Category Archives: unity

laws about conspiracy

Exodus 23:1-9 1 “You should not extend a false report. You should not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. 2 You should not follow the majority to do evil, nor should you bear witness in … Continue reading

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The language barrier

Genesis 11:1-13 1 Now the whole land had one language and used the same words. 2 And as people set out from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. 3 And they said … Continue reading

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ours in Him

Ezekiel 37 Ezekiel’s message was one of encouragement for Israel and Judah.  God will restore them to life, unity, and give them another David, another covenant, and his presence forever.  The good news for believers in Christ is that all … Continue reading

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fellowship

Psalm 133 The unity which David commends here is not simply the uniformity of doctrine or name, but the fellowship of kindred hearts.  When believers get this right, we are the most productive in sharing the gospel.  People want to … Continue reading

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excuses

Nehemiah 3 This list of those who repaired and rebuilt the city walls tells of some who refused to follow Nehemiah’s lead. Maybe they thought they had good excuses.  It also tells of Shallum, whose daughters stepped up and worked … Continue reading

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joy and quiet

2 Chronicles 23 Athalia is executed by the people, and Joash is made king.  The temple of Baal is destroyed, and the people once again devote themselves to the LORD alone.  The chronicler records two results to this turn of … Continue reading

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all hands on deck

2 Chronicles 5 There are times when everybody has to be present, because something significant is happening.  The glorious entrance of the ark into the newly built temple was such a time.  You get that impression as you read this … Continue reading

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theological consensus

1 Kings 22 The theological consensus that existed among the prophets of Israel in the time of Ahab was not unity.  It was mutual deception. Some wanted to believe that there would be victory against Syria.  Others (at least Micaiah) … Continue reading

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a community walk

Numbers 15     A theme throughout this chapter is the idea that all the commands of God apply to everyone in the community – no exceptions.  There is only one LORD in the Israelite camp.  There was even a dress code … Continue reading

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after faith: impartiality

  James 2:1-13.  James continues to show what it is supposed to look like after faith in Christ has come into a person’s life.  One of the differences is that believers see each other differently.  They do not judge by … Continue reading

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