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why Jesus' first healing didn't do the job
Look at the context following. Some people have a general idea who He is but can't see clearly. Only God can enable people to see Jesus for Who He is.
Created 23 days ago
Mark 8:22 (NLT), Mark 8:23 (NLT), Mark 8:24 (NLT), Mark 8:25 (NLT)
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not the same people
It must be understood that the people worshipping Jesus on Palm Sunday were not the same as those who shouted for His crucifixion. Were that the case, the priests wouldn't have needed Judas's help to…
Created 3 months ago
Mark 11:1 (NCV), Mark 11:2 (NCV), Mark 11:3 (NCV), Mark 11:4 (NCV), Mark 11:5 (NCV), Mark 11:6 (NCV), Mark 11:7 (NCV), Mark 11:8 (NCV), Mark 11:9 (NCV), Mark 11:10 (NCV)
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-02-19
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Just like Jesus
Aaron went among the sinners to present an offering to the Lord on their behalf, even before they repented. So did Jesus.
Created 4 months ago
Numbers 16:46 (NCV), Numbers 16:47 (NCV), Numbers 16:48 (NCV)
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Refusing the promised land
Many people struggle with the concept of hell, but here's a good analogy. The Israelites didn't want to go to the land God had prepared for them, so God didn't force them in. They chose death, so God…
Created 4 months ago
Numbers 14:28 (NCV), Numbers 14:29 (NCV), Numbers 14:30 (NCV), Numbers 14:31 (NCV), Numbers 14:32 (NCV)
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They have no protection
That line jumped out at me. Those who oppose the Gospel and the ministry of the church have no protection. We have the Holy Spirit compared to their economic our political influence. To be afraid of that…
Created 4 months ago
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and the Son
Doesn't this passage pretty much answer the question of whether the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son?
Created 4 months ago
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Good speaks through Leviticus
Leviticus, no less! This is the second past of yesterday's reading that I thought I was too busy to read, since Good had already spoken to me through the Psalm, but I wish I'd read it then. Obey God,…
Created 4 months ago
Leviticus 26:3 (NLT), Leviticus 26:4 (NLT), Leviticus 26:5 (NLT), Leviticus 26:6 (NLT), Leviticus 26:7 (NLT), Leviticus 26:8 (NLT), Leviticus 26:9 (NLT), Leviticus 26:10 (NLT), Leviticus 26:11 (NLT), Leviticus 26:12 (NLT)
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Good speaks through Leviticus
Leviticus, no less! This is the second past of yesterday's reading that I thought I was too busy to read, since Good had already spoken to me through the Psalm, but I wish I'd read it then. Obey God,…
Created 4 months ago
Leviticus 26:3 (NLT), Leviticus 26:4 (NLT), Leviticus 26:5 (NLT), Leviticus 26:6 (NLT), Leviticus 26:7 (NLT), Leviticus 26:8 (NLT), Leviticus 26:9 (NLT), Leviticus 26:10 (NLT), Leviticus 26:11 (NLT), Leviticus 26:12 (NLT)
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acceptable offerings to God
Note that Good expects our very best. Not only does this dictate how we adorn our church buildings, but our lives.
Created 4 months ago
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covered ears
How often do we cover our ears and shout instead of acknowledging Jesus as Lord of our lives?
Created 4 months ago
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The plot after Jesus Died
This passage amuses me for several reasons. First, Jesus' enemies remembered His prediction that He would rise from the dead, but His disciples didn't. Next, with a Roman guard squad there, if they'd…
Created 6 months ago
Matthew 27:62 (NLT), Matthew 27:63 (NLT), Matthew 27:64 (NLT), Matthew 27:65 (NLT), Matthew 27:66 (NLT)
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fine clothes
Note that, in this text, dressing down is a sign of humility, and dressing fancy is an expression of arrogance. How did we get to dressing up as a sign of respect?
Created 6 months ago
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wouldn't be right
I love how they don't want to put the money in the treasury, because they wanted to do the fighting, ignoring the fact that they were committing murder!
Created 6 months ago
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What's missing?
Notice that, among the sheep, no sin appears on the list, and among the goats, there's not a single good work to take credit for. Jesus took the blame for our sin, so it distant exist under our identity,…
Created 6 months ago
Matthew 25:31 (NLT), Matthew 25:32 (NLT), Matthew 25:33 (NLT), Matthew 25:34 (NLT), Matthew 25:35 (NLT), Matthew 25:36 (NLT), Matthew 25:37 (NLT), Matthew 25:38 (NLT), Matthew 25:39 (NLT), Matthew 25:40 (NLT), Matthew 25:41 (NLT), Matthew 25:42 (NLT), Matthew 25:43 (NLT), Matthew 25:44 (NLT), Matthew 25:45 (NLT), Matthew 25:46 (NLT)
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Untitled Note
This verse calls to mind the Magnificat, which is ironic when you consider that this Psalm is about Jesus, and the Magnificat is Mary's response to the coming of Jesus.
Created 6 months ago
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Untitled Note
Is it any wonder that self-centered churches that focus on comfort for members instead of outreach slowly die?
Created 6 months ago
Matthew 25:20 (NLT), Matthew 25:21 (NLT), Matthew 25:22 (NLT), Matthew 25:23 (NLT), Matthew 25:24 (NLT), Matthew 25:25 (NLT), Matthew 25:26 (NLT), Matthew 25:27 (NLT), Matthew 25:28 (NLT), Matthew 25:29 (NLT), Matthew 25:30 (NLT)
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law/gospel
Here, we see how much God hates sin, that our sin goes beyond just ourselves and affects those who follow after us, but His love by contrast follows to the thousandth generation. The whole point of this…
Created 6 months ago
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releasing control
Every pastor needs to hear this. You can't do it on your own. It's not about you, and to insist on trying to do it all yourself is to deny the Priesthood of all Believers.
Created 6 months ago
Exodus 18:16 (NCV), Exodus 18:17 (NCV), Exodus 18:18 (NCV), Exodus 18:19 (NCV), Exodus 18:20 (NCV), Exodus 18:21 (NCV), Exodus 18:22 (NCV)
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12/11/11
1 John 5:4 (NLT)
For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.Created 6 months ago
Labels: bible class
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It's not about you
Pastors, if your church is doing well. It's been ecause of the Spirit, not you.
Created 6 months ago
Matthew 23:8 (NLT), Matthew 23:9 (NLT), Matthew 23:10 (NLT), Matthew 23:11 (NLT), Matthew 23:12 (NLT)
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bought back
We receive the inheritance of the firstborn and have all been bought back.
Created 6 months ago
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strong hand
And with a strong nail-pierced hand, He brought me out of slavery to sin.
Created 6 months ago
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Stewardship
Proverbs 3:9-10 (CEV)
Honor the [Lord] by giving him your money and the first part of all your crops.Created 6 months ago
Labels: tithing
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-08-16
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-04-12
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Psalm 34:1
Psalm 34:1 (GWT)
By David when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech; Abimelech threw him out, so David left. I will thank the lord at all times.My mouth will always praise him.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-03-09
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Psalm 27:1
Psalm 27:1 (GWT)
By David. The lord is my light and my salvation.Who is there to fear?The lord is my life’s fortress.Who is there to be afraid of?Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 13:1
Psalm 13:1 (GWT)
For the choir director; a psalm by David. How long, O lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me?Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-03-05
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Psalm 16:1
Psalm 16:1 (GWT)
A miktam by David. Protect me, O God, because I take refuge in you.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2011-03-02
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-03-02
