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Matthew 18:4
Wednesday May 31, 2023 Matthew 18:4 “Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child.” You will never get a humble heart until it is born from above, from the heart of Christ. For man has lost his own humanity and … Continue reading
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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 10
Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 The Authority Next Paul gives the authority on which he is making this revelation: For this we say to you by the word of the Lord. It is a very significant fact that whenever the … Continue reading
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Love or Death – 6
Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Christian Love (1 John 3:18–24) – Continued Abiding (verses 23–24). When a scribe asked Jesus to name the greatest commandment, He replied, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God.’ . . . This is the … Continue reading
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Love or Death – 5
Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Christian Love (1 John 3:18–24) – Continued John names three wonderful blessings that will come to a believer who practices Christian love. Assurance (verses 19–20). A believer’s relationship with others affects his relationship with God. … Continue reading
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Love or Death – 3
Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Hatred (1 John 3:13–15) – Continued The verses in this section, like those that deal with habitual sin in a believer (1 John 1:5–2:6), concern a settled habit of life: a believer is in the … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 5/23/2023
It’s Standing Between You and God There is nothing more frustrating than being ordered around. Few people take to a drill sergeant. Although we like to cite the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) because they’re the norm, the rebellious part of … Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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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 5/15/2023
The Problem with Power Grasping for power is one of the easiest sins to fall into. At first it looks like ambition, then it looks like success, and then it quickly becomes about your success and your power. This can … Continue reading
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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 8
Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 How the Thief Comes The figure of a thief suggests many things about the coming of the Lord. I will enumerate a few: He comes at the darkest part of the night. He comes quietly … Continue reading
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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 4
Scripture References: Psalm 1 IV. The Contrast to the Happy Man What a contrast this next verse is. “The ungodly are not so . . .” This is a very brief transition. The contrast is so brief we might be … Continue reading
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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 2
Scripture References: Psalm 1 I. The Character of the Happy Man – Continued From last lesson: The genuinely happy person does not seek advice and counsel from people outside of God. Imagine how many Christians allow unhappy people to tell … Continue reading
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The Exceedingly Happy Man – 1
Scripture References: Psalm 1 Numerous scholars of the Old Testament believe Psalm 1 is the epitome of all the psalms. These six stanzas set the tone for all 150 psalms and present an overview and introduction to the psalms and … Continue reading
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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 7
Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 The Star and the Sun The deliverances of Enoch and Lot were sudden and quick. This illustrates the “thief aspect” of the Lord’s coming before the judgment falls upon the rest of the world. When … Continue reading
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The Church – Amazing! – 3
Scripture References: Acts 2:1-12 II. The Right Appeal from the Church – Continued A. Anointing – Continued From last lesson: God was with us when Jesus Christ was born and placed in the cradle at Bethlehem. Supernatural events surrounded Bethlehem. … Continue reading
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