Tag Archives: Speaking God’s words

Speaking God’s Words; November 21, 2024


Matthew 10:19-20 “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking … Continue reading

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Speaking for God; September 15, 2024


2 Samuel 23:2 “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me;    his word was on my tongue. From one perspective, this seems like a statement of incredible conceit. From another perspective, actively voiced by a TV personality about someone else not long ago, it … Continue reading

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Proclaiming the Word; May 27, 2024


2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction. This, along with verse 5, is rather heart-wrenching when you realize that it was written shortly before … Continue reading

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God’s Word; March 17, 2024


Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty. There are several Biblical references to eating God’s Word. The Psalmist said, “How sweet … Continue reading

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Words; December 14, 2023


Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel You might think that someone like Paul would not need to … Continue reading

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The Priesthood of the Believer; June 24, 2023


Malachi 2:7 “”For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction–because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty.” This is a very sobering verse to anyone in pastoral ministry, but … Continue reading

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Prophecy; March 30, 2023


Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. This Psalm has several dearly loved verses. I am especially fond of verse 7, with its mention … Continue reading

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Words; February 14, 2023


2 Timpthy 1:2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. This chapter has several verses that are long-time favorites, but it struck me just now that this verse, which … Continue reading

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Being Used by God; December 26, 2022


Luke 2:30-32 “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” In the message yesterday I talked about … Continue reading

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Being Used by God; December 12. 2022


Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” I think I probably write on this verse every time our readings cover it, because it is just that impressive. It … Continue reading

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