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Category Archives: peace
the gospel in prepositions
Romans 5:1-11. Christ died FOR us when we were ungodly sinners (6-8). We were justified BY his blood — that is — his death on the cross, and will be saved completely BY his resurrected life (1,2,9,10). Our current standing … Continue reading
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one decision
2 Chronicles 10. It was one decision that Rehoboam made that led to division and rebellion and the dissolution of Israel. He decided to listen to the wrong counselors. They encouraged him to make the heavy yoke even heavier. The … Continue reading
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outsourcing
2 Chronicles 2. Solomon continued the policy of his father by enlisting the help of Hiram, king of Tyre. David had purchased raw material for the temple, and Solomon procured more of the same, and also skilled craftsmen. It is … Continue reading
like Abram
Gen. 13. Abram is described as a very rich man, but he has three other attributes the Bible rarely equates with the rich. He is committed to the LORD, setting up altars wherever he goes. He is a man of … Continue reading
these who cause divisions
Jude 17-23. Jude warned that Satan intends to disrupt God’s people from within. True believers must overcome this strategy by remaining strong internally and by reacting correctly to external ungodliness. Remaining strong = “keep yourselves in the love of God” … Continue reading
resurrection joy, resurrection prayer, resurrection peace
John 16. The difference between sorrow and joy for the disciples would be the resurrection (21-22). That event would give them courage to pray in Christ’s name to the Father and have fullness of joy because of that divine connection … Continue reading
harvest joy!
Isaiah 9:2-7. The prophet foresaw a time when Galilee will lose its contempt and replace it with glory. They will lose their darkness and replace it with light. They will lose their oppression and gain a peace so strong that … Continue reading
no more swords and spears
Isaiah 2:4-5. The light of the LORD will some day bring peace between the nations, ending the need for swords and spears. But the prophet calls on God’s people to walk in that light (and that peace) today. LORD, make … Continue reading
Spending in faith
Jehoida’s Chest 2 Kings 12. It is wrong to rob God by not contributing to his ministry (Malachi 3). It is also wrong for those in ministry to hoard those contributions instead of investing them. Kingdom work requires maintenance. LORD, … Continue reading
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