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Love or Death – 2

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Murder (1 John 3:11–12) – Continued The difference between Cain’s offering and Abel’s offering was faith (Hebrews 11:4), and faith is always based on the revelation God has given (Romans 10:17). It seems clear that … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 5/22/2023

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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God Is Here; God Is Now

Monday May 22, 2023 Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. It is a wonderful thought that God has already lived all of our tomorrows. God has no yesterdays and … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/22/2023

Bread From Heaven and Water From a Rock For many years, I said that I believed God would provide for me, but I’m not sure I actually did. Somewhere inside I was still convinced that I was on my own. … Continue reading

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Love or Death – 1

Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 John’s letter has been compared to a spiral staircase because he keeps returning to the same three topics: love, obedience, and truth. Though these themes recur, it is not true that they are merely repetitious. … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 5/20/2023

The Objects of Faith ACCORDING to the following Scripture, God called Abraham in sovereign grace: And Joshua said to all the people, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 5/20/2023

National Renewal AS we struggle with the moral and spiritual chaos that seems to characterize life today, the promise that God will bring healing to the land (2 Chronicles 7:14) looks attractive. Is this a verse on which Christians should … Continue reading

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The Spoken Word: A Soft Answer

For Saturday May 20, 2023 Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Leslie Flynn tells a story from the days when many people traveled by rail. A baby cried throughout the night, … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 5/20/2023

I am ready to preach the gospel – Romans 1:15 Billy Graham Do YOUR PART and God will do HIS PART. Work hard and turn the rest over to God. Be faithful and the Holy Spirit will HELP YOU. Unless … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 5/20/2023

Incredible Double Life “But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the LORD, the son born to you will die.” – 2 Samuel 12:14. When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he … Continue reading

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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 9

Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 The Occasion Some years prior to the writing of this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul had spent two weeks at Thessalonica and faithfully preached the Gospel. He had not failed to include in this preaching … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 5/19/2023

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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Matthew 15:23

Friday May 19, 2023 Matthew 15:23 But He answered her not a word. It is as though we do not recognize Jesus in this account. The unhappy mother stands there and prays so humbly for her child. But he does … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/19/2023

Student or Scholar? Sometimes we approach God with curiosity, but not with a spirit of humility. We enjoy participating in religious discussions, but forging the link between interpretation and application is difficult for us. We have certain expectations of who … Continue reading

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Kingly Living! – 5

Scripture References: Romans 5 The Basis of Our Justification – Continued The two “one acts” are contrasted (verses 18–19) – Continued. From last lesson: Justification is not merely a legal term that describes our position before God (“just as if … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 5/18/2023

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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Careful Unreasonableness

Thursdat May 18, 2023 Matthew 6:26, 28 “Look at the birds of the air . . . consider the lilies of the field.” Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow, they simply are! Think of the sea, the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 5/18/2023

Why Does God Punish People? In regard to why a good God would punish people, I recently heard one homeless man wisely tell another, “You wouldn’t want to live in a world where God didn’t punish injustices and just freely … Continue reading

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Kingly Living! – 4

Scripture References: Romans 5 The Basis of Our Justification – Continued Adam’s offense is contrasted with Christ’s free gift (verse 15). Because of Adam’s trespass, many died; because of Christ’s obedience the grace of God abounds to many gaining life. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 5/17/2023

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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