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Clothe yourselves - Put on Light Armor
Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires. (Romans 13:14 NET) Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to…
Created 3 days ago
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Total Depravity - of Sin
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. (Romans 6:12 NIV) Paul is building upon truth and reminding the Romans of the Total work of Christ on the cross and…
Created 10 days ago
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Timelines
For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. (2 Thessalonians 2:7 NIV84) I've been very encouraged…
Created 17 days ago
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Jesus' Authority, Discipleship - Therefore?
Jesus meets the disciples after his resurrection and gives them what is called the 'great commission', which I've heard many times - the instructions to go - but a couple of other things stand out to…
Created 24 days ago
Matthew 28:18 (NIV84), Matthew 28:19 (NIV84), Matthew 28:20 (NIV84)
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Prayer & Worship Jesus First port of Call!
"Say to Daughter Zion, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'" The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey…
Created about 1 month ago
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Sorrow, compassion & feeding
John's disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus. When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds…
Created about 1 month ago
Matthew 14:12 (NIV84), Matthew 14:13 (NIV84), Matthew 14:16 (NIV84)
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The Spoils of Victory - Defeat
And he said, “I do have one request, that each of you give me an earring from your share of the plunder.” (It was the custom of the Ishmaelites to wear gold earrings.)... Gideon made the gold into an…
Created 2 months ago
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Listen to Him - Sneaky Jesus
Peter is like so many people today - an experience happens that he was unprepared for and rather than be silent and thoughtful about the experience (what does this mean?), he gets busy! And in the business…
Created 3 months ago
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Won't God accept any ole worship?
Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of…
Created 3 months ago
Leviticus 10:1 (NIV), Leviticus 10:2 (NIV), Leviticus 10:3 (NIV), Leviticus 10:10 (NIV)
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Seen & Heard
They noted that these men had been with Jesus - this was undeniable, they had been with Him and now they were claiming Jesus was back. I can't help wondering what was going through the religious leaders…
Created 4 months ago
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Wheels within wheel
Argh - doesn't this stuff just kill you, false accusations from all around by people who just don't get it - I am always amazed how these kind of people find themselves in powerful positions - but I suppose…
Created 4 months ago
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Distressed - Compelled
While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. (Acts 17:16 NIV84) Paul is playing "catch ups" with the religious leaders, who have conspired…
Created 4 months ago
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Considering Impure & Unclean
IHe said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with a Gentile or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. (Acts 10:28…
Created 4 months ago
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An attitude bigger than current circumstances
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20 NIV84) We can't begin to underestimate how the circumstances that…
Created 5 months ago
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Jesus' answers the real question!
Jesus is all the time being asked questions focussing on How and Why (or the processes. ) Why did 'those' Galileans die that way (were they worse sinners?) 'Lord are only a few going to be saved?' What…
Created 5 months ago
Luke 13:1 (NIV84), Luke 13:14 (NIV84), Luke 13:19 (NIV84), Luke 13:21 (NIV84), Luke 13:23 (NIV84), Luke 13:30 (NIV84)
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Strongholds
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV84) What is a Strong Hold * Human Reasoning * False…
Created 5 months ago
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The Father's Call
For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he…
Created 5 months ago
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Why was Cain upset?
There is no doubt that Able (who brought the firstborn of his flock as an offering to the Lord) considered God primary importance and that Cain (who in the course of time brought an offering) considered…
Created 5 months ago
Genesis 4:3 (NIV84), Genesis 4:4 (NIV84), Genesis 4:5 (NIV84), Genesis 4:6 (NIV84), Genesis 4:7 (NIV84)
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Second stage of correction
2 Cor Ch 11&12 - We read Paul's attempt to bring the Corinthians back to 'sincere and pure devotion to Christ' - this is the 2nd letter (we have) he has written to turn the wayward Church. When you…
Created 7 months ago
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First and Last Man - Death and Life
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. (1 Corinthians 15:21 NIV84) For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so…
Created 7 months ago
Romans 5:13 (NIV84), Romans 5:14 (NIV84), Romans 5:15 (NIV84), Romans 5:19 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:21 (NIV84)
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What does THIS mean - Material / Supernatural
There are 2 responses to those experiences that come out of the blue and that are totally unexpected. The people onlooking and experiencing this ask the correct question "what does this mean?" Spiritual…
Created 7 months ago
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What have I to Give?
I am struck with Peter's attitude here and his willingness to give and not keep it for and to himself - he also really knew what he had. Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have…
Created 8 months ago
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The saddest day in history
Jeremiah is lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem (Judah) and what led her to this point. The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity.…
Created 9 months ago
Lamentations 2:14 (NIV84), Luke 22:31 (NIV84), Colossians 1:27 (NIV84), Colossians 2:6 (NIV84)
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Witness Ka-Power!
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8 NIV) Power to be a Witness!…
Created 10 months ago
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Even Judas
Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. As you go, proclaim…
Created 10 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-04-07
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-02-15
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Ecclesiastes 5:1
Ecclesiastes 5:1 (NIV)
Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-06
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-03
John Armstrong
- Johnnya
- Brisbane
