Lesson 5352

 (Lesson 5352)(10-02-26) Luke 9:18-22 

   “And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.” 

 

   Today’s quote calls us to carry the gospel of Christ with us always and to accept a path of personal self-denial on His behalf. We are to be faithful followers despite the suffering and rejection that might accompany us. A small price to pay for what God does for each of us daily. ~

Lesson 5351

 (Lesson 5351)(10-01-26) Luke 9:13-17 

    “But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. And they did so, and made them all sit down. Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.” 

 

     Today’s quote teaches believers that when we face overwhelming inadequacies and bring our meager resources to Christ, He can miraculously multiply our small efforts to satisfy every spiritual and physical hunger. What a wonderful Savior we serve. ~ 

Lesson 5350

(Lesson 5350)(09-30-26) Luke 9:6-12 

   “And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.” 

 

    Today’s quote reminds believers that we are called to actively advance God's kingdom through service and witness, trusting that despite the world's confusion or opposition, Christ will lovingly sustain us, refresh our spirits, and supply all our needs. ~ 

Lesson 5349

 (Lesson 5349)(09-29-26) Luke 9:1-5 

    " Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them." 

 

      Today's quote describes Jesus empowering and commissioning the twelve disciples to preach the kingdom of God and giving them power to heal the sick while traveling light without any type of provisions. The lesson in today's quote is that the apostles of Christ, at that time, were sent out to teach the exact same thing that John the Baptist and Jesus Himself were teaching. It was not a message of eternal salvation, but rather that the coming gospel of salvation through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus, the Son of God, was soon to come. Another important lesson therein, is that we, today, are not to spend our time judging the sins of those around us, but that we are to make the good news of God's amazing, saving grace available to them. The decision of whether to listen is up to the individual, we are NOT commanded to force the gospel of Christ on anyone. ~

Lesson 5348

 Lesson 5348)(09-28-26) Luke 8:49-56 

    " While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done." 

 

     Today's quote recounts Jesus raising Jairus's daughter from the dead after telling the grieving father not to fear, only to believe. The intent of this lesson is to demonstrate the supreme power of faith over all things, including death.