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Monthly Archives: May 2018
The Gift of Jesus’ Life; May 29, 2018
Matthew 27:50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. I hadn’t thought about the fact that, because Greek uses the same word for spirit and breath, this verse uses a standard … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, death, familiarity, God's love, gratitude, humility, spiritual growth
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Giving Your Life; May 28, 2018
Matthew 27:4-5 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, commitment, Judas, martyrdom, Maximillian Kolbe, stewardship, suicide, use of time
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Communion; May 27, 2018
Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, Communion, familiarity, God's provision, liturgy, living out the Word, ritual
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Serving Christ; May 26, 2018
Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’” It needs to be said that this is not a parable, it … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, judgment, meeting needs, rewards, salvation, Samaritan's Purse, serving God
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Accountability; May 25, 2018
Matthew 25:21 (23) “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” This is one of Jesus’ … Continue reading
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Tagged ability, authority, comparing, faithfulness, gifting, pleasing the devil, pride, serving God, talents
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Serving God; May 24, 2018
Matthew 24:45-46 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose … Continue reading
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Tagged faithfulness, feeding the sheep, God's economy, God's grace, pastoral ministry, religion, serving, work
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Honesty; May 23, 2018
Matthew 22:18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?” These passages were chosen on the basis of God giving or providing things, but here Jesus gives a very astute, politically incorrect … Continue reading
Responding to God’s Provision; May 22, 2018
Matthew 21:43-44 “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he … Continue reading
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Tagged abundance, accountability, context, faith, God's grace, God's provision, Replacement Theology, stewardship, tithing
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Authority and Service; May 21, 2018
Matthew 20:26-28 “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, calling, delegating, focus, humility, leaders, leadership, pride, serving
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Rewards; May 20, 2018
Matthew 20:15 “Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?” I was very interested to hear from my mother that even my seminary professor grandfather, the … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, benefits, deathbed conversion, God's grace, repentance, rewards, salvation, temptation, the pleasures of sin
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