Tag Archives: Kingdom of God

The Battle Is the Lord’s – 2

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:8-7:20 2. The God Who Protects Please read 2 Kings 6:15-17 for the background to this section. This servant was not Gehazi, for he had been removed and replaced. The young man was an early riser, … Continue reading

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The Battle Is the Lord’s – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:8-7:20 From our point of view, it would have been more logical for the Lord to appoint Elijah, the “son of thunder,” to confront the enemy armies that invaded Israel; but instead, He appointed Elisha, the … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 11/10/2025

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham The story does not end with the cross, for Easter points us BEYOND the tragedy of the cross to the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/08/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Hebrews 11:23-40 Faith isn’t natural for us. Doubt is, fear is, and pride is, but faith in the words and works of another isn’t, and for that there’s grace. God hasn’t just forgiven you—praise him … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Believe – 2

Scripture Reference: Mark 11:22-24 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Believe – 1

Scripture Reference: Mark 11:22-24 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 10/30/2025

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham In the majestic National Cathedral (Washington D.C.), we see all around us the symbols of the CROSS. The cross tells … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/28/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 God calls you to persevere by faith, and then, with powerful grace, he protects and keeps you. It is a wonderfully encouraging name for the God you serve, yet it’s possible to … Continue reading

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Triumph In Christ – 4

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Eternity – Continued From Last Lesson: Some [victorious soldiers] would carry flasks of burning incense and the fragrance would fill the air. To the soldiers of victory the fragrance was a sweet aroma. To the … Continue reading

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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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Essential Insights on Faith 10/17/2025

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham Tragic events remind us of the brevity and UNCERTAINTY of life. We never know when we, too, will be called … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/15/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Psalm 22 Today you’ll wonder if you’ll have enough, or you’ll tell yourself, “The Lord will provide,” and in faith you’ll move forward. To live the way you have been called and graced to live, … 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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Essential Insights on Faith 10/06/2025

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham There is also a HOPE for the FUTURE, because of God’s PROMISES. As a Christian, I have hope, not just … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/04/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Luke 7:1-17 Faith means you take God at his word, you never let yourself think that you’re smarter than him, and you live inside his boundaries. Faith so completely takes god at his word that … 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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