Seeking Jesus First

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Confessions

Decree What God Has Said – Do Not Declare the Devil’s Lies

Key Verses (NKJV)Isaiah 51:16 – “And I have put My words in your mouth; I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, That I may plant the heavens, Lay the foundations of the earth, And say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’” Isaiah 59:20-21 – “The Redeemer

John

“I and My Father Are One”

Seeking Jesus First - April 25, 2026 “I and My Father Are One” Please Read John 10:30–42 (NKJV) Reflection The tension reached its peak. After Jesus declared that He and the Father are one, the Jews picked up stones to stone Him for blasphemy. They understood exactly what

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

“My Sheep Hear My Voice”

Seeking Jesus First - April 24, 2026 “My Sheep Hear My Voice” Please Read John 10:22–30 (NKJV) ReflectionIt was the Feast of Dedication — Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights. The people remembered how God had delivered the temple from desecration and restored true worship. In that setting, the Jews

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“One Flock and One Shepherd”

Seeking Jesus First - April 23, 2026 “One Flock and One Shepherd” Please Read John 10:16 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus looked beyond the fold of Israel and made this powerful declaration: “And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will

Humility

The Humble Leader - Day 3

AKA “Pride vs. Humility: The Pathway to More Grace” Day 3 -The Cost of Pride & God’s Resistance Scripture: Proverbs 13:10 and James 4:6 (NKJV) “By pride comes nothing but strife… God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Devotion:Pride never builds—it only tears

Humility

The Humble Leader - Day 2

The Voice & Posture of Pride Scripture: Psalm 75:5; 1 Samuel 2:3; Proverbs 8:13; Jeremiah 48:29 (NKJV) Devotion:Pride quickly moves from the heart to the mouth and posture. A “stiff neck,” lifted “horn,” arrogant words, and haughty attitude all declare, “I don’t need God or

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

The Humble Leader

Day 1: The Heart Issue – Where Pride Begins Scripture: Mark 7:20–23 (NKJV) and James 4:8 (NKJV) “And He said, ‘What comes out of a man, that defiles a man… pride… All these evil things come from within and defile a man.’ … ‘Purify your hearts, you double-minded.’” Devotion:

Faith

“Lord, I Believe”

Seeking Jesus First - April 20, 2026 “Lord, I Believe” Please Read John 9:35–41 (NKJV) Reflection The man born blind had been healed. He had stood courageously before the Pharisees and declared, “One thing I know: though I was blind, now I see.” For that honest testimony, he

Faith

“One Thing I Know”

Seeking Jesus First - April 18, 2026 “One Thing I Know” Please Read John 9:24–34 (NKJV) Reflection The Pharisees called the healed man in for a second round of questioning. They were determined to discredit Jesus. They pressured him, saying, “Give God the glory! We know that this

Faith

“They Put Him Out”

Seeking Jesus First - April 17, 2026 “They Put Him Out” Please Read John 9:18–23 (NKJV) Reflection The miracle could not be denied — the man who had been born blind could now see. But instead of rejoicing, the religious leaders launched an investigation. They called in the man’

Faith

“He Is a Prophet”

Seeking Jesus First - April 16, 2026 “He Is a Prophet” Please Read John 9:13–17 (NKJV) Reflection The man who had been born blind now had eyes that could see for the first time in his life. Instead of celebrating with him, the people brought him to the

Healing

“Go and Wash”

Seeking Jesus First - April 15, 2026 “Go and Wash” Please Read John 9:6–12 (NKJV) Reflection After declaring that the man’s blindness was not the result of sin but an opportunity for the works of God to be revealed, Jesus did something unusual. He spat on the

Faith

Seeking Jesus First - April 14, 2026

“Who Sinned?”Please Read John 9:1–5 (NKJV) Reflection As Jesus passed by, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. The disciples immediately asked a question that many still ask today when they see suffering: “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was

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Seeking Jesus First - April 11, 2026

“Before Abraham Was, I AM”Please Read John 8:48–59 (NKJV) Reflection The confrontation reached its climax. The religious leaders accused Jesus of having a demon. In response, Jesus made the clearest and most shocking claim of His entire ministry: “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was,

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Seeking Jesus First - April 10, 2026

“Whose Child Are You Really?” Please Read John 8:37–47 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus looked straight at those who claimed Abraham as their father and said something that cut to the heart: “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has

Seeking Jesus First

A Study in the Divine Warrior’s Armor

The Divine Warrior’s Armor: Restoring Intimacy from Sinai to the Heavenly PlacesA Biblical Study Drawing from Deuteronomy 5, Exodus 19, Isaiah 51 & 59, and Ephesians 6 (NKJV) At Mount Sinai, the people of Israel experienced the awesome holiness of God in a way that filled them with fear. After

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Seeking Jesus First - April 9, 2026

“The Truth Shall Make You Free”Please Read John 8:31–36 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus spoke to those Jews who had believed in Him and gave them this powerful promise: “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth

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Seeking Jesus First - April 8, 2026

“You Will Know the Truth”Please Read John 8:21–30 (NKJV) ReflectionJesus looked at the religious leaders and spoke with solemn urgency: “I am going away, and you will seek Me, and will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.” He was warning them of

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Seeking Jesus First - April 7, 2026

“I Am from Above” Please Read John 8:20–28 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus continued teaching in the treasury of the Temple, speaking openly about His relationship with the Father. He told them plainly, “I am from above… I am not of this world.” He declared that He does nothing on

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Seeking Jesus First - April 6, 2026

Part 3: “The Light That Judges” Reflection Jesus declared, “I am the light of the world.” That same light that offers life to those who follow Him also exposes and judges those who persistently reject Him. In Isaiah 6, the prophet asked, “Lord, how long?” God’s answer was solemn:

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Seeking Jesus First - April 5, 2026

Part 2: “I Am the Light of the World” Please Read John 8:12 (NKJV) Reflection Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” This was not a gentle

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Seeking Jesus First - April 4, 2026

Part 1: “I Am the Light of the World” Please Read John 8:12–20 (NKJV) Reflection During the Feast of Tabernacles, the Temple courts were illuminated each night by four enormous golden lampstands. The light from these lamps was so bright it could be seen across much of Jerusalem.

Forgiveness

Seeking Jesus First - April 3, 2026

“Neither Do I Condemn You” Please Read John 8:1–11 (NKJV) Reflection Early in the morning, Jesus returned to the temple and began teaching the people. The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in the act of adultery and stood her in the midst of the crowd. They

Discipleship

Seeking Jesus First - April 2, 2026

“Division Because of Him” Don't straddle the fence! Please Read John 7:40–52 (NKJV) Reflection As Jesus continued to teach in the Temple during the Feast of Tabernacles, the people became deeply divided because of Him. Some declared, “This is truly the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.

Holy Spirit

Seeking Jesus First - April 1, 2026

“Rivers of Living Water” Please Read John 7:37–39 (NKJV) Reflection On the last and greatest day of the Feast of Tabernacles, the people were gathered in the Temple courts. Every morning during the feast, the priests had drawn water from the Pool of Siloam in a golden pitcher,