Tag Archives: the Gospel

The Evangelistic Imperative; May 10, 2025


1 Chronicles 16:23-23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth;    proclaim his salvation day after day.Declare his glory among the nations,    his marvelous deeds among all peoples. This chapter collects several of David’s Psalms, and I can’t read it without musical settings coming into … Continue reading

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The Gospel; April 23, 2025


Luke 24:45-48 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Sacrifice; April 19, 2025


Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. As we read yesterday, John focused on Jesus having made the statement expected of the High … Continue reading

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Spiritual Health; March 24, 2025


Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. This chapter goes on to deal with … Continue reading

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Forgiveness; February 22, 2025


Romans 7:18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. This is a difficult reality, even … Continue reading

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Repentance (2); February 17, 2025


Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for … Continue reading

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The Gospel; January 7, 2025


John 12:31-32 “Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” There are two very amazing things here. The … Continue reading

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Righteousness; December 14, 2024


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 Righteous Savior.’” The physical blessings of Jerusalem mentioned in this chapter are partially fulfilled, but the Lord being … Continue reading

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Keeping God Central; October 6, 2024


Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us    and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth,    your salvation among all nations. My first thought, on reading this, was that this is indeed the … Continue reading

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Salvation; September 21, 2024


Job 25:4 “How then can a mortal be righteous before God?    How can one born of woman be pure?” This is an existential question for mankind as a whole, and different religions have tried to answer it in different ways. I … Continue reading

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