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Authority; March 27, 2026


Luke 5:24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” You might wonder why this … Continue reading

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The Great Commission; March 20, 2026


Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of … Continue reading

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Authority; March 14, 2026


Matthew 21:23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?” Authority … Continue reading

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Ministers; March 16, 2025


Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. For once, the NIV and the Japanese agree, and are different from the ESV. The ESV says, “a minister,” … Continue reading

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Who We Are in Christ; January 30, 2025


1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. I almost wrote on a different part of … Continue reading

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Justice; December 22, 2024


Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouragedtill he establishes justice on earth.    In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” I was a little surprised that the Japanese translation I currently use said “judgment,” rather than “justice,” in this verse, and … Continue reading

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Government; October 30, 2024


Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born,    to us a son is given,    and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. This is of course a very famous verse, quoted and sung every … Continue reading

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Motivation; September 19, 2024


Job 22:21 “Submit to God and be at peace with him;    in this way prosperity will come to you.” Some of the things that Eliphaz says are true and reasonable, but when you read through it all, you realize that his motivation … Continue reading

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Fathers and Sons; August 27, 2024


1 Timothy 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,To Timothy my true son in the faith:Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. On the one … Continue reading

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Benediction; August 22, 2024


Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope, joy, and peace are all things the … Continue reading

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