First Baptist Dallas

Introduction:  Even when children vow NEVER to be like their parents, they cannot help but mirror their parents’ actions and attitudes.  That’s not always a bad thing to do.  Today, we will discover one of our parents we should always seek to imitate.

Introduction:  Last time, we saw that the apostle Paul commanded the Ephesian Christians to “lay aside” behavior that characterized those who are spiritually dead and to “put on” behavior that is more in keeping with our new life in Christ.  Today, we will discover five specific behaviors that believers should “lay aside” and replace with five behaviors that represent our “new self.”

Brandy Brinkley had a heart for the three siblings she heard were going into foster care, but she didn’t know she would get the honor of being their mother. "Adoption takes time, but love comes instantly,” Brandy said. When the day finally came, the courtroom was filled with people from the church—it was the largest group the judge had ever seen. Now, the family is growing deeper roots in the church that brought them together. 

Introduction:  Throughout history, Easter -- even more than Christmas -- has been the most important date on the Christian calendar.  Why is that?  Today, we are going to answer three bottom-line questions about Easter.

On the tenth day of our Easter devotional, Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, talks about “The Empty Tomb and Resurrection Hope.” In this episode, we’ll read Matthew 28:6 and learn about how Jesus’ resurrection was not the end of the story but the beginning.

On the ninth day of our Easter devotional, Minister of Music & Worship, Dr. Tyler Brinson, describes the moment “Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb.” In this episode, we’ll read Matthew 27:59-60 and learn about how, through Jesus’ death, He destroyed death and won our victory and salvation.

On the eighth day of our Easter devotional, Minister to Single Adults & Missions, Kevin Batista, reflects on “Jesus Taken Down From the Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read John 19:38–40 and learn about the quiet faith of two prominent men in Jesus’ day.

On the seventh day of our Easter devotional, Associate Minister of Education, Sean Beach, details the significance of the moment “Jesus Dies on the Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read John 19:30 and learn about the one word that serves as the climax of the story of Scripture and changed the course of history. 

On the sixth day of our Easter devotional, Communications Associate and Project Manager, Hannah Sedwick, illustrates the importance of “Jesus Nailed to the Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read Luke 23:33 and learn about how Jesus took our transgressions upon Himself, turning an excruciating death into our eternal life. 

On the fifth day of our Easter devotional, Minister en Español, Dr. Humberto Gonzalez, details the significance of when “Jesus is Stripped of His Garments.” In this episode, we’ll read John 19:23–24 and learn about how this clear fulfillment of prophecy encourages us in our faith today.