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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Exodus 12:1–14 57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. 58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. 59 And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud [...]

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Theory or Truth (2)

‘Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple [Body], and I will raise it again in three days.”’ John 2:19 NIV Let’s examine another theory put forth by those who try to disprove the truth of Christ’s bodily resurrection: the ‘Swoon Theory’. In his book, The Passover Plot, Hugh J. Schonfield theorises that Jesus simply swooned, was [...]

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Theory or Truth (1) — Good Friday

‘We believe that Jesus died and rose again.’ 1 Thessalonians 4:14 NIV Let’s look at some theories peddled by those who’ve tried to deny the Resurrection. Some say that the Gospels were written two to three hundred years after the event, so the story was either falsified or embellished. But archaeology disproves that. Now we [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Genesis 22:1–18 33 And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots. 36 Then they sat down [...]

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He Has No Claim

He Has No Claim

Studying European history can be both fascinating and frustrating. The history of the continent is filled with claims, and counterclaims as one person after another sought to prove himself the legitimate heir to one of its many kingdoms. I once found a similar concept of ‘claiming’ in the Bible and it struck me as one [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Jeremiah 10–13 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. 28 And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And [...]

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The Pluses And Minuses Of Role Models

‘By the grace of God I am what I am.’ 1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV We all need good role models. But when you devote your life to being like somebody else, you risk becoming something God doesn’t want you to be. Always remember, your ‘heroes’ wrestle with blind spots and character flaws too. Paul said, [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Jeremiah 7–9 20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” 22 Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called [...]

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Love Your Church (3)

‘We have this treasure in earthen vessels.’ 2 Corinthians 4:7 NKJV Christians aren’t perfect! Here’s why: (1) Because they’re human. Yet with full knowledge of our highest potential and our lowest inclinations, God loves us unconditionally. The Bible says, ‘We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Jeremiah 4–6 11 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” 12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many things they testify [...]

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Love Your Church (2)

‘Stay with the ship [or] you cannot be saved.’ Acts 27:31 NIV Every church has problems—and the people who cause them. It has always been so. Consider the Corinthian church. Some members got drunk during communion, and others formed exclusive clubs to support their favourite preacher! One guy was even having an affair with his [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Jeremiah 1–3 27:1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they bound him and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate the governor. 3 Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and [...]

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Love Your Church (1)

‘Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.’ Ephesians 5:25 NKJV Before you criticise your church, remember ‘Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.’ He hasn’t given up on His church, so don’t you give up on it! And stop talking so much about what you don’t like. If your [...]

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Fasting From Dr Who: My Month Without Science Fiction

Almost one year ago, I was a very different kind of person. Science fiction television programmes and movies obsessed me. I was a self-professed Star Trek, Star Wars and Doctor Who fanatic. The Bible was a second or third priority and my relationship with God was taking a toll. My parents had mentioned my obsessions [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Matthew 21:1–16 19   Open to me the gates of righteousness,    that I may enter through them    and give thanks to the LORD.20   This is the gate of the LORD;    the righteous shall enter through it.21   I thank you that you have answered me    and have become my salvation.22   The stone that the builders rejected    has become the cornerstone.23   This is the LORD’s doing;    it is marvelous [...]

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It’s Time To Move On!

‘Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding.’ Hebrews 6:1 NLT Is what worked in the past not working for you now? Maybe it’s a job you’ve outgrown, or a relationship you need to re-examine, or a method you need to change. Regardless of what it is, don’t become so settled that [...]

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Today, Act With Compassion

‘He was moved with compassion for them.’ Matthew 9:36 NKJV The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance defines ‘compassion’ as being moved in one’s bowels (the bowels were thought to be the seat of love and pity). It shares a root with the word ‘splanchnology’, the study of the visceral [inner] parts of the body. Compassion, then, [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Hosea 11–14 57 Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. 58 And Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end. 59 Now the chief [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Hosea 6–10 47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came [...]

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S.O.S. Prayers

Nothing fuels prayer like real need; in a crisis even unbelievers will pray.

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

Hosea 1–5 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this [...]

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Life Is What You Make It

‘For the happy heart, life is a continual feast.’ Proverbs 15:15 NLT The story’s told of a wise old man. Every day he and his granddaughter would sit outside his petrol station in rocking chairs, waiting to greet tourists as they passed through their small town. One day a tall man with the appearance of [...]

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Today’s Soulfood Readings

2 Kings 24–25 26:1 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, [...]

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How To Help People (4)

‘Who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.’ Acts 3:3 NKJV Peter and John were willing to let the lame man at the temple gate interrupt their plans, and maybe make them late for ‘the hour of prayer’—which raises an important point. Is it possible to be so busy [...]

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How To Help People (3)

‘He gave them his attention, expecting to receive.’ Acts 3:5 NKJV You can’t help someone until they’re ready. That calls for knowing the difference between those who are looking for solutions, and those who may just be looking for sympathy. Before the lame man at the temple gate received his healing, ‘he gave Peter and [...]

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