Tag Archives: martyrdom

Faithfulness; May 13, 2025


2 Chronicles 7:1 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. We’ve never experienced anything like this, and it’s probably a good thing! It is hardly … Continue reading

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Legacy; January 31, 2025


2 Peter 1:15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. Peter and Paul both were informed by the Holy Spirit that their martyrdom was close, and they … Continue reading

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Persecution; January 12, 2025


Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Luke rather wisely did not try to record every sermon preached on this missionary journey, but as a representative sample, he recorded what was said in Antioch … Continue reading

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Faith; February 12, 2024


1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. We tend to take faith very lightly. We say we believe things, but then we don’t follow through on … Continue reading

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Waiting on the Lord; January 27, 2024


Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. I have been aware … Continue reading

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Assurance; January 11, 2023


2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for … Continue reading

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Salvation; November 2, 2023


Romans 10:10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. This whole section is of enormous importance and is justly famous. However, current Evangelical … Continue reading

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Isaiah; September 24, 2023


Acts 8:35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. God gave Philip a very easy assignment here, because the passage in question is from Isaiah 53. I enjoy watching Internet … Continue reading

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Stephen; September 21, 2023


Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Stephen is an excellent example of how God will expand the “job description” of someone who is totally dedicated … Continue reading

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Motives and Priorities; August 30, 2023


John 11:48 “If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” The human capacity for misplaced priorities is absolutely incredible at … Continue reading

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