Apr 24 2024
In Romans 1, Paul gave a clear and detailed explanation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is “the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” In Romans 1:16, Paul begins explaining the redemptive value of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17 NKJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel …
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Apr 19 2024
Throughout the Bible, certain individuals stand out because they were Spirit led and empowered. Many of these were prophets, judges, kings, or leaders of God’s people. In the favor of God’s presence and under the leading and influence of the Holy Spirit they did amazing things. When the Holy Spirit would come upon them, they …
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Apr 16 2024
As a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, Paul had received God’s grace and favor to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake. To this end, the Apostle Paul was sent to the Gentiles to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Romans 1:5-7 NKJV Through Him we have received grace …
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Apr 12 2024
God’s favor is unmerited grace and mercy shown and experienced by individuals. The Bible stresses the kindness and favor of God that is expressed through Jesus Christ. God demonstrates this favor throughout the Bible. One of the greatest marvels of God’s favor is that He freely gives this grace to individuals who do not deserve …
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Apr 09 2024
Romans, Part 1, The Gospel and God’s Righteousness The Book of Romans is one of the Apostle Paul’s 13 Epistles. It is his longest letter to the church. In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit put an urgency upon Paul to go to Jerusalem. He was warned that he would be bound and sent …
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Apr 05 2024
For forty days Jesus presented Himself alive after He had arisen from the grave. Gathering them together, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father. Then He said, “You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” During the time that they …
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Apr 03 2024
Ephesians 6 This final section shows how to walk in victory with the whole armor of God. Every child of God soon learns that life is filled with challenges and spiritual and physical warfare. Our victory over the principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness of this age is dependent upon the victory that Christ has …
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Mar 29 2024
The death and resurrection of Jesus is the most important thing that happened in all of history. When Jesus died on the cross, He did not leave anything undone. He paid the price in full for your sin and iniquity, for your salvation and reconciliation, for your sickness and healing. Nothing more needs to be …
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Mar 27 2024
In the previous section, believers were instructed to put on the new nature and get rid of the old types of evil behavior. Now we are called to be imitators of God. Walk in Love Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV84 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as …
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Mar 22 2024
The first road led into Jerusalem and was accompanied by large crowds, great triumph and celebration. The second road led to cries to crucify Him, His sorrow, suffering and death. When Jesus entered into Jerusalem, He was fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah. Zechariah 9:9-10 NIV84 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! …
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Mar 16 2024
Acts 1:1-3 NKJV The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering …
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Mar 13 2024
As we finished the last section of Ephesians, Jesus had ascended higher than all the heavens. When the Lord ascended on high, sin, Satan, demons, and death had been conquered. Christ ascended in order to fill the whole universe. This was the assumption of the authority and power that God’s Son possessed when the Father …
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Mar 08 2024
We are presented with many instances in the Bible when God was more than enough. Scan through your Bible and you will see how people were surprised by God’s abundant supply. God’s abundant supply has been witnessed in the way that God intervenes in the lives of His people. He always comes through and supplies …
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Mar 06 2024
The second half of the letter to the Ephesians emphasizes the Christian’s walk. In the first half of the epistle, we were shown the glorious grace of God and what the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished in us. Now we are called to live a life worthy of the calling we have received that will bring …
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Mar 01 2024
There is an overflow that comes when we learn to dwell in the presence of the Lord and receive from Him. This overflowing of the Spirit produces dramatic changes in us. Ephesians 3:17-19 NKJV that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to …
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Feb 28 2024
Ephesians chapter 3 closes the first half of the epistle and reveals the mystery of Christ. In Chapter 1, we were shown the wealth of God’s blessings that are in Christ. In Chapter 2, God’s purpose is developed to show how those who were dead in sin are given new life in Christ and reconciles …
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Feb 24 2024
Throughout his reign, wars were waged against King David from all sides. He had a deep desire to establish a permanent house for God and he wanted to dwell in the midst of God’s presence. He knew that in God’s presence there was peace, joy, and contentment. Although he had experienced the pleasure of dwelling …
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Feb 20 2024
God has done a tremendous work in us by creating us in Christ. This work has dramatically changed us from being excluded by sin from every blessing and promise of God. Previously we all were dead in sin, now in Christ, regardless of our background or race, we have been brought into God’s family and …
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Feb 17 2024
Have you ever been so full that you could not think of having more? It may have happened after that big Thanksgiving meal, when you ate a little bit of everything. Hours had passed but you were still full. It may have been after you faced so many trials, difficulties, losses or sicknesses that you …
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Feb 14 2024
The prayer of intercession brought the Apostle Paul to discuss the power of God to raise Christ from the dead. Chapter 1 emphasizes our possessions in Christ and chapter 2 our position in Christ. The believer’s position in Christ determines what they have and what they can do. Regardless of where the King of England …
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Feb 10 2024
The Holy Spirit inspired the writer of Psalm 91 to show believers the great blessing of dwelling in God’s presence. Moses and the Israelites had found that when they walked under the shadow of the pillar of cloud and under the protection of the pillar of fire, they were protected, found safety and had provision. …
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Feb 07 2024
After tracing various blessings and the eternal plan that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit have given, the Apostle Paul prayed for the believer’s spiritual life. There are two prayers in Ephesians. The first prayer is “that you might know,” 1:15–23. Then later he prays “that you might be,” 3:13–21. The first is for …
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Feb 02 2024
In the New King James Translation, the title to Psalms 91 is “Safety in God’s Presence.” Psalm 91, Verses 1-2 showed us the confidence we have under God’s shadow. Verses 3-8 lets us know that those who trust in the Lord should have no fear. Verses 9-13 reveal God’s protection for those who make Him …
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Jan 30 2024
In our first study, we observed the blessings from God the Father. He chose us in Christ and has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Him. By Christ, the Father has adopted us as sons to Himself. Blessings from the Son (1:7–12) Ephesians 1:7–8 NIV84 In him we have redemption through his blood, the …
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Jan 26 2024
Psalm 91, Verses 1-2 showed us the confidence we have under God’s shadow. Verses 3-8 lets us know that those who trust in the Lord should have no fear. We should know that the Lord our God has everything under control. When we are confronted with spiritual warfare, we should not be afraid. He is …
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Jan 24 2024
Ephesians Introduction The Apostle Paul introduced himself as the apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God and then addressed the saints in Ephesus. The believers in Ephesus were the first to receive this letter before it was sent to all of the churches. The epistle addresses the Christian’s position in Christ. The goal …
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Jan 20 2024
Over the next four weeks we will be looking at Psalm 91. There is a certain place of safety and rest that is a refuge, fortress, and place of trust. It is believed that Psalm 91 was written by Moses. Abraham’s descendants found this place during their wilderness wonderings. Moses said they would not go …
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Jan 17 2024
Two questions that should be addressed at this time. The gift of the Holy Spirit is realized in two ways. The first experience of the Christian life is salvation. The Holy Spirit comes into the believer in salvation to give new life — the life of Christ, eternal life. John 3:5-7 NKJV Jesus answered, “Most …
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Jan 12 2024
When David pinned the words to Psalms 23, the Holy Spirit was inspiring him to show us the value of God’s promises and protection. He wanted you to know that you can trust God’s promises both now and for eternity. We are very interested in God’s promises to keep us and provide for all of …
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Jan 09 2024
We have considered spiritual gifts from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Spiritual gifts are provided and enabled by God. Every spiritual gift testifies to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and reveal His guidance and influence on believer’s lives. The manifestation of the gifts of the Spirit are given by God to accomplish the edification, …
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Jan 06 2024
Psalms 23 gives us great comfort in knowing that the Lord is our Shepherd. Anyone who has read these wonderful words has gained comfort, strength and encouragement. When David wrote these words, He had found the security of knowing the many great promises that the Lord our Shepherd has given us. A major part of …
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Jan 03 2024
With the birth of the Church and the enduement of power by the coming of the Holy Spirit, believers were made to become a living testimony of Jesus Christ. Along with the dynamic change in their nature and character by the fruit of the Spirit, God gave gifts to the church to equip them to …
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Dec 29 2023
The Book of Psalms includes songs, prayers, and poetry that express the deepest passion of worship, praise, and petition toward God. The Psalmists poured out their souls in heart-felt expressions brought on by the greatest battles, difficulties and challenges of human experiences. Over the next three weeks we will be looking at one of the …
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Dec 26 2023
One of the major influences of the Holy Spirit over the believer’s life is seen in the fruit of the Spirit. This fruit is the evidence of a transformed life where the inner man is strengthened with might through the Holy Spirit. As soon as an individual puts their faith and trust in the Lord …
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Dec 20 2023
After Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension back to heaven, a change was made in the operations of the Holy Spirit with and in Christian believers. Jesus had promised that the Holy Spirit would not only be with them but would also be in them. The sphere of the Holy Spirit’s activity expanded in the lives …
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Dec 15 2023
Throughout the Old Testament, the promise of the Messiah was so great that the idea of it brought peace and joy to those who heard. His coming would change the dynamics of a world that was under the sway of the wicked one. The message of His coming referred to the One and only Son …
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Dec 12 2023
The Work of the Holy Spirit Throughout eternity, the Holy Spirit has been actively involved in all of the works of the Divine Trinity. There are three basic areas of God’s work: Divine decrees, Creation (the execution of His decrees), and sovereign rule (preservation and providence). God’s decrees involve God’s eternal purpose. In eternity past, …
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Nov 24 2023
Before God had sent Moses into Egypt to bring His people out, God had a planned heritage for them. He had told Abraham, Isaac and Jacob about that Land of Promise. When Abraham and Sarah left their homeland, God had prepared this heritage and place for them. After Lot had separated from him and went …
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Nov 17 2023
In the book of Isaiah, the Lord gave a strong word of His interest and power to help. Isaiah 59:1 HCSB Indeed, the Lord’s hand is not too short to save, and His ear is not too deaf to hear. In the next 14 verses, the prophet Isaiah took note of all of the things …
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Nov 15 2023
God the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. God exists in three coequal, coeternal, consubstantial (substance) divine persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The One God is three distinct persons that share one essence, substance and nature. God the Holy Spirit is …
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Nov 10 2023
Luke 18:27 NKJV But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” A man had a situation with his son that the Lord’s disciples could not handle. Try as hard as they could, they were not able to bring the necessary deliverance and relief. The man’s son truly had a …
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Nov 07 2023
As we have seen, there are literally thousands of translations of the Bible. There are several reasons for the numerous translations of the Bible. The main reason for numerous translations of the Bible is most people do not read biblical Hebrew or Greek or have access to the original texts. Since language is constantly changing, …
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Nov 03 2023
Jeremiah 1:12 NKJV Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.” Everyone needs to hear this word from God. God is watching over everything that He has said and He is ready to perform His word. This covers every promise and prophecy. God is watching …
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Nov 01 2023
History of the Bible When the Bible was originally revealed and inspired, the writers presented what God had communicated to them in their common language. The Original Language of the Bible The original biblical texts were written in three human languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. God did not give the Bible to human agents in …
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Oct 24 2023
Revealed & Inspired Word of God PDF Christ in the Bible PDF The word “inspired” means “God breathed.” 2 Timothy 3:16 NASB95 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness. Every word of the Bible is inspired or “God breathed.” This was the Apostles’ view …
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Oct 20 2023
Receiving God’s best — The Promise The Lord our God is a blessing God. Throughout the Bible, God has shown how He wants to bless His people and show them His best. He has given many promises that make the fact known that you can receive and enjoy His best. These promises are guaranteed for …
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Oct 18 2023
The Bible records different kinds of revelations from God. It was given by dreams, visions, direct writing on the tablets of stone, messages through prophets, the words of Jesus, the person of Jesus, and revelations that God inspired individuals to write. The Bible demonstrates that it is the Word of God. It is both the …
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Oct 14 2023
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 NKJV For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the …
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Oct 11 2023
Satan and Fallen Angels Satan and the fallen angels were created by God to be very good and holy, (Genesis 1:31). They fell from their original state and lost their purpose and position, (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6). Satan fell because of pride and led a rebellion of one-third the angelic host of heaven against …
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Oct 06 2023
Colossians 1:27 NIV Christ in you, the hope of glory. We are going to start with this statement, “Christ in you” and progress from there. We have observed the progression of the manifestation of God’s glory throughout the Bible. The glory of God was revealed to Ezekiel. Ezekiel 47:1 NKJV Then He brought me back …
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Oct 03 2023
Chapter 3 Appearances of Angels with Jesus As we have seen, angels ministered openly to certain individuals at specific times. These appearances occurred when God was intervening in the affairs of the world. Most of the obvious ministry of angels has been directed toward the heirs of salvation. Beyond those appearances of angels, their ministry …
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Sep 30 2023
Christ Revealed — An Open Heaven After God met with Moses at the burning bush, he was sent to bring Israel out of captivity. They had been slaves for 400 years and God was bringing them out of Egypt to meet with them in the wilderness. As they started on their journey, God began revealing …
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Sep 27 2023
Chapter 2 Classification, Appearance Of Angels Scriptures reveal various ranks, functions and organization of angels. The exercise of power or authority differs greatly by their angelic office and mission from God. There are various classes, orders, and appearances of angels. Their position, rank, and standing are determined by God. In Jewish rabbinical literature and in …
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Sep 22 2023
The most important thing that you can learn is what God has provided for you in Jesus Christ. We need to know the Lord in every way possible. Know Him as the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. Know Him as your Savior, Healer, and Deliverer. Know Him in every office and feature …
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Sep 19 2023
Angels – Chapter 1 Much is written about angels biblically and secularly. There are varied ideas on the existence, being, and what constitutes or makes an angel. Superstitious and fallacious ideas about angels have arisen from these diverse beliefs. As we consider the subject of angels, we will address what they are. Although the Bible …
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Sep 14 2023
When Jesus began revealing Himself to His disciples, He said “I AM” gentle and lowly in heart. In Mathew 11, Jesus said: “Learn of Me” then He began revealing His nature and character, and that He is the Son of God. John was preaching, “There comes One after me Who is mightier than I, whose …
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Sep 11 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 12— Prepared For God’s Presence God gave Moses specific instructions so that a place could be prepared where He could come near to His people. Everything about the construction of the Tabernacle was according to the pattern that God had shown Moses. God wanted to reveal His plan for atonement, redemption and …
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Sep 07 2023
Christ Revealed, Part 1 — “Learn of Me” Jesus had just been rejected by the people in Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, so He gave a broad invitation to any who would to come and learn from Him. This ultimately became the broad call to people from every nation, tongue and people to come to Him. …
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Sep 04 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 12 — The Holy Place Three pieces of furniture were within the Holy Place: the gold lampstand (Exodus 25:31-40), the table of showbread (Exodus 25:23-30), and the altar of incense (Exodus 30:1-10). Each of these served a utilitarian purpose and hold great significance in the worship of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, …
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Aug 31 2023
2 Corinthians 9:15 NKJV Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! We all have so many things to be thankful for. I want to challenge you to offer up thanks to God for His indescribable gifts. Most of us have many things to praise God for. Today, we want to give thanks to God …
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Aug 29 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 11 —The Ark of the Covenant The Lord our God is the Master Designer of all things. He is the Designer of tabernacles and temples. He is also the Designer of the universe and our lives. He has a plan and strategy. He didn’t just tell Moses to build a tent and …
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Aug 25 2023
We are told that during one of the most trying times in human history, believers will overcome the adversary and accuser by the blood of Jesus Christ, (Revelation 12:10-11). That overcoming life is possible because Jesus Christ has defeated the principalities and powers and rulers of darkness, triumphing over them in the cross, (Colossians 2:14-15). …
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Aug 22 2023
When the Tabernacle was built and put in the center of their lives, it cost each person. Every man and woman freely gave so that the Tabernacle could be constructed as a place to find God. The Tabernacle was going to be filled with the glory and the presence of God. God was bringing them …
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Aug 18 2023
The blood of Jesus Christ is the most precious and powerful gift our heavenly Father has given to His church. There is wonder-working power in the precious blood of the Lamb. 1 Peter 1:18-19 tells us we were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ. The power and significance of His blood is still effective. …
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Aug 14 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 9 — The Bronze Altar After God had instructed the people to give freely so that there may be a place for them to meet and worship God, the tabernacle was constructed. Each piece of the tabernacle and its furniture was built according to the pattern given Moses on Mount Sinai. The …
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Aug 11 2023
We have been looking into the limitless riches that God has made available for us in Christ. He has given us vast amounts of grace, inexpressible joy, full glory, and boundless love. The depth of riches that are available in Christ are beyond our ability to exhaust or comprehend. We are blessed by His great …
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Aug 09 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 8 – Near to God God has called individuals aside and revealed His glory and shown Himself to them. Throughout the Bible, God revealed Himself to one or two individuals at a time. There were rare times God revealed Himself to many people until the Exodus and during the time of Israel’s …
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Aug 05 2023
God has made it possible for believers to live in Christ’s victory. When Jesus Christ arose from the grave He had conquered death, and hell and all principalities, powers and rulers of the darkness of this world. What Christ gained provides overcoming victory for our lives. 1 Corinthians 15:57 NKJV But thanks be to God, …
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Jul 31 2023
God had a plan and purpose for His people Israel when He met with Moses at the burning bush. When He came down to meet with Moses, God gave him the assignment to go to Pharaoh and bring His people out to worship Him. They could not achieve God’s purpose and remain in Egypt. In …
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Jul 29 2023
We all experience times when we should have had relief and rest, but we were under attack. God has planned and provided the necessary help when we go through these difficult times in our lives. We notice the attack of the adversary in many ways. Job was doing well. Everything in his life was blessed …
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Jul 24 2023
God is bringing about a change that He is making in His people. He has taken decisive action by calling them out of Egypt to meet with Him and worship Him in the wilderness. The change that is to occur in them will make them a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Exodus 19:5–6 …
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Jul 21 2023
Most of the time in the Bible, glory refers to God and all of His wonderful works. Everything that God does reveals His glory and excellence. Through the wonders of the limitless riches of Christ, God makes it possible for believers to know the riches of His glory. We see this in every sign, wonder …
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Jul 17 2023
Abraham’s descendants had been slaves in Egypt 400 years. God told Abraham this would happen and that they would be brought out of slavery with great possessions. Now, God was preparing Moses to lead His people out. God came to Moses at the burning bush and told him, “Come now, therefore, and I will send …
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Jul 15 2023
Limitless Riches of Christ — God’s Promises God has given many promises that impact our lives and future. These promises are the sure Word of God. Whatever God has said will certainly happen. Have you received a promise from God for your life? If God’s Word and promise has become personal in your life, you …
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Jul 10 2023
From the time of Adam’s fall,God prepared a people to meet with Him. The preparation and the promise was a great process. God started the process with Abraham back when he was in Ur of the Chaldeans. God called Abram out from his family and homeland. Before there was a people for God, there was …
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Jul 08 2023
Limitless Riches of Christ — Inexpressible Joy As we proceed in considering the limitless riches that God has prepared for us in Christ, we notice how great God’s preparation has been for us. God has considered every aspect of our present and eternal life in giving His Son. Peter was considering the heavenly inheritance that …
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Jul 04 2023
After the fall of Adam and Eve, meetings with God became very rare. At times, God would come down and visit His people. Those visitations were the exception and not the rule. In Genesis 5:24, we are told “Enoch walked with God; and He was not, for God took him.” This was an amazing story …
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Jun 30 2023
Of all the expressions of the limitless riches of Christ, the greatest is love. We know that the motive behind God sending His Son into this world was love. Much of the limitless riches of Christ are found in His boundless love. Ephesians 3:14–19 NKJV For this reason I bow my knees to the Father …
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Jun 26 2023
All things in the heaven and on the earth were created by God and for Him. The glory of God was evident in everything in the heavens and on the earth. Everything bore some imprint of the LORD. Since God was the Maker of everything that was visible and invisible, He possess the right of …
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Jun 23 2023
Of all the things that God has given us, the gift of His Son is the greatest gift. By the gift of God’s Son, the rich mercy and grace of God is demonstrated toward us. By Jesus Christ God’s Son, we are raised and made to sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. We …
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Jun 19 2023
God wants to meet with you. He has done much to bring us to the place that we may know and fellowship with Him. Of all of God’s creation, man was chosen to have fellowship with God. God established the method and place of meeting where He would come down in all of His glory, …
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Jun 17 2023
God has prepared the limitless riches of Christ for you. Included in those limitless riches is the unlimited grace of God. You need to keep reminding yourself that God has prepared limitless riches of Christ. Ephesians 2:4-9 NKJV But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, …
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Jun 12 2023
Many questions arise from the prophecies given in the Revelation. We want to know when, where and how these things will happen. Due to the magnitude of the things that are revealed, many people have difficulty accepting the words and events as presented. They find it easier to substitute their own ingenuity and ideas for …
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Jun 09 2023
The limitless riches of Christ are revealed through the abundance of His unlimited grace. It is grace, the unmerited favor of God, that we have the substitutionary death of Christ. All of the blessings of God’s salvation that are in Christ Jesus come to us according to the riches of His grace. Unlimited Grace Ephesians …
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Jun 07 2023
After the creation of the New Heaven and New Earth, one of the angels that had the seven bowls came to John and showed him the New Jerusalem, the Lamb’s wife. Revelation 21:9 NKJV Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues came to me and …
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Jun 02 2023
In varying degrees, we all have discovered some of the limitless riches of Christ. As we consider the vast riches of Christ, we must come to know that God is extravagant toward us for a purpose. Although He has prepared for us the limitless riches of Christ, God does not waste what He has made …
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May 29 2023
After Satan, Death and Hades have been cast into the Lake of Fire and everyone small and great have been judged by the things written in the books, God will make all things new. The last two chapters of Revelation describe the eternal kingdom of God and His saints on the new earth. God’s eternal …
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May 27 2023
We want to explore the limitless riches that have been prepared for us in Christ. Ephesians 3:17-19 talks about the width, length, depth and height of the vast riches that are in Christ. Consider that you were standing on the bank of a great ocean that is beyond your ability to pass. I remember the …
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May 22 2023
When we arrive in Revelation 20, the Antichrist and the False Prophet have already been judged and confined into the lake of fire for eternity. Satan is bound in the bottomless pit for the duration of the literal Millennial Reign of Christ on earth. At the end of the thousand years, Satan will be released …
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May 19 2023
The Blood God has provided three powerful forces to turn things around so you will overcome: the blood, cross, and name of Jesus. Each of these are important forces, but when we come up against the adversary, God has provided all that we need to overcome. We must learn and understand their value, meaning, and …
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May 15 2023
Revelation 20 presents the fact that Christ will reign on earth for a 1,000 years and that Satan will be bound and cast into the bottomless pit. If the chapter is taken literally, the revelation is easily understood. There are three major interpretations of the second coming and the reign of Christ. These three are …
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May 12 2023
What do you do when you need a turn around in your life? In John 16:33 Jesus said, “In this life, you will have trials, frustrations, hardships, and distress. But be of good cheer for I have overcome the world.” Most of us can relate. We need things to turn around! Joseph went through so …
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May 08 2023
The battle of Armageddon and the great war on earth is culminated by Christ’s return to earth in righteousness. When John sees the Lord coming on a white horse, He is prepared to judge in righteousness and make war. Revelation 19:11 NKJV Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who …
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May 06 2023
Don’t compromise if you really want a turn around into triumph. What do you think it means to compromise? Compromise is trying to find a middle ground. It is settling for less than God’s best for your life. Do you know what the thief wants to do? Jesus said he comes to steal, kill and …
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Apr 29 2023
Turn it Around — Triumphant Beyond a shadow of any doubt regardless of what you go through, regardless of how many hardships or problems, God is able to see you through whatever you face. In John 16:33 Jesus said, “In this life, you will have trials, frustrations, hardships, and distress. But be of good cheer …
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Apr 25 2023
Jesus Christ is about to return to earth to establish His reign of righteousness. Before the establishment of His millennial kingdom, several things must take place. In chapter 16, the godless armies of the world must be destroyed in the great battle of Armageddon. In Revelation 17, God’s judgment must come on the false religion …
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Apr 15 2023
Jehovah Rapha’ — The Lord Who Heals When God created Adam and Eve there was no curse, sickness, or death. They were living in the paradise that God had prepared with perfect health, strength and life. They could have lived on in that perfect place, but when they sinned it brought the curse, judgment and …
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Apr 04 2023
The seven plagues that are poured out of seven bowls complete the wrath of God. These plagues are reminiscent of what happened in Egypt before Israel came out of bondage in Exodus. They depict the ultimate and sovereign power of God to bring judgment on a wicked world. Revelation 15 shows events in heaven just …
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Mar 25 2023
We have seen God revealed to His people in many ways. In the book of Psalms, God is referred to as a Rock. From the word “Rock” we are given many insights into the help and strength that we receive from God. Psalm 19:14 says, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of …
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Mar 17 2023
Jehovah Hakabod Izzuz Gibbor — The Lord of Glory Strong and Mighty Whatever you are going through in this life, you need to lift up your head and prepare for the Lord of Glory, Strong and Mighty to come in. In Psalms 24, David indicated that God’s people were like a city whose gates were …
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Mar 11 2023
The Lord your God is your Redeemer. Isaiah 47:4 NKJV As for our Redeemer, the Lord of hosts is His name, The Holy One of Israel. It is important for us to correctly identify the one who will redeem our lives from destruction. The Lord identifies Himself as our Redeemer. Isaiah 44:6 NKJV “Thus says …
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Mar 04 2023
The Lord wants His people to know that He is ready to help and deliver. David used Jehovah Mepalti in Psalms 40:17. “But I am poor and needy; Yet the Lord thinks upon me. You are my help and my deliverer; Do not delay, O my God.” Jehovah Mepalti thinks upon me. He is my …
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Feb 25 2023
Jehovah M’Kaddesh — The Lord our Sanctification After Adam and Eve sinned, God had a plan to renew and restore fellowship with humanity. After their first encounter with God following their sin, mankind has tried to hide from the presence of the most holy God. When God would come near, He would see the sin …
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Feb 21 2023
After sounding of the seventh trumpet John is shown seven notable figures that bring great changes on the earth. Several notable figures are introduced during this period of time. We have studied the first four of these notable figures. After Satan (the red dragon) is cast out of heaven, John saw a beast rising out …
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Feb 11 2023
Jehovah Sabaoth – Yehôvâh Saba-ōth The Lord of Hosts Fights for us. Isaiah 6:3 NKJV And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!” The Old Testament saints knew God as the Lord of hosts. The Lord our God is Jehovah …
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Jan 28 2023
The Lord my Shepherd is the God Who Sees Raah is derived from Roi. The Hebrew word Roi means my watcher. Most of us are familiar with what David said in Psalms 23. “The Lord is my Shepherd.” There is much to be said about the Shepherd of our lives. He faithfully watches over his …
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Jan 20 2023
Throughout the Bible, God has revealed Himself in various ways. Whenever He has spoken or come near, individuals were given a glimpse of God’s nature, character, power and person. Many times God’s appearance and word gave His people the strength and courage to face negative circumstances and the attack of the enemy. In Judges 6:24, …
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Jan 16 2023
The sounding of the seventh trumpet introduces the events that take place in the last half of the tribulation. Several notable figures are introduced during this period of time. Before the seven angels pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath, seven notable figures are introduced. The events begin with the scene in heaven when …
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Jan 14 2023
“Jehovah is our Banner” or “the Lord Who gives me victory.” God is a strong defense even when you are facing impossible and overwhelming situations. He is known as Jehovah-nissi, the Lord who gives me victory. Jehovah Nissi is found in Exodus 17:15. Exodus 17:15 KJV And Moses built an altar, and called the name …
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Jan 07 2023
Genesis 22:14 NKJV And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.” There was a series of events that led up to this moment when Abraham told his son Isaac, Jehovah Jireh — “The Lord Will Provide.” A …
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Dec 31 2022
Throughout the ages, God demonstrated His sovereign power and control. He did this when He created and when He chose His people. From the beginning, God determined to send a Savior into the world Who would carry out His redemptive plan. Jesus Christ came into this world to be the Savior. His mission was to …
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Dec 16 2022
God prepared for the coming of the Messiah for hundreds and thousands of years. He told prophets of old the details of the fact, time, and nature of the Savior’s birth. They were given details of His nativity and early years. After being given the details of His coming, birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection, …
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Dec 08 2022
To truly understand the reason for Christmas, we must take a look at what happened in the beginning. Thousands of years ago, God began creating. From the onset of God’s creation, there were amazing displays of God’s sovereign power. Genesis gives the account of God’s creation. Genesis 1:1–3 NKJV In the beginning God created the heavens …
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Dec 02 2022
Many promises were given throughout the Bible that a Savior would come. God promised that when He came, the Messiah would turn things around in this world. Isaiah 61 gives an indication of the depth of God’s Promise. Hundreds of prophecies foretold His arrival. He would be Emmanuel, King of Kings, and Lord of lords. …
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Nov 26 2022
When the seventh seal is broken, a chain of events begin which continue through the remainder of the tribulation from Revelation 8 through Revelation 19:10. The seven trumpets are included under the seventh seal and the seven bowls are included under the seventh trumpet. When the seventh seal is broken, a chain of events begin …
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Nov 25 2022
Changed — We shall be Changed There is a blessed time that is coming soon when we shall be changed. The Bible gives us hope that perseveres beyond the events and circumstances of this life. Most of us are impressed with who we are and what we are going through — our weaknesses, limitations, and …
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Nov 18 2022
When Christ came, He made it possible for believers to be made a new creation. Are you ready for a change? Sometimes you just get tired of things being the way they have been. You know what that is like. You don’t really need a new sofa, but you just want a change. You didn’t …
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Nov 12 2022
Throughout the Bible, God revealed the power of the blood of Christ that procures wonderful blessings and changes. There is enough power in the blood of Jesus Christ to change your life. The ultimate revelation of the power of the blood of Christ is seen in the multitude of the redeemed from every tribe, tongue, …
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Nov 09 2022
After the Lamb of God takes the scroll that is sealed with seven seals, the events of the seven years of tribulation begin to be revealed. The events of the seven-year tribulation are broken into two sections of three and a half years. These two periods of time are 42 months each or 1,260 days …
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Nov 05 2022
Through Christ, God has made it possible for those who put their trust in Him to be changed. The changes He makes impact every facet of life. They dramatically impact our current life and hope and the future that we have been promised in Christ. John 1:12-13 NKJV But as many as received Him, to …
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Nov 02 2022
Revelation chapter 5, continues the scene from around the throne of God. After the redeemed of the Lord are seen around the throne, God is ready to launch the events of the end of time. Remember the scene around the throne of God. Angels of all classes surround the throne and the redeemed are on …
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Oct 29 2022
In the Old Testament and covenant, God provided a place for people to find mercy and grace to help in time of need. God prepared this holy place where the spiritual and physical need of His people could be met. It was a holy place where the glory of God would come down. It is …
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Oct 24 2022
In Revelation chapter 4, God’s throne is revealed. When John is given access by the Spirit through and open door into heaven, he begins seeing the wonders of God’s glorious presence. He beheld the throne and God sitting on the throne. Then John was shown twenty-four elders which represent the raptured or caught-away church. They …
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Oct 21 2022
David was like many of us. He faced all kinds of disasters, troubles, enemies and battles. What he faced is more than some of us can imagine. I don’t know what it would be like to come up against a lion, bear, or a giant. Those were extreme times when he needed God’s help. He …
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Oct 19 2022
In the previous chapters, John was given messages for the church. In each of the messages, the Lord encouraged the church to hold fast, persevere, repent, and return. Immediately after speaking to the churches, John’s focus was turned from the things that are toward the things that will soon happen. Revelation 4:1 NKJV After these …
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Oct 15 2022
Have you waited for something and it took longer than you thought it should for an answer? You expected the baby to arrive, but it took hours of labor. You were told a promotion was on the way, but weeks later, you were still waiting. A gift was coming in the mail, but you had …
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Oct 12 2022
We are looking at the last two of the seven churches of Asia – Philadelphia, Laodicea. These two churches are completely different from each other, one is faithful and the other is lukewarm. As with each of the other churches, the Lord’s initial address indicates the message that is about to be presented. Philadelphia was …
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Oct 07 2022
Everyone that has put their faith and trust in God have faced moments when things did not work the way they thought. In the book of Mark, Jesus had crossed the Sea of Galilee again. While He was by the sea, a man named Jarius came and fell at His feet. Mark 5:23 NKJV He …
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Oct 05 2022
As we progress through the seven churches of Asia, we notice the church in its strength and weakness. Another thing that is obvious is the manner in which the Lord revealed Himself to the individual church. When He addresses Thyatira, He is the Son of God. Revelation 2:18 NKJV And to the angel of the …
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Oct 01 2022
Many of the miracles, healings, signs and wonders that were done in the Bible were humanly impossible. These things were done to demonstrate that God is God. This is true from the things that were somewhat simple to the most complex supernatural events. I am not sure how difficult it would be to turn water …
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Sep 24 2022
Have you ever been hungry and all that was left were crumbs? The last time you looked there was one good sized piece of your favorite cake or pie. You went back to the kitchen and all that was left were crumbs. Most of the time, crumbs are not enough. In our story, a Canaanite …
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Sep 21 2022
After declaring that the Lord is coming with clouds and every eye will see Him, John had an amazing encounter with the Son of Man. Revelation 1:9 NKJV I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the …
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Sep 16 2022
Many of us go through times when only God can help. We face those situations at various times and stages of life. Before you panic or give up, you need to know: When you need help… God hears the destitute. Psalm 107:9 NKJV For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with …
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Sep 14 2022
Revelation, Part 2 —To the church John begins the message to the church by addressing the seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. This region comprises the western part of Turkey. Revelation 1:4 NKJV John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who …
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Sep 10 2022
From the beginning of man’s history, God made great covenants and promises with people. He is not only the Author, God is the Finisher. What God has promised, He is able also to perform. Your faith does not just stand in the God of promises, it stands in the God Who will do whatever He …
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Sep 03 2022
The fact that God is sovereign guarantees the stability of creation and everything in our lives. Our hope and faith are secure because God is sovereign, infallible, and unchanging. Almighty God has sufficient knowledge, wisdom and power to do His will. His sovereignty is revealed in His ability to bring to completion everything that …
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Aug 30 2022
In his last two letters, John addressed truth and error as the church was challenged by false teaching and an antichrist spirit. When the Apostles met in the Jerusalem council, they addressed some of these divisions, false teachers and doctrines. False teachers and groups were presenting doctrines that questioned the deity and humanity of Christ. …
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Aug 27 2022
Throughout the Bible, we are shown the certainty that “God is” and that the help we need is in His presence. When God revealed Himself to Moses, He said, “I AM WHO I AM.” God is the Eternal One. The great “I AM” is the absolute solution for all our need. As far back as …
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Aug 24 2022
1 John 5, begins with the dramatic change that occurs when one believes that Jesus is the Christ and are born of God. Believing is more than the initial confession of faith in Christ. “Believes” refers to a lifestyle of faith and trust in Jesus Christ. This divine certainty comes as a result of our …
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Aug 19 2022
David is talking about the secret place of the Most High. This secret place is under the shadow of the Almighty. It is a place of security, protection, and provision. Those people who abide in the presence of God, dwell in a habitation that, even when it is dark, it is a testimony of His …
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Aug 16 2022
Evidence of our connection with God is revealed by love manifested toward one another. This love that has been implanted in believers is a major theme throughout John’s writings. Since God is love and our salvation is a result of His love being manifest toward us, it is only natural for love to be a …
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Aug 12 2022
For all who dwell in His presence God is unshakable confidence. God’s strength, power and stability gives this confidence to those who put their faith and trust in Him. His knowledge, wisdom, and might causes believers to rest in His peace and sovereign control even in the valley of the shadow of death. When we …
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Aug 09 2022
Just after talking about the assurance of believers, John says we have the Holy Spirit inside. Several things testify about the relationship that believers have with Christ. John is getting to the heart and soul of Christianity. 1 John 3:24 NKJV Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And …
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Aug 06 2022
Whether we realize it or not, everyone depends on the fact that God is faithful. God’s faithfulness is the foundation for the stability of everything that is. Since He is the creator and sustainer of all creation, we depend on God’s faithfulness. God’s faithfulness is a sure foundation for our faith, hope and trust. Throughout …
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Aug 03 2022
Assurance before God is the confidence that we have that we are not condemned. This is a test that examines personal heartfelt feelings. We want to examine what is necessary for believers to have this assurance and confidence before God. 1 John 3:18–20 NKJV My little children, let us not love in word or in …
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Jul 29 2022
God is — Almighty There are many times in the Bible and in our lives when we recognize that God is almighty. Biblically, we are given many examples of God’s almightiness that dwarf our ability to comprehend. When we see them, we marvel at the awesome almightiness of God to do the things. It appears …
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Jul 27 2022
When we are made God’s children, we are marked or changed by our relationship with God. It is natural and necessary for dramatic changes to occur in believers when they come to Christ, abide in Him, and God’s seed remains in us. Several things that are notable about God’s nature and character are transferred into …
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Jul 22 2022
At some point in all of our lives we will need to know that God is our refuge and strength. Over and over God has given proof that He is able to help and sustain those who put their hope and trust in Him. God has given this testimony and promise so we will not …
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Jul 19 2022
Since you have become His child, God’s seed remains in you. What does it mean when “God’s seed remains in you?”We need to know that what God has done in us remains. The implications and strength of this changes the outcome of our battle with sin and defeat. Take a look at the dramatic change …
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Jul 13 2022
God has made it possible for anyone in the whole world to know and experience the benefit of His love. Anyone who responds to God and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is made, recognized, and authorized as a child of God. When that happens, we are included in the blessings and benefits of God’s …
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Jul 08 2022
Eternity — Heaven — Caught Up to Be With the Lord How will we get into heaven is a mystery that God has already solved. He has prepared a place for us and a new body, and when the trump of God sounds we shall be caught up to be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians …
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Jul 05 2022
We are assured that we know God if the truth abides in us and if we abide in Christ. We have been through a series of studies that have encouraged believers to know God. God has given believers several ways to assure our relationship with Him. We have seen that many falsehoods and antichrists have …
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Jul 01 2022
God has done much to prepare for us to be with Him in heaven and throughout eternity. When that glorious day comes, we will have a new body. Much has happened to each of us in this old body. We have been wounded and bruised. Our present body grows weary and groans and sighs. We …
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Jun 29 2022
We can know that we know God when we hold to the truth and guard against antichrists. During His ministry, Christ prepared believers for the last days and the rise of false teachers and antichrists. During the closing years of John’s life, many false teachers denied Christ and preached against the deity of the Lord. …
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Jun 24 2022
Much of the hope of the believer rests on the fact that heaven is real. Heaven is mentioned 728 times in 681 verses of the Bible. If you believe in the Bible, you must believe in heaven. The Bible talks about heaven and hell with maximum reality. Heaven is the place where God and all …
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Jun 21 2022
If we really know and love God, we do not love the world or the things in the world. This text is making it clear that believers have been transformed by the power of Christ and have been brought out of the world. 1 John 2:15-17 NKJV15Do not love the world or the things in …
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Jun 16 2022
Eternity — Heaven — The Eternal Son of God Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. There are many powerful and necessary messages to believers in that statement. This is not just the position of His existence, it is a statement and declaration of His power, authority, and glory. Jesus the Christ is the …
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Jun 14 2022
The third test that we know God is, “Are you growing spiritually?” It is initially not clear if John was speaking of different age groups or spiritual stages. Due to his choice of words, it would be easy to think he was addressing different age groups. As you consider the context of the verses, it …
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Jun 11 2022
Throughout eternity, God has been sitting on a throne in heaven. This means all authority, power and dominion belong to Him. Isaiah 6:1 NKJV I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. For the next few weeks we are going to study …
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Jun 07 2022
The second test to show that we know God is, “We love one another.” John is continuing a seven-fold test to certify that we really know God. He began this epistle by reminding us that God is light and there is no darkness in Him at all. The first sign that we know God was, …
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Jun 04 2022
Jesus gave promise that the Holy Spirit would come with sufficient power. Jesus had warned His disciples that troubled times were going to come. So, before He returned to the Father, Jesus prepared them for the time they would receive the Holy Spirit. He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for …
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Jun 01 2022
Those who fellowship and really know God keep His commandments. In the first two lessons, we heard about the believers’ fellowship with Jesus Christ. Since God is light, we are required to fellowship Him in the light and to be holy as God is holy. Jesus is our example of this type of fellowship and …
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May 26 2022
Throughout history God fights for His people. God is not distant and removed. Often God’s intervention surpasses the logic and reason of the human mind. Many Bible stories tell of how God fights for His people. Here is a testimony from 2022 of God answering prayer and fighting for His people. Pastor Igor Ivanishin, Gateway …
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May 20 2022
God is a strong defense even when you are facing impossible and overwhelming situations. He is known as Jehovah-nissi, the Lord who gives me victory. Exodus 17:15 KJV And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi. Exodus 17:15 CEV Moses built an altar and named it “The Lord gives me victory.” …
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May 18 2022
John begins this epistle by saying we were eye witnesses of Jesus Christ. John had probably left Jerusalem before its destruction in 70 A.D. and was ministering around Ephesus. This epistle was written around 95 A.D. By the time 1 John was written, gnosticism had arisen and was questioning the deity and humanity of the …
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May 13 2022
When the Enemy Comes In… God’s help in various trials You need to keep this in the forefront of your thoughts, you can count on God’s help in various trials. He has promised to be a present help in the time of our need. Often when the adversary attacks, he attempts to distract us from …
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May 10 2022
After Jesus had given many signs to His disciples that He was alive, He met them for breakfast by the sea of Tiberias. The Appearance of Christ in John 20 took place around Jerusalem. John 21 takes place in Galilee where the disciples had returned to their occupation as fishermen. When in the upper room …
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May 06 2022
When the enemy comes in, the Holy Spirit is ready to take action. God has not forsaken you when the comes in. God is prepared for every contingency and action that the adversary can take against you. God has promised that the Holy Spirit will come in with such power and overwhelming strength to enable …
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May 04 2022
The physical resurrection of Christ is the basis of our faith and certification that our sins have been dealt with. John 20 shows three post-resurrection appearances of Christ. When Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus wrapped the body of Jesus and laid it in a tomb, certain women from Galilee came after them and observed the …
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Apr 30 2022
Often the Lord our God is described as a warrior Who is ready to come to the aid of His people. In Isaiah 59, God saw that there was no man to intercede and bring salvation. Therefore God Almighty became our intercessor and His own arm brought salvation. God said He put on a breastplate …
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Apr 27 2022
John, Part 48 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ — Suffering and Death After being led away from the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was led away in humiliation to suffer and die. After the trials before Annas, Caiaphas, Herod, and Pilate, Jesus was taken and flogged with a lead-tipped whip. John 19:1-3 NKJV So then …
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Apr 22 2022
The holder of the keys has the authority and power to release or bind. The power of the keys describes certain authority that Christ gave to the church to bind and loose. In the Book of Revelation is a reference to the One Who has the keys of utmost authority and power. Revelation 1:10-17 NKJV …
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Apr 20 2022
The events of John 18 show us the arrest and trial of Jesus. At some undesignated place, Jesus had spent some time in prayer. He prayed for Himself, that the Father would glorify His Son. He prayed for His disciples, that the Father would keep and sanctify them through His name. Then He prayed for …
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Apr 16 2022
Most of us have been confronted with situations that are too difficult for us to solve: Who will roll away the stone? Throughout the history of mankind, people have faced gigantic problems, sickness, diseases, and losses that seem impossible to be moved. Often in Biblical history, God’s people came up against impossible situations. Israel faced …
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Apr 08 2022
One of the great benefits of faith and trust in God is the calm assurance that He is the Lord our Keeper. Most believers have a testimony of His keeping power. We need to remember all of the times the Lord rescued us and set our feet on solid rock and established our way. When …
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Apr 06 2022
John 16:16 begins the second part of Christ’s farewell message. Jesus just gave them warnings and promises to prepare His disciples for what was coming. Several times He said He was going away. He told of the joy that is prepared for them when they would be together in His Father’s House. As Jesus entered …
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Apr 02 2022
Look at Jesus and you will see the perfect example of love. There are many things that characterize God’s nature. His power is obviously one of His great attributes. It is absolutely amazing to watch God’s power in action. God is good and righteous and holy. He is faithful, trustworthy, and merciful. There are many …
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Mar 30 2022
Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus personally demonstrated and taught about the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s presence and ministry. For a while, Jesus demonstrated the power of the Holy Spirit through His own life and ministry. After being baptized by John in the River Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form …
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Mar 24 2022
He is to me: Access into the Father’s House In one of His last messages to His disciples, Jesus spoke about access into His Father’s house. These are some of the most profound words of peace, hope, and eternal security for everyone who believes in Him. The Lord is telling us something we could not …
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Mar 23 2022
After the Passover meal, Jesus began comforting His disciples and showing the depth of His care for them. He said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” He promised to prepare a place in His Father’s house for you. He certified His love for you is the same …
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Mar 18 2022
Jesus gives true freedom from things that have bound us. The freedom that Jesus Christ gives is a true and lasting release from past sins and the powers that have held us captive. This freedom is His victory that overcomes the world. John 8:30-32 NKJV As He spoke these words, many believed in Him. Then …
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Mar 16 2022
Jesus was giving His disciples some of His final lessons and words of encouragement. He wanted to prepare them for what was about to happen. He knew His death was imminent and they would be tested and tried by Satan. He reminded them of the intimate relationship that He had with them and how that …
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Mar 11 2022
Jesus is to me the access to God and every blessing of His covenant. Have you ever been locked out? I remember one time I was downtown in Jefferson City, Missouri. I had gone into the post office and accidentally locked my keys in the car. That was before cell phones and there were no …
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Mar 09 2022
Jesus began this series of lessons after the Feast of Passover by showing believers their relationship to Him and the Father. He said that He is the True Vine and we are the branches. This is a love connection to Christ and all of the potential that results from abiding in Him. If we keep …
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Mar 04 2022
Everyone has a foundation of some kind that they stand upon. That foundation is the load bearing and underlying strength and support for their life. The Psalmist spoke with great clarity about this. Psalm 46:1-3 NKJV God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though …
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Mar 02 2022
Jesus is revealing the strong connection that believers have with God and with one another. In our previous study, Jesus demonstrated the wonderful relationship believers have with Him. He is the True Vine and His Father was the vinedresser. Jesus indicated our total reliance on Him for life and fruitfulness. The connection we enjoy is …
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Feb 25 2022
How can we have abiding peace that keeps us in times of trouble? Psalms 46, shows God to be our defense even if the earth is removed. The ultimate goal of this Psalm is to show us that God is our refuge and a mighty fortress. Psalm 46:1-5NKJV God is our refuge and strength, A …
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Feb 23 2022
John 15:1-11 helps enrich our understanding of the relationship believers have with the Lord Jesus Christ. Throughout the Gospel of John, believers are encouraged to develop a true love for the Lord. It seems necessary at this juncture for Jesus to show believers the need for continued fellowship and reliance on Him. Through this parable …
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Feb 19 2022
God does so many wonderful things for us through Christ that make a tremendous difference in our lives. Some of these changes are dramatic and instantaneous, while others are gradual and persistent. 1 John 5 demonstrates some of these amazing changes. 1 John 5:1 NKJV Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of …
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Feb 16 2022
Jesus was at the table giving final words of encouragement, instruction and preparation to His disciples. In our previous study, He told them to not be troubled or disturbed about what was going to happen. His words bring comfort and hope to every believer. As the meeting came to an end, Jesus made it clear …
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Feb 11 2022
God the Father has made it clear that His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is enough. Consider the many blessings that God has made available through Jesus Christ. You will find that Jesus is always enough. He has provided enough mercy, grace and blessing. He has provided enough joy, peace, and love. His blood is …
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Feb 09 2022
As Jesus is preparing to go to the cross, He wanted to spend some valuable time talking with His disciples. As Jesus left Bethany, He had a triumphal entry into Jerusalem and met with His disciples to share His last Passover meal with them. Luke 22:19-20 tells us that after supper, He took bread, gave …
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Feb 04 2022
God wants you to know that He is ready to bring great relief, rest and refreshing for your souls. Hebrews 4, tells us, God promised rest. Although He gave promise of His rest, many did not believe and did not enter. As a result of unbelief, God swore, “They shall not enter My rest.” The …
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Feb 02 2022
John 13 through John17 gives the upper room discourse. The narrative in John 13 strongly indicates that this was the meal that Jesus had with the 12 in the upper room. The events that occurred during and after the meal happen during their Passover festival. This supper is the Passover meal that Matthew, Mark, and …
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Jan 26 2022
At the conclusion of the last study, the Jews and the chief priest plotted to put Lazarus to death because many people began following Jesus and believed in Him. John 12:12 begins the triumphal entry of Christ. Those who had turned to Jesus were ready to exalt Christ and make Him King of Israel. John …
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Jan 21 2022
The ultimate position of honor and glory belongs to King Jesus. Revelation 11:15 NET Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign for ever and ever.” He is …
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Jan 18 2022
We are picking up were we left off in the previous study. Lazarus had been sick and ultimately died. When Jesus arrived in Bethany, Mary and Martha told Jesus Lazarus was dead and had been in the grave four days. Now, Jesus is back in Bethany and everyone was excited that Lazarus had been brought …
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Jan 14 2022
God has given us the priceless gift of His Son. We are in pursuit of Him and all that He is. When examining the value of Christ, the Apostle Paul said all of the things of this world were rubbish compared to Christ. Philippians 3:7-8 NKJV But what things were gain to me, these I …
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Jan 12 2022
We have witnessed several notable miracles and healings during the study of John’s Gospel. Now we are looking at Jesus’ power over life and death. The events of John 11 precede the Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and His ultimate death and resurrection. Jesus was offering irrefutable evidence of His authority and power to His …
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Jan 07 2022
Matthew 6:10 NIV Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. As we have considered the fellowship of God’s Son, it is obvious that God wants His kingdom to reign on earth. This was a part of the Lord’s lesson on prayer. It was also part of the Apostle’s …
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Jan 05 2022
Jesus was still in Jerusalem after the Feast of Tabernacles. During this time, he faced increasing opposition to His ministry and miracles. It is likely that Jesus was addressing the same group of Pharisees who were present when He healed the man who was born blind. The Pharisees claimed to be the shepherds or overseers …
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Jan 01 2022
Each of us need to know, understand and enter into our present connection with Christ in the heavenly realms. This connection is vital for the overcoming life. In the Epistle to the Ephesians, the Holy Spirit has indicated the rich blessings that God our Father has prepared for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-4 NKJV Blessed …
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Dec 24 2021
God has called us into a unique fellowship with His Holy Son. Within this fellowship of grace, mercy and love, God has provided new life and possibilities. Job said, “What is man, that he could be pure? And He who is born of a woman, that he could be righteous? (Job 15:14) David asked, “What …
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Dec 16 2021
We are considering the phenomenal potential supplied those who are in the fellowship of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. He is the Lord God Almighty, the Creator of all things. We need to remind ourselves of His eternal power and glory. Psalms 8:1-9 ESV O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the …
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Dec 07 2021
It appears that Jesus was still in the temple after showing grace, mercy and love to the woman taken in adultery. As He begins speaking, Jesus shows the difference in light and darkness. The word light is mentioned 52 times in John’s Gospel. All four gospels show the controversy between light and darkness. John 8:11-12 …
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Dec 03 2021
From the very beginning, Adam and Eve enjoyed a place of peace and rest in the presence of God Almighty. God made provision for His people to come to Him and find refuge from the various attacks, traps and destructions of the enemy. He is El Shaddai, the Lord God Most High, the Almighty. Psalm …
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Dec 01 2021
In John 7, Jesus attended the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. After He arrived, He spoke openly in the temple about His authority and that He came from the Father. As He spoke to them, they became increasingly hostile toward Him and sought to take Him and kill Him. John 7:30 says, “No one was …
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Nov 26 2021
Jesus has said, “You can walk with Me.” When Jesus began making disciples, He called them out of all manner of vocations and backgrounds. Matthew 14 tells us that thousands of people were following Him because they saw the signs which He performed on the diseased. When they walked with Jesus they witnessed all manner …
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Nov 20 2021
Thanksgiving is a time of the year when we celebrate the bounty of God’s blessings. God has been so good to His people. In many ways, Thanksgiving is similar in concept to the Feast of Tabernacles or Ingathering. During this season, many families gather around the table and enjoy the fruits of many hours of …
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Nov 15 2021
Jesus’ Galilean ministry lasted 12 to 18 months. During the year of His popularity, Jesus did many miracles and revealed Himself to be the Son of God. As we have noticed, the Jews, specifically the Jewish leaders, became more hostile toward Jesus and increasingly sought to kill him. John 6 begins the season of His …
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Nov 12 2021
We are considering the manifold benefits of being called into the fellowship of God’s Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Part of the joy we receive in the fellowship of God’s Son is His blessing and favor. We notice that every day with the Lord is filled with His benefits and blessing. Psalm 103:1-5 NKJV …
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Nov 10 2021
This text was during the time of the Lord’s popularity. Multitudes of people followed Him and were blessed by His miracles and healings. As Jesus began revealing Who He really was, many of the people could not understand what He was saying. John 6:60–71 NKJVTherefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This …
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Nov 05 2021
1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The fellowship with God’s Son is developed and revealed throughout the New Testament. As we progress in this fellowship and relationship with Him, we begin to realize the wealth of blessing and favor …
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Nov 03 2021
After feeding the multitude in John 6, the people followed Jesus to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus told them that they looked for Him because they ate the loaves and were filled. Although they enjoyed the loaves, the people missed the greater gift of God. All they could see was Jesus, …
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Oct 29 2021
Your identification is a testimony of your unique character, personality, individuality. How you are identified demonstrates what others see when they are around you. Being identified with Christ exhibits our union with Him and His substitutionary work. Identification with Christ is the ultimate degree of fellowship with Him. It is a testimony that we have …
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Oct 02 2021
Look at those words: “You were called.” We have considered Jesus Christ in His eternal glory and power. We took note that He is over all things and that all things are held together by His great power and authority. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the heir appointed of all things. We want to consider …
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Aug 18 2021
Jesus went to Samaria with a divine purpose to meet with a Samaritan woman who was in trouble. It was not an accident that Jesus found her at Jacob’s well. The Lord always knows where to find hurting people. During their encounter, Jesus revealed the deep trouble this woman was in. Her life had been …
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Jul 23 2021
Matthew 7:24-27 There are many kinds of storms in life and they come in many varied ways. Some of them appear suddenly and others progressively manifest and interfere in our lives. The Bible tells of several things that happened to people of faith. Noah had to build an ark to survive. Moses had to cross …
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Jul 14 2021
John began by revealing Jesus Christ in His glory. John 1:14 NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. After His first miracle, John spoke again about His glory. John 2:11 NKJV This …
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Jul 07 2021
John is giving a revelation of Jesus Christ. We have been given several names that help us know Jesus Christ. Then John begins showing us Christ’s character and mission. As he progressively reveals Christ, we are shown His power and glory. When Jesus turned the water into wine, John said, “This beginning of signs Jesus …
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Jun 25 2021
We have been considering how God intervenes in our lives. We have observed how He heals our bodies, supplies our needs, shepherds our lives, and protects. Luke 19:10 NKJV For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Jehovah M’kaddesh is the God who makes us holy. Leviticus …
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Jun 04 2021
The Bible frequently tells us that the Lord our God cares for us. Jesus made this message clear when He said, “I am the Bread of Life” in John 6:35. Then He said “I am the Light of the world” in John 8:12. He called Himself the “Door of the sheep” in John 10:7. He …
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May 28 2021
God has revealed Himself as El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty. When God introduced Himself to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, God said, “I AM God Almighty.” (Genesis 35:11; Exodus 6:4) The Almighty God has used His power to keep you and me out of harm’s way many times. None of us knows all that Almighty …
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May 26 2021
John gives a progressive revelation of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world. He begins this revelation with the words in John 1:4, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” In our last study, we witnessed the fact that Jesus is the essence, substance of life itself. Without Christ, death …
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Apr 09 2021
The Lord Jesus often spoke of the Father’s care for His people. The theme was repeated in many ways throughout the Bible. In Matthew 6, Jesus told us to throw all of our care over on Him. Matthew 6:25-34 NKJV “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat …
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Apr 07 2021
Everyone who has truly believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and have experienced His salvation knows something about this glorious and inexpressible joy. Pay attention to the superlatives that are mentioned in 1 Peter 1. Superlatives are the highest degree or quality of a thing. 1 Peter 1:3 NLT All praise to God, the Father …
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Mar 30 2021
Ephesians 3:14–16 NKJV For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, Ephesians 3:17–19 …
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Mar 27 2021
The VIA DOLOROSA – the way of sorrows — is the route taken by our Lord Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the cross. From the very beginning, people have walked a way of sorrows and have depended on God’s help and intervention. Although Adam and Eve were created in God’s likeness and image, …
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Mar 01 2021
We are exploring our life of faith. James just instructed us to live humbly and with patience. Now he is telling us to pray with faith. What is prayer? James 5:13 NKJV Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. The word for prayer means to speak to …
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Feb 10 2021
James 1 began a discussion on God-given wisdom. James 3:1–12 begins a new discussion on God-given wisdom. We are being shown how to manifest God-given wisdom in the manner we influence others, how to control our speech, and how to live right. In James 3:1 we are shown our awesome responsibility of influencing others. James …
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Jan 20 2021
Philippians 3:10 “That I may know Him…” From the early days of my youth, I have known the Lord. I was first introduced to Christ through children’s programs in church. My introduction to Christ was through Bible stories of Jesus’ life. I remember pictures of Jesus feeding the multitudes, healing the blind, and raising the …
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Jan 01 2021
While instructing His disciples, Jesus spoke with absolute certainty of His returning. His disciples wanted to be prepared for the end and for Christ’s returning in power and great glory.
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Dec 25 2020
We who have hope in Christ are looking for His return. The message of His coming was not just to Bethlehem, it is a word of hope that will be fulfilled by His second coming. Psalm 24:7 NKJV Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King …
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Dec 18 2020
God is into the smallest of details. Often we take things for granted and do not realize what has happened to bring about life’s events. You should know that God is working even in the small and seemingly insignificant things. Our bodies have 3 billion genetic building blocks or base pairs that make us who …
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Dec 08 2020
For thousands of years the promise stood that God would send a Redeemer and Savior. He promised that when He came, He would turn things around in this world. Isaiah 61 gives an indication of God’s Promise. He would declare good news to the poor. He would heal the brokenhearted. He would break the chains …
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Dec 01 2020
After God revealed that He would send a Redeemer, people received a new hope and anticipation. God said He would ransom their souls, everlasting joy would be on their heads, and sorrow and sighing would flee away. Throughout the ages, the promise of a Redeemer was represented as the Lord of Hosts, the Lord your …
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Nov 25 2020
During some of the most difficult days for God’s people, a prophet was sent with a message from God. For 39 chapters, Isaiah described the burden of judgment that came upon God’s people a result of disobedience. Isaiah 40 begins a transition that prepares a way for people to come to God. Isaiah 40:1-2 NIV …
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Nov 19 2020
Praise and thanksgiving is a natural attitude of gratitude that flows from our innermost being. Psalm 100 gives a lesson on thanksgiving. Psalm 100:1-5 NIV84 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who …
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Nov 13 2020
Amid all of the things that are happening in our world, God continues to load us down with blessings. David was so blessed that he said: Psalm 68:19 NKJV “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits!” God’s love is so great and awesome that it causes Him to give extravagantly. The Lord …
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Nov 10 2020
After James told us to maintain control over ourselves, he said our faith should be expressed in actions that are pure and unblemished in God’s sight. He is encouraging believers to remain unspotted and uncontaminated by the world. There are three things that we should do to continue to live the life of faith. Exhibit …
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Nov 05 2020
We all have many things to be thankful for. Some of them are trivial, like Kleenex or coffee. Some of them are crucial to existence, like clean water and a safe place to sleep. Some are gifts from family. Some are a result of thoughtful friends. We have many reasons to be thankful. The variety …
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Nov 04 2020
James 1:17-27 In the process of becoming mature and complete, not lacking anything, James tells us that we must successfully navigate through trials and temptations. Although God does not tempt us, He promises aid and strength for every situation. The basis for our faith relies on God’s faithful aid, support and strength. We gain this …
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Oct 31 2020
2 Corinthians 9:15 NKJV Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! We are entering a time of thanksgiving this month. We all have so many things to be thankful for. I want to challenge you to offer up thanks to God for His indescribable gifts. Today, we want to give thanks to God for …
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Oct 23 2020
The Bible tells us that we are God’s children and heirs and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ, (Romans 8:15-17). This is a new position since we came to Christ. We were sons and daughters of darkness and sin. We were without Christ in this world. We were strangers and aliens from the covenants of promise, having …
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Oct 21 2020
James is interested in the development of our faith. God’s plan is to make us like Jesus Christ. Every test or trial should promote that development. James 1:2-8 NIV84 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must …
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Oct 17 2020
Many of us have experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. It is a challenge to sustain the victories we gain.
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Oct 12 2020
James wants believers to have mature, complete and full faith. This kind of faith produces a true calm, peace, and joy in the face of all kinds of trials. Over the years of pastoring, I have met several believers with this kind of faith. Obviously, I have encountered many who struggled with everything that happened. …
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Oct 08 2020
Most of us have had moments in life when we faced situations that almost paralyzed us with fear. What do I mean? For a moment you were indecisive and uncertain. You did not know what to do or where to turn. Have you faced one of those moments when you may have said: “This is …
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Oct 06 2020
We are beginning a series from the Epistle of James. James was a common name during the New Testament era. Four men were named James in the New Testament. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were fishermen. James the son of Alphaeus, called “the Younger” or “the Less,” was an apostle. The third James …
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Sep 30 2020
We all have several things in life that are indispensable. We cannot survive without air, water and food. You probably have some other things that you are certain that you could not live without. I watched a lady on the news with tears, great sorrow and even joy as she watched her house burn to …
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Sep 23 2020
Everyone is subject to times of difficulty when despair and discouragement make us want to give up and quit. The Bible shows us several of these people. The Prophet Elijah became discouraged after he defeated 450 prophets of Baal and Jezebel threatened to kill him. Job’s wife was discouraged and fell into despair at Job’s …
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Sep 17 2020
When we hear the word “curse,” several negative thoughts flood our minds. The curse brings images of something evil. Curse refers to spoken obscenities or profanities. The people of Moab had heard that Israel was a Blessed company of Invincible Champions. God had blessed His people and set them free. Balak, the king of Moab, …
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Sep 10 2020
God has planned freedom, triumph and victory for His people. Most of us have had areas in our lives where we faced great challenges. Some of those challenges came from personal sins, needs, failures, or weaknesses. Some challenges came from family, associates, school or even people we do not know. We have had many challenges. …
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Aug 26 2020
Most of us have had moments when we felt a particular need to pray for our family. We trust God to protect and keep our families. We pray that no evil would influence their hearts or lives. We pray for the covering of the blood of Jesus. We trust God for our families when they …
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Aug 18 2020
What we know about God is critical for life and how we face our challenges, difficulties, and tests. God’s nature and character gives us a basis for our faith and trust. In the Book of Isaiah, God was speaking words of comfort to His people. He was telling them their warfare was ended and their …
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Aug 06 2020
Sometimes we all pause and take a look back over the course and events of our lives. Today is one of those days for us. Today we celebrate fifty years of pastoral ministry. When I consider everything we have been through in the past fifty years of ministry, one message shouts loudly to me. You …
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Jul 28 2020
The plan for redemption finds its origin in the mind and heart of God. As God was looking down through the ages of humanity, He realized that we would need help in several areas of life. Isaiah 59:15-17 NLT Yes, truth is gone, and anyone who tries a better life is soon attacked. The Lord …
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Jul 22 2020
When we face uncertain times we usually think naturally, but God is supernatural. God’s voice tells us to trust Him, even when we do not know the path that He wants us to take. Psalm 31:14-15 NKJV But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times …
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Jul 02 2020
In the beginning God created man in His image and likeness. Man was uniquely created for fellowship with God. That fellowship was enjoyed until the day that Adam and Eve sinned. The change that occurred was dramatic and filled with shame and pain. Genesis 3:7 NKJV Then the eyes of both of them were opened, …
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Jun 06 2020
The Lord our God is infinite in wisdom and knowledge. From the bounty of His infinite knowledge, God has revealed events that are occurring today. It is difficult for some people to understand God’s infinite wisdom and knowledge. Just because God knows what is going to happen does not mean that God causes everything that …
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Apr 18 2020
James 1:24 Amplified For he thoughtfully observes himself, and then goes off and promptly forgets what he was like. We should take note of the wonderful changes that have occurred in our lives since we were redeemed from our sins.We have experienced the wonders of God’s aggressive grace that takes a sinner and thoroughly …
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Mar 13 2020
Much of the world is filled with fear right now. You need to know that God is greater than what is happening in the world right now. He is our shield and protection. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NLT Give all your …
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Mar 11 2020
Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:1-11 In the next section of our study, the writer of Hebrews continues to consider Jesus Christ our High Priest. Jesus Christ our superior High Priest was introduced early in the Book of Hebrews. Our High Priest is merciful and faithful to make propitiation for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:17 …
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Mar 07 2020
Several years passed from the time Abraham was told to leave his homeland until his descendants crossed over the Jordan River to take possession of the land. Abraham believed that God was going to give the land to his descendants and he never doubted God’s promise. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and Joshua were given the …
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Mar 07 2020
After Jesus was baptized in water and John the Baptist was put in prison, Jesus began His public ministry. Mark 1:16-20 NKJV And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, …
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Feb 29 2020
Identification reveals what God has done for us through Christ Jesus. Everything that Jesus did for us from time and eternity is included in this. He identified with our fallen condition, our sorrows and our griefs. It includes everything we were told that God would accomplish by sending a Savior. It includes our redemption from …
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Feb 28 2020
Jesus was introduced by John the Baptist at the Jordan River. He had come down to be baptized by John. At that time, Jesus had not entered His public ministry and was relatively unknown. At first John tried to prevent Jesus from being baptized by him, because he recognized that Jesus was the Messiah. Jesus …
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Feb 26 2020
Hebrews 3 notifies believers that they share the same calling as Jesus Christ, our faithful Apostle and High Priest. We should break this down. In the previous section, we were told that Jesus shared in the same things that we partake. This is the message of the identification of Christ with our humanity. He identified …
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Feb 22 2020
God knows how to meet your deepest need even when you are facing overwhelming situations. Exodus 17:15 KJV And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi. Exodus 17:15 CEV Moses built an altar and named it “The Lord Gives Me Victory.” Exodus 17:15 NKJV And Moses built an altar and called …
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Feb 21 2020
Isaiah was given this word of prophecy from the Sovereign Lord. It is a message about the liberty that will be given when Messiah comes. Jesus had been baptized by John in the Jordan River and was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. After defeating the devil …
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Feb 19 2020
The incarnation of Christ is such an important fact that it is dealt with multiple times in Hebrews. Several reasons are given for Jesus Christ’s coming and sharing the same. Hebrews 2:14 NKJV Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same… Christ Jesus shared the …
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Feb 15 2020
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Isaiah 26:3 NKJV You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is …
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Feb 14 2020
God’s help where we live is shown through His great love. Love is one of the characteristics of God’s nature. 1 John 4:16 NIV84 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. God’s great love is …
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Feb 11 2020
The next paragraph of Hebrews 2 demonstrates the humanity of Jesus Christ and His work as the Author or Captain of our salvation. This section brings several questions to mind. Since God is the creator of all things, could He not provide salvation without His Son becoming a man and suffering for our sins? Was …
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Feb 07 2020
Our faith must come to realize that all things are possible with God. Luke 18:27 NKJV But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” A man had a situation with his son that the Lord’s disciples could not handle. Try as hard as they could, they were not able …
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Feb 05 2020
Angels are God’s messengers who are sent to minister to those who will inherit salvation. Their word was received as a direct message from God Almighty. The things they spoke was binding, had God’s authority, and produced the result that God intended. As great as angels are, they cannot compare to the Son of God. …
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Feb 01 2020
When God gives us help where we live, He always makes us stronger. When God revealed this to Isaiah, He was showing how the Messiah would come to accomplish this is believer’s lives. Isaiah 61:1 NIV The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news …
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Jan 31 2020
You need to know that the Lord really wants to help you. God looked down throughout the courses of time and saw that no one was able to help us. God saw that humanity was lost in sin. We had no resolution for the pain, sorrow or heaviness of our lives. He saw that every …
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Jan 29 2020
In considering the superiority of Jesus Christ, the Book of Hebrews introduces the subject of angels. The people who originally received this epistle were familiar with angels and their ministry. From Adam throughout the New Testament, angels are seen ministering to God’s people and doing the work of God. The work of angels is fascinating …
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Jan 25 2020
James 4:6 NKJV But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” We are dependent on the grace that God gives. This is God’s favor for living. We rely on every blessing that comes from heaven. Deuteronomy 26:15 says, “Look down from Your holy habitation, from …
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Jan 24 2020
One of our great challenges in an unbalanced world is to maintain our equilibrium and keep standing. God has done a marvelous thing by making us His children. This change has re-created and made us living representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ. God has endowed us with His Own Spirit to enable and protect us …
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Jan 22 2020
The Book of Hebrews opens more directly and to the point than any other Epistle. It begins without an introduction, salutation, or designation of who is writing. Some have said the conclusion is the introduction. At the conclusion of the book, the writer calls this a “word of exhortation” (13:22), which was a type of …
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Jan 11 2020
After God delivered the children of Israel from Egypt, they wandered in the Wilderness of Sin. This was no small congregation of people. There were in excess of three million people following Moses. Fifteen days after they departed from Egypt, the supply of food was not sufficient to sustain life or strength. Exodus 16:3 NKJV …
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Jan 10 2020
Mercy is compassion and care. It is specifically the compassion and care that God demonstrates in His kindness toward us. 2 Corinthians 1:3 NKJV Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.” I want to call your attention to that phrase: “The …
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Jan 08 2020
Romans 15:16-17 NLT I am a special messenger from Christ Jesus to you Gentiles. I bring you the Good News so that I might present you as an acceptable offering to God, made holy by the Holy Spirit. So I have reason to be enthusiastic about all Christ Jesus has done through me in my …
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