Tag Archives: God

The Arrival of Messiah; September 20, 2025


Luke 19:27-38 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who … Continue reading

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The Joy of Evangelism; September 18, 2025


Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Jesus told these two parables in response to the Pharisees’ objections to His associating with … Continue reading

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Martyrdom; September 17, 2025


Luke 13:17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing. I can’t help but notice the many parallels between Jesus and Charlie Kirk. There is considerable risk … Continue reading

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Victory; September 16, 2025


Luke 10:19 “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” This is a wonderful, encouraging promise, but it seems to be contradicted by experience. After … Continue reading

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Mary’s Faith; September 13, 2025


Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Protestants tend to react to the Catholic veneration of Mary by ignoring her, for the most part, but that too is a mistake. … Continue reading

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John the Baptist; September 12, 2025


Luke 1:16-17 “He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the … Continue reading

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Joy; September 11, 2025


Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. The women’s joy here is something Jesus talked about in the Upper Room Discourse. “So with you: now is … Continue reading

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Faithfulness; September 10, 2025


Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I have no idea how many times … Continue reading

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Roots; September 8. 2025


Matthew 13:20-21 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of … Continue reading

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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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