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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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Glory
The way Jesus ended the model prayer tells us a lot about how we should approach everything after the “amen”: “…For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13b NKJV Acknowledging that the kingdom, the … Continue reading
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Wisdom 17.3
“A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the LORD is the tester of hearts.” – Proverbs 17:3 HCSB Pure gold and silver are valuable, but soft. In commercial use, other metals are added to lower the cost … 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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The Lord’s Day 2-25-18
“For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your works; I will triumph in the works of Your hands.” – Psalm 92:4 NKJV Do thoughts of His work bring gladness to your heart today? Consider the gentleness of His care, … 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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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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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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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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The Lord’s Day 2-11-18
“Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk O Lord in the light of Your countenance.” – Psalm 89:15 NKJV In the presence of God, there is one posture; worship. Are you seeking to be in the … Continue reading
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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Made
God created everything with order and purpose. Some things have obvious functionality, some have stunning beauty, and others are not easily understood. But there’s one creation with a special label attached saying, “Made in the image of God.” When Jesus’ … 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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