Monthly Archives: August 2019

from invitation to inheritance

Ephesians 1:17-19 (JDV) Ephesians 1:17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Breath of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of … Continue reading

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prayer before the requests

Ephesians 1:15-16 (JDV) Ephesians 1:15 This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the devotees, Ephesians 1:16 I never stop giving thanks in behalf of1 you as I remember you … Continue reading

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down payment

Ephesians 1:13-14 (JDV) Ephesians 1:13 In him you also were sealed with the promised Sacred Breath1 when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your rescue,2 and when you believed Ephesians 1:14 who3 is the down payment of … Continue reading

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convergence of divine wills

Ephesians 1:11-12 (JDV) Ephesians 1:11 In him we have also received an inheritance, because we were predestined according to the plan1 of the one who achieves2 everything in agreement with the purpose3 of his preference, Ephesians 1:12 so that we … Continue reading

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universe reboot

Ephesians 1:7-10 (JDV) Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our violations,1 according to the riches of his favor Ephesians 1:8 that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians … Continue reading

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the One Cared About

Ephesians 1:3-6 (JDV) Ephesians 1:3 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is to be applauded,1 who has endorsed2 us with every spiritual endorsement3 in the sky realms4 in Christ Ephesians 1:4 when5 he chose us in him, … Continue reading

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preference and favor

Ephesians 1:1-2 (JDV) Ephesians 1:1 Paul, a missionary1 of Christ Jesus by God’s preference:2 To the faithful devotees3 in Christ Jesus at Ephesus. Ephesians 1:2 Favor4 to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. preference … Continue reading

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then you will know

Joel 3:17-21 (JDV) Joel 3:17 Then you will know that I am Yahveh your God, who dwells in Zion, my holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, and illegals1 will never overrun it again. Joel 3:18 In that day the mountains … Continue reading

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wrong team

Joel 3:12-16 (JDV) Joel 3:12 Let the nations be roused and come to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, because there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations. Joel 3:13 Swing the sickle because the harvest is ripe. Come and … Continue reading

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the coming big one

Joel 3:9-11 (JDV) Joel 3:9 Proclaim this among the nations: Commit to war; rouse the warriors; let all the men of war muster and go up! Joel 3:10 Form your plows into swords and your pruning knives into spears. Let … Continue reading

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