Seeking Jesus First

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Discipleship

“Shall I Not Drink the Cup?”

Seeking Jesus First - August 11, 2026 “Shall I Not Drink the Cup?” Please Read John 18:10–11 (NKJV) Reflection When those who came to arrest Jesus laid hands on Him, Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right

Faith

“I Am He”

Seeking Jesus First - August 10, 2026 “I Am He” Please Read John 18:4–9 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to those who had come to arrest Him, “Whom are you seeking?” They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus

Faith

“The Hour Has Come”

Seeking Jesus First - August 7, 2026 “The Hour Has Come” Please Read John 18:1–11 (NKJV) Reflection After praying for His disciples and for all who would believe, Jesus went with them across the Brook Kidron into a garden. Judas knew the place, for Jesus had often met

Discipleship

Part 2: “That They All May Be One”

Seeking Jesus First - August 4, 2026 Part 2: “That They All May Be One” Please Read John 17:20–23 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus prayed that all who believe in Him would be one — as the Father is in Him and He is in the Father — so that we would

Discipleship

Part 1: “That They All May Be One”

Seeking Jesus First - August 4, 2026 Part 1: “That They All May Be One” Please Read John 17:20–23 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus expanded His prayer beyond the eleven disciples: “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;

Discipleship

“Sanctify Them by Your Truth”

Seeking Jesus First - August 3, 2026 “Sanctify Them by Your Truth” Please Read John 17:13–19 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus continued His prayer for the disciples: “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.

Discipleship

“I Have Manifested Your Name”

Seeking Jesus First - July 31, 2026 “I Have Manifested Your Name” Please Read John 17:6–12 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus prayed to the Father: “I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world… Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom

Declarations

“I Have Finished the Work”

Seeking Jesus First - July 30, 2026 “I Have Finished the Work” Please Read John 17:1–5 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, as You have given Him authority over

Faith

“Father, Glorify Your Son”

Seeking Jesus First - July 29, 2026 “Father, Glorify Your Son” Please Read John 17:1–5 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus had just finished saying to His disciples, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Then, without pause, He lifted His

Faith

“Because I Overcame, You Can”

Seeking Jesus First - July 28, 2026 Part Two - “Because I Overcame, You Can” Please Read John 16:29–33 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus closed His teaching in the Upper Room with these powerful words: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In

Faith

“I Have Overcome the World”

Seeking Jesus First - July 28, 2026 “I Have Overcome the World” Please Read John 16:29–33 (NKJV) Reflection As Jesus finished preparing His disciples, they finally seemed to understand. They said, “Now we are sure that You know all things… By this we believe that You came forth

Faith

“Ask, and You Will Receive”

Seeking Jesus First - July 27, 2026 “Ask, and You Will Receive” Please Read John 16:23–28 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus continued preparing His disciples for the new way of relating to the Father after His departure: “And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say

Faith

“A Little While and You Will Not See Me”

Seeking Jesus First - July 24, 2026 “A Little While and You Will Not See Me” Please Read John 16:16–24 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus spoke these words to His disciples as He prepared them for the coming hours of sorrow: “A little while, and you will not see Me;

Holy Spirit

“He Will Glorify Me”

Seeking Jesus First - July 23, 2026 Holy Spirit Part B “He Will Glorify Me” Please Read John 16:12–15 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus continued teaching His disciples about the Holy Spirit with these words: “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.

Holy Spirit

“It Is to Your Advantage That I Go Away”

Seeking Jesus First - July 23, 2026 Holy Spirit Part A “It Is to Your Advantage That I Go Away” Please Read John 16:5–11 (NKJV) Reflection The disciples were filled with sorrow because Jesus had told them He was leaving. Jesus answered their grief with these surprising words:

Discipleship

“When Adversity Comes, Remember What I Told You”

Seeking Jesus First - July 22, 2026 “When Adversity Comes, Remember What I Told You” Please Read John 16:1–4 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus continued preparing His disciples for the difficult days ahead with these sober words: “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made

Discipleship

“The Spirit of Truth Will Testify”

Seeking Jesus First - July 21, 2026 “The Spirit of Truth Will Testify” Please Read John 15:26–27 (NKJV) Reflection As Jesus prepared His disciples for the hatred of the world, He gave them a powerful promise of help and partnership in their witness: “But when the Helper comes,

Discipleship

“The World Will Hate You”

Seeking Jesus First - July 20, 2026 “The World Will Hate You” Please Read John 15:18–25 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus had already faced the part of the world that rejects the light. Now He prepared His disciples for the same reality: “If the world hates you, you know that

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

“Abide in My Love”

Seeking Jesus First - July 10, 2026 “Abide in My Love” Please Read John 15:9–17 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus continued teaching His disciples about the vine and the branches with these tender words: “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

“I Am the True Vine”

Seeking Jesus First - July 9, 2026 “I Am the True Vine” Please Read John 15:1–8 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus used a powerful and familiar image from Israel’s life to teach His disciples about their relationship with Him: “I am the true vine, and My Father is the

Discipleship

“My Peace I Give to You”

Seeking Jesus First - July 8, 2026 “My Peace I Give to You” Please Read John 14:25–31 (NKJV) Reflection As Jesus continued preparing His disciples for His departure, He gave them one of the most precious promises in all of Scripture: “Peace I leave with you, My peace

Love

“If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments”

Seeking Jesus First - July 7, 2026 “If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments” Please Read John 14:15–24 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus had just promised His disciples that they would do greater works and that He would answer their prayers in His name. Then He gave them this clear

Faith

“He Who Has Seen Me Has Seen the Father”

Seeking Jesus First - June 30, 2026 “He Who Has Seen Me Has Seen the Father” Please Read John 14:7–11 (NKJV) Reflection Philip voiced the longing of every disciple’s heart when he said: “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” Jesus’ answer is

Faith

“Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”

Seeking Jesus First - June 29, 2026 “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” Please Read John 14:1–6 (NKJV) Reflection After predicting Peter’s denial and speaking of His coming departure, Jesus looked at His troubled disciples and said these comforting words: “Let not your heart be troubled; you

Faith

“Where I Am Going You Cannot Come”

Seeking Jesus First - June 28, 2026 “Where I Am Going You Cannot Come” Please Read John 13:36–38 (NKJV) Reflection After Jesus gave the new commandment to love one another and spoke of His coming glorification, Peter asked a heartfelt question: “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus replied