For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21 Why should we believe the Bible? What makes that book more important than any other? When I was an atheist some 30 years ago, I read the Bible from front-to-back and though there was…
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But he who glories, let him glory in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 10:17 As a child, we are taught not to brag or be boastful in things we do. After all, it’s not appropriate to draw attention to ourselves in a way that makes us seem better than others. As we grow older, however, we…
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Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, Who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the LORD’S anger. Zephaniah 2:3 In chapter 1, Zephaniah proclaims the coming judgment upon Judah. The people had strayed far from God. There were worshipping Baal,…
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Now Joshua the son of Nun sent out two men from Acacia Grove to spy secretly saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” So they went, and came to the house of a harlot named Rahab, and lodged there. Joshua 2:1 Joshua had begun to get his people ready to go into the promised land, but…
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Some important facts to get you into this wonderful book: It contains more first person words from God to you than any other book. It is a guidebook for God’s newly redeemed people to teach them about sin and God’s glorious desire to restore us to Himself through substitutionary sacrifice. It teaches us of God’s…
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9; Read Psalm 27:1-14 Throughout Psalm 27, we see a progression in David’s faith. He begins by declaring God’s character, recalls His faithfulness, seeks His face, waits on Him, and…
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Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence. I would have lost heart, unless I had believedThat I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Wait on the Lord;Be…
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Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! Psalm 32:10-11 God controls and allows every detail of our lives; nothing happens without His knowledge and approval. And…
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Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”Do not hide Your face from me; Do not turn Your servant away in anger;You have been my help; Do not leave me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.When my father…
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 Thought maybe we could use a word of refreshing and encouragement from the…
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