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Category Archives: confidence
Joseph: a feast for his brothers
Genesis 43. The brothers returned to Egypt with Benjamin, not knowing whether they would live or die – since the money they had given the governor before had been secretly put back into their bags. Zaphenath-paneah had ordered that they … Continue reading
Abraham: last minute rescue
Genesis 20. The LORD had rescued Lot and his daughters from destruction at the last minute. Now, he rescues Abraham and Sarah from the consequences of their sin. If the LORD had not intervened by speaking to Abimelech in a … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, confidence, deliverance, dependence upon God, faithfulness, grace, trust
Tagged Genesis 20
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Abram: the living one who sees me
Genesis 16. There was a well between Kadesh and Bered that stood as a memorial of this time when Abram followed Sarai’s advice and tried to pull a fast one on God. He impregnated Hagar, and her attitude toward her … Continue reading
citizens of the future
Revelation 7:1-8:5. The future will be populated by those redeemed “of the sons of Israel” (the 144,000 representing Jews saved during the first century) and also “from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages.” Their eternal destiny is … Continue reading
Posted in church, confidence, future, relationship with God
Tagged Revelation 7, Revelation 8
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authenticity: things we just know
1 John 5. John concludes this letter with a list of things that authentic believers know. There is no doubt about it: We love each other (2). We have eternal life in Christ (13). God hears our prayers (14-15). We … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 5
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silence from the Holy Spirit
Luke 22:47-23:25. It is hard to understand when the Holy Spirit seems silent. Everything within you expects some kind of power display because God and his word are being ridiculed, yet nothing happens. At least you expect God’s people to … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, dependence upon God, faith, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, suffering, the cross, will of God
Tagged Luke 22, Luke 23
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fear of the Holy Spirit
Luke 8:22-56. Each of these stories demonstrates the power and authority of Christ and proves that he is God’s Son. But each also reflects a very human reaction that we often have when the miraculous power of God’s Holy Spirit … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, fear, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, miracles, worldview
Tagged Luke 8
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the Holy Spirit is the answer
Luke 1:26-56. Mary was amazed to find that she had been chosen of all women to give birth to the Messiah, the Son of God. Her question was not “why me?” because she knew that any time God works among … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, dependence upon God, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, trust
Tagged Luke 1
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a sure promise
2 Peter 3. Peter’s “last lecture” to his readers affirms the sure promise of Christ’s second coming in the face of future heretical doubts. To those who say that nothing ever changes, Peter reminds them that there was a creation … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter 3
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only Jesus: great shepherd of God’s flock
Hebrews 13:20-25. In his benediction, the author of Hebrews asks his readers to bear with his word of exhortation. He hopes to be able to visit those to whom he has written, but if not, trusts that God would use … Continue reading
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Tagged Hebrews 13
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