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Category Archives: trust
disciples: faith overcomes fear
Mark 4:35-5:43. In this group of stories, the disciples learn that Jesus has great power, and that their faith in him should help them to overcome irrational fear. A great windstorm threatens to capsize the boat where … Continue reading
Posted in courage, deliverance, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, peace, resurrection, sleep of death, trust
Tagged Mark 4, Mark 5
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only Jesus: source of God’s salvation
Hebrews 2. When God sent his message of salvation by his angels – those who obeyed were delivered. Now God has sent his message of ultimate salvation by his own Son. Those who neglect Christ’s great salvation will find no … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, deliverance, Jesus Christ, sanctification, submission, trust, worship
Tagged Hebrews 2
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trusting heaven’s king
Matthew 6:25-34. This section of our Lord’s sermon on the mount resonates with God’s heart as revealed in the Old Testament. Jesus pleads with his disciples not to make the mistake that Israel did under the Mosaic covenant. The LORD … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, dependence upon God, ethnic Israel, idolatry, kingdom of God, resurrection, trust
Tagged Matthew 6
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treasures and heaven’s king
Matthew 6:19-24. Jesus did not oppose his disciples having personal possessions, but he did warn them not to lay up treasures on earth. He wants to prevent his followers from being possessed by their possessions. There are three very practical … Continue reading
taking back the prodigal
Philemon 8-22. Onesimus had not been kidnapped and sold as a slave to Philemon. He was a bondservant. He had found himself in a poor state financially, probably having incurred a debt he could not repay. He needed the help … Continue reading
deeply committed, deeply hurt
Philemon 1-3. Philemon was a good man. He was not just a pew-sitter in Colossae. He hosted a fellowship in his own house. Paul described him as a “beloved fellow worker.” The picture we get from Paul’s words in this … Continue reading
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Tagged Philemon
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mission: facilitate order
Titus 1:5-16. The Cretans were not known for their honesty and trustworthiness. They were likely to fall for false teachings, and Paul warned Titus that the island had “many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers” (10). Titus was tasked … Continue reading
mission: manage the ministry
1 Timothy 5:1-6:2. As a missionary, tasked with the role of developing the churches in Ephesus, Timothy had the responsibility to see to it that the various ministries were staffed. Paul gives him instructions on how to honor those who … Continue reading
Posted in church, integrity, leadership, ministry, missions, trust, wisdom, witness
Tagged 1 Timothy 5, 1 Timothy 6
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joy from peace
Philippians 4:2-23. Paul’s final words to the Philippians warn them of the things that can rob them of the peace with God which is theirs in Christ. Personal conflicts (like the disagreement that had developed among two prominent women in … Continue reading
the gospel preached to Abraham
Galatians 3:1-9. Abraham’s story was also a story of forgiveness… yes, I said forgiveness.God had originally wanted the entire human race to be his representatives – his children. But sin marred God’s creation and made it impossible for any human … Continue reading
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