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Did not believe
Their line of thinking.1. We have a way of seeing and thinking based on the teachings of our religious superiors.2. The things alleged to have taken place don’t fit that paradigm.3. They can’t be true.4.…
Created 2 months ago
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Teaching NOT Teacher
This is an interesting perspective on Jesus' miracle of delivering the demoniac. The onlookers were obviously amazed by what they witnessed, but notice their observation, 'what sort of teaching is this?'…
Created about 1 year ago
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Lessons from the Journey of Joseph
These verses set the stage for what's about to happen in Joseph's life...they indicate that the "pit" experience is a few verse down is coming to him. In other words, Joseph is not without some responsibility…
Created about 3 years ago
Genesis 37:1 (ASV), Genesis 37:2 (ASV), Genesis 37:3 (ASV), Genesis 37:4 (ASV)
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The Sabbath of Rest
I just got to thinking about the concept of the Sabbath, instituted here at Creation. The Bible says God made this seventh day--a day of rest--holy! Just like everything else religious, I think maybe…
Created about 3 years ago
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Rest
This is a compelling passage in that it describes what each of us--in our hearts--wants to do. We would love to cease from our work as God did from his. What is being said here, I think, is that when…
Created about 3 years ago
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When was he writing?
By the looks of Psalm 12 things have been this bad before. Listen to this. "The godly one is gone...the faithful have vanished...everyone utters lies...with a double heart they speak...the poor are plundered...the…
Created about 3 years ago
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Why?
One of the questions many Christians, including myself, often deal with is 'why does God delay is bringing justice?' We feel certain that thus and so ought to be the verdict rendered on them, and yet…
Created about 3 years ago
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A Great Committal
Interesting thing about this verse is that it doesn't specify what the 'work' is or ought to be. It simply says "commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established." As far as I know there…
Created about 3 years ago
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The height of hypocrisy
Look at this! They have arrested Jesus, the perfect Son of God. They are about to spit on him, flog him and crucify Him. They are evil, vengeful, hateful, murderers. And yet, they did not enter the governor's…
Created about 3 years ago
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How to Stand Firm
I saw this is a new, simpler light this morning and thought I would simply record my thoughts regarding it. First, the idea of taking up "the whole armor of God SO THAT you may be able to withstand in…
Created about 3 years ago
Ephesians 6:14 (ASV), Ephesians 6:15 (ASV), Ephesians 6:16 (ASV), Ephesians 6:17 (ASV)
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A Father like God
I would love to focus on the two previous verses that target my kids, but I really need to allow this verse to penetrate my heart--to sink in. What does it mean? Do not provoke your children to anger--negative…
Created about 3 years ago
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Note the order of events
The Bible says "after" Job interceded, the Lord restored his fortune--and then doubled it. This is interesting considering the fact that the people for whom Job intercedes had mocked him all this time.…
Created about 3 years ago
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Paul Vents
Reading chapters 11 and 12 of 2 Corinthians you can sense the absolute frustration in Paul as it relates to the immaturity of the Corinthian church. He is frustrated by having to defend his authority…
Created about 3 years ago
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Priorities
Meaning: we have our priorities exactly backward. Note: this statement is made in the context of a discussion about money.
Created about 3 years ago
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Prodigal or Older Brother
I came across this a couple days ago from John Ortberg, "Henri Nouwen wrote that it is very hard to stop being the prodigal son without turning into the elder brother. Any time people are not experiencing…
Created about 3 years ago
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Integrity
Whatever Job lost, he still maintained his integrity. In the midst of his pain, his grief, his loss, and the relentless criticism of his "friends" he could say confidently that he had truly acted righteously.…
Created about 3 years ago
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What happens to the wicked
The only problem with what Bildad says in chapter 18 is it isn't true. Beginning in verse five he records all these dastardly things that happen to the wicked, but the truth is, we only wish they would.…
Created about 3 years ago