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Temptation; December 6, 2018


Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. We sometimes have trouble imagining what it was like for Jesus to live as a human being. We kind of … Continue reading →

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Angels; December 5, 2018


Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? This whole first chapter of Hebrews focuses on the differences between Christ and angels, because obviously some people in the 1st Century were getting … Continue reading →

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Faith, Knowledge, and Activity; December 4, 2018


Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. There are some arguable points about exactly what is subject and … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; December 3, 2018


Titus 3:3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. Wow. Talk about a description of modern society! It’s important to note that Paul isn’t giving this description from a … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Ministry; December 2, 2018


Titus 2:1 You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Along with the two longer letters to Timothy, this is a letter about how to be a shepherd of Jesus’ flock. In the first chapter Paul writes about … Continue reading →

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Rescue; December 1, 2018


2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. This is at the very end of the last letter … Continue reading →

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Living for Jesus; November 30, 2018


2 Timothy 2:11-13 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are … Continue reading →

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Knowing Christ; November 29, 2018


2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for … Continue reading →

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Positive Goals; November 28, 2018


1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. The section ahead of this that talks about greed is very famous, but Paul very rightly changes gears in … Continue reading →

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Being an Example; November 27, 2018


1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. It struck me just now that this verse … Continue reading →

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