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what Mordecai knew

20250519 what Mordecai knew Esther 2:1-23 Esther 2:1 Sometime later, when King Ahasuerus’s rage had cooled down, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what was decided against her.Esther 2:2 The king’s attendants suggested, “Let a search be made … Continue reading

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joy in the gospel

20250302 joy in the gospel 1 John 1:1-4 (JDV) 1 John 1:1 The reality that was from the beginning, that we have heard, that we have seen with our eyes, that we have observed and have touched with our hands, … Continue reading

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called to submit

20240805 called to submit 1 Peter 2:21-25 (JDV) 1 Peter 2:21 For you have been called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.1 Peter 2:22 He did not … Continue reading

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the witness of house slaves

20240804 the witness of house slaves 1 Peter 2:18-20 (JDV) 1 Peter 2:18 House slaves, submit to your masters with all reverence not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel.1 Peter 2:19 Because it brings … Continue reading

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the Law instilled fear

20230913 the Law instilled fear Hebrews 12:18-21 (JDV) Hebrews 12:18 You see, you have not come to what could be touched, to a blazing fire, to darkness, gloom, and storm,Hebrews 12:19 to the blast of a trumpet, and the sound … Continue reading

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his abundant compassion

20230720 his abundant compassion Daniel 9:16-19 (JDV) Daniel 9:16 Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts, may your anger and wrath turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of … Continue reading

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an uncomfortable messenger

20220707 an uncomfortable messenger Ezekiel 4:4-8 (JDV) Ezekiel 4:4 “Then lie down on your left side and place the violation of the house of Israel on it. You will bear their violation for the number of days you lie on … 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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acceptance and opposition

acceptance and opposition 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:13 This is why we constantly thank God, because when you accepted the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as … Continue reading

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not only the gospel

not only the gospel 1 Thessalonians 2:8-9 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 2:8 We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become … Continue reading

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