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Triumph In Christ – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Choices – Continued All of life is made up of choices. I become a little uneasy around people who seem to make choices so effortlessly. It has never been easy for me and I suspect, … Continue reading

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Triumph In Christ – 2

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Relationships – Continued Dealing with people in general is tough enough. Dealing with problem people is next to impossible. Whenever I think about getting along with people, I recall something I read in the early … Continue reading

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Triumph In Christ – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Someone once said: “Most people admire a good loser . . . as long as it’s somebody else.” It’s true, isn’t it? We savor victory. From the Little League baseball game to the corporate takeover … Continue reading

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Faith in the Lord’s Righteousness – 2

Scripture Reference: Psalm 11-12 Psalm 12 has a simple A-B-A or chiastic pattern.1 The first section (verses 1-4), dramatically states no one remains who is faithful to the Lord. The second section (verses 5-7), shows that in a world where … Continue reading

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Faith in the Lord’s Righteousness – 1

Scripture Reference: Psalm 11-12 It is difficult to know in what particular circumstance David was in when he wrote Psalms 11 and 12, and their focus within the context of laments, pleadings for God’s help, is a little different from … Continue reading

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Pray In Christ’s Name – 2

Scripture Reference: John 16:24 “Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” One of the reasons why we can ask and not receive is because we ask in … Continue reading

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Pray In Christ’s Name – 1

Scripture Reference: John 16:24 “Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” Though often we frequently end our prayers with “for Jesus’ sake,” we often pray for our … Continue reading

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Who Should Pray? – 2

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will … Continue reading

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Who Should Pray? – 1

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Witness – 2

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 From Last Lesson: The emphasis in this paragraph (verses 31-36) is on witness (“testimony”), one of the key subjects in John’s Gospel. Here is another reason we should heed His witness. We might escape the wrath … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Witness – 1

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 The new birth is one of the key topics in John 3. In addition, in this chapter we see Jesus Christ in three different roles: the Teacher, the Bridegroom, and the Witness. This is a continuation … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Bridegroom

Scripture Reference: John 3:22-30 The new birth is one of the key topics in John 3. In addition, in this chapter we see Jesus Christ in three different roles: the Teacher, the Bridegroom, and the Witness. This is a continuation … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 4

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 From Last Lesson: The verb “lifted up” has a dual meaning: to be crucified (John 8:28; 12:32-34) and to be glorified and exalted. The serpent on the pole (verses 14-18) – Continued. Much as the serpent … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 3

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 The wind (verses 8-13). It is likely that the evening wind was blowing just then as Nicodemus and Jesus sat on the housetop conversing. The word “wind” in both Hebrew and Greek can also be translated … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 2

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 From Last Lesson: The Spirit of God takes the Word of God and, when the sinner believes, imparts the life of God. Birth (verses 1-7) – Continued. However, Jesus was not teaching that the new birth … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 1

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 Not only was Benjamin Franklin a great statesman and inventor, but he was also a great correspondent and received letters from famous people from all over the world. One day he received what could well have … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 4

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 IV. The Supplication for Faith “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’” The father came weeping, desiring help from Jesus. “Lord, I believe; help my … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 3

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 III. The Source of Our Faith “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’” Jesus reveals to us that faith does bring results. We need to be reminded … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 2

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 II. The Shortage of Faith “He [Jesus] answered him and said, ‘O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.’” Jesus was upset with … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 1

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 Jesus had just returned from the Mount of Transfiguration to find a multitude gathered with the disciples. The scribes had also gathered and were questioning the disciples concerning their inability to heal a young man who … Continue reading

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