A Morning Cup of J is a daily Bible devotional that focuses on the life of Christ. The first devotions expound on the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Next lessons will be about the several visions of the pre-incarnate Christ and also the prophecies of the coming Messiah. After these lessons we will work through the Gospels focusing on the miracles and parables of Christ as well as His key sermons.
Morning Cup of J(esus)! Fueling the Day! The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches us the importance of God’s forgiveness in our lives. The Lord has forgiven us so much. We cannot repay the debt we owe to God. Because of God’s tremendous forgiveness, we should be people who […]
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant March 15 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day! The Sheep, the Gate, and the Shepherd The Shepherd, the Gate, and the Sheepfold parables told by Jesus in John chapter 10 contrast the Shepherd in three ways. The first contrast is to a stranger. The second to a thief, and the last to a hireling. Jesus highlights the
The Sheep, the Gate, and the Shepherd February 17 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day! The Parable of the Lost Sheep Matthew 18:1-14 Who Is the Greatest? At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, 3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless
Parable Of the Lost Sheep February 11 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day! Parable of the Fishing Net Parable of the Fishing Net The parable of the fishing net is sometimes called the parable of the dragnet. It is one of the last parables in this lengthy series of parables in Matthew 13. It is also one of the many “Kingdom
Parable of the Fishing Net January 31 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day! The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Valuable Pearl The Parable of the Mustard Seed is contained in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In this parable, Jesus tells of the incredible, upcoming growth of the kingdom of heaven. This type of agricultural parable would make sense to Christ’s audience.
The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Valuable Pearl January 26 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day! The Parable of the Mustard Seed The Parable of the Mustard Seed is contained in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In this parable, Jesus tells of the incredible, upcoming growth of the kingdom of heaven. This type of agricultural parable would make sense to Christ’s audience. They understood the very
The Parable of the Mustard Seed January 20 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day! The Parable of the Growing Seed The parable of the growing seed is next in our continuing lessons about Jesus’ parables as told in the New Testament. In Mark 4, Jesus continues to teach to various crowds. As He is teaching by the sea, a great multitude comes
The Parable of the Growing Seed January 13 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day and the Year! A Vision for 2022 “And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.” Colossians 3:10 A New Year’s Poem for Christians Vision for 2022 Instead of making a New Year’s resolution Consider committing to
A Vision for 2022 January 4 Read More »