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Angry
Jesus got angry. As a matter of fact, He made a whip with His own hands and laid leather to the backs of those He was angry with: “And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep … Continue reading
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Wisdom 15.16
“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble.” – Proverbs 15:16 NKJV Peace that comes from abiding in God’s presence is more valuable than the deceptive promises of worldly things. It also generates … Continue reading
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Unclear
Have you ever faced a problem without a clear solution to pray for? Jesus’ Mom did. Her friends were out of wine at their wedding feast (which was a substantial issue considering the structured nature and social implications of such … Continue reading
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Seeking
We all have questions. Even Jesus asked questions. As a matter of fact, He asked a lot of questions, but not from lack of information. His questions were more for the listeners’ benefit. In John 1, we find: “Again, the … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 1-8-17
“Therefore by Him, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” – Hebrews 13:15 NKJV Have you made the decision to praise Him today? Even though … Continue reading
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Tested-Part 3
Satan offered Jesus a short-cut to glory. For the last wilderness test, the temptation of convenience was for sale. And with the worldly kingdoms on display, this was how the sales pitch went: Satan: “All these things I will give … Continue reading
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Tested-Part 2
Jesus again was tested in the wilderness, and Satan challenged Jesus’ scripture-based rebuttal with a passage quote of his own: Satan: “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down [from this pinnacle], for it is written ‘He shall … Continue reading
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Tested-Part 1
Jesus was tested in the wilderness. It was a barren place and He was physically weakened from forty days of fasting. By contrast, Adam and Eve were in a perfect place; well-fed and comfortable. In both situations, each one faced Satan’s trickery, but … Continue reading
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Wisdom 14.34
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.” – Proverbs 14:34 NIV When absolute truth is rejected, there’s no anchor to hold a culture steady; and only the infusion of God’s truth can prevent the inevitable. What “lines of … Continue reading
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Clarification
When John the Baptist began preaching about the kingdom, his words were received in different ways. He preached about repentance and a lifestyle that reflected a change of direction. Luke even records specific groups of people asking him what the … Continue reading
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Why is there a “New Year”?
Why is there a “New Year”? Is it because we simply continue celebrating celestial events like the ancients did? For many it probably is, but there’s more to the story. Linear time was created with the rest of the universe. … Continue reading
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Boldness
John the Baptist was a firebrand. He was rugged, outspoken, confident, and purposeful. People flocked to hear him, and his name was a regular topic around the marketplace. But how did John “the son of Zacharias”, eventually become “John the Baptist”? It was … Continue reading
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Amazed
Jesus chose to set aside His glory, take on flesh, and be one of us. Because of that, He initially had to go through a growth process. There’s a story recorded of Him engaging the temple leaders in conversation when … Continue reading
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Detours
Have you ever been driving along when a detour sign forces you off-course? It can be like that sometimes on the road of life too. You’ve probably experienced it; having a route all planned when someone walks up holding a … Continue reading
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Wisdom 14.26
“In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.” – Proverbs … Continue reading
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Your
Simeon’s biography in Luke’s gospel is an “espresso” passage (small serving size, but strong content). He’s described as just, devout, and waiting for the Consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit leads him to the Temple to see Jesus. As he holds Him … Continue reading
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Expectations
God recognizes no boundaries but His own. When Jesus was born, the stable wasn’t an unwanted by-product due to all the travelers for the census, it was the plan. The timing wasn’t unforeseen, nor the circumstances. Jesus was born a … Continue reading
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Immanuel
What could be better than “God with us.”? For Joseph and Mary, the surroundings and circumstances of Jesus’ birth probably added to the long list of unanswered questions. What did it all mean? In the midst of the chaos, there’s … Continue reading
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Joseph
When it came to choosing a husband for His mom, Jesus chose Joseph. We know very little about him, but what information we have is significant. He was a Jewish tradesman with no special social status; but the comment about … Continue reading
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Wisdom 14.12
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12 NIV At the end of it all, our opinions about “what’s right” will be irrelevant. Polling data, legal rulings, … Continue reading
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