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Jesus, the Son of David and the Son of God
Mark 12:35-37
By this point in Mark, it is clear that Jesus is at odds with the religious leaders -- and they are certainly at odds with him! And, in our previous studies, we've watched Jesus dismantle the best arguments they could muster in their attempts to thwart his mission. By the end, "no one dared to ask him any more questions" (Mark 12:34).
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6 Great Attributes Of Jesus’ High Priestly Service To You (Hebrews 7)
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No one is like Jesus. I have never known anyone as impressive as him. My Savior, he is also my guide, friend, leader, counselor, teacher, financial planner, advisor, coach, helper, intercessor, and pastor. I cannot imagine how I'd get through life without him and his constant aid.
Read moreSermon Notes: Knowing God 07—God's Passover—Exodus 11:1-13:16
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The Second Most Important Thing in Life
Mark 12:31-34
In the final week of Jesus' life before the cross, Jesus has just shared with an inquiring scribe that the greatest commandment is to love God. But there’s also a second half of Jesus' answer. He teaches a second greatest commandment.
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Deciding—Not Only Desiring—To Be Strong in Him
Ephesians 6:10-20
Today, my mind is on a particular insight in Paul's exhortations to the Ephesians about spiritual warfare (or, really, about life). He said we wrestle not against people but powers, so he told us to take up the armor of God. I've identified and explained this armor elsewhere, so today, let’s consider the personal responsibility Paul expected each of us to take in putting on that armor.
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Faith Obeys God (Hebrews 11:17-19)
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We praise Abraham for his faith in God. We don't call him the father of faith for nothing. As the author to the Hebrews tried to urge his readers toward a life of faith, Abraham stood out as a perfect example.
Read moreSunday Teaching: Knowing God 06—God's Power—Exodus 7-10
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God's Greatest Commandment: Love Him
Mark 12:28-30
Jesus said the greatest commandment begins with the God of Scripture -- and that we should "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" (30). I'm willing to bet you've heard this saying of Jesus time and time again -- love God, love neighbor, this is the sum of the law.
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The Curse - How The World Is (Genesis 3:14-19)
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After Adam and Eve fall into sin, God started in on the serpent (14). He would then address the woman, and finally, the man. But in speaking to the snake, He declared, "Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life" (14).
Read moreSunday Teaching-—Knowing God 05: God's Plans (Exodus 6)
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