Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 God is always doing something new, always seeking to expand our spiritual lives. But like old wineskins,…
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Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting,…
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world…
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For I through the law died to the law that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:19-20 Any of…
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Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:9-11 Today’s passage reminds us…
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I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. 1 Peter 5:12b Peter closes this epistle by exhorting the church to be humble in verses 5 through 7, to be watchful in verses 8 through 9, and to be hopeful in verses 10 through…
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…I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand…Greet one another with a kiss of love. 1 Peter 5:12, 14 As Peter concludes his letter, he emphasizes the importance of unity and love within the body of Christ. He mentions greetings from other believers…
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But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:10-11 Suffering is an inevitable part of the Christian life, but it’s not without purpose. Peter reminds us of that…
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Our Christian journey isn’t just about personal growth; it’s also a spiritual battle. Peter uses stark imagery…
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…and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:5b-7 We all get dressed in the morning and at times carefully pick out…
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