Mark chapter 6 describes Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth. The people who had known Him growing up listened as He taught in the synagogue. At first they were astonished by His wisdom and the miracles they had heard about. Yet instead of responding with faith, they allowed familiarity to create doubt. They began asking questions such as, “Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon?” Because they thought they already knew Him, they struggled to recognize who He truly was. Jesus—:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}—responded by saying that a prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown. Those closest to Him failed to see the significance of what God was doing through Him. This moment reveals a powerful spiritual lesson. Sometimes familiarity can dull our sensitivity to God’s work. When something becomes common or routine, people may stop recognizing its value or significance. For believers today, this passage reminds us not to allow familiarity with Scripture, church, or spiritual practices to become casual or routine. The presence and work of God should always inspire humility, reverence, and faith. When hearts remain open and receptive, we are able to recognize the ways God is moving around us. Reflection Questions 1. Have I allowed spiritual things to become routine or ordinary in my life? 2. Am I still approaching God with humility and expectation? 3. How can I remain attentive to what God is doing around me? Prayer Lord God, help me to never become careless or indifferent toward Your work in my life. Keep my heart humble and attentive to Your truth. Help me to recognize Your presence and respond with faith and gratitude each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Practical Application Approach Scripture and prayer with fresh attention and reverence Remain open to how God may be working in familiar places Ask God to renew your sense of wonder toward His truth Takeaway Thought Familiarity can blind us to the work of God, but a humble heart continues to see His presence and power. *DAILY DEVOTION* Check it out!: Shared from https://lordsbook.com download the app on IOS https://apps.apple.com/ug/app/lordsbook-app/id6670486435 ANDROID https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.himfirstapps.lordsbookapp

📘 Daily Devotion — April 25 | Mark 6:4 (NKJV) 💯 Do Not Become Too Familiar with the Work of God Mark chapter 6 describes Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth. The people who had known Him growing up listened as He taught in the synagogue. At first they were astonished by His wisdom and the miracles they had heard about. Yet instead of responding with faith, they allowed familiarity to create doubt. They began asking questions such as Is this not the carpenter the son of Mary and the brother of James Joses Judas and Simon Because they thought they already knew Him, they struggled to recognize who He truly was. Jesus responded by saying that a prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown. Those closest to Him failed to see the significance of what God was doing through Him. This moment reveals a powerful spiritual lesson. Sometimes familiarity can dull our sensitivity to God’s work. When something becomes common or routine, people may stop recognizing its value or significance. For believers today this verse reminds us not to allow familiarity with Scripture, church, or spiritual practices to become casual or routine. The presence and work of God should always inspire humility, reverence, and faith. When hearts remain open and receptive, we are able to recognize the ways God is moving around us. Reflection Questions 1. Have I allowed spiritual things to become routine or ordinary in my life 2. Am I still approaching God with humility and expectation 3. How can I remain attentive to what God is doing around me Prayer Lord God help me to never become careless or indifferent toward Your work in my life. Keep my heart humble and attentive to Your truth. Help me to recognize Your presence and respond with faith and gratitude each day. In Jesus name Amen. Practical Application ● Approach Scripture and prayer with fresh attention and reverence ● Remain open to how God may be working in familiar places ● Ask God to renew your sense of wonder toward His truth Takeaway Thought Familiarity can blind us to the work of God but a humble heart continues to see His presence and power. #LordsbookDailys #DailyDevotion #April25 #Mark64 #HonorAndFaith #ProphetWithoutHonor #JesusTeaches #BibleInspiration #GrowInFaith

📘 Daily Devotion — April 25 | Mark 6:4 (NKJV) 💯 Do Not Become Too Familiar with the Work of God Mark chapter 6 describes Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth. The people who had known Him growing up listened as He taught in the synagogue. At first they were astonished by His wisdom and the miracles they had heard about. Yet instead of responding with faith, they allowed familiarity to create doubt. They began asking questions such as Is this not the carpenter the son of Mary and the brother of James Joses Judas and Simon Because they thought they already knew Him, they struggled to recognize who He truly was. Jesus responded by saying that a prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown. Those closest to Him failed to see the significance of what God was doing through Him. This moment reveals a powerful spiritual lesson. Sometimes familiarity can dull our sensitivity to God’s work. When something becomes common or routine, people may stop recognizing its value or significance. For believers today this verse reminds us not to allow familiarity with Scripture, church, or spiritual practices to become casual or routine. The presence and work of God should always inspire humility, reverence, and faith. When hearts remain open and receptive, we are able to recognize the ways God is moving around us. Reflection Questions 1. Have I allowed spiritual things to become routine or ordinary in my life 2. Am I still approaching God with humility and expectation 3. How can I remain attentive to what God is doing around me Prayer Lord God help me to never become careless or indifferent toward Your work in my life. Keep my heart humble and attentive to Your truth. Help me to recognize Your presence and respond with faith and gratitude each day. In Jesus name Amen. Practical Application ● Approach Scripture and prayer with fresh attention and reverence ● Remain open to how God may be working in familiar places ● Ask God to renew your sense of wonder toward His truth Takeaway Thought Familiarity can blind us to the work of God but a humble heart continues to see His presence and power. #LordsbookDailys #DailyDevotion #April25 #Mark64 #HonorAndFaith #ProphetWithoutHonor #JesusTeaches #BibleInspiration #GrowInFaith

The Power of the Blood Scripture Leviticus 17:11 (NKJV) For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. Life Through the Blood In this verse, God reveals a deep spiritual truth. The life of a creature is in its blood, and He gave the blood as the means of atonement for sin. Every sacrifice under the old covenant pointed to this reality—that sin requires life to be given, and forgiveness comes only through the shedding of blood. For believers today, this truth finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. His blood, shed on the cross, was not the blood of animals but the perfect and eternal sacrifice. Through His blood, we have forgiveness, redemption, and new life. The same blood that atoned for sin now speaks of grace, mercy, and victory. This verse reminds us that the Christian life is not built on our goodness but on the blood of Jesus. His sacrifice gives life to our souls and restores us to fellowship with God. Reflection Questions 1. Do I fully understand the value of Christ’s blood and what it accomplished for me? 2. How does remembering His sacrifice affect my gratitude and daily walk with Him? 3. Do I live in the confidence that His blood has completely covered my sin? Prayer Lord God, thank You for the precious blood of Jesus Christ that brings life and forgiveness. Help me never to take His sacrifice lightly. Teach me to live each day in gratitude and faith, knowing that I am redeemed and cleansed through His blood. In Jesus name, Amen.

✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ Christ Temple Date: 25-04-2026 ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ Topic: Should we give tithes or not? “Woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of mint, rue and all kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone.” (Luke 11:42) Dear brothers and sisters, in this verse the Lord Jesus Christ clearly teaches an important truth. The Pharisees were very careful in giving tithes (one-tenth). They even counted and gave from the smallest herbs to God. But at the same time, they completely neglected the more important matters—justice and the love of God. What does the Lord say? “You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone.” This means giving tithes is not wrong… He clearly says it should not be neglected. But here is a strong warning: 👉 Giving tithes alone is not enough 👉 Our heart must also be pleasing to God What should we do? 1. Give tithes – it is a sign of obedience Giving back a portion of what God has given us is our gratitude 2. Practice justice – there should be truth and righteousness among people We must live without doing injustice to anyone 3. Have the love of God – our heart should truly be toward God Inner attitude matters more than outward actions Dear beloved, God is not asking only for our money… He is asking for our heart, our love, and our whole life. Give your tithes ✔️ But at the same time: 👉 Practice justice 👉 Live with love 👉 Show mercy Only then will our life become a complete offering to God. Amen. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ For prayer please contact Dr. N. Balu : +91 8142229661 ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦

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🙋‍♂️ G’day 🆔 DAY 4 – A THOUSAND TONGUES OF PRAISE If you had a thousand lives, would they all be used to sing His glory? 🌅 #WorshipAndTheWord – The Triumph of Grace and Resurrection 🎶 #OhForAThousandTonguesToSing #ThineIsTheGlory Our God is so wonderful that a single lifetime of praise is simply not enough to capture His goodness! ✨ ✝️ The cross broke the power of canceled sin and set the prisoner free. Through the resurrection of Jesus, death has lost its sting and the grave has lost its victory. He has turned our mourning into dancing and our silence into a song of triumph. ✝️ When we live with a heart of praise, it shifts our atmosphere. We no longer focus on the "charms of sin" or the weight of our failures; we focus on the "Great Redeemer" who has won it all for us. Today, let your life be a loud "Hallelujah" to the King who rose again. 📝 A Sacrifice of Praise ✏️ This scripture reveals our call to constant worship regardless of circumstances. 📖 Hebrews 13:15 (BSB) “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess His name.” ➡️ Praise is a weapon that silence the enemy and invites the presence of God. 📝 The Victory Over Death ✏️ See the definitive end of death’s power through the work of Christ. 📖 1 Corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” ➡️ Because the tomb is empty, your hope is full; celebrate the Risen King! 📝 The Song of Heaven ✏️ This scripture reveals the endless worship surrounding the victorious Lamb who was slain and now reigns in glory. 📖 Revelation 5:11–12 “Then I looked and heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. In a loud voice they were saying: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing!’” ➡️ Heaven itself erupts in praise to Jesus, the risen and victorious Lamb. Let your voice join the chorus today. 🎺 Beloved: I call you to break the silence and let your heart sing! Do not let the rocks cry out in your place. I call you to a higher identity—one that is defined by the "glory of the risen Son" rather than the shadows of your past. Reject the spirit of heaviness and the habit of complaining. Reject the "muted" life. Emphasize the truth that He has "broken the power of canceled sin" in your life. Live today as a living testimony of His grace and resurrection power! 🙏 Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank You for Your incredible grace that has set me free. I reject every spirit of discouragement and gloom. I receive Your joy as my strength and Your praise as my song. Holy Spirit, fill my heart with such gratitude that I cannot help but tell others of Your goodness. Help me to walk in the resurrection power that Jesus bought for me. I declare that my mouth shall continually speak of Your righteousness and Your salvation. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. 🎶📖🔥🙏 🎹 #AltarFrontWorship 🙌🏾 with #PsChrisB-230426🎶 © “Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” – Charles Wesley – (1739) © “Thine Is the Glory” – Edmond Budry – (1884) Used under Fair Use/Dealing for the purpose of Worship and Teaching All rights reserved. 📺 Watch 🔴 YT: https://youtube.com/live/8W9MObNz9qs 🔵 FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15tLEVi5Bhw/ ✅ Subscribe | 👣 Follow | ❤️ Like | 🔄 Share ▶️ YouTube/FB: [christopherboothministries] ⚫ TT: PsChrisB 🟧 IG: PsChrisB; stchristopheroz; christopherboothoz ✝️ Church: clg.org.au #ThineIsTheGlory #ThousandTongues #ResurrectionJoy #1Corinthians15 #Hebrews13 #Psalm34 #ChristopherBooth #ChurchOfTheLivingGod #CLGPastor #4Square #Saviour #Healer #HolySpiritBaptiser #SoonComingKing #ChristianAustralia #AussieChristians #SydneyChurch #WorshipAndScripture #DailyDevotional #WordOfGod #ChristianInspiration #BibleVerseOfTheDay #ChristianMusic #PraiseAndWorship #WorshipLeader #ChristianLiving #DailyBread #GodsWordsForToday #HymnsOfTheFaith [followers] [christopherboothoz] [stchristopheroz] [christopheroz] [PsChristopherBoothOz] [PsChrisB] [Tentmakeroz]

Daily Bread Fellowship. Friday Encouragement Scripture “The LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.” — Psalm 118:14 Encouragement You have come through another week, and that in itself is a testimony of God’s sustaining grace. There were moments that required strength, patience, and perseverance—but the Lord has carried you through each one. As Friday unfolds, do not allow weariness to take your focus. Instead, lift your eyes and remember where your strength truly comes from. It is not found in your own ability, but in the Lord who has been with you every step of the way. Let today be a day of finishing strong. Complete what is before you with faithfulness. Speak with confidence. Walk with purpose. And take time to reflect on God’s goodness throughout the week. Even in the smallest moments, He has been present. Even in the challenges, He has been working. You are not here by chance—you are here because He has sustained you. Move through this day with gratitude and strength, knowing the same God who brought you through this week will continue to guide you into the next. Prayer Father, thank You for being my strength throughout this week. Help me to finish this day with faithfulness and gratitude. Renew my energy, steady my heart, and keep my focus on You. May everything, I do today reflect Your goodness and bring You glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

📌 Today's Readings are from the Book of Deuteronomy, Chapters 11 and 12, and John 15📌 👇 Overviews Are Below (PLEASE READ YOUR BIBLE: Overviews Do Not Replace Daily Reading) 👇 Deuteronomy 11 The Call to Love, Obey, and Choose Life Deuteronomy 11 continues Moses’ appeal to the heart of the people, calling them to love the Lord and walk in His ways. He reminds them of what they have personally witnessed—God’s power in Egypt, His provision in the wilderness, and His discipline when they rebelled. This is not secondhand knowledge; it is lived experience meant to shape their response. The chapter contrasts two paths: obedience that leads to blessing and disobedience that leads to loss. The land they are about to enter is described as dependent on God’s provision, not human systems. Rain will come not by natural predictability, but by divine faithfulness. This means their success will be directly tied to their relationship with God. Moses urges them to internalize God’s Word, to keep it before them continually, and to teach it to their children. Their homes, conversations, and daily rhythms are to reflect a life centered on God. This is not occasional devotion—it is a consistent, lived-out faith. The choice is set clearly before them. Blessing and curse are not abstract ideas, but real outcomes based on how they respond to God’s commands. The people are called to actively choose obedience, trusting that God’s ways lead to life. Theologically, Deuteronomy 11 reveals that love for God and obedience to His Word are inseparable. Relationship with God is not passive—it requires continual engagement, remembrance, and response. The covenant is lived out daily, not just declared once. This chapter points to Christ, who perfectly embodies obedience and invites His followers into a life rooted in love for God. Through Him, believers are enabled to walk in obedience, not as a burden, but as the natural expression of a transformed heart. For believers today, Deuteronomy 11 calls us to choose God daily. We are to love Him, walk in His ways, and build our lives around His Word. As we do, we experience the life that comes from living in alignment with His truth. Deuteronomy 12 Worship God His Way and Guard Against Compromise Deuteronomy 12 shifts focus to how Israel is to worship once they enter the land. Surrounded by nations with deeply rooted idolatrous practices, the people are commanded to completely remove those influences. Worship is not to be shaped by culture, but by God’s instruction. The central emphasis is that God will establish a specific place for worship, and the people are to gather there rather than follow their own preferences. This introduces order and unity in their worship, ensuring that it remains centered on God rather than drifting into personal or cultural expression. The chapter also addresses the heart behind worship. It is not merely about location or ritual, but about honoring God rightly. The people are warned not to imitate the practices of surrounding nations, even if those practices seem appealing. What is acceptable to others is not necessarily acceptable to God. There is also a balance presented between reverence and joy. Worship includes offerings and sacrifices, but it is also marked by rejoicing in God’s provision. True worship is both serious and celebratory, grounded in gratitude for who God is and what He has done. Theologically, Deuteronomy 12 reveals that worship must be defined by God, not by human preference. Holiness and reverence are essential, and compromise leads to distortion. God desires worship that reflects truth, not imitation. This chapter points to Christ, who fulfills and transforms worship. No longer centered on a single physical location, worship is now centered on Him. Through Christ, believers have direct access to God and are called to worship in spirit and truth. For believers today, Deuteronomy 12 calls us to examine how we approach worship. We are to honor God according to His truth, not according to culture or convenience. Our worship should be sincere, reverent, and joyful, reflecting a heart fully devoted to Him. John 15 — Abiding in the True Vine John 15 presents one of the clearest pictures of the relationship between the Christ and His followers. Jesus describes Himself as the true vine, with the Father as the gardener and believers as the branches. This imagery reveals that life, growth, and fruitfulness all flow from connection to Him. The Son of God is not simply a source of instruction—He is the source of life itself. Apart from Him, there is no lasting spiritual fruit. The Christ emphasizes the necessity of abiding. This is not a momentary connection, but an ongoing, daily dependence. To abide in Him means to remain, to stay rooted, and to draw life continuously from Him. As believers remain in the Son of God, their lives begin to reflect His character and produce fruit that aligns with the redemptive plan. This fruit is not self-produced effort, but the natural result of staying connected to Him. Jesus also speaks of pruning, revealing that the Father actively works in the lives of believers. This process may involve removing what is unfruitful or refining what is already growing. Though it may be uncomfortable, it is purposeful. The goal is greater fruitfulness and deeper dependence on the Christ. The redemptive plan includes not only salvation, but ongoing transformation. As the teaching continues, Jesus connects abiding with obedience. Remaining in Him leads to a life that reflects His commands. This obedience is rooted in love, not obligation. The Christ calls His followers to love one another in the same way He has loved them—sacrificially and selflessly. This love becomes a defining mark of those who belong to Him. The Son of God then shifts the focus to relationship, calling His disciples friends rather than servants. This reveals a deeper level of connection. He shares with them what He has received from the Father, inviting them into understanding and participation in His mission. Their lives are no longer centered on themselves, but on the purpose of the Christ. Jesus reminds them that they did not choose Him, but He chose them. This underscores the initiative of God within the redemptive plan. They are chosen and appointed to bear lasting fruit, and their prayers are aligned with this purpose. The Christ establishes that their lives have meaning and direction because of their connection to Him. The tone shifts as Jesus prepares them for the reality of opposition. Just as the world rejected Him, it will also reject those who follow Him. This is not unexpected, but a continuation of the same response to truth. The Son of God makes it clear that alignment with Him brings both fruitfulness and resistance. Yet even in the face of opposition, they are called to remain steadfast. Jesus concludes by pointing again to the coming of the Helper, the Spirit of truth, who will testify about Him. The disciples are also called to bear witness, continuing the mission of the Christ. The redemptive plan moves forward through those who remain connected to Him and faithfully proclaim the truth. John 15 reveals the Christ as the true source of life, growth, and purpose. He calls His followers into a living relationship marked by dependence, obedience, love, and perseverance. For believers today, this chapter calls us to remain deeply connected to the Christ in every area of life. Christian living is not sustained by effort alone, but by abiding in the Son of God daily. We are reminded that fruitfulness comes from Him, that pruning has purpose, and that love should define how we live. Even in the face of opposition, we are called to remain faithful, trusting that as we abide in Him, our lives will reflect His truth and fulfill His purpose.

The Day of Atonement Scripture Leviticus 16:30 (NKJV) For on that day the priest shall make atonement for you, to cleanse you, that you may be clean from all your sins before the Lord. Cleansed Before the Lord The Day of Atonement was the most sacred day in Israel’s calendar. Once a year, the high priest entered the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the sins of the people. Through sacrifice and the shedding of blood, their sins were covered, and they were made clean before God. It was a solemn reminder that sin separates us from God and that only atonement restores fellowship. For believers today, this day points directly to Jesus Christ. He is our High Priest and our perfect sacrifice. His death on the cross accomplished what the annual Day of Atonement could only symbolize. His blood does not just cover sin—it removes it completely. Through Christ, we are cleansed once for all and made righteous before God. This verse reminds us that atonement is not achieved by our effort but by the grace of God through the sacrifice of His Son. Reflection Questions 1. Do I live each day with the assurance that I am cleansed by Christ’s sacrifice? 2. How does knowing my sins are forgiven change the way I approach God in prayer and worship? 3. In what ways can I express gratitude for the atonement Christ has provided? Prayer Lord God, thank You for sending Jesus, my perfect High Priest and sacrifice. Because of His blood, I am cleansed and made right before You. Help me to live in the freedom of forgiveness and to honor You with a grateful heart. In Jesus name, Amen.