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Challenge from the Book of Judges: Train Up A Child
After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the LORD nor what he had done for Israel. Judges 2:10 The new generation neither knew God nor what he had done for … Continue reading
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Judges: Do We Take God Seriously?
In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. Judges 17:6, 21:25 Judges 21:25 is the last verse in Judges and it summarizes well the content of this sad book. “Doing as one sees fit” … Continue reading
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Why study Judges?
Are you more comfortable camping out in the New Testament — maybe the Gospels or Paul’s letters to the churches? Does the Old Testament seem a bit..well…old for your liking? And really…in a culture that pushes back, “Don’t judge me!” … Continue reading
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Follow Me
As John 21 opens, it’s clear the disciples have followed the instructions of Jesus. They are at the Sea of Galilee – about 75 miles from Jerusalem. They have followed in obedience and gone where Jesus told them to go. … Continue reading
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Do You Love Me?
Jesus asked this question of Peter not once, not twice, but three times in John 21 (see verses 15, 16, and 17). Some scholars say one time for each of the three times Peter denied his Lord. In John 21, … Continue reading
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Thomas: Doubt Becomes FAITH!
“Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.” John 20:25 You know, if Thomas had been a … Continue reading
FEAR transformed to COURAGE
“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews…” John 20:19 After the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples were paralyzed by fear. … Continue reading
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Grief Transformed to JOY
“…Mary stood outside the tomb crying…” John 20:11 The Greek word translated crying is KLAIO. It carries the meaning of not just crying softly with tears, but with every external expression of grief. (My daughter Lydia has a self-made rule … Continue reading
From Muted to Magnificent: Transformation!
The Sistine Chapel is part of the official residence of the pope in Vatican City. The chapel itself was completed in 1481, but it is perhaps best known for the work of art that is found on it’s ceiling: Fabio … Continue reading
“It is finished.”
“It is finished.” These words of Jesus are recorded in John 19:30. His work on earth is complete. He was born to die. Each day of His life in this world was a step in His journey to the Cross. … Continue reading