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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
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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Psalms 5:9 Because there is nothing reliable in what they say; destruction is in their bellies; their throat opens like a grave while they smooth talk you with their tongues. The psalmist prays against the influence of enemies who claim … Continue reading
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Psalms 5:8 Yahveh, lead me in living your right way because of my enemies; make your way straight in my presence. Sometimes the trail meanders and seems to head in several different directions at once. That can be very frustrating … Continue reading
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Psalms 5:7 But I enter your house because of your abundant covenant faithfulness; I bow down toward your holy temple revering you. One might expect the psalmist to compare his own honesty to his enemies’ deception. But he does not … Continue reading
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Psalms 5:6 You destroy those who tell lies; Yahveh hates bloody and deceitful people. The psalmist declares his faith in Yahveh as a God who does not tolerate those who attack with lies. Such people use falsehood as a weapon … Continue reading
