If some enemies broke in and seized your goods, you let them go with a smile, knowing they couldn’t touch your real treasure. Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back. So don’t throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It’s still a sure thing! Hebrews 10:33:35 The writer reminds these followers ofContinue reading “Finish What You Started”
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Ponder or Pounce
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be [d]successful Joshua 1:8Continue reading “Ponder or Pounce”
No Fasting, Only Feasting
When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can’t break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. Hebrew 6:17-18 The writer is encouraging these Christians to continue to grow in the Lord. He talks about the danger and consequence of going back on your commitmentContinue reading “No Fasting, Only Feasting”
Murderer to Miracle Worker
14 But the man said, “Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you intend to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and said, “Certainly this incident is known.” Exodus 2:14 Moses knew he was a Hebrew adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. When he became an adult and becameContinue reading “Murderer to Miracle Worker”
My Way or the Highway
Even though they watched me at work for forty years, your ancestors refused to let me do it my way; over and over they tried my patience. Hebrews 3:8 The Message The author is still reminding these Christians of their Jewish history and how faithful Moses was, but the people wouldn’t listen to God’s voice through him.Continue reading “My Way or the Highway”
Like Father Like Son
Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. 3 The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the veryContinue reading “Like Father Like Son”
God’s Timing
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. 56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. Luke 23:55 Jesus had been crucified and Joseph had taken his body and laid itContinue reading “God’s Timing”
No Strings Attached
12 One day in one of the villages there was a man covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus he fell down before him in prayer and said, “If you want to, you can cleanse me.”13 Jesus put out his hand, touched him, and said, “I want to. Be clean.” Then and there his skin was smooth,Continue reading “No Strings Attached”
Not me, Never!
Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.”33 PeterContinue reading “Not me, Never!”
Whatever It Takes
By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, “He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.” Luke 15:1-3 The Religious leaders were highly critical ofContinue reading “Whatever It Takes”
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