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Spiritual Nuggets 1/24/2024

The Art of Discipline Jesus didn’t die for us so that we could continue to sin—He sacrificed Himself so that we could have sinless lives. God is patient, but His patience does not last forever. We wouldn’t test His patience … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 4

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 V. The Light is Productive – Continued ▪ You and I have the privilege of being a part in sharing the Good News. If we will only magnify the Lord by letting our lights shine, He … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/23/2024

Small Players A priest should know better. A man representing the spiritual state of God’s people shouldn’t be so quick to question God’s promises. But for Zechariah, obedience became complicated. When the angel Gabriel told him he’d have a son, … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 3

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 I have always loved the illustration that Jesus used concerning hiding the candle under a bushel, basket or a jar. In Luke He refers to placing the light under a bed. “No one after lighting a … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/22/2024

Connecting the Stories The connections between the Testaments aren’t readily apparent, but a closer reading—empowered by the Spirit—can reveal them. Such is the case with the connections among Isaiah, Luke, and Job. The authors of each of these books begin … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 2

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 II. The Light is Powerful “You are the light of the world.” The church is to be the channel of Light to this dark world. The light shines through us, but we are not the source … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 1

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world,” stated Jesus during what we often refer to as the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 1/20/2024

Speaking Boldly AFTER each test Abraham’s faith becomes stronger. In Genesis 18 we have wonderful evidence of this fact. Here Abraham becomes the great prevailing intercessor for his backslidden nephew, Lot. The wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah had reached its … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 7

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does Through You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4b-7 for background to this section. God has to work in us before He can work through us. It is much easier for … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/19/2024

Cosmic, Creation, Chaos Psalm 148 is cosmic in scope and comforting in message. It’s a depiction of how Yahweh brought order to chaos in the very beginning. Yahweh put the heavens, heights, angels, hosts (His armies), sun, moon, stars, and … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 6

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does Through You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4b-7 for background to this section. From last lesson: However, Paul made it clear that we do not need to experience exactly the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/18/2024

Destructive People Some destructive people don’t realize the carnage they leave in their wake. Others intentionally cause rifts and pain, driven by selfish motives. Jude’s letter, which contains succinct prose, startling imagery, and a swift warning, is unlike anything we … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 5

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does for You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4a, 8-11 for background to this section. God is glorified through our trials. When Paul reported what God had done for him, a … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/17/2024

When It’s Really Urgent The urgency of God’s work is easily lost on us. But to the early church, Jesus’ return seemed imminent. We get a sense of this urgency in Peter’s second letter, where he writes that every moment … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 4

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Does for You – Continued Please read 2 Corinthians 1:4a, 8-11 for background to this section. He is in control of trials. “For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/16/2024

I Will Laud Your Deeds I grew up in a family of stoics. Through example, my siblings and I were taught to keep our emotions to ourselves. Displays of excessive affection or sorrow were regarded with some suspicion, and this … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Is to You – Continued Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. – 2 Corinthians 1:3. Praise Him because … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/15/2024

The Tricks We Play on Ourselves A great deal of leadership is based on consistency. King David is a prime example: He struggled most when he was inconsistent. David’s son, Absalom, committed horrific acts against David and others (2 Samuel … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 2

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Remember What God Is to You Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. – 2 Corinthians 1:3. Paul began his letter with … Continue reading

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Down – But Not Out! – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 The man who was called in his day “The Greatest Preacher in the English-speaking World,” John Henry Jowett pastored several prominent churches, preached to huge congregations, and wrote books that were bestsellers. He once wrote: … Continue reading

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