Category Archives: courage

defiling the Passover

1 Corinthians 5.  The Corinthians had been guilty of judging (criticizing) Paul and the others  in his band. It was as if they had pointed out a speck in the eyes of the missionaries, but had failed to notice the … Continue reading

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the unthinkable

Romans 4.  Abraham put his faith in the God who promised him the unthinkable. He would become the father of many nations because he chose to believe what God promised.  Abraham’s faith would have been a ridiculous thing if there … Continue reading

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the gospel on trial

Acts 25:1-26:32.  During his two years in prison at Caesarea, Paul had opportunity to defend his actions against the accusations of his Jewish antagonists.  In doing so, Paul makes it clear that the gospel message he has preached is really … Continue reading

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our tears in his bottle

Psalm 56.  David did not glide through life without challenges and troubles.  He had numerous enemies, and his life was in danger constantly.  He comforted himself not in the idea that God was going to help him overcome his problems … Continue reading

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enough is enough

2 Chronicles 28.  The Chronicler mentions three prominent leaders of the tribe of Ephraim who had the courage to stand up against the army of Israel.  The horrible king Ahaz had sent his army against his own kinsmen of Judah. … Continue reading

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