soon be calling for His crucifixion. The elders, chief priests and scribes were eager to involve the Romans and get Jesus out of the way.

From our human standpoint things only got worse as the week progressed, yet Christ never faltered.  He kept on moving forward living a verse of scripture that would later be revealed to the Apostle Paul.  It was a message he gave to the church.

"...be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." 

1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV)

It is important for each of us to be reminded of what our Lord and Savior faced for us there in Jerusalem.  He knew the final destination was Heaven.  His labor of love by sacrificing Himself on the cross would result in saving of the lost so they would be reunited in Heaven with the Father.

With Jesus as our example we need to get into position to move forward in a powerful way abounding in the work of the Lord.  Let this be in our thoughts when suffering for the sake of souls, "On our final Destination Day we will be with Jesus forever in Heaven."  (jw/cw)

April 8^th – 14^th, 2019 Daily Bible Reading

8.   Acts 7-8; Job 15-16

9.   Acts 9-10; Job 17-18

10. Acts 11-12; Job 19-20

11. Acts 13-14; Job 21-22

12. Acts 15-16; Job 23-24

13. Acts 17-18; Job 25-26

14. Acts 19-20; Job 27-28

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

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

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayerof salvation.

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