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Introduction:  Last time, we looked at the first two ways we can be “imitators” of God: walking in love and walking in light.  Today, we are going to discover the third way we mimic God: walking in wisdom.

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. 

Introduction:  This coming Friday we remember the horrific, tortuous death that Jesus Christ experienced on the cross.  Why would anyone ever describe this day as “Good Friday?”  The apostle Paul will answer that question for us today.

On the fourth day of our Easter devotional, Content Manager, Julianne Thompson, urges us to remember the time “Jesus Addresses the Daughters of Jerusalem.” In this episode, we’ll read Luke 23:28 and learn about God’s compassion and presence in the midst of suffering. 

On the third day of our Easter devotional, Minister to Median Adults and Men, Jeff Adams, illustrates the moment “Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read Mark 15:21, imagine this moment from Simon’s perspective, and understand what it means to serve others.

On the second day of our Easter devotional, Director of Women’s Ministry, Pam Brewer, puts into perspective the emotion when “Jesus Carries His Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read John 19:17 and learn about how the disrespect Jesus endured encourages us to press on.

On the first day of our Easter devotional, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, discusses the reason “Jesus is Condemned to Death.” In this episode, we’ll read Matthew 27:26 and learn about who was really responsible for putting Jesus on the Via Dolorosa in the first place. 

Before we start our journey on the Via Dolorosa, Associate Executive Pastor of Practical Theology, Andrew Bobo, gives us an "Introduction" to the theme and purpose of our Easter devotional to encourage us and focus our hearts toward the resurrection of Jesus.

When Alyssa Sivess moved to Dallas in 2006, First Baptist Dallas became more than a church. She and her family grew deep roots here, but she didn’t realize how much she would need her First Dallas community until a trip to visit her sister took a chaotic, terrifying turn. Thanks to the grace of God and the prayers of the church, the Sivess family made it home safely.

Introduction:  How is your life any different than the most moral non-Christian you know -- except the hour you spend in church once a week?  In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul explains the radical difference that should be evident in the life of every true follower of Jesus Christ.