Scripture “People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs…
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1 PETER
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21. The 3 Rules to Apologetics
Scripture “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against…
1 PETER
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20. Never Forget Kindness
Scripture “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against…
ISAIAH
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19. The Nonverbal Communication of God
Scripture “God’s glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon. Madame Day holds classes every morning, Professor Night lectures each evening. Their words aren’t heard, Their voices aren’t recorded, But their silence fills the earth: Unspoken truth is spoken everywhere.” PSALM 19:1-4 (MSG) “For…
MATTHEW
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18. Welcome to Flavortown (2 of 2)
Scripture “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people.” MATTHEW 5:13 Context Now salt is great. As a red blooded…
MATTHEW
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17. Salt Preserves (1 of 2)
Scripture “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people.” MATTHEW 5:13 Context This may come as a surprise to some,…
1 CORINTHIANS
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16. Beware Tallies in Your Heart
Scripture “Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, it does not rejoice in unrighteousness,…
LUKE
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15. Uncle Ben Plagiarized
Scripture “From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.” LUKE 12:48b Quotes/Color “With great power comes great responsibility.” Uncle Ben from Spiderman “Brains are like muscles. You can rent them by the…
MATTHEW
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14. Don’t Confuse Jesus’ Teachings with Don Corleone’s
Scripture “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” MATTHEW 7:12 Context One of my favorite all-time memories in youth ministry came in the summer of 2019… The sun had risen. The apple juice had…
HEBREWS
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13. Disciples of Discipline
Scripture “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.” HEBREWS 12:11 Quotes/Color “Each day you must choose… the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.” Eric Mangini “Discipline…