Tag: Bible
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Be Smart and Innocent
Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Jesus spoke these words to His disciples as He prepared to send them out to proclaim that The kingdom of God is coming. He warned his disciples of the persecution they…
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I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I…
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“But who do you say that I am”
Matthew 16:13-16 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the…
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Psalms 51: A Psalm of Repentance
A Contrite Sinner’s Prayer for Pardon For the music director. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Be gracious to me, God, according to Your faithfulness; According to the greatness of Your compassion, wipe out my wrongdoings. Wash me thoroughly from my guilt And cleanse me from my sin. For I know my wrongdoings,…
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Christ our King
Two thousand years ago, give or take a few years and months, the LORD, our God, sent forth His Son born by a virgin woman. This Child, Jesus, was the image of the Invisible God. When Mary and Joseph looked down at baby Jesus, they gazed upon the radiance of the glory of God. The…
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Limping Between Two Opinions
Elijah’s question to the Israelites is still relevant in the modern church today. As Christians, we can find ourselves seeking peace with the world, and that infamous word “compromise” is often thrown around. Go along to get along. On some issues, we stand with Jesus, but it can be easier to agree with the world…
Pondering His Holy Word 