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renouncing all for the Holy Spirit
Luke 14. Genuine discipleship is free to all by God’s grace. It is bought by the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross, and offered freely to all by those who proclaim the gospel of the kingdom (24). But we … Continue reading
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false hope
Isaiah 19-20. It would have been embarrassing to see the great prophet walking around naked and barefoot for three years. The people probably thought that he had finally lost it – that he had gone utterly mad. All this time … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 19, Isaiah 20
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word problems
1 Corinthians 14. All of the problems that Paul was dealing with here have to do with speaking in church. He identifies three specific problems:1) too many people were “speaking in tongues” instead of prophesying;2) too many people were speaking … Continue reading
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vindication
Rev. 11. There is a great deal of variety in the interpretation of the symbols presented in this chapter, but its interpretation is clear enough that we can derive comfort. As believers witness to the truth of the gospel, we … Continue reading
a calm and quiet soul
Psalm 131. I have a busy day today. There are lots of things that I could be worrying about — lots of things that I could be occupying myself with. But here I stand. I wait on God to feed … Continue reading
tetelestai
John 19:28-30. In ancient times, those who committed crimes not worthy of death might be fined heavily. If they were unable to pay the debt, they would be placed in prison. They would be given a hand-bill that stated the … Continue reading
God’s restoring grace
Psalm 119:1-88. I thought that Psalm 119 was a praise poem by someone who consistently followed the scriptures, and was boasting about it. I was wrong. These are the words of a sinner, who was afflicted (50,67,71,75). Perhaps because of … Continue reading
harvest joy!
Isaiah 9:2-7. The prophet foresaw a time when Galilee will lose its contempt and replace it with glory. They will lose their darkness and replace it with light. They will lose their oppression and gain a peace so strong that … Continue reading
