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the witness of house slaves

20240804 the witness of house slaves 1 Peter 2:18-20 (JDV) 1 Peter 2:18 House slaves, submit to your masters with all reverence not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel.1 Peter 2:19 Because it brings … Continue reading

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what we don’t say

20240313 what we don’t say 1 Samuel 10:9-16 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:9 When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came that day.1 Samuel 10:10 When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, … Continue reading

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the legacy we leave

20240107 the legacy we leave Psalm 145:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 145:1 [A praise song of David.] I exalt you, my God the King, and bless your name forever and beyond.Psalm 145:2 I will bless you every day; I will praise your … Continue reading

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prosperity that matters

20230707 prosperity that matters Daniel 6:25-28 (JDV) Daniel 6:25 Then King Darius wrote to those of every people, nation, and language who live on the whole land: “May your prosperity abound.Daniel 6:26 I issue a decree that in all my … Continue reading

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the God who keeps you breathing

20230629 the God who keeps you breathing Daniel 5:17-23 (JDV) Daniel 5:17 Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts and give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription for the king and make … Continue reading

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introducing your conclusion

20230619 introducing your conclusion Daniel 4:1-3 (JDV) Daniel 4:1 King Nebuchadnezzar, To those of every people, nation, and language, who live on the whole land: May your prosperity become great.Daniel 4:2 I am pleased to tell you about the miracles … Continue reading

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son of the gods

20230617 son of the gods Daniel 3:24-25 (JDV) Daniel 3:24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up amazed. He said to his advisers, “Didn’t we throw three men, tied up, into the fire?” “Yes, of course, King,” they replied to the king.Daniel … Continue reading

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the second question

20230614 the second question Daniel 3:13-15 (JDV) Daniel 3:13 Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king.Daniel 3:14 Nebuchadnezzar asked them, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, … Continue reading

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God is able

20230608 God is able Daniel 2:25-30 (JDV) Daniel 2:25 Then Arioch quickly brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the Judean exiles who can let the king know the interpretation.”Daniel 2:26 The … Continue reading

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house plant

20230319 house plant Psalm 92:12-15 (JDV) Psalm 92:12 The righteous thrive like a palm tree and grow like a cedar tree in Lebanon.Psalm 92:13 Planted in the house of Yahveh, they thrive in the courts of our God.Psalm 92:14 They … Continue reading

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