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Spiritual Nuggets 8/24/2023
Bold Requests Psalm chapter 44 is bold. Who asks the Lord to “wake up”? Who asks Him why He is sleeping? The psalmist doesn’t stop with these questions. He makes claims regarding God that seem like accusations: “you have rejected … Continue reading
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Majoring on Minors – 2
Scripture References: Philippians 1:1-11 Our Great Position in Christ – Continued We Are Saints in Christ Jesus Paul addressed the quarreling Philippians as “saints in Christ Jesus,” in verse 1. Every believer is a saint but all are not saintly! … Continue reading
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1 John 3:3
Wednesday August 23, 2023 1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. God is now aiming to reproduce in us the pattern which has already appeared in Jesus Christ, the … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 8/23/2023
I’ll Take the Arrow “Better is an arrow from a friend than a kiss from an enemy.” When I first heard this saying, I was struck by what a truism it is. It wasn’t until years later, though, that I … Continue reading
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Majoring on Minors – 1
Scripture References: Philippians 1:1-11 Some years ago I came across one of the saddest statements I think I have ever read. The biographer of Horace Walpole, an eighteenth-century English author, wrote about Walpole: “All his tastes were minor.” Apparently the … Continue reading
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As Thy Days, So Shall Thy Strength Be
Tuesday August 22, 2023 Deuteronomy 33:25 “As your days, so shall your strength be.” What a varying promise it is! I do not mean that the promise varies, but adapts itself to all our changes. “As thy days, so shall … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 8/22/2023
Tearing Down to Build Up It’s difficult to take rebuke, especially when it’s unsolicited. We feel exposed and embarrassed when our sin is brought to light. And if we don’t have the humility to accept rebuke, the experience can leave … Continue reading
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Worship God In Truth – 12
Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 6. Honoring God’s Word – Continued Please read Deuteronomy 18:9-22 for the background to this section. The identification of true prophets (verses 20–22). Moses promised that there would be prophets sent by God to Israel to … Continue reading
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He Is That Majesty On High
Monday August 21, 2023 Genesis 28:17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!” God has indeed lent to every man … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 8/21/2023
The Curious Thing About God’s Work Doing God’s work is a curious thing. It requires both mad rushes and patiently waiting. Christ followers are meant to think like the psalmist did: “I waited patiently for Yahweh, And he inclined to … Continue reading
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Worship God In Truth – 11
Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 6. Honoring God’s Word – Continued Please read Deuteronomy 18:9-22 for the background to this section. The revelation of the true God (verses 14–19). Israel didn’t need to experiment with new religions because the Lord had … Continue reading
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Faith From The Beginning 8/19/2023
New Joys For Obedience THE Lord comes now to strengthen Abram. He renews His covenant, He encourages His servant. God knows there are severe tests ahead. He knows how weak His children are; so He comes to strengthen His servant … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 8/19/2023
God the Judge HOWEVER nations might justify and judge their actions, the ultimate Judge of their conduct is God. His righteousness, which flows from His very character, is the final standard against which right and wrong is measured (Psalm 9:4). … Continue reading
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Cherishing the Word
For Saturday August 19, 2023 Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. We occasionally read stories—perhaps it has happened to you—of people who find a box of letters in an attic, … Continue reading
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