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Memory is frequently the bondslave of despondency.…
Memory is frequently the bondslave of despondency. Despairing minds call to remembrance every dark foreboding in the past, and dilate upon every gloomy feature in the present; thus memory, clothed in…
Created 2 days ago
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If the young man in the gospel used this title in…
If the young man in the gospel used this title in speaking to our Lord, how much more fitly may I thus address Him! He is indeed my Master in both senses, a ruling Master and a teaching Master. I delight…
Created 2 days ago
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Potters were the very highest grade of workers, but…
Potters were the very highest grade of workers, but “the king” needed potters, and therefore they were in royal service, although the material upon which they worked was nothing but clay. We, too, maybe…
Created 2 days ago
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How many jubilees
If the Queen of England's jubilee is Diamond, what shall be said of the jubilee of the King of Kings?
Created 3 days ago
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Christian, what hast thou to do with sin? Hath it…
Christian, what hast thou to do with sin? Hath it not cost thee enough already? Burnt child, wilt thou play with the fire? What! when thou hast already been between the jaws of the lion, wilt thou step…
Created 4 days ago
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Here is a precious truth for thee, believer. Thou…
Here is a precious truth for thee, believer. Thou mayest be poor, or in suffering, or unknown, but for thine encouragement take a review of thy “calling” and the consequences that flow from it, and especially…
Created 4 days ago
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If Mephibosheth was thus humbled by David’s kindness,…
If Mephibosheth was thus humbled by David’s kindness, what shall we be in the presence of our gracious Lord? The more grace we have, the less we shall think of ourselves, for grace, like light, reveals…
Created 4 days ago
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Continue in the faith
Perseverance is the badge of true saints. The Christian life is not a beginning only in the ways of God, but also a continuance in the same as long as life lasts. It is with a Christian as it was with…
Created 4 days ago
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When the two disciples had reached Emmaus, and were…
When the two disciples had reached Emmaus, and were refreshing themselves at the evening meal, the mysterious stranger who had so enchanted them upon the road, took bread and brake it, made Himself known…
Created 4 days ago
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Frequently we pray that God would not forsake us in…
Frequently we pray that God would not forsake us in the hour of trial and temptation, but we too much forget that we have need to use this prayer at all times. There is no moment of our life, however…
Created 4 days ago
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The word “conversation” does not merely mean our talk…
The word “conversation” does not merely mean our talk and converse with one another, but the whole course of our life and behaviour in the world. The Greek word signifies the actions and the privileges…
Created 4 days ago
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In looking back upon the character of our prayers,…
In looking back upon the character of our prayers, if we do it honestly, we shall be filled with wonder that God has ever answered them. There may be some who think their prayers worthy of acceptance…
Created 4 days ago
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Worshippers at the temple were wont to bring presents…
Worshippers at the temple were wont to bring presents of sweet perfumes to be burned upon the altar of God: but Israel, in the time of her backsliding, became ungenerous, and made but few votive offerings…
Created 4 days ago
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Most manifestly the confidence which the Psalmist…
Most manifestly the confidence which the Psalmist here expressed was a divine confidence. He did not say, “I have grace enough to perfect that which concerneth me—my faith is so steady that it will not…
Created 4 days ago
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From every point our Well-beloved is most fair. Our…
From every point our Well-beloved is most fair. Our various experiences are meant by our heavenly Father to furnish fresh standpoints from which we may view the loveliness of Jesus; how amiable are our…
Created 4 days ago
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Changeful experience often leads the anxious believer…
Changeful experience often leads the anxious believer to enquire “Why is it thus with me?” I looked for light, but lo, darkness came; for peace, but behold trouble. I said in my heart, my mountain standeth…
Created 4 days ago
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There is corn in Egypt
Famine pinched all the nations, and it seemed inevitable that Jacob and his family should suffer great want; but the God of providence, who never forgets the objects of electing love, had stored a granary…
Created 7 days ago
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2 Samuel 10:4-5
2 Samuel 10:4-5 (NKJV)
Therefore Hanun took Davids servants, shaved off half of their beards, cut off their garments in the middle, at their buttocks, and sent them away.Created 9 days ago
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Mephibosheth was no great ornament to a royal table,…
Mephibosheth was no great ornament to a royal table, yet he had a continual place at David’s board, because the king could see in his face the features of the beloved Jonathan. Like Mephibosheth, we may…
Created 9 days ago
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Care, even though exercised upon legitimate objects,…
Care, even though exercised upon legitimate objects, if carried to excess, has in it the nature of sin. The precept to avoid anxious care is earnestly inculcated by our Saviour, again and again; it is…
Created 10 days ago
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"If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."…
"If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." —1 Peter 2:3 If:—then, this is not a matter to be taken for granted concerning every one of the human race. “If”:—then there is a possibility and…
Created 15 days ago
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Our heavenly Father often draws us with the cords…
Our heavenly Father often draws us with the cords of love; but ah! how backward we are to run towards Him! How slowly do we respond to His gentle impulses! He draws us to exercise a more simple faith…
Created 15 days ago
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It was a remarkable thing that the man who was never…
It was a remarkable thing that the man who was never to die, for whom God had ordained an infinitely better lot, the man who should be carried to heaven in a chariot of fire, and be translated, that he…
Created 16 days ago
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All the attributes of Christ, as God and man, are…
All the attributes of Christ, as God and man, are at our disposal. All the fulness of the Godhead, whatever that marvellous term may comprehend, is ours to make us complete. He cannot endow us with the…
Created 17 days ago
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If we have received the grace of God in our hearts,…
If we have received the grace of God in our hearts, its practical effect has been to make us God’s servants. We may be unfaithful servants, we certainly are unprofitable ones, but yet, blessed be His…
Created 17 days ago
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"Afterward." — Hebrews 12:11
"Afterward." — Hebrews 12:11 How happy are tried Christians, afterwards. No calm more deep than that which succeeds a storm. Who has not rejoiced in clear shinings after rain?Victorious banquets are…
Created 17 days ago
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Daniel 10:12
Daniel 10:12 (KJV)
Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: chasten of self
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1 Kings 21:27
1 Kings 21:27 (KJV)
And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: fasting
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Psalm 119:68
Psalm 119:68 (KJV)
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.Created about 1 month ago
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Leviticus 23:27, Leviticus 23:32
Leviticus 23:27 (KJV)
Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord.Leviticus 23:32 (KJV)
It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: yom kippur
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Leviticus 23:32
Leviticus 23:32 (KJV)
It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: fasting
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Leviticus 23:22
Leviticus 23:22 (KJV)
And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I am the Lord your God.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: charity
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-04-23
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Matthew 21:31
Matthew 21:31 (KJV)
Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.Created about 1 month ago
Labels: heaven
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Revelation 3:14
Revelation 3:14 (KJV)
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;Created about 1 month ago
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What?
Exodus 4:24 (KJV)
And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the Lord met him, and sought to kill him.Created about 1 month ago
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Golden Silence
Matthew 27:14 (NKJV)
But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.Created about 1 month ago
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Cross
Luke 23:26 (KJV)
And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.Created about 1 month ago
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Humility
Proverbs 15:33 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.Created about 1 month ago
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prayer
Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;Created 2 months ago
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confidence
Psalm 118:13-14 (KJV)
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.Created 2 months ago
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compassion
Mark 1:41 (KJV)
And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.Created 2 months ago
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prayer
Mark 1:35 (KJV)
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.Created 2 months ago
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prayerinjesus
John 16:7 (KJV)
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.John 16:13 (KJV)
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.John 16:23-24 (KJV)
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.John 16:26 (KJV)
At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:Created 2 months ago
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joy
John 16:7 (KJV)
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.John 16:13 (KJV)
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.John 16:22 (KJV)
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.Created 2 months ago
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spirit
John 16:7 (KJV)
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.John 16:13 (KJV)
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.Created 2 months ago
Labels: spirit
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comforter
John 16:7 (KJV)
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.Created 2 months ago
Labels: comforter
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service
John 13:13-14 (KJV)
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.John 13:16 (KJV)
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.Created 2 months ago
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service
John 13:13-14 (KJV)
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.Created 2 months ago
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Funny
John 13:9 (KJV)
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.Created 2 months ago
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love
John 13:1 (KJV)
Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.Created 2 months ago
Labels: love
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes
2012-03-25
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Bookmarks
2012-03-13
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2012-01-12
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-01-07
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Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights
2012-01-06
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-09-15
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2011-09-10
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-09-02
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-08-16
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-08-16
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-08-16
Tochukwu Nwankwo
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- Saved by Grace through Faith.
