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Longing for Freedom – 2
Scripture Reference: John 16:20-22 To some degree, Christianity agrees with philosophies which assert that human beings have limited freedom and externally determined destinies. In the world as it is, of course, there is no genuine freedom, and wise is the … Continue reading
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Longing for Freedom – 1
Scripture Reference: John 16:20-22 All celebrations, and religious celebrations especially, begin with a feeling of freedom. Starting with freedom, celebrations at the same time also manifest, embody, and express the deep human thirst for freedom. However, understand that I am … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 3/10/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: 1 Peter 1:1-12 You can’t hear him, but he’s wiser; you can’t see him, but he’s more faithful; you can’t touch him, but he’s nearer than whatever else you’d trust. It is one of the … Continue reading
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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 4
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Strangers and nomads, foreigners and refugees, and exiles are what the saints of faith were; and such is what we are as believers in a country, a kingdom, that has been promised to each of … Continue reading
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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 3
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Faith for Abraham was never a peaceful, gentle, thing. It was a disturbing force compelling him to venture into the unseen. Faith that does not involve risk is not faith. True faith can never be … Continue reading
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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 2
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Enoch was one of the grandsons of Adam and the father of Methuselah who lived longer than any other person recorded in the Bible (969 years). Enoch lived a long time, also, 365 years, but … Continue reading
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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 1
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 “This world is not my home,” people often say, “I’m just a passing through!” It’s a similar sentiment to that often expressed in the spirituals: “Soon I will be done with the troubles of the … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 2/25/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Luke 12:22-34 Don’t be discouraged today. You can leave your “what-ifs” and “if-onlys” in the hands of the one who loves you and rules all things. Even though you’re a person of faith who has … Continue reading
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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 7
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Appreciating Just How Much Christ has Done – Continued Paul makes it clear that it was the way in which God chose to send His Son that was crucial to His plan and its success. He … Continue reading
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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 6
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Appreciating Just How Much Christ has Done The apostle John captured the essence of Christ’s mission when he recorded the words of Jesus to the Pharisees in an extended exchange over freedom and captivity when he … Continue reading
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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 5
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Grasping What We Used to Be – Continued From Last Lesson: Paul wants his readers to realize that we can only fully appreciate what we now are in Christ against the backdrop of remembering what we … Continue reading
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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 4
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are – Continued From Last Lesson: Throughout the history of the church, it has often been the case that God’s professing people have been too eager to be identified by their own … Continue reading
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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 3
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are – Continued As Paul stated in Ephesians 1:3, he says the same thing to the Galatians, but from a slightly different perspective when he states, “For you are all sons of … Continue reading
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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 2
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are The closing verses of chapter three draw together the major threads of what the apostle has been saying so far in this letter, and he does so in a way that … Continue reading
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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 1
Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 There was a series on British television called Heir Hunters that was all about teams who set out to trace individuals who have been named as beneficiaries in someone’s will, but are unaware of it. The … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 2/09/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Isaiah 40:12-31 The best theology will not remove mystery from your life, so rest is found in trusting the one who rules, is all, and knows no mystery. Her voice quivered that morning as she … Continue reading
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Doubting Thomas – 2
Scripture Reference: John 20:24-31 From Last Lesson: We know that they (robots, machines) actually perform better than human beings in measuring, comparing, making exact observations flawlessly; they are more accurate, more “scientific.” But here is what no robot, under any … Continue reading
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Doubting Thomas – 1
Scripture Reference: John 20:24-31 “Unless I see . . . I will not believe” (John 20:25). So said Thomas, one of Christ’s twelve disciples, in response to the joyful news of those who had seen their crucified and buried Teacher … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 1/29/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Hebrews 12:3-11 The difficulties of your life are not in the way of God’s plan; they are a tool of it. They’re crafted to advance his work of grace. Perhaps the two most important questions … Continue reading
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Blessing Out of Crisis -4
Scripture: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Luke 18:1-8 The hurts in our lives are that real, and they can be very severe; they can leave marks of battle on us for the rest of our days on this earth. We very well … Continue reading
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