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Appointments
Jesus’ mission was based on a heavenly schedule. He would minister for a period of time in an area then move to another. At the beginning of the gospels He was in Judea, and as He left to go back … Continue reading
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Absolute
Jesus came from above. For those familiar with the Bible, that’s an obvious statement, but consider the far-reaching implications of “from above”: “He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks … Continue reading
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Decreasing
John the Baptist preached powerful, compelling messages and was quite famous among his peers. Lives were being shaken up by his words. He was also gathering loyal followers; at least that was the case until Jesus came along. Once Jesus started … 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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Uncondemned
Condemned is a status. When someone is tried for a capital crime, found guilty and sentenced to death, their status is “condemned”. For humanity, the status of condemned comes naturally, but there is a reversal of that conviction for all … Continue reading
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Finishing
It’s been said that how you finish is more important than how you start. Such was the case with a man John mentions early in his gospel account. In chapter 3, a Pharisee named Nicodemus is recorded as coming to … Continue reading
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Beyond
People love miracles. When Jesus was healing and feeding the crowds, He was everyone’s hero; and the atmosphere was exciting. People were pressing in to get a glimpse of what was happening, however, Jesus saw beyond the cheers and accolades. … Continue reading
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Dots
Ever seen a children’s dot-to-dot puzzle? Sometimes the truth can be like one; you start with the first dot, then move to the next one, and eventually a pattern forms to reveal a picture. Such was the case with this statement … Continue reading
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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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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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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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Merry Christmas!
“We sing, Immanuel, Thy praise, Thou Prince of Life and Fount of Grace, Thou Flower of Heaven and Star of Morn, Thou Lord of Lords, Thou virgin born, Hallelujah! And I, Thy servant, Lord, today Confess my love and freely … Continue reading
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