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Author Archives: Michael Wilson

“In fact, the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the agreement of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new agreement is established on better promises.” ~Author of Hebrews

May 17, 2022

In the scriptures, a covenant (agreement) is between God and His people or certain specific individuals, like me. The fulfilment …

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“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus

May 16, 2022

Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …

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“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” ~Angel of God

May 15, 2022

Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …

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“Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus

May 14, 2022

The main thing: Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously …

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“But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?” ~Apostle Paul

May 13, 2022

The main thing about the main thing: There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It …

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“Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities.” ~Apostle Paul

May 12, 2022

The main thing: God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk …

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“The pearl of justice is found in the heart of mercy.” ~St Catherine of Siena

May 11, 2022

Why this is important: Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …

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“Why do you think evil in your hearts?” ~Jesus

May 10, 2022

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“Every revelation of God is a demand, and the way to knowledge of God is by obedience.” ~William Temple

May 10, 2022

Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said, “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …

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“Baptism points back to the work of God, and forward to the life of faith.” ~J. Alec Motyer

May 9, 2022

Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …

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A tribute to my mother (Dorothy Wilson — 1922 – 1967)

May 8, 2022

Mothers are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different. My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born …

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“You say that I am.” ~Jesus

May 7, 2022

Here is the good news! Jesus is the Son of God. Everyone who encounters Him comes away knowing it. It moves …

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“These words are trustworthy and true.” ~Jesus

May 6, 2022

Why this is important: King Jesus, the Messiah, has already won the victory. He is seated on the throne. It is …

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Do we have a passion for the teaching of Jesus?

May 5, 2022

How do we get wisdom? From the world? From reading books? By watching TED? Wisdom comes from God, and it …

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“I’m desperate for you. I’m lost without you.” ~Michael W. Smith

May 4, 2022

Am I desperate for God? Fortunate [Blessed] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. …

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Do we believe Jesus is in charge (the Master) and act on it?

May 3, 2022

Why this is important: God had an old plan before the new one. It was the plan based on following …

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“Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” ~Jesus

May 2, 2022

Why this is important: Jesus wants us to accompany him. Jesus wants us to go where He has gone and …

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What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin?

May 1, 2022

Why this is important: What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, …

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Can we out dream God?

April 30, 2022

Can we out dream God? I can’t even come close to out-dreaming God. My mind can’t imagine what He can. …

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Is it normal to question our relationship with God?

April 29, 2022

It is normal to question our relationship with God. Just think of Thomas. Jesus loved him and chose him as …

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How does wisdom start?

April 28, 2022

I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …

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“The counsel of Yahweh [the Lord] stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” ~King David

April 27, 2022

Why this is important: David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme …

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“In it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith.” ~Apostle Paul

April 26, 2022

Why this is important: There are some things to be embarrassed by. There are some things to be proud of. …

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Are we working for “the man”?

April 25, 2022

  Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Master [Lord], knowing that in …

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“Then what becomes of our boasting?” ~Apostle Paul

April 24, 2022

Being “religious” carries some weight with God, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not a bit. Not even a little. Being Jewish or …

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“To do so no more is the truest repentance.” ~Martin Luther

April 23, 2022

  To do so no more is the truest repentance. ~Martin Luther It is so very easy to fall into …

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“The way to be saved is not to delay, but to come and take.” ~Dwight Lyman (D.L.) Moody

April 22, 2022

Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance? Seriously. Can we see it? Can we see King Jesus, the Messiah, out …

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“Cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ~Jesus

April 21, 2022

One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …

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“For this is the will of my Father …” ~Jesus

April 20, 2022

I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …

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“The Son gives life to whom he will.” ~Jesus

April 19, 2022

Jesus makes it clear he has authority, even to give life. King Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to understand this. It is …

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 “I am the truth” ~Jesus

April 18, 2022

Why this is important: The new covenant encompasses the Greek idea of truth as reality, as well as the Hebraic …

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“You are the Messiah [Christ], the Son of the living God.” ~Apostle Peter

April 17, 2022

Why this is important: The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed …

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“You shall not covet …” ~God

April 16, 2022

Why this is important: We covet. It is not very pretty. We do it. We see something and we want …

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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” ~Apostle Paul

April 15, 2022

The main thing: I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to …

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“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus

April 14, 2022

There is a time to get prepared. That time is when trouble is on the way. I must listen and …

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“It came about when Ahab heard these words, that he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and fasted.” ~Elijah

April 13, 2022

Why this is important: The purpose of fasting should be to take our eyes off the things of this world …

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“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus

April 12, 2022

Why this is important: Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what …

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“I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in Me will do what I have been doing.” ~Jesus

April 11, 2022

I am to be a disciple. That is the goal that Jesus has for me. Making disciples is important because it …

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“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income” ~King Solomon

April 10, 2022

The main thing: We must be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. We live in America and that is clear. If …

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“You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” ~John the baptizer

April 9, 2022

Jesus challenges us to radically change our way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing our thinking and acting differently) …

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“Having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.” ~Apostle Paul

April 8, 2022

Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. …

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“With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.” ~King David

April 7, 2022

God wants us to say it. Say it aloud. Say it to ourselves. Say it to others. God, through King …

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“The only significance of life consists in helping to establish the kingdom of God.” ~Count Leo Tolstoy

April 6, 2022

Why it matters: What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? Knowing he would be present with the disciples for …

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Does Jesus know what we lack in our lives?

April 5, 2022

  And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …

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Will we have compassion? Will we show mercy?

April 4, 2022

Why this is important: Nothing moves me to forgive like the stunning knowledge that I have myself been forgiven. Nothing proves …

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How hard is it to be a disciple of Jesus?

April 3, 2022

Why this is important: I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then …Something happens. Or several things. …

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“Watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.” ~Apostle Paul

April 2, 2022

They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …

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“If you board the train of unbelief, you will have to take it all the way to its destination.” ~Anonymous Pastor

April 1, 2022

Let’s think about the account told by Jesus of a very rich man who lived a life of extreme luxury. …

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“The law was our guardian until the Messiah came, in order that we might be justified by faith.” ~Apostle Paul

March 31, 2022

The purpose of the Law was to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once I …

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“God is greater than our heart and knows all things.” ~Apostle John

March 30, 2022

Jesus is clear. His apostle John is clear. My heart testifies to me what I ought to do. There is …

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“I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” ~God

March 29, 2022

I see it! I lean in. God holds His hand out to me. My name is carved into the palm of …

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How will we defend ourselves before God?

March 28, 2022

Has the problem of missing God’s goal for our life been solved for good? Yes, it has. Our Messiah and …

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“For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing.” ~Jesus

March 27, 2022

As mothers and fathers, we understand the love that we have for our children. Magnify that by a factor of …

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Is God the same today as He was yesterday?

March 26, 2022

God is not over the hill. God is not past His prime. He is God. He is great. He is good. …

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“God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.” ~Apostle Paul

March 25, 2022

So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …

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“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me” ~Jesus

March 24, 2022

What does Jesus want from us? Jesus wants us to listen. Jesus wants us to be a good and faithful servant. …

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Why did Jesus take so long to get there and do something about Lazarus?

March 23, 2022

  After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken …

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“It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.” ~Jeremiah

March 22, 2022

  After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, …

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“But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

March 21, 2022

But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of the Messiah. …

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What is the parable of the loving Father?

March 20, 2022

But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …

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Does God give us the gift of wisdom?

March 19, 2022

Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the …

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“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” ~Apostle Paul

March 18, 2022

God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …

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“You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” ~Jesus

March 17, 2022

Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the …

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“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus

March 16, 2022

  Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed …

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Should you wait for God to tell you what to do?

March 15, 2022

As the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, . . . So shall my word be that goeth …

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Are we ready to embrace the cross of Yeshua [Jesus]?

March 14, 2022

34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, …

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What is the outcome if we act on what Jesus commanded?

March 13, 2022

When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, …

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Do we have a special arrogance that believes we are not enslaved … to anyone?

March 12, 2022

So, Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are …

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“My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.” ~King David

March 11, 2022

With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the …

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“Watch and beware of the teaching of the religious elites.” ~Jesus

March 10, 2022

When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 Jesus said to them, “Watch and …

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What is disobedience all about? What are the consequences?

March 9, 2022

For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …

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Who can we blame for this?

March 8, 2022

  As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, …

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How does God work it all out?

March 7, 2022

But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor …

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“How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” ~King David

March 6, 2022

Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …

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Who is reigning now in the kingdom of God?

March 5, 2022

And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death …

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When will the kingdom of God come?

March 4, 2022

Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is …

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“By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?” ~Religious elites

March 3, 2022

Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t have to answer questions. That is shocking to me. I deserve to have my questions …

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What is the result of God’s discipline?

March 2, 2022

All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by …

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What is the source of understanding? Does understanding belong to God?

March 1, 2022

We serve an amazing God. We seek understanding and find it in God. With him is wisdom. But not just …

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What makes a real difference?

February 28, 2022

And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, “Master [Lord], …

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Crazy things Jesus said that will change your life!

February 27, 2022

Jesus had a lot to say. Jesus is radical in what He demands of His followers. This is not easy …

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Are we up to the challenges of Jesus?

February 26, 2022

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when …

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Was humanity created perfect?

February 25, 2022

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of …

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If you want to see Jesus, you may have to be clever!

February 24, 2022

  He entered Jericho and was passing through. And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief …

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What would Ward think?

February 23, 2022

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from …

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Is it hard to follow Jesus?

February 22, 2022

And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let …

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Do we first learn of the good news in the Old Testament?

February 21, 2022

The Spirit of Yahweh is upon me, Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He …

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“I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” ~God to Jesus

February 20, 2022

Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose …

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“Whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.” ~Jesus

February 19, 2022

And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to …

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How do we incline our heart to understanding?

February 18, 2022

My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom …

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Why does Jesus challenge us to listen?

February 17, 2022

And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written …

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Should we “just suck it up”?

February 16, 2022

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn …

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“Be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth.” ~Apostle Paul

February 15, 2022

What about correcting the wayward? The Master’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, …

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Is Jesus clear about what it takes to follow him?

February 14, 2022

  And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, …

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Why was Jesus the Messiah regarded as a teacher and prophet?

February 13, 2022

  When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching… Matthew 7:28 Why it matters: …

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“You are my friends if you do what I command you.” ~Jesus

February 12, 2022

You are my friends if you do what I command you. John 15:14 (CSB) How will we show our obedience …

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Is Jesus really in charge of our lives?

February 11, 2022

I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the …

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Does God help believers in their self-examination?

February 10, 2022

Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who …

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Have we become faint? Are we weary?

February 9, 2022

  Have you not known? Have you not heard? Yahweh [The Lord] is the everlasting God, the Creator of the …

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“If you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” ~Jesus

February 8, 2022

  For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive …

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