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 Paralytic Lowered through the Roof This miracle is another early one that has such wonderful lessons for us. It is recorded in the first three gospels. Jesus is in Capernaum teaching, and the crowd fills the house. A paralyzed man wants to be healed by Jesus but […]
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Jesus Heals the Man with Leprosy I have always loved these passages because they are so simple yet so moving. The leper knelt down in front of Jesus and asked if He was willing to make him clean. The passage illustrates the desperation and unfailing faith of this man. Jesus said that He was willing,
Jesus Heals the Man with Leprosy July 30 Read More »
Miraculous Catch of Fish on Lake Gennesaret Today we will look at one of Christ’s earliest miracles. It starts out with a multitude by the Lake of Gennesaret wanting to hear the Word of God. Jesus got into Peter’s boat and moved away from the land a bit so that He could teach the people
Miraculous Catch of fish on Lake Gennesaret July 29 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Feuling the Day! Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-law This miracle of Jesus healing Peter’s mother-in-law is mentioned in three of the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The event is very simple in explanation but moving for the reader. Jesus comes to Simon Peter’s house. Peter tells Jesus that his
Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-law July 27 Read More »
Morning cup of J(esus)! Feuling the Day! Jesus Turns Water to Wine The Wedding at Cana Jesus’ First Miracle His mother and the disciples attended. He was reluctant to perform a miracle at this time. Just a few points on this passage: The wedding was in Cana of Galilee. Jesus, his
Jesus Turns Water to Wine at Cana July 26 Read More »
Understanding Psalms 9 and 10 Psalms 9-10 are originally written by the Psalmist David as one poem and one unit with two contrary themes. The division is illustrated by two main characters: the Lord and the Wicked. The single poem is divided into three sections: 9:1-10:2, 10:3-11, and 10:12-18. Two Main Characters The Lord
A Proper Perspective in a Crazy World July 24 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the Day! Rejected by His Own Today’s verses show the Old Testament prophecies that speak of the rejection of Christ by His own people. Other OT verses illustrate how Christ would also be betrayed. The fulfillment of these OT prophecies is mentioned throughout the New Testament Gospels. These passages are
Rejected by His Own July 23 Read More »
Morning Cup of J(esus) Fueling the day! The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness Today’s study continues on the Old Testament prophecies that speak the coming Messiah, Christ. Two things about Him: He would have a messenger who would prepare the way for Him. We know the messenger as John the Baptist
The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness July 22 Read More »