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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: It Seems Like Jesus and His Disciples Were Pretty Short on Cash

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The Laws of Moses included a tax that was collected from every male over 20 years old whenever a census was conducted (Exodus 38:26). They called it an atonement offering since a census was only done when getting ready for war. They later changed the whole purpose of the tax to support the upkeep of the Temple. The tax collectors were curious about whether Jesus would speak out against the shift in the purpose of the tax. It seems like Jesus and His disciples were pretty short on cash. They were just living by faith, really trusting that God would take care of their needs. Jesus really shows us how to handle things here by going out of his way to avoid offending others, even when it might not be needed and comes at a cost to him. It’s pretty […]

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: Making the Choice to Follow Jesus Will Transform Your Life. Friends Will Depart. Family Relationships Will Never Be the Same

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The sacred assembly of Israel was made up of seventy wise men along with the high priest. They were the ones who brought about the arrest of Jesus and stood in judgment over Him. These were the most revered individuals among the people of Israel. Only the chief priest held a position of greater significance. Among the council, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus stand out as the sole individuals who embraced their faith in Jesus (John 19:39). Today’s passage reveals the strength of Joseph as he bravely approached Pilate to request the body. While one might assume that conversing with Pilate was a daunting experience, I believe that is not the essence of what is being conveyed. Joseph and Nicodemus stood courageously against the entire council. The moment Joseph took the body of Jesus down from the cross and laid

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: If the Answer to Your Question Is Not Clearly in God’s Word, God Can Speak to Your Heart, As Long As You Genuinely Desire to Know His Will

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Moses received comprehensive instructions from the LORD on the Tabernacle, a portable place of worship, together with all of its equipment and furnishings. When ministering, the priests were expected to wear specific attire. The twelve stones on the High Priest’s breastpiece stood in for the twelve tribes of Israel. The Urim and Thummim are thought to have been two more stones that were used to ascertain the LORD’s will, however we do not know all the specifics. The people needed a mechanism to discern the LORD’s direction because the Spirit of God arrived on them but did not reside in their hearts until Pentecost. According to others, these stones would glow—one for a “yes” response and the other for a “no.” The high priest’s heart was covered in them. The Urim and Thummim are something that some people today would

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: “Abide in Me” Was the Commandment Jesus Gave to His Followers (John 15:4). Truth Itself Is Revealed in Jesus Christ

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In John 15:4), Jesus told His followers to stay in Him. The world light is Jesus. To stay in Him is to stay in the light. The world is in the dark about things. It has no sense of what is truly valuable or linked to the eternal present. Christ gives us the light to see the truth. Psalm 36:9 says that God will show us the things that are valuable and useless. That’s why He wants us to always be with Him. The Bible shows us how to be a real Christian. People who live in the light love God’s family, and this is one of the main signs that they do. Worrying about where other people will go when they die is another normal way to show that love. Even though it’s not our job to figure out

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: Lord, Teach Me to Discern Your Will and Know Your Voice So That I May Pray Your Will Into the Earth.

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Matthew 21:22 22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, as long as you have faith. Jesus went to a fig tree hoping to find a fig to enjoy, but it didn’t have any. He expressed his frustration, and it faded away. The disciples were truly amazed. They had witnessed Jesus heal all sorts of illnesses and deformities, and even calm the wind and waves, but this was something else entirely. Some folks think that the fig tree represented Israel. When God came through the life of Jesus seeking spiritual fruit, He found none. Jesus shared with His disciples that with faith, they could even tell a mountain to be thrown into the sea. John kindly explains the parameters of this power in one of his letters. He writes, “If we ask anything according to His will, He

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HNewsWire: Daily Devotion, Luke 10:19-21 (NIV) you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. (VIDEO)

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  Luke 10:19-21 (NIV) 19I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” 21At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.  Jesus had just sent out the 72 to go before Him healing the sick and preaching that the Kingdom was approaching. Such a demonstration of the power of God surely prepared people’s hearts for Jesus’ visit. This was an army with real power preparing for the entrance

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: When We Are Reduced to Shame by Our Sinful Nature, God Comes and Redeems Us

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In a time of great turmoil for Israel, the Lord instructed Hosea to marry a woman of unfaithfulness. She brought forth three blessings into the world and then set out on a journey to seek new relationships. Each one fell further into a state of want than the one before. Hosea embarked on a heartfelt journey to seek her out. He provided her beloved with the resources to acquire what she required (Hosea 2:5, 8). She attributed those blessings to her lover, unaware that it was Hosea who had truly bestowed them. Her beloved may have considered Hosea to be naive. Truly, love engages in actions that may seem unwise. Consider the deep sorrow that must have filled Hosea’s heart as he witnessed her in the arms of another, expressing her thankfulness for the offerings she received. Can you perceive

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: Are You Living Free From the Authority of That Defeated One and in the Power of the Risen Victor?

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This is the first time God tells Satan, in front of Adam and Eve, that he will deal with sin. It is in the same chapter as the fall of man. As God is pronouncing the effects of sin upon their lives and the world in which they live, He also provides man a promise and Satan a warning. First there is the declaration that there will be hatred between Satan and man. The seed, or offspring, of the woman will be in conflict with the offspring of Satan. Satan is out to kill, steal, and destroy. (John 10:10) But there is one Seed (singular) that will specifically take on Satan and crush his head (authority and rule). This promise tells us that the Victor will be a male descendant of Eve. God was quick to provide mankind a hope

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: Jesus’ Life Was the Ultimate Example of How a Spirit-Filled Person Should Live

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The life of Jesus is the consummate illustration of how a person who is filled with the Holy Spirit ought to live. The life of Jesus was the perfect illustration of how a person who is filled with the Holy Spirit ought to live. His passing served as the epitome of what it means to be a believer in the here and now. The centurion had witnessed a great number of people being crucified to death. The procedure was a time-consuming and nasty one. Jesus’ death was unprecedented in every way. Despite being in the most excruciating anguish imaginable, He expressed forgiveness to those who were carrying out His execution. Alongside Him, there was a sense of assurance for the victim who had repented. He put an end to the custody dispute with his mother. He stated that His labor

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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: Jesus Often Shared a Deeper Meaning of the Scriptures. He Never Quoted Other Rabbis or the Oral Traditions as a Source for His Teaching

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Matthew 21:23 23 As he taught in the temple, the top priests and elders of the people rushed up to him and asked, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus often talked about what the Bible meant in a deeper way. He never used other teachers or oral traditions to back up what He taught. Unless they had learned the whole Old Testament by heart and been appointed by two other rabbis who had done the same, other rabbis always taught by citing what other, more respected rabbis had said. These special teachers were allowed to teach on their own. “A new teaching with authority” is what people said about Jesus (Mark 1:22–27)! What the chief priests and elders really wanted to know from Jesus was, “By what authority are you doing

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