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Category Archives: deliverance
mission: be stewards of God’s treasure
1 Timothy 1. 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus are sometimes called the pastoral epistles, although they were not written by a pastor (Paul was an apostle) and neither Timothy nor Titus were pastors. These two men were missionaries, appointed … Continue reading
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Christ, our head
Colossians 1:1-20. There is always a danger for the church of Christ to lose sight of Christ himself — to get carried away with mere human traditions and leaders. Paul wrote Colossians to help the churches of Colossae zero in … Continue reading
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grace for love and war
Ephesians 6:10-24. Paul concludes this letter with a prayer for grace to all who read it, that they might love the Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible. The warfare that they face will challenge that love. His concluding words to … Continue reading
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we have waited
Isaiah 25. We have waited for the LORD to save us by subduing the oppressor (1-5,10-12). We have waited for the feast which all peoples will enjoy on Mt. Zion (6). We have waited for the day when the veil … Continue reading
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benefits of adoption
Galatians 4:1-7. Being adopted into the family of God takes away your burdens, and substitutes benefits. The first benefit is redemption. Paul says “you are no longer a slave (7).” Gentiles are redeemed by the same blood of Christ that … Continue reading
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trouble: preparation for ministry
2 Corinthians1:1-11. Paul is going to respond to some of his bitterest critics in this letter. One of the reasons they condemn him is that they are convinced that he is not worthy to be an apostle since he has … Continue reading
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good news and bad news
Isaiah 2. The prophet has good news and bad news. First, the good news. The light of the LORD will some day bring peace between the nations, ending the need for swords and spears. The prophet calls on God’s people … Continue reading
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they heard his voice
Psalm 95. The Israelites heard God’s voice one day,and he said “keep going, I will sustain you.” But all their fear said “we have no water. ” Later, they heard his voice, and it said “take the land.” But their … Continue reading
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the ear planter hears, the eye former sees
Psalm 94. LORD, I am in the wilderness again this morning, I cannot see my deliverance. But You hear my cry because you planted the ear; you see my need, because you formed the eye. Thank you for reminding me … Continue reading
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a prayer to the king
Psalm 93. LORD, today I acknowledge that you are king of the universe. You reign, and your reign is a majestic one that will last for eternity. I confess that I have been worrying about my future. I have not … Continue reading
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