Tag Archives: focus

Evangelism; August 12, 2023


John 4:42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” The woman was an … Continue reading

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Symbols; August 8, 2023


John 3:14-15 “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” The verse after this gets the most attention, but … Continue reading

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Duty; July 26, 2023


Luke 17:10 “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” This section, from verse seven, runs directly counter to current American culture. Americans … Continue reading

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Listening; July 12, 2023


Mark 4:33-34 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained … Continue reading

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End Times; July 8, 2023


Matthew 24:36 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” I think that after His resurrection Jesus perhaps knew the timing of His return, but in any … Continue reading

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Thin Faith; July 2, 2023


Matthew 16:8 Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread?” Jesus’ disciples often tried His patience, but certainly not more than we do today. What is interesting to … Continue reading

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Focus; July 1, 2023


Matthew 15:24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” At first hearing this seems very cold and uncharacteristic of Jesus. However, it displays something that was vitally important to His ministry that we often overlook, … Continue reading

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Faith; June 19, 2023


Jonah 3:10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened. This story is remarkable in a number of ways. In … Continue reading

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Depending on God; June 10, 2023


Jer 17:5 This is what the Lord says:“Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord. The section from here through verse 14 doesn’t seem to … Continue reading

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Help; June 2, 2023


Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One … Continue reading

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