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Wisdom 16.25
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” – Proverbs 16:25 NKJV Be careful what you base your standards on. If we simply construct our own “ethical code”, we’ll set … Continue reading
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Reflecting
Jesus reflected the Father. “Most assuredly I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son does in like manner.” – John 5:19 NKJV Like a … 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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The Lord’s Day 2-4-18
“But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation, I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me.” – Psalm 13:5-6 NKJV What are you thankful for today? God shows great … Continue reading
Risk
Friendship can involve risk. One day while Jesus was teaching in someone’s home, word spread of His presence and a crowd formed. Soon the house became so filled that no one outside could see or hear Jesus (except for a … 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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Wisdom 16.18
“Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.” – Proverbs 16:18-19 HCSB Pride is a peculiar ailment. While easily identified by … 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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The Lord’s Day 1-28-18
Right now, in Heaven these words are being repeated: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” – Revelation 4:8b NKJV The throne room is totally focused on God and filled with fire, smoke, … Continue reading
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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Wisdom 16.2
“All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirits.” – Proverbs 16:2 NKJV Regardless of what popular culture considers acceptable, the Lord looks beyond actions to the motives of the heart. … Continue reading
Conversations
Jesus’ mission was based on a heavenly schedule. He would minister for a time in a certain area, then move on. At the beginning, He was in Judea, and as He left to go back to Galilee, there’s a small … Continue reading
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Absolute
Jesus came from above. Some would say, “that’s stating the obvious”, but consider the far-reaching implications of “from above” in Jesus’ own words: “He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 1-21-18
“Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. Say to God, “How awesome are Your works!”” – Psalm 66:1-3a NKJV The word “awesome” has become a casual word … Continue reading
Decreasing
John the Baptist preached powerful messages, and lives were changed by his words. He also gathered loyal followers; at least that was the case until Jesus came along. Once Jesus started preaching, people left John’s gatherings and joined the crowds listening … Continue reading
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Finishing
It’s been said, “How you finish is more important than how you start.” Such was the case with a man mentioned early in John’s gospel account. In chapter 3, a Pharisee named Nicodemus is recorded as coming to Jesus at … Continue reading
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Wisdom’s Prayer
“The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before … Continue reading
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