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Devotional for January 17th, 2017
I. The Word: John 3:15-17 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him…
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Devotional for January, 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” II. Reflection Questions: 1. What does it mean to “Bear a burden”? 2. What does it look like to belong to a church that does this well for one another? 3. Take a literal minute and ask yourself this…
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Devotional for January 7th, 2017
I. The Word “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” Mark 1:35 “But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.” Luke 5:16 “After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the…
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Friday, January 6th, 2017
The Word: Luke 11:1 …one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” One of my favorite devotionals to read has always been “My Utmost For His Highest” by Oswald Chambers. If you have never read it I highly recommend it and you can check it out here: https://utmost.org. Below is an excerpt…
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
I. The Word: Psalm 63:1-8 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. 1O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2Thus I have seen You in…
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Wednesday, January 4th,2017
1. The Word: Matthew 14:23 “And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray…” It was often repeated in the scriptures that Jesus would get alone, away from the crowds, to pray. As Jesus was going about healing and bringing the gospel of the kingdom to the…
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Devotional for January 2nd, 2017
I. Word: Psalm 115:1-8 I have divided the 8 verses into two parts. Verses 1-3 will be referred to as “Part A” and verses 4-8 as “Part B”. 1Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. 2Why should the nations say,…
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Devotional for December 31st, 2016
“Oh, Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 What I am I thankful for in 2016? Everything. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my mentors. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my…
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2016
I. The Word: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should…
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Devotional for December 27th, 2016
This week, the last week of the year, we are reflecting on the year here in Starter. I encourage you to do the same with us. In my two post I will share some personal reflections then some reflections on the church. 2016 was quite a year for me personally. The highlight was Eleanor and…
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Devotional for December 26, 2016
Year in Review What a year it has been! 2016 was a year full of events that will go down as one of those years that I will never forget. I mean, Chicago Cubs broke their 108 year old curse to win the world series. I am not a baseball fan, but throughout the years,…
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Devotional for December 24th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2:9-11 9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.11 And when they had come…
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Devotional for December 22nd, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, 15where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” 16When Herod realized that he had been…
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Devotional for December 20th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2:1-12 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship…
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Devotional for December 19th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3When King Herod heard…
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Devotional for December 17, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2:4-7 “Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.…
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Devotional for December 16th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 36And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings…
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Devotional for December 15th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 25And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had…
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Devotional for December 14th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 21On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived. 22When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present…
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Devotional for December 13th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to…
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Devotional for December 12th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2:8-20 8In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.9And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be…
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Devotional for December 11th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4Joseph also went up…
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Devotional for December 10th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to…
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Devotional for December 9th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1:1-17 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers.3 Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram.4 Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon.5 Salmon…
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Devotional for December 8th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1:1 “The book of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” II. Reflection Questions: 1. Why are David and Abraham the only two selected to focus the genealogy of Jesus? 2. What do genealogies teach us? 3. Who is someone you wish could be…
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Devotional for December 7th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 1:1-4 1Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out…
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Devotional for December 5th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 Luke 2:41Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast; 43 and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But…
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Devotional for December 3rd, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 22 1Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, 2in the middle of its street. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the…
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Devotional for December 1st, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 21:1-4 21 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.…
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Devotional for November 30th, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 21:1-4, 6 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. 2And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.…
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Devotional for November 29th, 2016
Revelation 20:11 – 15 11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened,…
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Devotional for November 28th, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 19:1-10 1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on…
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Devotional for November 26th, 2016
D. A. Carson (PhD) is a New Testament scholar from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He has written numerous books and commentaries and his works are recognized as one of the best among scholars, theologians, pastors and teachers. I must admit that I have collection of Dr. Carson’s work in my library and…
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Devotional for November 23rd, 2016
My two cents this morning for a good message to listen to will be this message from the President and one of the founders of Every Nation, Steve Murrell. He is a Pastor and leader I look up to very much in that he is not flashy and super-charasmatic, but leads by example and enjoys…
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Devotional for November 22nd, 2016
So for the week of Thanksgiving the Starter team has decided to share with you all sermons with some of our favorite teachers and preachers. So 7 days of getting into the word with the best preachers/teachers according to the team. My (Randy) last teacher/preacher I am thankful for is Duane Sheriff. He is an…
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Devotional for November 21st, 2016
So for the week of Thanksgiving the Starter team has decided to share with you all sermons with some of our favorite teachers and preachers. So 7 days of getting into the word with the best preachers/teachers according to the team. This is my (Randy) second day of sharing who I am thankful for. Ray…
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Devotional for November 20th, 2016
So for the week of Thanksgiving the Starter team has decided to share with you all sermons with some of our favorite teachers and preachers. So 7 days of getting into the word with the best preachers/teachers according to the team. So I, Randy, am up first. This is a no-brainer for me and anyone…
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Devotional for November 19th, 2016
I. The Word: Job 42:7-9 7It came about after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, that the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and against your two friends, because you have not spoken of Me what is right as My servant Job has. 8“Now therefore, take for yourselves seven…
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Devotional for November 18th, 2016
I. The Word: Job 40:1-5 40 Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said: 2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.” 3 Then Job answered the Lord and said: 4 “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. 5 Once I…
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Devotional for November 17th, 2016
I. The Word 13“Be silent before me so that I may speak; Then let come on me what may. 14“Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands? 15“Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him. What…
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Devotional for November 16th, 2016
I. The Word: Job 1:6-12 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 The LORD said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up…
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Devotional for November 14th, 2016
I. The Word: James 1:2-4 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Additional Audio Resource I travel often by plane, especially those…
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Devotional for November 12th, 2016
I. The Word: Galatians 5:16-26 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you…
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Devotional for November 11th, 2016
I. The Word: Galatians 5:16-26 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the…
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Devotional for November 10th, 2016
I. The Word Romans 8:5-14 5For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,7because…
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Devotional for November 9th, 2016
I. The Word: Exodus 31:1-11 1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, 4 to devise artistic designs, to work in…
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Devotional for November 8th, 2016
I. The Word: Romans 12:3-8 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one…
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Devotional for November 7th, 2016
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and…
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Devotional for November 5th, 2016
I. The Word: Exodus 40:33-35 33He erected the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the veil for the gateway of the court. Thus Moses finished the work. 34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35Moses was not able to enter the tent of…
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Devotional for November 4, 2016
I. Word: John 16:5-15 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go…
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Devotional for November 3rd, 2016
I. The Word: John 16:5-15 (NASB) 5“But now I (Jesus) am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6“But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7“But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for…
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Devotional for November 2nd, 2016
I. The Word: John 14:25-27 25 “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My…
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Devotional for November 1st, 2016
I. The Word: John 14:15-18 15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with…
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Devotional for October 31, 2016
I. Word: Genesis 1:1-2; 1:26 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our…
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Devotional for October 30, 2016
I. Word: Genesis 1:1-2; 1:26 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our…
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Devotional for October 28th, 2016
I. The Word: Isaiah 45:1-4 (ESV) 1 Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped, to subdue nations before him and to loose the belts of kings, to open doors before him that gates may not be closed: 2 “I will go before you and level the exalted places,…
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Devotional for October, 27th 2016
1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance…
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Devotional for October 26th, 2016
I. The Word: Joshua 1:1-9 (NKJV) 1 After the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am…
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Devotional for October 25, 2016
I. The Word: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 (NKJV) 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, 24 because “All flesh…
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Devotional for October 24th, 2016
I. The Word: Psalm 119:9-16 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. 10With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. 11Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. 12Blessed are You, O LORD;…
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Devotional for October 23rd, 2016
I. The Word: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 “10Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, 11persecutions, and sufferings, such as happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium and at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord rescued me! 12Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 13But evil men and…
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Devotional for October 22nd, 2016
I. The Word: Acts 8:26-40 (ESV) Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a…
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Devotional for October 21st, 2016
The Word: Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:1-12 13 Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. 14 As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind— 15 so shall he sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths because of…
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Devotion for October 19th, 2016
I. The Word: Exodus 19:1-6 English Standard Version (ESV) On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. 2 They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the…
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Devotional for October 20th, 2016
I. The Word: Psalm 85 (ESV) Revive Us Again 1 Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah 3 You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. 4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your…
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