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Permanent digs

John 14:1-3 Joh 14:1 “Don’t let your heart be agitated. Put your trust in God; and put your trust in me. Joh 14:2 In my Father’s house are many rooms to stay; if it were not so, I would have … Continue reading

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unable to believe

John 12:38-40 Joh 12:38 So that the word of the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, which said: “Lord, who has believed what we heard? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”1 Joh 12:39 This is why … Continue reading

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two opportunities

John 12:4-8 Joh 12:4 But Judas Iscariot – one of his disciples, (who was about to betray him), said, Joh 12:5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and given to poor people?” Joh 12:6 But he didn’t … Continue reading

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safety in the Son

John 10:26-30 26 But you aren’t believing because you are not from my sheep. 27 My sheep are listening to my voice, I know them, and they follow me. 28 I am also giving them permanent life, and they will … Continue reading

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Hanukkah hotheads

John 10:22-25 22 Then the dedication festival happened among the Jerusalemites. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon’s Porch. 24 That was why the Jews surrounded him and said, “Until when are you going … Continue reading

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not a mere teacher

John 10:19-21 19 A schism again happened among the Jews because of these words. 20 Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why are you listening to him?” 21 Others were saying, “These aren’t the … Continue reading

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why I love my grandchildren

John 8:37-42 37 I know you are a seed from Abraham, but you are seeking opportunities to kill me because my message has no place in you. 38 I am speaking about what I have seen in the presence of … Continue reading

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my submarine

John 8:33-36 33 They answered him, “We are a seed from Abraham, and none have ever been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will become free’?” 34 Jesus answered, “I honestly tell you, every sinner is a slave … Continue reading

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Psalms 5:11 But cause all who take refuge in you rejoice; make them shout for joy forever. Shelter them, and cause those who love your name to brag about you. What the psalmist prays for himself, he now prays for … Continue reading

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Psalms 5:10 Prove them guilty, God; let them fall into their own traps; Call them out because of their many crimes, because they are rebelling against you. The psalmist asks God to show to the watching world that his enemies … Continue reading

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