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Category Archives: scriptures
testing heaven’s king
Matthew 4:1-11. Jesus responded rightly to each of the devil’s temptations in this narrative. He used the word of God to combat the challenges the tempter brought to him. Yet it is equally clear that there are fundamental flaws in … Continue reading
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the destiny of heaven’s king
Matthew 2:13-23. Who you are right now is the result of a thousand decisions – some large and some small – and those decisions shaped your destiny. The catalysts for those decisions are various. In Jesus’ early life, his parents … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 2
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growing in our areas of strength
Philemon 4-7. The Holy Spirit’s counsel through the scriptures reaches down and touches us, encouraging growth in every facet of our lives, not just our weaknesses. Philemon was well-known for two things: He had great faith in the LORD and … Continue reading
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mission: continue in what you have learned
2 Timothy 3:10-4:8. Paul knew that he was “already being poured out as a drink offering” and it was time for him to depart this life (4:6). He expected to be raised to life again, and to get his reward … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Timothy 3, 2 Timothy 4
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mission: be devoted to discipling
2 Timothy 2. False teaching had infested Ephesus, so Paul warned Timothy to avoid its “irreverent babble” because it would “lead people into more and more ungodliness” (16). He instructed Timothy not to debate these teachers, because their “foolish, ignorant … Continue reading
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when Christ comes, will he find us blameless?
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28. Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians here is that God would completely sanctify them by his grace. He prays for a church whose whole body, soul and spirit would be ready for her bride when he comes in … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5
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grace for love and war
Ephesians 6:10-24. Paul concludes this letter with a prayer for grace to all who read it, that they might love the Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible. The warfare that they face will challenge that love. His concluding words to … Continue reading
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mighty weapons
2 Corinthians 10:1-12. Paul has been attacked and his ministry maligned by some within the churches at Corinth. He is careful not to respond in kind, because that would be waging war according to the flesh. Instead, he writes this … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 10
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fireproof buildings
1 Corinthians 3. Paul describes the Christian life as both God’s field and God’s building. As a field, the life is planted in us by God through one worker, and watered through another, but but workers answer to God — … Continue reading
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a wisdom ahead of its time
1 Corinthians 2. When Paul first shared the gospel with the Corinthians, he avoided demonstrating his considerable skill in Greek rhetoric, and he also avoided showing off his profound wisdom. He kept his message simple, and trusting God to make … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 2
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