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Category Archives: forgiveness
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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Tagged Acts 25, Acts 26
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family love
Genesis 43. This moving story of Joseph’s second encounter with his brothers reveals what has been going on in Joseph’s heart since they sold him into slavery. You would expect Joseph to have harbored bitterness and hatred in his heart. … Continue reading
"it is written"
Luke 24. Each event described by Luke in this chapter contains a miracle: angelic messengers, Jesus appearing as a fellow traveler on the road, the opening of the eyes of the disciples while he ate with them, his appearance among … Continue reading
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if my people…
2 Chronicles 7. Before we jump to claim 2 Chronicles 7:14 as our life verse– we should look again at the context of the verse. Solomon has just prayed to dedicate the temple. The LORD appeared to him at night, … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, faithfulness, forgiveness, humility, idolatry, prayer
Tagged 2 Chronicles 7
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switcheroo
Genesis 29:1-30. Laban pulled a switcheroo on Jacob and gave him Leah on his wedding night. Why did God let this happen? Remember that Jacob had done the same thing to his father, Isaac, when he pretended to be Esau … Continue reading
from silence to shouting
Psalm 32. This psalm is the story of a sinner who is under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. The urge to confess is so strong, and the knowledge of his separation from God’s will so acute that he groans … Continue reading
Posted in confession, forgiveness, grace, joy, praise, relationship with God, repentance
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from shame to glory
Genesis 27:1-40. The story is not flattering to Jacob. It serves no historical purpose in the narrative of Genesis other than to explain why he inherited the blessing of sovereignty over Esau, who was the literal firstborn. The Holy Spirit … Continue reading
what the new year offers
Eccl. 3:1-8. The new year offers a chance to commit myself to doing some of the things I wanted to, but never got around to last year. I have 365 days to turn my life around — lose that weight, … Continue reading
tetelestai
John 19:28-30. In ancient times, those who committed crimes not worthy of death might be fined heavily. If they were unable to pay the debt, they would be placed in prison. They would be given a hand-bill that stated the … Continue reading
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