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David’s Dynasty; November 27, 2025


Psalm 89:29 I will establish his line forever,    his throne as long as the heavens endure. This prophecy is true only if you understand it spiritually. The Davidic dynasty is clearly and thoroughly cut off, genetically and politically, but Jesus, the … Continue reading

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God’s Way; July 20, 2025


Proverbs 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,    but it is the ruin of those who do evil. This is a truth I have observed over the years, and it can be very ironic. For those who are … Continue reading

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God’s Eternal Goodness; July 13, 2025


Psalm 118:28-29 You are my God, and I will praise you;    you are my God, and I will exalt you.Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;    his love endures forever. This Psalm has many famous lines, and I was quite torn as to … Continue reading

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Security; June 1, 2025


Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. The introduction says this is “a Psalm of David,” but from the content it seems to me like it was written for or … Continue reading

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The Basis for Joy; May 25, 2025


Psalm 4:7 Fill my heart with joy    when their grain and new wine abound.(I greatly prefer the alternative translation:You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.) We tend to let our joy be dependent on … Continue reading

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Tomorrow; May 22, 2023


Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. On one level this goes without saying, but much of the time we act like it’s not true. Making plans isn’t bad, … Continue reading

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Security; May 12, 2023


Psalm 125:1-2 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Security is one of the basic … Continue reading

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A Firm Hope; July 2, 2022


Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. There are two distinct metaphors in this verse, and many people don’t have a reference for either … Continue reading

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The Eternal Covenant; December 29, 2020


Hebrews 13:20-21 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading

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Conflict; November 8, 2019


Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. There are … Continue reading

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