In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.John 1:1 There are three genealogies of Jesus in the gospels. Matthew shows that Jesus came from Abraham through David to Joseph, his supposed father. Luke takes His genealogy all the way back to Adam to show that Jesus…
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Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defiled.”1 Samuel 17:45 Goliath was a force to be reckoned with. He…
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Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Colossians 4:5 This verse directs our conduct to those outside the church, i.e. the unsaved. We are to act wisely, and, in the context of verses five and six, this means that we are to act in a way that leads people to Jesus.…
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Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.Philippians 4:8 If you are like me, my mind and thoughts can be…
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As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd. John 10:15-16 In John…
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Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. Ephesians 4:31 The ideal life of a believer in Jesus includes the redemption of our mouths and tongues and the renewal of our hearts from which our words proceed. Imagine the glory of a body of believers whose…
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Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude 1:3 Jude found it necessary to encourage the first-century church to fight for and contend…
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But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:7-9 Many of us feel that we’re in the last days.…
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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 This is such a good verse! If I’m ever thinking bad thoughts towards someone, this verse reminds me of how God thinks of me. Despite…
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Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”Matthew 9:37 When my wife goes away for a women’s retreat or even just out for the evening with friends, it never surprises me how quickly a family can starve. Being the dad I am, I forget to feed myself,…
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