by Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
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Joseph was a seventeen-year-old young man when his seemingly perfect life turned upside down. Like many of us at that age, he must have had hopes and dreams for his future — who he would marry, where he would live, what he would do for a living. Joseph was obedient and trustworthy and dearly loved by his father. What could possibly go wrong? Yet what unfolded next would change the course of his life forever.
Joseph's life was upended on a seemingly ordinary day. He followed his father's instructions to check on his brothers who were tending the sheep some distance away. His brothers, who had become insanely jealous of Joseph, saw him coming towards them and conspired to grab him and throw him into an empty cistern. Then they sold him to Ishmaelite slave traders headed to Egypt.
From one moment to the next, Joseph's life would never be the same — but what didn't change was Joseph's godly character. |
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Artemis II Astronaut Prays for God to Bless Moon Mission — Apr. 1: Victor Glover, a Christian astronaut and U.S. Navy captain, is the pilot for NASA's Artemis II just-launched mission to orbit the moon. Glover, who previously shared Bible verses from space and brought communion cups aboard the International Space Station, and prayed for the mission's success. Artemis II, the first human lunar mission since 1972, is poised to travel farther from Earth than any humans before. (Evangelical Focus) |
| Theologians Encourage Celebration of Christ's Ascension — Apr. 1: Theologians are urging Christians to , emphasizing its vital role in the Gospel. Often overlooked, the ascension inaugurates Jesus' reign on the throne of Heaven, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on believers, and the restoration of humanity's relationship with creation. Exploring passages like Acts 2 and Hebrews 7 alongside Easter celebrations will enrich faithful discipleship and inspire hope in Christ's rule. (Baptist Press) |
| Artifacts From Holy Sepulchre on Display in Texas — Apr. 1: Rare treasures from Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre are now , as part of the exhibition "The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem." Featuring over 60 liturgical artifacts, including chalices, reliquaries, and vestments, the collection highlights centuries of Christian worship and craftsmanship. The exhibition will run through June 28. (Aleteia) |
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If the death of Jesus means something, then I think the doorway to a better understanding is one word.
Tetelestai — "It is finished" (John 19:30) — may be the most significant word ever uttered across the stratosphere. The single most important statement in all of human history. Spoken by the innocent and dying only begotten Son of God. Tetelestai is a stake driven into eternity, which stands there still, and the kingdom of darkness is powerless against it. |
| When Scripture describes Jesus as The King of all kings (1 Tim 6:15, Rev 17:14, 19:16), it's painting the portrait of One who's different than all other kings, queens, emperors, presidents, prime ministers, chiefs, multi-starred generals, and rulers in human history.
Jesus is in a league completely by Himself. He's transcendent; there's never been and never will be a sovereign like our Savior. Which is why people had a hard time wrapping their minds around His reign during His earthly ministry. |
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Here's a question I've wondered about when I've found myself stuck on a difficult passage I can't seem to figure out — and I bet you've wondered it as well:
If the Bible is God's Word, and it exists because he wants to reveal himself to us, then why are some parts so hard to understand? Why do there have to be hard parts? Doesn't God know people will argue about those sections and get distracted from the heart of the message? Why not just make the whole thing easy?
We're in good company when we ask those questions. At the end of his second epistle, the great Apostle Peter shows he's wondered about those things as well when he admits that the parts of the Bible written by the Apostle Paul are complex and challenging. |
| Here's your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of April. Click each link below to read the verse in your preferred translation — or scroll to the bottom to download the image (or PDF) of all verse references.
Plus — a closer look at one of this month's verses, Hebrews 12:2, using the NIV Application Bible in Bible Gateway Plus! What does it mean that Jesus endured the cross "for the joy set before him"? |
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Do you need light for your path and hope for the dark times? No matter what you face today, it's possible to encounter the power of God's light even in dark and difficult seasons. This devotional will lead you into the light of God's Word and presence. |
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