Daily Bible!

November 17, 2025, Monday Message:

Luke 21:37-38 NLT: “Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.”

Jesus knew his end was drawing near, the betrayal, being arrested and eventually crucifixion. But he didn’t give up. It wasn’t time to take a break. He established a routine so that those who wanted to learn the truth could count on his daily teaching.

Like many Galileans visiting Jerusalem for Passover, Jesus made Mount Olivet his living headquarters. The Temple was his daily teaching venue. He would arrive early, and people would gather early as no one wanted to miss a thing. This was surprising as Jesus wasn’t favored by the Pharisees. They accused him (wrongly) of heresy, but of course, Jesus only taught truth. The Temple was one of the most visited places in Jerusalem, and Jesus taught there openly. You can teach publicly when you’re teaching truth. No need to hide out.

Like those visiting the Temple, we should all get up early, spend time with Jesus and see what he has to say. Open your Bibles and read HIs words. I know a couple of pastors who teach, “No Bible, no breakfast.” That’s not just a good idea. It’s what Jesus did!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus In the City Fellowship

The Father’s House

Truth and Freedom Church

Jericho!

For Sunday, November 16, 2025:

Hebrews 11:30 NLT: “It was by faith that the people of Israel marched around Jericho for seven days, and the walls came crashing down.”

God called Canaan “The Promised Land” and “the land of milk and honey.” He had rescued his people, the Hebrew people, from Egyptian slavery and brought them across the Jordan. The first obstacle to be conquered was the city of Jericho, where they had locked the gates of the city’s protective wall.

God gave Joshua the formula for victory, but it sounds ridiculous nowadays. They needed a big bunch of faith to trust in God’s absurd plan: “March around that wall for six days, and on the seventh, play your trumpets. Sound your shofars! Make a mighty sound that praises the Lord, and the walls will crumble.” It all happened just the way God said, and the Hebrews emerged victorious in the battle of Jericho. With God, anything is possible.

Believers attend churches. We join communities where God is honored, trusted and praised. The Creator is the object of our praise. Decide now what time you need to leave to get to church on time. See you there!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom

Red Sea Challenge!

 For Saturday, November 15, 2025:

Hebrews 11:29 NLT: “It was by faith that the people of Israel went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were all drowned.”

I love Hebrews chapter 11 – example after example of faith in action. To these Christian heroes, it made more sense to have faith in a God they could not see rather than to count on anything beneficial from their current situation.

With God, anything is possible. There is nothing you can’t accomplish with the Father and his Son on your side. We willingly join and trust the “God Team,” so that when we need to call out for help, we’re all on the same page with the group that holds all the power. Jesus says that without him, you will accomplish nothing!

Hollywood made today’s scripture into a movie. Charlton Heston, a big, strong, action-movie type, portrayed Moses. Should have been a small, wiry Jewish guy! Oh well... He led the Hebrews out of Egypt, but they reached a dead end at the Red Sea. In the movie, God allows Moses to part the sea, a wall of water on each side, and dry sand underneath. Beautiful! The Hebrews all crossed successfully, and then the waters flowed back together, drowning those in pursuit. Good movie with a happy ending for the Hebrews! Not so much so for the Egyptians.

But remember, the real lesson isn’t in the event itself. It’s about having unwavering faith in the God who would orchestrate such an event in their favor. We all need that confidence in the Lord, unshakable faith that never ends. Believers are saved by grace, God’s gift to us, through faith, God’s assurance of salvation!

Blessings,

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church