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when the impossible confronts

20230605 when the impossible confronts Daniel 2:12-16 (JDV) Daniel 2:12 Because of this, the king became violently angry and gave orders to destroy1 all the wise men of Babylon.Daniel 2:13 The decree was issued that the wise men were to … Continue reading

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trusting after treachery

20230529 trusting after treachery Philemon 1:8-16 (JDV) Philemon 1:8 For this reason,1 although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,Philemon 1:9 I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of care. I, Paul, … Continue reading

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heading to a fall

20230520 heading to a fall Psalm 106:24-27 (JDV) Psalm 106:24 They rejected the pleasant land and did not believe his promise.Psalm 106:25 They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to Yahveh.Psalm 106:26 So he raised his hand against … Continue reading

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his wonderful things

20230506 his wonderful things Psalm 105:1-6 (JDV) Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to Yahveh, call on his name; proclaim his actions among the peoples.Psalm 105:2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell about all his wonderful things!Psalm 105:3 Honor his … Continue reading

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no other Way

20220821 no other Way Ezekiel 14:15-18 (JDV) Ezekiel 14:15 “Suppose I allow dangerous animals to pass through the land and depopulate it so that it becomes a sinister desolation, with no one passing through it for fear of the animals.Ezekiel … Continue reading

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what is falsely called knowledge

20220523 what is falsely called knowledge 1 Timothy 6:20-21 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge. 1 Timothy 6:21 By professing it, … Continue reading

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Hymenaeus and Alexander

20220506 1 Timothy 1:18-20 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight, 1 Timothy 1:19 … Continue reading

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believing for permanent life

20220505 believing for permanent life 1 Timothy 1:15-17 (JDV) 1 Timothy 1:15 This saying is reliable and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the first of them.1 Timothy 1:16 … Continue reading

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passing through Baca

passing through Baca Psalm 84:5-8 (JDV) Psalm 84:5 Fortunate is the person whose strength is in you, those whose hearts have found a highway to you. Psalm 84:6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a … Continue reading

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light and sound show

light and sound show Psalm 77:10-20 (JDV) Psalm 77:10 So I say, “I am sick (to think) that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” Psalm 77:11 I will remember Yah’s works; yes, I will remember your ancient … Continue reading

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