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Bible Insights 9/20/2024

Faith that Overcomes the World For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the … Continue reading

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Get Alone With God

September 10, 2024 Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. I delight in the inward knowledge that Jesus Christ, the Son of God and our coming Lord, will be sufficient for every situation … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 9/09/2024

To Bring the Light Scripture References: Isaiah 60:16, 19; Ephesians 3:10-11 An English doctor found writing short stories more to his liking than writing prescriptions. After numerous rejections, Beeton’s Christmas Annual delighted the doctor by publishing his murder tale in … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/08/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 9/08/2024

Affirm Other Leaders Jesus invested Himself in the development of other people, particularly the Twelve. He gave them responsibility and authority, resisting the temptation to get the job done “right” by doing it Himself. With this approach, He accepted the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/07/2024

Abraham Believed And he believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness (Genesis 15:6). What a great testimony the Spirit grants to us of this splendid man of faith, Hebrews 11:8-19. His faith took him on … Continue reading

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Genuine Followers Wanted! – 6

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 A New Family – Continued Most people don’t want to be told they are helplessly held by Satan, but it is true nonetheless, and the Bible confirms it in other places, you are either a member … Continue reading

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Genuine Followers Wanted! – 5

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 A New Family – Continued From Last Lesson: Rumors haven’t only reached Jesus’ family; the news about Jesus’ activities is now seriously worrying the temple authorities. They have a policy in their files for dealing with … Continue reading

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Genuine Followers Wanted! – 4

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 Wanted: A New Family In Mark 3:20-35 we are introduced directly to the family of Jesus, the new family that He came to establish, that we become part of when we surrender to, and follow Him. … Continue reading

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Genuine Followers Wanted! – 3

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 The Call – Continued From Last Lesson: The disciple’s job will be to cover the ground in a way in which no single individual, no matter how powerful and persuasive, could ever do. This is the … Continue reading

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Genuine Followers Wanted! – 2

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 The Crowd – Continued Down by the lakeshore they find Jesus healing; the picture is that of a dense multitude, as people struggle to get close enough to touch Him so that they will be healed. … Continue reading

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Genuine Followers Wanted! – 1

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 In 1859 the great circus performer and tightrope walker whose name was Jean François Gravelet, came to Niagara Falls. I don’t know how he managed this, but he set up a rope 1,150 feet long that … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 8/31/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Wonderful and glorious Father, we thank you that you have filled your world with so many good things; for the joy we have each day living in your world; for our homes and families; for food … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 8/31/2024

The Power of Forgiveness THE crowd that watched Jesus heal the paralytic responded enthusiastically to His dramatic display of power (Matthew 9:8). But they overlooked His more significant ability to forgive sins—a power that deeply troubled the scribes (Matthew 9:2-3). … Continue reading

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The Truth, The Whole Truth . . .

Saturday August 31, 2024 Genesis 3:1 “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” A person’s native language is the one he is most comfortable speaking, the one he reverts to impulsively, the one … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 8/31/2024

Knox’ Terrible Dream During his last hours, John Knox woke from a slumber sighing, and told his friends that he had just been tempted to believe that he had “merited Heaven and eternal blessedness, by the faithful discharge of my … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 8/30/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Wonderful and glorious God! We thank you for the gift of life. Every time we look at a beautiful scene, hear an exciting sound and have a thrilling experience, we want to worship you. Every time … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/30/2024

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:14

Friday August 30, 2024 Ephesians 5:14 “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” Paul wrote all his letters to believers. Consequently, this Word, too, is written to believers, although not only to them. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/30/2024

I Am Your Shield After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward” (Genesis 15:1). After Abraham’s rescue of Lot and … Continue reading

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