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Matthew 1:17
Matthew 1:17 (NIV)
Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah.Created 18 days ago
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Eternal Life
This is such a beautiful definition of eternal life. So often in American churches we teach eternal life as "going to heaven when you die." Jesus says eternal life is so much more than that: it's about…
Created 2 months ago
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Titus 3:9
Titus 3:9 (NIV)
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.Created 5 months ago
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Proverbs 16:2
Proverbs 16:2 (NIV)
All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the lord.Created 5 months ago
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It's Just Business
When speaking of vocation, I've been accused of not understanding how business or money work because of my firm insistence on complete integration of faith in Christ with our business practices. It's…
Created 6 months ago
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Jesus the Mediator
I don't believe that this passage was intended to be a messianic pointer, but it does describe a problem that Jesus solved: putting a face to God. Job believes God to be so transcendent that he cannot…
Created 8 months ago
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Ayn Rand vs Jesus
This passage stands as a firm warning to anyone who would put the expansion of their own kingdom ahead of the Kingdom of God. To follow after Jesus means to share his love and kindness; to put the value…
Created 9 months ago
James 5:1 (KJV), James 5:2 (KJV), James 5:3 (KJV), James 5:4 (KJV), James 5:5 (KJV), James 5:6 (KJV)
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Exodus 36:6-7
Exodus 36:6-7 (NIV)
Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: "No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary." And so the people were restrained from bringing more,Created 9 months ago
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Genesis 2:8
Genesis 2:8 (NIV)
Now the lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed.Created 10 months ago
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Romans 8:18
Romans 8:18 (NIV)
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.Created 10 months ago
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Colossians 1:20
Colossians 1:20 (NIV)
and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.Created 10 months ago
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Revelation 22:1
Revelation 22:1 (NIV)
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the LambCreated 10 months ago
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Exodus 32:33
Exodus 32:33 (NIV)
The lord replied to Moses, "Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book.Created 11 months ago
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God and Art
Kind of an amazing thought - God fills a couple of Israelites with His spirit in order to make art and beauty for his temple. Funny how in so many churches the only gifts that we deem worthy of praise…
Created 11 months ago
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James 1:26
James 1:26 (NIV)
Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.Created 11 months ago
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Exodus 28:35
Exodus 28:35 (NIV)
Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the lord and when he comes out, so that he will not die.Created 11 months ago
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Destroying the Gods
This statement is a foreshadowing of things to come. God is going to use the Israelites to wipe out other nations, but it appears that His purpose in doing so is to rid the world of their false gods.
Created 12 months ago
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Exodus 20:26
Exodus 20:26 (NIV)
And do not go up to my altar on steps, or your private parts may be exposed.'Created about 1 year ago
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Fear Verses Love
It's interesting to note that it is the fear of God in this passage that keeps people from sinning while it is His kindness that leads us to repentance in the New Testament.
Created about 1 year ago
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Exodus 20:20
Exodus 20:20 (NIV)
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."Created about 1 year ago
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Exodus 18:21
Exodus 18:21 (NIV)
But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.Created about 1 year ago
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1 Thessalonians 4:12
1 Thessalonians 4:12 (NIV)
so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.Created about 1 year ago
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1 Thessalonians 4:11
1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV)
and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,Created about 1 year ago
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Isaiah 61:7
Isaiah 61:7 (NIV)
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.Created about 1 year ago
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God's Foreknowledge
It's interesting to note that God refers to his foreknowledge repeatedly in Isaiah as a major distinguisher between him and false gods. Also interesting: nearly every time that he refers to this foreknowledge,…
Created over 1 year ago
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Isaiah 44:19
Isaiah 44:19 (NIV)
No one stops to think, no one has the knowledge or understanding to say, "Half of it I used for fuel; I even baked bread over its coals, I roasted meat and I ate. Shall I make a detestable thing from what is left? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?"Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-02-21
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Isaiah 42:6
Isaiah 42:6 (NIV)
"I, the lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles,Created over 1 year ago
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Mark 9:24
Mark 9:24 (NIV)
Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"Created over 1 year ago
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Mark 9:1
Mark 9:1 (NIV)
And he said to them, "Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power."Created over 1 year ago
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Isaiah 37:26
Isaiah 37:26 (NIV)
"Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it. In days of old I planned it; now I have brought it to pass, that you have turned fortified cities into piles of stone.Created over 1 year ago
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Isaiah 37:21
Isaiah 37:21 (NIV)
Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: "This is what the lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria,Created over 1 year ago
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Isaiah 36:12
Isaiah 36:12 (NIV)
But the commander replied, "Was it only to your master and you that my master sent me to say these things, and not to the people sitting on the wall—who, like you, will have to eat their own excrement and drink their own urine?"Created over 1 year ago
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Mark 8:12
Mark 8:12 (NIV)
He sighed deeply and said, "Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it."Created over 1 year ago
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The Sovereignty of God
God will use Assyria's bloodlust to punish Israel, but he doesn't force the bloodlust. Assyria has very different goals in mind, but God is taking what is already there and using it for his purposes.
Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-01-24
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-18
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-01-08