Category Archives: genuineness

secret cemetery

ARE YOU TURNING PEOPLE AWAY FROM GOD? Luke 11:42-44 Luke 11:42 “But tragedy is coming to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should … Continue reading

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a healthy eye

WHAT DIRECTION ARE YOU HEADED? Luke 11:33-36 Luke 11:33 “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a hidden place or under a basket, but on a lamp-stand, so that those who come in can see the light. Luke … Continue reading

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except the sign of Jonah

THE RESURRECTION WILL SHOW WHAT IS REAL Luke 11:29-32 Luke 11:29 As the crowds were increasing, Jesus began to say, “This generation is a wicked generation; it looks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except … Continue reading

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how faith reacts to the storm

WHO IS THAT IN THE BOAT WITH YOU? Luke 8:22-25 Luk 8:22 One day Jesus got into a boat with his disciples and said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, … Continue reading

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deference in the kingdom

ARE YOU HONOURED IN THE THRONE ROOM? Luke 8:19-21 Luk 8:19 Now Jesus’ mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not get near him because of the crowd. Luk 8:20 So he was told, “Your mother and … Continue reading

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invisible Christianity

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE? Luke 8:16-18 Luk 8:16 “No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in … Continue reading

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flood insurance

ARE YOU COVERED? Luke 6:46-49 Luk 6:46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do what I am telling you? Luk 6:47 “Everyone who comes to me and listens to my words and puts them into practice– I … Continue reading

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indicators of authenticity

WHAT DO WE PRODUCE? Luke 6:43-45 Luk 6:43 “Because no right tree bears wrong fruit, nor again does a useless tree bear the right fruit, Luk 6:44 because each tree is known by its own fruit. Because figs are not … Continue reading

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culture clashers

Leviticus 19:26-28 Lev 19:26 “You will not eat any flesh with the blood in it. You will not interpret omens or tell fortunes. Lev 19:27 You will not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of … Continue reading

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reflecting God’s particular purity

Leviticus 19:17-19 Lev 19:17 “You will not hate your brother in your heart, but you will reason frankly with your associate, or you will be responsible for a mistake because of him. Lev 19:18 You will not take vengeance or … Continue reading

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