Rhapsody Of Realities 17th August 2024 Daily Devotional By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy) is No Contradictions in the Bible
TOPIC: No Contradictions in the Bible (Rhapsody of Realities for Today 17th August 2024 Saturday Daily Devotional)
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
(2 Timothy 3:16)
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Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s Devotional MESSAGE:
Pst. Chris Says
The Bible is a trustworthy material that contains the inspired Word of God and provides guidance and direction for us to live by. Some people however try to discredit it by claiming some of its details don’t add up.
An example is about the resurrection of Jesus; the Bible says He resurrected on Sunday morning after being in the grave for three days and three nights. So, they ask, “How could it have been three days and three nights from Friday to Sunday morning? It doesn’t add up.”
Well, the Bible never said Jesus died on Friday. Some religious people assumed this to be so because they read in the Bible that Jesus died the day before the Sabbath and they knew that Saturday was Sabbath. What they didn’t know was that the Sabbath the Bible was referring to wasn’t the weekly Sabbath but the Passover Sabbath.
This Passover Sabbath was a special event that took place on the 14th day of the month of Nisan every year. It therefore wasn’t fixed to any particular day of the week. It’s just the same way Christmas is on the 25th of December for most of the world, but the 25th of December doesn’t fall on a Monday every year.
That year, the 14th day of Nisan fell on a Thursday. And so, Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday, the day before the Passover Sabbath. The gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke didn’t mention that this was Passover Sabbath, but John clearly stated it, “…the Jewish leaders didn’t want the bodies hanging there the next day, which was the Sabbath (and a very special Sabbath, because it was Passover week)…” (John 19:31 NLT).
The purpose of this isn’t to criticize the celebration of Good Friday; no. Rather, it’s to show that Jesus was accurate when He said, “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth” (Matthew 12:40).
He was crucified on Wednesday, and before dawn on Sunday, He had risen. This also shows that the Bible is trustworthy. You can trust its writings because it’s more than a religious book; it’s the testimony of God.
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Prayer / Confession
Dear Father, your Word is trustworthy and true; it’s a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I’m strengthened, firmly grounded in the accuracy and reliability of the Scriptures, for it’s profitable for every aspect of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
Psalm 33:4; Psalm 119:160; Romans 3:3-4; Hebrews 4:12
1-year Bible Reading Plan
1 Corinthians 2 & Psalms 107-108
2-year Bible Reading Plan
Philippians 4:1-7 & Jeremiah 2
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Jesus Trends Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in humility and repentance, acknowledging my sins and my need for Your grace. Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I confess You as my Savior and Lord.
Forgive me, cleanse me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I turn away from my sinful ways and open my heart to You. Take control of my life and guide me in Your truth.
If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are happy that you have surrendered your life to Jesus!
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About the Rhapsody of Realities Devotional
Rhapsody of Realities 2024 Devotional was authored by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.), the distinguished President of Loveworld Inc., also known as Christ Embassy International.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a globally recognized spiritual leader whose ministry has profoundly impacted millions through his insightful teachings and unwavering commitment to the gospel.
The Rhapsody of Realities devotional offers daily spiritual nourishment and inspiration, guiding believers in their walk with Christ and deepening their understanding of God’s Word.
Loveworld Inc., under Pastor Chris’s visionary leadership, continues to spread the message of hope and salvation to every corner of the world.
Pastor Chris has declared August 2024 as the month of JOY! As is customary, he reiterated that God's saints should organise themselves in their various Churches and groups to make merry, eating and drinking in the presence of the Lord, all-month-long. "It's the joy of the Lord and expression of that joy is a sacrifice to the Lord,'' the Man of God posed, explaining the significance of the feasts. So enjoy this Month of Joy!
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