Friday October 6, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Isn't it ironic that Barabbas who was released from prison , was guilty of the very crime for which Jesus was accused of-

2-The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central fact of christian history-

3-Jesus resurrected body was immortal-

4-When Jesus uses the phrase "I am", he affirms his pre existence and eternal deity-

5-If Jesus is the eternal Son of God, we should pay attention to his divine identity and life giving message-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

For a nose bleed, put the nose much lower than the body until the heart stops-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We always have the ability to choose two things, our attitude and our behavior-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Certain fireflies emit a light so penetrating that it can pass through flesh and wood-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the reality of hell a stumbling block to some?

2-Why has the church over history intentionally glossed over the tragic instances of abuse?

3-Do Christians continue to do things they shouldn't?

4-Can a christian do an evil deed and still be a christian (have his salvation)?

5-Can a christian lose their salvation-if so, when and how?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Matthew 8:5-13, a centurion asks Jesus that his servant be healed.  In Luke 7:2-11, who does the asking?

Answer for today       The servant

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 5:23-24   So when you offer your gift to God at the altar, and you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, ²⁴ leave your gift there at the altar. Go and make peace with that person, and then come and offer your gift.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for your unconditional love and ongoing forgiveness-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-