Seeking Jesus First

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 23, 2026

Are You the Teacher of Israel? Today’s Reading: John 3:1–21 (Read the full passage before reflecting below.) “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things?’” (John 3:10, NKJV) Nicodemus has reached the limit of his understanding.

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 19, 2025

Born of Water and the Spirit Today’s Reading: John 3:1–21 (Read the full passage before reflecting below.) “Jesus answered, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.’” (John 3:5, NKJV) As Jesus

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 22, 2026

How Can These Things Be? Today’s Reading: John 3:1–21 (Read the full passage before reflecting below.) “Nicodemus said to Him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old?’” (John 3:4, NKJV) Nicodemus’ response to Jesus is honest—and very human. When Jesus speaks of

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 21, 2026

You Must Be Born Again Today’s Reading: John 3:1–21 (Read the full passage before reflecting below.) “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” (John 3:3, NKJV) Nicodemus comes to

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 20, 2026

A Teacher Come from God Today’s Reading: John 3:1–21 (Read the full passage before reflecting below.) “There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night…” (John 3:1–2, NKJV) John now introduces us to

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 15, 2025

Many Believed… But “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them… for He knew what was in man.” (John 2:23–25, NKJV) As John

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 14, 2026

Destroy This Temple “So the Jews answered and said to Him, ‘What sign do You show to us, since You do these things?’ Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’” (John 2:18–19, NKJV) After Jesus cleansed the

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 13, 2025

Zeal for My Father’s House “Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem… Then His disciples remembered that it was written, ‘Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.’” (John 2:13–17, NKJV) When Jesus went up to Jerusalem for Passover,

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 12, 2025

Ten Declarations for the Prevailing of God’s Righteousness and Justice 1. Declaration of God’s Righteous Judgment Righteous God, You are a just Judge, and You are angry with wickedness every day. We declare that Your judgments are true and upright, and that no evil escapes Your sight. Let

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 10, 2025

From Purification to Abundance “Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews… Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the waterpots with water.’” (John 2:6–11, NKJV) After honoring the covenant of marriage by His presence, Jesus now reveals the meaning

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 9, 2025

Jesus Honored the Covenant of Marriage “On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee… This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory.” (John 2:1, 11, NKJV) The first public, recorded miracle of Jesus did not take place in a

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 8, 2025

Whatever He Says to You, Do It “On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee… And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, ‘They have no wine.’” (John 2:1–5, NKJV) John opens this new chapter with a simple

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 7, 2025

Come and See—Greater Things Ahead “The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow Me.’” (John 1:43–51, NKJV) This passage brings the opening chapter of John to a powerful and hopeful close. What begins with a simple invitation—

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 6, 2026

And He Brought Him to Jesus “One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew… And he brought him to Jesus.” (John 1:40–42, NKJV) John’s Gospel now gives us a quiet but powerful picture of how the Kingdom of God advances. After encountering

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 5, 2026

What Are You Seeking? “Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God!’ … Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, ‘What do you seek?’” (John 1:35–38, NKJV) Once again,

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 3, 3035

(Part Two): Sharing in the Anointing “And John bore witness… ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” (John 1:32–34, NKJV) In the

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 2, 2025

(Part One) The Spirit Who Remains “And John bore witness, saying, ‘I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him… And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.’” (John 1:32–34, NKJV) John the Baptist now bears his

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Seeking Jesus First Jan. 1, 2025

Behold the Lamb of God “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29–31, NKJV) With these words, John the Baptist brings everything he has been saying into sharp focus. After

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Seeking Jesus First Dec. 31, 2025

One Among You Whom You Do Not Know “Now those who were sent were from the Pharisees. And they asked him… ‘Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?’ John answered them… ‘There stands One among you whom you do not know.

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Seeking Jesus First Dec. 30, 2025

Knowing Who You Are—and Who You Are Not “Now this is the testimony of John… He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, ‘I am not the Christ.’ … He said: ‘I am “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Make straight the way of the LORD,’” as the

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Seeking Jesus First Dec. 29, 2025

Grace, Truth, and the God Made Known “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.” (John 1:17–18,

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Seeking Jesus First Dec. 26, 2025

Full of Grace and Truth “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory… And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.” (John 1:14–16, NKJV) John now brings us to the great turning point of the chapter. The eternal

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Merry Christmas

In the days when kings ruled from palaces and decrees were issued from distant thrones, God chose to begin His greatest work in quiet places. It began in the temple, where a faithful priest named Zacharias stood offering incense before the Lord. Outside, the people prayed. Inside, heaven broke its

Seeking Jesus First

Seeking Jesus First Dec. 24, 2025

Receiving the Right to Become Children of God “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of

Seeking Jesus First

Seeking Jesus First Dec. 23, 2025

Bearing Witness to the Light “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe…” (John 1:6–11, NKJV). After declaring that Jesus is the eternal Word and the true