Tag Archives: redemption

Fear; December 5. 2024


Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says—    he who created you, Jacob,    he who formed you, Israel:“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;    I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” I have long loved the musical setting of the end of this verse, … Continue reading

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Bought; April 12, 2024


Hosea 3:2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and about a homer and a lethek of barley. The story of Hosea and Gomer is a heart-wrenching one, but it expresses a very important spiritual truth. We belong … Continue reading

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Choices; February 18, 2024


Deuteronomy 30:19-20 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may … Continue reading

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Blind Faith; February 22, 2023


1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading

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The Lord Our Righteousness; November 14, 2022


Jeremiah 33:16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness. This is the climax of what the Lord promised Jeremiah in … Continue reading

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Redemption; October 25, 2022


Isaiah 44:22 “I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” This past Sunday the subject came up of people who don’t believe they are worthy … Continue reading

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Focus; September 4, 2022


Psalm 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you– I, whom you have redeemed. Singing praise to God brings joy. The Psalmist is evidently in a pretty rough situation, but when he shifts his focus … Continue reading

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Redemption; August 18, 2022


Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth. The first half of this is famous as one of the last things Jesus spoke from the cross, (Luke 23:46) but where the … Continue reading

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Repentance; April 13, 2022


Luke 22:61-63 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. This … Continue reading

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The Blood of Jesus; January 6, 2022


Matthew 26:27-28 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” In … Continue reading

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