The first question we should ask is this: why study? Why take time out of our busy lives to think about, meditate on, contemplate, and digest a study of God's word? The answer is in the question.
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Faith Clings to Greater Blood
Archival Post
Plague after plague rained down on Egypt. God made it obvious; He was the God of the Hebrews. His judgment released upon the Egyptian gods and their worshipers, and the Israelite people were saved. Still, Pharaoh would not soften his stance, and instead hardened his heart. God respected his decision, hardening his heart for him. Like an immovable stone, Pharaoh's mind was made. He would not let the people go.
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Walk in Truth Consider the Season
(1 John 2:18-20)
I want you to think of Joseph in the section of John's writing we are entering into today. You see, when you come to Christ, there is a feeling of abundance. You are forgiven for your sin through Jesus' substitutionary death, connected to your Father in heaven, and a recipient of the Spirit. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)
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# 07 Exile Love -- 1 Peter 1:22-25 -- The Grace of Exile
Read moreJesus Christ: The Ultimate Man - Part 2
Jesus Christ:
The Ultimate Man
Part 2: Prophet Jesus
This is not the title I normally use of Jesus. Perhaps I've developed an allergy to the title after hearing many say, "Jesus was a good teacher, a prophet, but not God." I reject that. He is God who became flesh to dwell among us (John 1:14). Still, he is the greatest prophet who ever walked the earth. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read more3 Protections for Today's Believers - Part 1 (1 John 2:18-27)
3 Protections for Today's Believers Part 1
(1 John 2:18-27)
Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob, was favored by his father. So much so, he was given a position of power and privilege over his older brothers. God favored Joseph too. He gave him dreams that indicated he'd one day lead his brothers and parents. No one but Joseph believed these dreams, and his brothers despised him because of the favor both God and their father had shown him. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)
Read moreFaith Clings to Greater Blood (Hebrews 11:28)
Faith Clings to Greater Blood
(Hebrews 11:28)
Plague after plague rained down on Egypt. God made it obvious; He was the God of the Hebrews. His judgment released upon the Egyptian gods and their worshipers and the Israelite people were saved. Still, Pharaoh would not soften his stance, and instead hardened his heart. God respected his decision, hardening his heart for him. Like an immovable stone, Pharaoh's mind was made. He would not let the people go. (3 Minutes 750 Words)
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