John records that they began to "argue sharply among themselves" about what Jesus just said. hostile world; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Luke 11

Plan on joining the flock as they gather on the Lord's Day to listen to Him as His Word is proclaimed ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Matthew 15

Acts 1:21-26 (NIV) CONTEXT: The very first thing the brand new Church did once Jesus ascended into heaven We join into this meeting as Peter speaks to the group: 21  Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22  beginning from John him authority, doesn't grab the power but instead opens the floor to nominations of qualified men to join Today: John 1

Participating in the sacraments connects you to God's covenant people in all ages. 1 Corinthians 10:1 –4 (ESV) 1  For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, Today: John 15

1 Peter 1:1–2 (NIV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the , and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles— one of James; two of Peter; three of John ; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John. always considered as 'open' letters which were shared amongst congregations, but some letters like 1st

'Keep your head in all situations' and don't follow your 'itching ears.' 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (NIV) In the Certainly it means scripture itself, but the Greek word logos is also used as a name for Jesus (John 1:1, 14).

Hebrews 1:1–4 (ESV) 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 10: The Deity of Christ We believe Moses says that God “created the world”; and John says that “all things were created by the Word,” which Yesterday we read the beginning of Jesus' prayer in John 17.

Stand firm in your faith, but work as equals with Christians who disagree. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 (NIV) 2:16 ...But we have the mind of Christ. 3 Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people Today: John 3

1 Timothy 3:1-13 - (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer [elder] desires   They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 The Bible clearly teaches that we must strive to glorify God in every endeavor of life (1 Corinthians 10:31), but it reserves language like aspire and eagerly desire (1 Corinthians 12:31) for those who Today: 1 Peter 5

Church discipline will never be popular, but it will always be necessary. 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 (NIV) sincerity and truth. 9  I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10 13  God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”  Ro 6:1–2, written from Corinth)? This ugly passage in 1 Corinthians 5 helps us understand two key reasons why.