2024-05-11 Weekend Rest Journal
1. There are seven “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Which two are missing from this week's devotions? (Look up John 11:25 & 14:6) 2. Make a list of the seven “I AM”… 2024-05-11 Weekend Rest Journal
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Our Lord Jesus Christ speaks this invitation to those who are burdened by sin, guilt, and the stresses of this fallen world. Jesus has taken up the cross for you and calls you to follow, so that you might learn from Him. His gentle, lowly way reveals that God’s purposes are not to burden or trouble you, but to give you rest for your soul. Each day He says, “Come to me.”
Daily Rest is a daily devotion book inviting readers to come to Jesus, learn of His gentle and lowly ways, and find rest for their soul. Daily Rest is published quarterly by the Church of the Lutheran Confession with devotions supplied by a volunteer staff of CLC pastors and teachers.
The Miraculous Messiah – The First Five Miracles Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” Mark 1:23-24… 2024-05-11 Weekend Rest Journal
1. There are seven “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Which two are missing from this week's devotions? (Look up John 11:25 & 14:6) 2. Make a list of the seven “I AM”… 2024-05-11 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."… 2024-05-10 I AM the Vine
Jesus: The Great “I AM” When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of… 2024-05-09 I AM the Light of the World
Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the living bread which came down from heaven." John 6:51 We know it's important to eat right and keep our bodies in reasonable shape. As Christians our bodies… 2024-05-08 I AM the Living Bread
Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me." John 10:14 Sheep are perhaps the most needy creatures on earth. Sheep have no natural defenses–no… 2024-05-07 I AM the Good Shepherd
Jesus: The Great “I AM” Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep." John 10:7 They keep things out. They let things in. Sometimes… 2024-05-06 I AM the Door
1. What are some other big words that are found in the Bible? What are some big words used to describe teachings of the Bible? Do you know their meanings? Look in the back of… 2024-05-04 Weekend Rest Journal
Big Words, Big Meanings God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19 Sometimes you will be… 2024-05-03 Reconciliation
Big Words, Big Meanings Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:12 The old covenant… 2024-05-02 Redemption