Category Archives: discipleship

he establishes it in strength

20240910 he establishes it in strength 1 Kings 7:13-51 (JDV) 1 Kings 7:13 King Solomon sent and took Hiram from Tyre.1 Kings 7:14 He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of … Continue reading

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building his temple

20240908 building his temple 1 Kings 6:1-38 (JDV) 1 Kings 6:1 Solomon began to build the temple for Yahveh in the four hundred eightieth year after the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of … Continue reading

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hard reboot

20240601 hard reboot Hosea 14:9 (JDV) 9 Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the LORD are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious … Continue reading

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dodge the spears

20240406 dodge the spears 1 Samuel 18:5-16 (JDV) 1 Samuel 18:5 David marched out with the army and was successful in everything Saul sent him to do. Saul put him in command of the fighting men, which pleased all the … Continue reading

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valuable enemy

20240327 valuable enemy 1 Samuel 15:6-9 (JDV) 1 Samuel 15:6 He warned the Kenites, “Since you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came out of Egypt, go on and leave! Get away from the Amalekites, or I’ll sweep … Continue reading

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what we want

20240204 what we want James 4:1-3 (JDV) James 4:1 Where do the conflicts and where do the fights among you originate? Don’t they come from your pleasures that wage war within you?James 4:2 You are desiring and do not have. … Continue reading

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strive to be significant

20230923 strive to be significant Hebrews 13:22-25 (JDV) Hebrews 13:22 Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.Hebrews 13:23 Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If … Continue reading

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new heroes

20230917 new heroes Hebrews 13:6-7 (JDV) Hebrews 13:6 Therefore, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can a human do to me?Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to … Continue reading

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because God

20230916 because God Hebrews 13:1-5 (JDV) Hebrews 13:1 Let sibling love stay.Hebrews 13:2 Don’t neglect to show hospitality, because by doing this some have welcomed agents as guests without knowing it.Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison, as though you were … Continue reading

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He disciplines and punishes

20230910 He disciplines and punishes Hebrews 12:3-6 (JDV) Hebrews 12:3 You see, consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself so that you won’t grow weary in your throats and give up.Hebrews 12:4 In struggling against failure, you … Continue reading

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