So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4 Nehemiah upon hearing the dreadful conditions in Jerusalem, a place he had never been to, was moved to tears for his brethren suffering there…
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But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 The root of our response to Christ’s superiority in all things, is faith. We exercise faith every day when we: step into a building, take an elevator, mail a…
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But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 Paul was very thorough in his writing and consistent to use words that conveyed God’s Word honestly. The exposition of “sound” doctrine is essential for teaching and spiritual well-being. Paul understood this because so much of what he taught was…
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I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:5 In the first five verses of Luke 13, Jesus used two current events to teach on repentance. The first was Pilate’s brutal slaughter of Galileans (v1), and the second was the accidental death of eighteen, when a tower fell in Siloam…
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I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now. Philippians 1: 3-5 Here Paul thanked the Lord for the fellowship he had with his brothers and sisters in Christ. This connection…
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I have written for him the great things of My law, But they were considered a strange thing. Hosea 8:12 God had set Israel apart for a higher purpose, but instead their actions would make them a common people, who did not know the Lord. Instead “They set up alters to sacrifice on, but they…
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All these men of war, who could keep ranks, came to Hebron with a loyal heart, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were of one mind to make David king. 1 Chronicles 12:38 1 Chronicles 12 is a listing of the men whom God brought to David over…
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And Joseph came in to them in the morning and looked at them, and saw that they were sad. So he asked Pharaoh’s officers who were with him in the custody of his lord’s house, saying, “Why do you look so sad today? Genesis 40:6-7 At this point in Joseph’s life, he had been sold…
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I love reading the Psalms. Most of the psalms can be classified into 5 categories: 1. Hymns: a call to worship and the giving of reasons why God should be praised. 2. Laments: expressing distress or calamity and asking God for help; often accompanied by a confession of sin. They usually end with confidence God has heard and will…
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Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:5-6 As we go out to live our lives before the world, God will give us those opportunities to share our faith. If you’re…
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