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Prophets; September 7, 2025
Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. As familiar as this verse is, it just occurred to me that Koine Greek has … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, focus, God, God's Word, Jesus, martyrdom, persecution, political correctness, pride, prophecy, prophets, speaking for God
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Confirmation Joy; September 6, 2025
Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. This passage is so familiar that I could pretty well quote all 12 verses from memory, and I’ve not only written, I’ve preached on this particular verse. However, familiarity indeed … Continue reading
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Tagged anticipation, assurance, bible, christianity, confirmation, faith, God, God's plans, heaven, Jesus, joy, the Magi
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Making Aliya; September 5, 2025
Zechariah 10:9 Though I scatter them among the peoples, yet in distant lands they will remember me.They and their children will survive, and they will return. This is what is today called “making aliya,” moving from anywhere in the world to Israel. … Continue reading
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Tagged antisemitism, bible, Christ's return, faith, faithfulness, God, God's plan of salvation, Israel, Jesus, Jews, making aliyah, the New Testament, the Old Testament
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Returning to God; September 4, 2025
Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. This chapter is most famous for verse 9, which was fulfilled on Palm Sunday as Jesus entered Jerusalem, but I … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, bible, depending on God, faith, God, God our fortress, God's grace, hope, Jesus, multiplied blessings, prisoners, psalms, remedies, restoration, trouble
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Truth; September 3, 2025
Zechariah 8:16-17 These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the Lord. … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, courts, facts, faith, fiction, following God, God, Jesus, mistakes, perjury, representing Christ, truth, ultimate truth
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Rejoice!; September 2, 2025
Zechariah 2:11 “Many nations will be joined with the Lord in that day and will become my people. I will live among you and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you.” You couldn’t ask for a more definitive statement that … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, faith, God, God's love, Jesus, joy, martyrs, ministry in Japan, rejoice, singing Scripture, the family of God, the Jews
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Dependence on God; September 1, 2025
Zephaniah 3:12, 15 But I will leave within you the meek and humble.The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the Lord.The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. It struck me that the same terminology is used … Continue reading
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Tagged amazing grace, bible, christianity, depending on God, faith, finances, God, God's grace, God's presence, God's supply, Jesus, John Newton, trusting God, wealth
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Trusting Faith; August 31, 2025
Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. This is rightly one of the most famous declarations of faith in the face of circumstances in the whole Bible. A musical setting for verses … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, circumstances, eternity, faith, God, God's plans, Habakkuk, Jake Hess, Jesus, joy, perspective, pity parties, tragedy, trusting God, victim mentality
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Salvation; August 30, 2025
Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved;for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said,even among the survivors whom the Lord calls. I almost chose to write on verse 25, because that also feels very meaningful … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, bible, christianity, evangelism, faith, follow-up, fruit, humility, Jesus, repentance, salvation
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Knowledge; August 29, 2025
Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” This is an absolutely amazing offer from our omniscient Creator. Expressed a little differently, He’s saying, “You want to know something … Continue reading
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