Monthly Archives: May 2015

“I KNOW THAT ALREADY!”

I CORINTHIANS 8:1-3: “Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought … Continue reading

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES!

EZRA 6:13-15: “Then, according to the word sent by Darius the king, Tattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates did with all diligence what Darius the king had ordered. And the elders of the … Continue reading

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GOD RESTORES!

EZRA 1:7-11: “Cyrus the king also brought out the vessels of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the house of his gods. 8) Cyrus king of Persia brought these out in … Continue reading

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GOD DOES NOT USE SUPERHEROES!

II CHRONICLES 35:22-24: “Nevertheless, Josiah did not turn away from him, but disguised himself in order to fight with him. He did not listen to the words of Neco from the mouth of God, but came to fight in the … Continue reading

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HOW DO I RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD?

II CHRONICLES 34:19-21: “And when the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes. 20 And the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the secretary, and Asaiah the king’s … Continue reading

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THE MYSTERY AND WONDER OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE…

I CORINTHIANS 2:11-12: “For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the … Continue reading

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THE MESSAGE OF THE “CROSS”

I CORINTHIANS 1:17: “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” OBSERVATION: What is our message? Where do … Continue reading

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THE TRAP OF JUST – “CHECKING IT OUT”…

ROMANS 16:19-20: “For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil. The God of peace will soon … Continue reading

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WHAT ABOUT MY RIGHTS?  MY NEEDS? MY DESIRES?

ROMANS 15:5-7: “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord … Continue reading

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WHAT I NEED TO REMEMBER ABOUT “OPEN DOORS”…

II CHRONICLES 16:9-10:  “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.  You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you … Continue reading

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