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Why Easter Matters

In “Why Easter matters” Jefferson Vann explains why Christians celebrate Easter. But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20 ESV). I wish each of you a happy Easter, … Continue reading

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“The End of False Religion and the Beginning of True Restoration” (Amos 8-9)

“The End of False Religion and the Beginning of True Restoration”  (Amos 8-9) “The End of False Religion and the Beginning of True Restoration” captures the entire movement of Amos 8–9: God exposes a religion that sings loudly but lives … Continue reading

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“Return to Me… Seek Me and Live” (Amos 4-5)

“Return to Me… Seek Me and Live” (Amos 4-5) A repentance‑focused teaching outline for Amos 4–5 works best when the entire message is framed around the contrast between God’s relentless call to return and Israel’s relentless refusal. These chapters form … Continue reading

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one day in the future

20250616 one day in the future Revelation 18:1-24 Revelation 18:1 After this I saw another agent with great authority coming down from the sky, and the land was illuminated by his splendor.Revelation 18:2 He called out in a mighty voice: … Continue reading

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the wild animals and the future

20250611 the wild animals and the future Revelation 13:1-18 Revelation 13:1 And I saw a wild animal coming up out of the sea. It had ten horns and seven heads. On its horns were ten crowns, and on its heads … Continue reading

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the future of overcomers (1)

20250601 the future of overcomers (1) Revelation 2:1-29 Revelation 2:1 “Write to the agent of the church in Ephesus: Thus says the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and who walks among the seven golden lampstands:Revelation … Continue reading

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drawn to each other

20250217 drawn to each other Song of Songs 1:1-8 (JDV) Song of Songs 1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.Song of Songs 1:2 Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! Because your love is … Continue reading

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Saul’s suicide

20241224 Saul’s suicide 1 Chronicles 10:1-14 1 Chronicles 10:1 The Philistines fought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them. Many were killed on Mount Gilboa.1 Chronicles 10:2 The Philistines pursued Saul and his sons and killed his sons Jonathan, … Continue reading

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worship and grace

20241220 worship and grace 1 Chronicles 6:1-81 1 Chronicles 6:1 Sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.1 Chronicles 6:2 And sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.1 Chronicles 6:3 And children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron’s sons: … Continue reading

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not wholeheartedly devoted

20240916 not wholeheartedly devoted 1 Kings 11:1-43 (JDV) 1 Kings 11:1 King Solomon loved many foreign women in addition to Pharaoh’s daughter: Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women1 Kings 11:2 from the nations about which Yahveh had told the … Continue reading

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