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Spiritual Nuggets 6/23/2023

It May Seem Bland Let’s just admit it: genealogies and lists, like the one in Numbers 3:1–39, are the most boring elements of the Bible. But they do something for us that other formats cannot—they give us a sense of … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 5

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 2. God’s Disciplines in the Present – Continued Please read Hosea 12:1-13.16 for the background to this section. The reasons for discipline (Hosea 12:7–13:6) – continued. After the death of King Saul, the Ephraimites refused to … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/22/2023

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 Undeviating Test

Thursday June 22, 2023 Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. This statement is not a haphazard guess, it is an eternal … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/22/2023

The Power and the Glory In our day-to-day life, we acknowledge God’s power and encourage others to believe in it. Yet sometimes it takes a trial for us to realize the extent and reality of our confession. The disciples misunderstand … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 4

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 2. God’s Disciplines in the Present – Continued Please read Hosea 12:1-13.16 for the background to this section. The example of discipline (Hosea 12:2–6, 12) – continued. In obedience to God’s command, Jacob left Shechem and … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/21/2023

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 Corinthians 12:28

Wednesday June 21, 2023 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has appointed these in the church . . . helps . . . In the apostles’ lists of officers in the church the “helps” are mentioned before the “governments.” By the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/21/2023

A Bold God and a Bold People Imagine a God so bold that He would say, “Take a census of the entire community of the children of Israel according to their clans and their ancestors’ house . . . from … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 3

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 2. God’s Disciplines in the Present – Continued Please read Hosea 12:1-13.16 for the background to this section. From last lesson: “For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” – … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/20/2023

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 Outpouring of The Holy Spirit

Tuesday June 20, 2023 Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. There is a necessity that the preacher himself, if souls are to be saved, should be … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/20/2023

Neon Gods Idolatry seems archaic. Who worships idols anymore? We all know that in other countries, traditional idol worship of gold and wooden statues still goes on, but we often forget about our own idols. What does all our furniture … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 2

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 1. God’s Mercies in the Past – Continued Please read Hosea 11:1-12 for the background to this section. God’s love demonstrated by His long-suffering (Hosea 11:5–7). On more than one occasion, God could have destroyed the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/19/2023

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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Faithful To Be Tempted

Monday June 19, 2023 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/19/2023

Reality Can Bite Reality shows are all about people who are known or want to be known—they have celebrity syndrome. The root cause of this obsession is probably, like most things, a disconnect from our Maker. As people disconnect from … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 1

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 How could Hosea’s unfaithful wife Gomer ever question her husband’s love? Didn’t he demonstrate it by seeking her out, pleading with her to come home, and paying the price to set her free? How could Israel … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 6/17/2023

The Demand of Faith ADVENTURES in faith is a great heading for these lessons concerning the four men we are and have been discussing. Truly the Christian walk of faith itself is full of adventures, full of pleasant, thrilling surprises … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 6/17/2023

Leadership Principles From Nehemiah – 3 Leaders Conduct Research (Nehemiah 2:12). A missile without a guidance system is a dangerous thing—all power and no direction. In the same way, leaders who don’t know where they are going can wreak havoc. … Continue reading

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