Tag Archives: faith

Preparation; November 18, 2024


Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Even Jesus had to be prepared for His ministry, and experiencing and resisting major temptation was a major part of that. There are … Continue reading

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End-Times Prophecy; November 17, 2024


Zechariah 14:9 The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name. The dramatic events described in this chapter have obviously not yet happened, which is a reminder that God isn’t through … Continue reading

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Assurance; November 16, 2024


Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy!    Though I have fallen, I will rise.Though I sit in darkness,    the Lord will be my light. This is a marvelous statement of faith that has rightly been set to music. Everyone has moments that seem … Continue reading

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Justice; November 15, 2024


Amos 5:24 But let justice roll on like a river,    righteousness like a never-failing stream! This verse has been appropriately quoted by such crusaders as Martin Luther King. It is the climax of the judgment on the Northern Kingdom, that shortly after this … Continue reading

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God’s Sovereignty; November 13, 2024


Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons;    he deposes kings and raises up others.He gives wisdom to the wise    and knowledge to the discerning. This is a famous story, and also a very important one. God used Nebuchadnezzar’s personality flaws to advance His plan, … Continue reading

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Objective Truth; November 12, 2024


Lamentations 3:21-22 Yet this I call to mind    and therefore I have hope:Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,    for his compassions never fail. This passage is very familiar, having been set to music, but we seldom read the first part … Continue reading

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Human Knowledge; November 11, 2024


Jeremiah 31:37 “Only if the heavens above can be measured    and the foundations of the earth below be searched outwill I reject all the descendants of Israel    because of all they have done,”declares the Lord. This statement by God through Jeremiah is interesting on … Continue reading

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Trusting God’s Provision; November 10, 2024


Isaiah 60:19 The sun will no more be your light by day,    nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you,for the Lord will be your everlasting light,    and your God will be your glory. Verse 1 of this chapter is justly famous, … Continue reading

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Descendants; November 9, 2024


Isaiah 59:21 “As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of … Continue reading

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The Messiah; November 7, 2024


Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message    and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? This chapter is one of the most remarkable, and most important, in the Old Testament, and indeed, in the whole Bible. Only God knows how many … Continue reading

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