Seeking Jesus First

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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

Love

“A New Commandment”

Seeking Jesus First - June 27, 2026 “A New Commandment” Please Read John 13:31–35 (NKJV) Reflection After Judas left the room, Jesus spoke these words: “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify

John

“One of You Will Betray Me”

Seeking Jesus First - June 26, 2026 “One of You Will Betray Me” Please Read John 13:18–30 (NKJV) Reflection While they were still at the table, Jesus said something that sent a shock through the room: “Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.

Discipleship

“He Loved Them to the End”

Seeking Jesus First - June 25, 2026 “He Loved Them to the End” Please Read John 13:1–17 (NKJV) Reflection It was the night before the cross. Jesus knew that His hour had come. He knew that Judas had already agreed to betray Him. He knew the suffering that

Faith

“The Word I Have Spoken Will Judge Him”

Seeking Jesus First - June 24, 2026 “The Word I Have Spoken Will Judge Him” Please Read John 12:47–50 (NKJV) Reflection In His final public words, Jesus made a profound and comforting statement about why He came: “For I did not come to judge the world but to

Faith

“I Have Come as a Light into the World”

Seeking Jesus First - June 23, 2026 “I Have Come as a Light into the World” Please Read John 12:44–50 (NKJV) Reflection These verses contain Jesus’ final public appeal before He goes to the cross. He cries out with urgency: “He who believes in Me, believes not in

Humility

“They Loved the Praise of Men”

Seeking Jesus First - June 20, 2026 “They Loved the Praise of Men” Please Read John 12:37–43 (NKJV) Reflection Even after Jesus had performed so many signs and miracles, many of the people still did not believe in Him. Their hearts had become dull, their ears heavy, and

Discipleship

“Now My Soul Is Troubled”

Seeking Jesus First - June 19, 2026 “Now My Soul Is Troubled” Please Read John 12:27–36 (NKJV) Reflection As Jesus approached the cross, He did not hide His humanity. He openly said, “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’

Discipleship

“Sir, We Wish to See Jesus”

Seeking Jesus First - June 18, 2026 “Sir, We Wish to See Jesus” Please Read John 12:20–26 (NKJV) Reflection Some Greeks who had come to worship at the feast approached Philip and said, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip told Andrew, and together they brought the request

Faith

“Hosanna! Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord”

Seeking Jesus First - June 17, 2026 “Hosanna! Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord” Please Read John 12:12–19 (NKJV) Reflection The next day, a great multitude that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. They took branches of

Faith

“Because of Him Many Went Away”

Seeking Jesus First - June 16, 2026 “Because of Him Many Went Away” Please Read John 12:9–11 (NKJV) Reflection After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, a great many people came to Bethany — not only to see Jesus, but also to see Lazarus, the man who had been

Discipleship

“Jesus No Longer Walked Openly”

Seeking Jesus First - June 12, 2026 “Jesus No Longer Walked Openly” Please Read John 11:54–57 (NKJV) Reflection After raising Lazarus from the dead, the religious leaders became even more determined to kill Jesus. In response, Jesus no longer moved about openly among the people. Instead, He withdrew

Faith

“One Man Should Die for the People”

Seeking Jesus First - June 11, 2026 “One Man Should Die for the People” Please Read John 11:45–53 (NKJV) Reflection After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, many of the Jews who had witnessed the miracle believed in Him. However, instead of rejoicing, the chief priests and Pharisees

Faith

“Lazarus, Come Forth!”

Seeking Jesus First - June 9, 2026 “Lazarus, Come Forth!” Please Read John 11:41–44 (NKJV) Reflection After the stone was rolled away, Jesus lifted His eyes and prayed, thanking the Father for hearing Him. Then, with great authority, He cried out with a loud voice: “Lazarus, come forth!

Faith

“Take Away the Stone”

Seeking Jesus First - June 8, 2026 “Take Away the Stone” Please Read John 11:38–40 (NKJV) Reflection When Jesus arrived at the tomb of Lazarus, He gave a simple but startling command: “Take away the stone.” Martha immediately objected. Her brother had been dead for four days. In

Faith

“Jesus Wept”

Seeking Jesus First - May 21, 2026 “Jesus Wept” Please Read John 11:28–37 (NKJV) Reflection When Mary reached Jesus, she fell at His feet and said through her tears, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” The Jews who had come to mourn