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Understanding the Bible; April 7, 2026


Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. When we come right down to it, we’re all pretty dense. We need God’s help if we are going to understand what’s written in the Bible, even … Continue reading

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Impossible; March 25, 2026


Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” This is a vitally important, fundamental principle that we give lip service to, and at the same time … Continue reading

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Individual Differences; March 22, 2026


Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. Here we have a disciple who didn’t physically follow Jesus, though he wanted to. … Continue reading

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Perception; March 19, 2026


Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Matthew gets the story slightly scrambled, but he does have Mary Magdalene grabbing Jesus’ feet. John, in chapter 20, gives a bit more … Continue reading

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Status; March 16, 2026


Matthew 23:12 “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” It’s interesting how much trouble we have following what Jesus says here. The Catholic practice of addressing priests as Father is in … Continue reading

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Church; March 10, 2026


Matthew 16:18 “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” This is a very famous verse, for good reason, and it has also generated a … Continue reading

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The Divinity of Jesus; March 7, 2026


Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” You can’t really be a disciple unless you know whom you are following. Different groups label Jesus in different ways. Muslims … Continue reading

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Learning from God; February 23, 2026


Matthew 5:2 And he began to teach them. The following verses are some of the most famous statements in all literature, hitting people between the eyes with their simplicity and power. Jesus taught His disciples a lot by example, but … Continue reading

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Repentance; February 22, 2026


Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Some people hang up at the various differences among even the synoptic Gospels, (Matthew, Mark, Luke) but that overlooks the point that they … Continue reading

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Learning; February 11, 2026


Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction    and your ears to words of knowledge. Everyone receives instruction and everyone hears words of knowledge, but not everyone benefits from them. We have to choose to receive what is available to us, to … Continue reading

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