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Good Intentions Gone Awry
Today’s reading: Exodus 22-24; Matthew 20:17-34 7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And...
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Jan 29, 2015
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Law and Grace
Today’s reading: Exodus 19-21; Matthew 20:1-16 “Now these are the rules that you shall set before them. Exodus 21:1 15 Am I not allowed...
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Jan 28, 2015
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Recognition, repentance, salvation
Today’s reading: Genesis 42-43; Matthew 13:33-58 57 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor...
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Jan 17, 2015
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Jesus on Judgment
Today’s reading: Genesis 38-40; Matthew 12:22-50 God reveals Himself in His Word as a holy Judge. As Creator, He has every right over us...
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Jan 15, 2015
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God’s Election and the Free Offer of Salvation
Today’s reading: Genesis 33-35; Matthew 11 25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have...
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Jan 13, 2015
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Facing a Crisis; Dealing with Failure
Today’s reading: Genesis 25-26; Matthew 9:1-17 How do you face a crisis? How do you handle failure, sin, and guilt? Isaac faced a crisis,...
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Jan 9, 2015
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Faith Works
Today’s reading: Genesis 20-22; Matthew 7 God calls us to believe in Him but, more importantly, to believe Him. Abraham believed God or...
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Jan 7, 2015
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The Continuing Need for Repentance
Today’s reading: Genesis 9-11; Matthew 4 The cosmic battle continues after the flood. Mankind, united by one language and forgetting the...
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Jan 3, 2015
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What’s Important?
On this day, when a widely loved and respected celebrity has died unexpectedly and by his own hand, I read these words from the Puritans...
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Aug 12, 2014
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Meeting God in Genesis
Genesis, the first book of the Bible, lays the foundation for all that is to follow. These foundations include: 1. The actions and...
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Jan 12, 2014
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Saved by Grace; Assured by Fruit
Today’s reading:1 Peter 2:13-2 Peter 1:21 My selection: 2 Peter 1:9-11 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is...
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Dec 23, 2013
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Steering a Straight Path
Today’s reading: Hebrews 10:19-12:29 My selection: Hebrews 12:14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no...
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Dec 20, 2013
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