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Monthly Archives: February 2022
The Fear of the Lord; February 24, 2022
Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” This is not common sermon material these … Continue reading
Belonging to Christ; February 23, 2022
Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I haven’t studied Greek, but I do know that Greek prepositions can be reasonably translated various ways. Even between Japanese and English, propositions can be very “slippery,” shifting nuance and even meaning … Continue reading
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Tagged belonging to Christ, in Christ, Paul, prepositions, prisoners, representing Christ, serving Christ, slaves, translation
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People in the Last Days; February 22, 2022
2 Timothy 3:1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. To be honest, I chose this verse because I didn’t want to type in all of verses 2-5! The description Paul gives of people in … Continue reading
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Tagged accepting, condemnation, excusing, forgiving, humanity, judging, Last Days, pleasing God, pride, self righteousness, sin, transformation
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Fear; February 21, 2022
2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. As with many other verses in the Bible, I can’t read this without singing it, at least … Continue reading
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Tagged courage, COVID-19, faith, fear, love, terror, the fear of the Lord, timidity
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Physical Bodies; February 20, 2022
1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. People everywhere tend to be obsessed with their bodies, either to … Continue reading
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Tagged age, cars, diet, exercise, focus, godliness, maintenance, obesity, perspective, physical training, plastic surgery, stewardship of our bodies
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God; February 18, 2022
1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. It is significant that when writing to Timothy, from whom he probably had no secrets, and specifically in … Continue reading
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Overcoming Fear; February 17, 2022
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. After … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ's representatives, comfort, cults, encouragement, fear, hope, Last Days, panic, troubles
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Answered Prayer; February 16, 2022
2 Thessalonians 1:3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. I forget who it … Continue reading
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Tagged answers to prayer, God's character, growing love, love, parenting, prayer, spiritual growth, the devil's lies
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God’s Faithfulness; February 15, 2022
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful … Continue reading
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