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unity and purity

20221218 unity and purity Ezekiel 37:15-23 (JDV) Ezekiel 37:15 The word of Yahveh happened to me. This is what it said:Ezekiel 37:16 “Son of Adam, take a single stick and write on it: Belonging to Judah and the Israelites associated … Continue reading

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when solidarity is sin

when solidarity is sin Judges 9:1-6 (JDV) Judges 9:1 Abimelech son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem and spoke to his uncles and to all his mother’s clan, and he said this: Judges 9:2 “Please speak in the hearing of all … Continue reading

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different path, same God

different path, same God Joshua 22:30-34 (JDV) Joshua 22:30 When the priest Phinehas and the community leaders, the heads of Israel’s clans who were with him, heard what the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh had to say, they were … Continue reading

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bridges, not barriers.

bridges, not barriers. Joshua 22:20-29 (JDV) Joshua 22:20 Wasn’t Achan son of Zerah unfaithful regarding what was set apart for destruction, bringing wrath on the entire community of Israel? He was not the only one who was destroyed because of … Continue reading

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coming to agreement

coming to agreement Philippians 4:1 So then, my dearly cared about and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, in this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear cared about ones. Philippians 4:2 I urge Euodia and I … Continue reading

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they will come together

they will come together Jeremiah 3:11-4:2 (JDV) Jeremiah 3:11 Yahveh announced to me, “Unfaithful Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah. Jeremiah 3:12 Go, proclaim these words to the north, and say, ‘Return, unfaithful Israel. this is what … Continue reading

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one citizenry

one citizenry Deuteronomy 23:19-20 (JDV) Deuteronomy 23:19 “Do not charge your brother interest on silver, food, or anything that can earn interest. Deuteronomy 23:20 You may charge a foreigner interest, but you must not charge your brother Israelite interest, so … Continue reading

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his one way

his one way Deuteronomy 12:12 You will enjoy the face of Yahveh your God – you, your sons and daughters, your male and female slaves, and the Levite who is within your city gates, since he has no portion or … Continue reading

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our invitation and our hope

Ephesians 4:4-6 (JDV) Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Breath – like you were invited to one hope at your invitation – Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, … Continue reading

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bearing with one another

Ephesians 4:1-3 (JDV) Ephesians 4:1 Then1 I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to live worthy of the invitation to which you were invited,2 Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in care, … Continue reading

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