God stands before us providing even as we grumble before Him Exodus 17:1–7 (NIV) 17 The whole Israelite They are almost ready to stone me.” 5   The L ORD answered Moses, “Go out in front of the people. Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 120 Q. Why did Christ command us to call God “our Father”? A.

Be strengthened in the name of Christ, the one & only source of salvation. Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 29 Q. Why is the Son of God called “Jesus,” meaning “Savior”? A. Because he saves us from our sins. Salvation cannot be found in anyone else; it is futile to look for any salvation elsewhere. Summary Following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Disciples ventured out into the streets of Jerusalem actively preaching and healing in the name of Jesus. After healing a crippled man unable to walk since birth, Peter shared that this man was healed by the name of Jesus. This was followed by a declaration that Jesus is the Messiah, which included a critique of the Jewish rulers. These same rulers had charge of the temple and played a role in pressuring Pilate to execute Jesus. Word of this made it to the captain of the temple, who had the disciples arrested. After being held in custody overnight, they were then brought before a group of leaders from the Jewish religious council known as the Sanhedrin. In response to their questioning about what had taken place Peter does not back down from his prior declaration, despite knowing the role these men played in Jesus’ crucifixion and the danger they posed for him. Instead, Peter makes a bolder declaration in their midst: “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Not only was Peter stating outright that salvation is found in Jesus, but that salvation is ONLY found in Jesus. Dig Deeper The Book of Acts is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I have always been drawn to the fact that the miracles did not stop after the resurrection. Despite Jesus having already ascended to heaven, the Disciples were out healing the sick and making the lame walk. These miracles were a sign to the people that what the Disciples spoke of Jesus was true. These signs also protected the Disciples in this instance, for while it would have been easier to “get rid” of the Disciples, the council’s hands were tied, since the people had already seen the miracles, with thousands coming to faith in Jesus as a result. Instead this group of leaders on the council tried to compel the Disciples to stop telling people about Jesus. Despite the council being a powerful enemy to have, Peter refused. Peter had seen the risen Jesus and been filled with the Holy Spirit. He was not going to give in to the demands of the council; they could not offer him salvation. Instead, Peter held firm and trusted in Jesus, the only one who saves. You will likely never stand before a council and have to speak on behalf of your faith. However, you might be put in a position someday where you are asked to compromise on your faith and values. If that day comes, remember Peter’s example of standing firm on your faith in Jesus and his reason for doing so: “for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Almighty God, who raised Jesus from the dead; ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray that you will build your life with Christ as the cornerstone. ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Hebrews 9

John’s prologue (John 1:1-18), builds on the very first statement of Jesus being the Word, speaking of But as we read John 1:3, we know that cannot be true. that although the world doesn't recognize Jesus that you will and that you will live accordingly (v10-12

Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 120 Q. Father who loves you; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 you; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 Thessalonians 1

Hebrews 2:1–4 (NIV) 2 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Article 11: The Holy Spirit’s Work in Conversion Moreover, when God works Today: 1 Corinthians 13

ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Hebrews 10

John 3:1-7 (NIV) Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling 5  Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of Today: 1 Thessalonians 2

Exodus 12 (NIV) CONTEXT: God has subjected Pharoah and the Egyptians to nine of the ten plagues, and You are to determine the amount of lamb needed in accordance with what each person will eat. 5  The animals the meat raw or boiled in water, but roast it over a fire—with the head, legs and internal organs. 10   Do not leave any of it till morning; if some is left till morning, you must burn it. 11  This is how Today: John 12

Acts 6:1-7 - (NIV) In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among responsibility over to them 4  and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” 5  Today: 1 Peter 4

John 1:6-14 (NIV) CONTEXT: This is part of the famous prologue that introduces John's gospel. 6  There as a witness to the light. 9  The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10   He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: Luke 10