Tag Archives: Scriptures

Life In Focus 10/16/2024

What It Means to Be Like Jesus “It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/15/2024

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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Spiritual Nuggets 10/14/2024

God Will Provide Himself a Lamb And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering” (Genesis 22:8). Abraham’s walk before God reached its peak with these words spoken to Isaac his son as … Continue reading

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These Last Days – 7

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The Scriptures are profitable (verse 16b). They are “profitable for doctrine” (what is right), for “reproof” (what is not … Continue reading

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These Last Days – 6

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The Scriptures lead us to salvation (verse 15b). We are not saved by believing in the Bible, the book … Continue reading

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These Last Days – 5

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The only way to defeat Satan’s lies is with God’s truth. “Thus says the Lord!” is the final answer to every … Continue reading

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These Last Days – 4

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Follow Those Who Are True Please read 2 Timothy 3:10-12 for background to this section. Paul turned from the false leaders to remind Timothy that he (Paul) had been a faithful servant of God. It … Continue reading

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These Last Days – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Turn Away from the False – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 for background to this section. Their converts (verses 6–7). The fact that Paul described “gullible women” does not suggest that all women are … Continue reading

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These Last Days – 2

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Turn Away from the False – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 for background to this section. In place of the natural love that God has put into men and women and families, today we … Continue reading

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These Last Days – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 The emphasis in this chapter is on knowledge and responsibility. Paul informed Timothy about the character of the last days, and then instructed him on how to respond. Action must be based on knowledge. Too … Continue reading

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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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