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Category Archives: preparation
shelter the outcasts
Isaiah 15-16 Though the prophet predicts a sudden attack, humiliating Moab, and God is behind the attack — he also commands the inhabitants of Judah to grant asylum to the fleeing Moabites. The people of God are not to gloat … Continue reading
good news and bad news
Isaiah 2 The prophet has good news and bad news. First, the good news. The light of the LORD will some day bring peace between the nations, ending the need for swords and spears. The prophet calls on God’s people … Continue reading
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between the weak and the mighty
2 Chronicles 14 Asa used his period of rest from war to root out idolatry from Judah, and to build fortified cities. He was wise enough to know that the time of rest was a blessing, but that rest is … Continue reading
all hands on deck
2 Chronicles 5 There are times when everybody has to be present, because something significant is happening. The glorious entrance of the ark into the newly built temple was such a time. You get that impression as you read this … Continue reading
getting ready for missions
Joshua 3 Joshua’s instructions to the people were “ Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” It would have been easy to focus on the obstacles to their mission, and many still do. Such negative thoughts … Continue reading
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a prepared walk
Numbers 26 This census has more to do with preparing for the future occupation of the land rather than fighting for it. The concern was that each tribe get a fair share of the coming blessing. Every family was listed. … Continue reading
Joseph: the legacy of Israel
Genesis 47:27-48:22 In his parting days, Jacob seeks a promise from Joseph that he would not be buried in Egypt. He knows that their stay in Egypt was God’s will, but only his temporary will. Later he blessed Joseph’s two … Continue reading
return of the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:1-25. The ESV Study Bible comments on this text: “most Jews believed that for more than 400 years the Holy Spirit had not been active in Israel.” Notice the circumstances that connected to bring about revival and the move … Continue reading
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disciples: privy to the secret
Mark 4:1-34. The outsiders who criticized Jesus and his ministry could not understand what he was preaching. They heard him talk about seeds and soils and wondered why he was giving agricultural advice. They heard him talk about lamps, baskets, … Continue reading
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only Jesus: rewarder of God’s faithful
Hebrews 10:19-39. Jesus is Lord of our future. What he has done for us only makes sense in the light of what he will do. As we see the day of his coming drawing near, it only … Continue reading
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