Monthly Archives: November 2021

gentle nurturers

gentle nurturers 1 Thessalonians 2:6-7 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:6 and we didn’t seek glory from humans, either from you or from others. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s missionaries, instead we were gentle among … Continue reading

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tested and affirmed by God

tested and affirmed by God 1 Thessalonians 2:3-5 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, just as we have been evaluated by God to be … Continue reading

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treated outrageously

treated outrageously 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:1 It follows that you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our visit with you was not without result. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 On the contrary, after we had previously suffered and were … Continue reading

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how to wait for Jesus

how to wait for Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 1:8 You see, the word of the Lord rang out from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place that your faith in God has gone … Continue reading

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gospel accessories

gospel accessories 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also with power, with the Sacred Breath, and with full assurance. You know how we lived among you for … Continue reading

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distracted prayers

distracted prayers 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy: To the congregation of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Favor to you and peace. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 We are always thanking … Continue reading

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Joshua’s epitaph

Joshua’s epitaph Joshua 24:29-33 (JDV) Joshua 24:29 After these things, Yahveh’s servant, Joshua son of Nun, died at the age of 110. Joshua 24:30 They buried him in his allotted territory at Timnath-Serah, in the hill country of Ephraim north … Continue reading

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the stone that heard God

the stone that heard God Joshua 24:22-28 (JDV) Joshua 24:22 Joshua then told the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you yourselves have chosen to worship Yahveh.” “We are witnesses,” they said. Joshua 24:23 “Then get rid of the … Continue reading

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the holy God who destroys transgressors

the holy God who destroys transgressors Joshua 24:19-21 (JDV) Joshua 24:19 But Joshua told the people, “You will not be able to worship Yahveh, because he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your … Continue reading

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choose for yourselves today

choose for yourselves today Joshua 24:14-18 (JDV) Joshua 24:14 “For this reason, fear Yahveh and worship him wholeheartedly and truthfully. Get rid of the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and worship Yahveh. Joshua 24:15 … Continue reading

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