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Jesus – Superior to All – 2

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 1:1-14 Jesus – Superior to the Angels (Hebrews 1:3-14) It is worth noting the way in which Hebrews is saturated in the teaching of the Hebrew Bible. This is most likely due to the intended readership. The … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/15/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Luke 13:23-24

Friday September 15, 2023 Luke 13:23-24 “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/15/2023

Don’t Focus on Overcoming When I go through difficult circumstances, I want the end. I’m so focused on escape and overcoming that I barely think about what God might be teaching me through that experience. And I’m certainly not thinking … Continue reading

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Jesus – Superior to All – 1

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 1:1-14 Jesus – Superior to the Prophets (Hebrews 1:1-2) The clear teaching of these opening verses is that Jesus is incomparably better than all that went before him. Hebrews actually uses the term for superior approximately twelve … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/14/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Imagination Versus Inspiration

Thursday September 14, 2023 2 Corinthians 11:3 The simplicity that is in Christ. Simplicity is the secret of seeing things clearly. A saint does not think clearly for a long while, but a saint ought to see clearly without any … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/14/2023

Who Will Fight For Us? “Who will go up first for us against the Canaanites to fight against them?” (Judges 1:1). I’ve felt this way before—wondering who will be my advocate in my time of need. It’s ironic that we … Continue reading

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The Harvest Is Great – 4

Scripture References: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Last lesson: When we come upon those who are not open to what we are trying to do for Jesus’ sake, politely disinterested, and rigorously and rudely opposed to the news we bear and the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/13/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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1 Peter 4:12

Wednesday September 13, 2023 1 Peter 4:12 Do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you. Most persons after a step of faith are looking for sunny skies and unruffled seas, and when they meet … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/13/2023

They’re Futile; This Isn’t If you knew it was time to die, to say goodbye for good, what would you say? How would your final hoorah sound? In an episode of Northern Exposure, Dr. Joel Fleischman is convinced that he … Continue reading

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The Harvest Is Great – 3

Scripture References: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Reaping the harvest in the ancient farming culture was a family responsibility; everybody in the household who was able had a part in it, including children who were old enough to work. Sleeping through the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/12/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Fatherhood of God

Tuesday September 12, 2023 Matthew 6:9 “Our Father in heaven.” A child, even though he is erring, always expects his father will hear what he has to say. “Lord, if I call thee King thou wilt say, “Thou art a … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/12/2023

Examine Thy Self Before advising others on how they should act, self-examination is always necessary. When the Corinthians questioned the authenticity of Paul and his colleagues’ ministry (which is ironic, since he had planted their church), Paul says to them: … Continue reading

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The Harvest Is Great – 2

Scripture References: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Last lesson: If God puts out that call for more laborers, we are here, and ready. However, if any new workers go, we will have to be with them, and the assignment can be very … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/11/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Come With Courage

Monday September 11, 2023 Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. In a world like ours, courage is an indispensable virtue. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/11/2023

The Subtle Sinner Some sins slip through the cracks—the ones that emerge in hushed tones between like-minded Christians. Sometimes these sins seem respectable because they occur out of supposed concerns for the Church or others. But they can leave deep … Continue reading

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