JESUS, the OVERCOMER #51

This blog post features

Jesus,

the Overcomer

 for December

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Section 8 is Jesus, the Overcomer(weeks 49-52)

December -  Section Eight: Jesus, the Overcomer: 49. The Passion of the Christ—the Rest of the Story 50. His Grace, My Place 51. The Warrior Rises 52. Dead Man Walking

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SCRIPTURE READINGS
 for 

WEEK 51

51. Matthew 27:32-54; Genesis 3:14-15; Romans 3:21-26; Luke 24:13-27; John 20:1-10

These are the subtitles/segments of each devotional in Chapters 49-52 (listed after the title of that devotional)

51.The Warrior Rises: "Waiting for the Bruiser"; "An Unexpected Hero"; "Jesus Sacrificed His Life for Me"; "Jesus Substituted His Death for Me"; "Jesus Satisfied God's Justice for Me"

JESUS
Sacrificed
Substituted
&
Satisfied
All for Me&You
PRAYERS:

51. "God, thank You for sending the Warrior who dies and rises to free the ones You love {that love You} from the grip of sin and death."

"A Promise to Those Who are Overcoming"
by Rick Renner
[a portion below]

"...Today I want us to look at what it means to “overcome.” The word “overcometh” comes from the Greek word nikao. It refers to a victor, a champion, or one who possesses some type of superiority, and it can be translated to conquer, to defeat, to master, to overcome, to overwhelm, to surpass, or to be victorious. This word was often used in Greek literature to portray athletes who had mastered their sport and ultimately reigned supreme as champions in the games. It could also describe a military victory of one foe against the other. The word nikao denotes a complete victory over the opposition that Christians were facing on all fronts. By using this word, Jesus was calling upon those early believers to rise up like a mighty spiritual army to defeat the enemies that threatened them on every side."... Rick Renner

So 
Warriors, Rise Up
now is the time
that God is calling us 
to be in tune with Him
to know our Father's Heart & Will
to rise up above the enemy

"The Eternal is a warrior; the Eternal is His name." Exodus 15:3 (The Voice)

to Rise up, we must Rest in Him

W.A.R.R.I.O.R – (acronym) Wear Armor of God, Resist the devil, be Righteous, and In all Occasions pray and Read the Word of God.~from a WordPress "Jesus is the Answer" site

We, too, are Overcomers in Christ Jesus!(1 John 5:4-5; Romans 8:37; John 16:33)
Hebrews 12 Endurance
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Next week's post & the last one from
"52 Weeks With Jesus"
will post a day ahead on Dec. 23rd
rather than on
CHRISTmas Eve or CHRISTmas Day

JESUS, the OVERCOMER #50

This blog post features

Jesus,

the Overcomer

 for December

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Section 8 is Jesus, the Overcomer(weeks 49-52)

December - Section Eight: Jesus, the Overcomer 49. The Passion of the Christ—the Rest of the Story 50. His Grace, My Place 51. The Warrior Rises 52. Dead Man Walking

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SCRIPTURE READINGS for WEEK 50

50. Matthew 27:11-26; Hebrews 10:1-10; Galatians 3:10-14; 1 John 4:7-12; Titus 3:3-7

These are the subtitles/segments of each devotional in Chapters 49-52 (listed after the title of that devotional)

50. His Grace, My Place: "A Compelling Question"; "But Why?"; "Jesus Sacrificed His Life for Me"; "Jesus Substituted His Death for Me"; "Jesus Satisfied God's Justice for Me"

PRAYER:

50."Lord, make me a vessel of Your mercy, justice & grace by inviting others to meet You at the Cross."

Yes, there's so much to be shared about 
HIS GRACE ...
that's why Max Lucado writes so much about it
and
this blog's
aMazing Grace
that wonderful Christian hymnby John Newton(who was changed by God & fought to abolish slaveryrather than be a slave owner. He realized his 'wretchedness'.The saving Grace of Jesus Christ.)
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We cannot thank God enough for
His aMazing Grace
that we need now more than ever
along with mercy & justice
as the prayer says
Lord JESUS
make us
vessels
of
Your
Mercy, Justice
&
GRACE
in this country
as a witness to the world
let the freedom of democracy reign
JESUS
OVERCOME
&
COME ONCE AGAIN
TO SAVE US
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JESUS, the OVERCOMER #49

This blog post features

Jesus,

the Overcomer

 for December

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Section 8 is Jesus, the Overcomer(weeks 49-52)

December - Section Eight: Jesus, the Overcomer 49. The Passion of the Christ—the Rest of the Story 50. His Grace, My Place 51. The Warrior Rises      (Dec. 17 post) 52. Dead Man Walking

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SCRIPTURE READINGS for the Weeks of Chapters 49-52:

49. Matthew 27:1-10, 27-31; Isaiah 53:1-6; Psalm 22; Romans 5:6-11; 1 Peter 3:13-18 50. Matthew 27:11-26; Hebrews 10:1-10; Galatians 3:10-14; 1 John 4:7-12; Titus 3:3-7 51. Matthew 27:32-54; Genesis 3:14-15; Romans 3:21-26; Luke 24:13-27; John 20:1-10 52.

These are the subtitles/segments of each devotional in Chapters 49-52 (listed after the title of that devotional)

49.The Passion of the Christ—the Rest of the Story: "Cause for Passion"; "Who Was the Christ?"; "How Did He Die?"; "Why Did He Die?"; "What Am I to Do?"

50. His Grace, My Place: "A Compelling Question"; "But Why?"; "Jesus Sacrificed His Life for Me"; "Jesus Substituted His Death for Me"; "Jesus Satisfied God's Justice for Me"

51. The Warrior Rises:  "Waiting for the Bruiser"; "An Unexpected Hero"; "Jesus Sacrificed His Life for Me"; "Jesus Substituted His Death for Me"; "Jesus Satisfied God's Justice for Me"

52. Dead Man Walking:  " "

PRAYERS:

49. "Lord, pierce my heart with the reality of the suffering that pierced Your body. And teach me how to live faithfully in response to Your aMazing Love." 50."Lord, make me a vessel of Your mercy, justice & grace by inviting others to meet You at the Cross." 51. "God, thank You for sending the Warrior who dies and rises to free the ones You love {that love You} from the grip of sin and death."  52.

In order to prepare our hearts for Jesus, during Advent 2023
for this upcoming 
CHRISTmas
we must come
to know
JESUS
in all His many facets
from His earthly birth to His heavenly reign
and one day (soon, I hope)
His Glorious Return.
Spend more time 
WITH JESUS
putting
CHRIST
back into your
CHRISTmas
Celebrations
HE is the GREATEST GIFT!
HIS PRESENCE is our best present!
Open your heart and mind to
JESUS
ask Him(if you haven't)
to be Your personal Lord & Savior
and if you might have forgotten spending time with Him,
you can start again (and again and again)
until you receive Him fully.
Start this Advent 
to "fall in love" with
the One Who Changed Everything
just BELIEVE, RECEIVE and ADMIT your need for
JESUS
because Eternal Life, knowing the Father God, only comes through
knowing His Son, Jesus
then allow His Holy Spirit to fill you
(over and over)
as you, too, become an
OVERCOMER
through Jesus
and the power of the
HOLY SPIRIT
in you
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ADVENT
starts today
December 3rd
I've found quite a few good choices of Reading Plans 
with bible.com
You Version
and
FaithGateway
starts 
"Waiting Here for You"
by Louie Giglio
December 4 
{there's a 7 day plan at YouVersion of this}

I have even started on December 1st, 2 plans and one ebook
* "Preparing Room..."
(which is ... an Advent Journey through "It's a Wonderful Life" - linked to a Spotify Playlist)
by Rebecca Johnston Horvath
{I may have to skip Louie Giglio's, and even one of the others}
John 14:2-3
1 Peter 1:13 (NASB1995)
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* I recommended this Advent ebook in 2022 too when I purchased it!There are so many available now books, ebooks and reading plans.