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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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Prayer & Praise 2/15/2026
George Herbert: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Almighty and ever-living Lord God: majesty, power, brightness, and glory! How will we dare to appear before your face, we who are contrary to you? For we are darkness, weakness, filthiness, and shame. … 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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Essential Insights on Faith 2/11/2026
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I am very happy when people come in large numbers, but … 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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Prayer & Praise 2/08/2026
John Bunyan: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, we profess the faith, and yet care not for the dying. We profess, and yet long not for the coming of the day of God. We profess, and yet by our whole … Continue reading
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Daily Devotional 2/07/2026
THE MONSTER DRAGGED TO LIGHT Romans 7:13 Sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. There is a depth of meaning in the … Continue reading
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Inspirational Quotes 2/06/2026
Agnosticism and Atheism The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts (Psalm 10:4). For as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 2/04/2026
Are Some Jobs More Important? DOES a hierarchy of gifts (1 Corinthians 12:28-31) mean God values some jobs more than others? Judging by popular opinion, one might conclude that He does. In fact, for centuries Christians have subscribed to a … 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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Prayer & Praise 2/01/2026
Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Glorious Traveler! I do know you, and I sometimes catch a sweet glimpse of you, and trace the footsteps of your grace—in your word, in your ordinances, and in the ways by which … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 1/31/2026
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham Suffering is part of the human condition, and it comes to … 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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