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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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Wisdom 16.32
“Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.” – Proverbs 16:32 HCSB All power is a temporary arrangement which ultimately yields to God’s sovereignty. Even the most authoritative rulers eventually succumb to death, which ends … 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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Wisdom 16.31
“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.” – Proverbs 16:31 NKJV Age doesn’t automatically produce wisdom, but experience can be a great teacher to those who learn from mistakes. The … 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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Touch
Jesus ministered with great power and people came from all directions to experience it: “And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.” – Luke 6:19 NKJV There is a deep … Continue reading
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Windows
Stained glass windows are beautiful in the sunlight, but they don’t allow you to see much on the other side. The view is limited to the colors and images the artist chose. In John chapter 5, there’s the record of … Continue reading
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Well
“Do you want to be made well?” Jesus asked the man who’d lain sick by the Pool of Bethesda for 38 years. When the man explained he was trying to get well by getting into the pool, Jesus said: “Rise, … Continue reading
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Renewal
Spiritual power depends on daily renewal. In Jesus’ ministry, there was a consistent pattern. Consider the story of the leper’s healing and what happened next: ““Lord if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then He put out His … Continue reading
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Investment
Jesus ministered within reality. For example, after Peter’s mother-in-law was healed, the whole town brought sick and demon-possessed people to be healed (late into the night). The next morning, while Jesus was in His early prayer-time, the disciples looked for … Continue reading
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Confronted
Evil spirits love to intimidate. When Jesus encountered one in the Capernaum synagogue, the spirit lashed out saying: “Leave us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did you come to destroy us? I know who … Continue reading
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Reception
The truth isn’t always welcome. For example, in His hometown synagogue, Jesus read a passage from Isaiah regarding the coming Messiah. He said this to the audience: “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” – Luke 4:21 NKJV Luke … Continue reading
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Following
Jesus didn’t call the disciples to a new social experience, He called them to a whole new life. He said: “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 NKJV …and they immediately left their nets. Even … Continue reading
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Words
Never underestimate the power of the words “written in red”. When Jesus was in Samaria, the woman at the well left her water-pot and told the people all about Jesus. They received her testimony and invited Him to stay for … Continue reading
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