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Tiny
Big results in God’s kingdom often start very small. Jesus explained it this way: “To what shall we liken the Kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 3-18-18
“Sacrifice and offering You did not desire; my ears You have opened…I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is written within my heart.” – Psalm 40:6-8 NKJV Obedience is better than sacrifice (2 Sam. 15:22). … Continue reading
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Labels
People will label you various ways; “nice”, “mean”, “attractive”, “talented”, “clumsy”, etc. Some are welcome…and some aren’t. In the Bible, there’s a lot of people who knew about labels. One of them encountered Jesus while in a lifestyle so “colorful” the … Continue reading
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Wisdom 18.21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:10 NKJV Words lift. Words crush. Words wound. Words heal. Be careful how you use them, since they often … Continue reading
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Humility
Don’t confuse humility with weakness. A person can be in a position of weakness, or forced into submission, and still not have humility. Humility only comes when there is a decision of the will. A strong will can be a … Continue reading
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Rock
Wise builders start with a solid foundation. If the substructure is faulty, what’s above will eventually crumble. Jesus said not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” shall enter the Kingdom. Consider His words: “Many will say to Me in that day, … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 3-11-18
“Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust, and does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.” – Psalm 40:4 NKJV If your trust is in the Lord, have you pondered how secure that … Continue reading
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Eyes
What catches your eye? Jesus spoke of the eye as a lamp…or not: “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is … Continue reading
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Hidden
Jesus practiced a “hidden” principle in His ministry that He also pointed out to His disciples: “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to … Continue reading
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Delivered
Temptation is real, and as close as our thoughts. Jesus never glossed over it, and in the model prayer, He said this: “…And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13a NKJV Our … Continue reading
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Forgiving
Forgiveness is part of the Christian life. Consider the fourth phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” – Matthew 6:12 NKJV Genuinely asking for someone’s forgiveness goes against pride. It’s based … Continue reading
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Given
What does it mean to pray for “daily bread”? The third phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 NKJV In the ancient world, acquiring bread for the day was more than a … Continue reading
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Yours
What’s the significance of praying about the kingdom? The second phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 NKJV What exactly are we asking for when requesting His … Continue reading
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Hallowed
Jesus described how we should pray. It wasn’t a set of words to be repeated daily, but a model of prayer containing powerful principles. The first phrase is: “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your … Continue reading
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Strong
“An eye for an eye” seems fair (and was stated so in Leviticus for legal guidance), but Jesus’ teaching on the subject was directed at personal hearts and attitudes, not jurisprudence. He said this: “You have heard that it was said, … Continue reading
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Trustworthy
What does it mean to “keep your word”? Is it sticking to a promise as long as the other person does, or is it more? When it comes to describing an event or recalling a conversation, what does “integrity of story” mean? … Continue reading
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Heart
Your heart is a private conference room. It’s where emotions and thoughts engage in personal deliberation. Sometimes the conversation is quick, sometimes it’s ongoing, or even none at all. Jesus spoke and taught much about the heart. It was at the … Continue reading
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Light
Light can be blinding, but also illuminating, guiding and healing. Jesus spoke of light when describing His followers: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light … Continue reading
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Salt
In the ancient world, salt was a valuable commodity and used daily. Hundreds of heavily loaded camels in long caravans would traverse hostile territory to get the salt to market. It was such a necessary ingredient in the economy of the Roman … Continue reading
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Blessed
To know Jesus is to be blessed. In other words, “supreme contentment” comes from knowing the King of all Creation and having the confidence inside that He’s in control. Consider the foundational truths from the beginning of His great sermon: … Continue reading
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