Tag Archives: Salvation

Individual Sin Laid On Jesus

Tuesday April 9, 2024 Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. This thought has charmed me beyond measure. Here … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/09/2024

Unexpected Opportunities When we are busy doing the work of the kingdom, how do we respond to obstacles that get in our way? Do we expect God to blast a path straight through so that we can proceed? We might … Continue reading

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Called to Be Holy – 1

Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 In previous verses before our text, Peter had been dealing with the glories of our salvation. At this point, he launches into a series of exhortations based on what is to follow. At the outset, … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 4/08/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for the width of your love that reaches out, and goes on reaching to hold us, to touch us and to draw us closer to yourself. Thank you for the depth of … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/08/2024

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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The Goodness of God

Monday April 8, 2024 Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/08/2024

Visions, Revelations, and Questions The prophets of old had visions and dreamed dreams. They experienced apocalyptic nightmares and witnessed breathtaking scenes of beauty. Perhaps most fascinating, though, is how they reacted. Zechariah provides us with an example of both the … Continue reading

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Faith and Generosity – 3

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Scriptural Argument – Continued. James now observes that faith and actions (deeds or works) can’t be separated. Faith which is only in the mind is not yet complete; faith starts there, but doesn’t finish there. … Continue reading

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Sunday Prayer & Praise 4/07/2024

Dear Lord, hear our prayer: Holy and just God, mighty Lord, and risen King, we have so much to be thankful for, all the blessings You have not just bestowed upon us but have literally showered us with. We can … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 4/07/2024

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham I believe that if this nation of ours would TURN TO GOD in PRAYER and in FAITH, and would live … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 4/07/2024

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 80 My excellent friend, you see that there are treasures in Heaven and Earth fit to be enjoyed, besides those of Kings’ Courts, and Taverns. The joys of the Temple are the greatest joys … Continue reading

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Faith and Generosity – 2

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Theological Argument. Such a strong example as James has given the readers, calls for a defense. James then proceeds to give it. He brings in an imaginary person to argue with him. This opponent treats … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 4/06/2024

Richard Alleine: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, you are God, and your words are true, and you have promised goodness to your servants. You have left us nothing to ask from your hands but what you have already freely … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 4/06/2024

The Ultimate Tragedy READERS of Ezekiel 10 are likely to focus on the spectacular vision of the cherubim and the wheels within wheels. But the real story in this passage is the Lord’s departure from His temple at Jerusalem (Ezekiel … Continue reading

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Strength Enough and Sense Enough

Saturday April 6, 2024 Isaiah 7:4 “Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint . . .” In Isaiah 7, the prophet and his son were sent with a message to King Ahaz, … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 4/06/2024

Genesis 15 CONCERNING Abraham’s faith then we have to ask the question, therefore, what did Abraham believe? What was it that God said, which Abraham believed, and which saved him and was counted to him for righteousness? We have the … Continue reading

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Faith and Generosity – 1

Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The term for ‘mercy’ referenced in the verse preceding our text is often related to that for giving to the needy. One form of mercy I’d like to discuss in relation to faith and works, is … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 4/05/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you not only for giving us life, but also for giving us new life and hope. We praise you that the resurrection of our Lord is not simply a record of something that … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/05/2024

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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John 12:26

Friday April 5, 2024 John 12:26 “If anyone serves me, he must follow me.” Jesus has many adherents but few followers. For no one can be a follower of Jesus without going the same way as His Master: through death. … Continue reading

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