Tag: Ji Yun
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Possessions
Ephesians (HIS) Story: His People’s Possessions. Written by Ji Yun.
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Bible Plan
I love God’s Word. Many believers have asked me about this love I have for the Word of God. I would say that it developed thanks to the mentors in my life who exemplified a love for God’s Word. The question I may ask of you is, do you love God’s Word? You may answer…
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John 12:1-3
By Ji Yun I. The Word “1 Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3…
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“In the Beginning”
By Ji Yun ”In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light…
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Radio Silence
By Ji Yun Silence. Darkness. Hopelessness. Disappointment. Confusion. Feast of Passover. Sabbath. Jesus has been crucified and buried in the tomb, large stone was placed in front of the tomb, and Roman soldiers were appointed to guard the tomb. In this joyous day of celebration where Jews were celebrating the Passover feast, Jesus’ disciples and…
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The Night of Last Supper/Passover Meal
By Ji Yun Thursday is the day that Jesus and His disciples partook the Passover Meal. Why understanding the Passover, one of the feasts that ordained by God to Israelites, is critical to understand why Jesus would partake this meal before he was crucified and killed. According to the Gospel of John, one of the…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
By Ji Yun I have never heard anyone who said, “I love peanut butter sandwich.” Maybe you are one of those few folks who prefer eating peanut butter alone, without adding anything. The majority of those who have fully experienced the perfect mix of peanut butter and jelly sandwich (the one you see above is…
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TGA: Race
“Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.” Genesis 1:26 “He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Romans 8:29 “and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who…
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Reflection
By Ji Yun We began our journey over 12 weeks ago, in hope of better understanding God’s Word through studying Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. I hope you have enjoyed this journey as much as our contributors and you also found their writing convicting but also encouraging. There were times when we, as the contributors…
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Devotional for August 5th, 2018
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you-unless you believed in vain.” By Ji Yun “Christ died, buried,…
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“You are out of your mind.”
“Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there comes in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind?” 1 Corinthians 14:23 Let’s say you entered a new church for the first time. As you entered into the…
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“Love is…”
There is a vanity in Christianity, it is doing works without love, even if we are doing great works for God. This is the message of the 1 Corinthian 13, where Paul addresses the critical importance of understanding love as the foundation for our faith. Paul’s goal is for the Corinthian church to grasp the…
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Loving Sacrifice
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 8 By Ji Yun I am a husband and father. I love my wife and my daughter. I am willing to sacrifice anything on behalf of their wellbeing. You must be thinking, duh! It should not even be a question or statement to make since it is the bare minimum…
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This Week on Starter: 1 Corinthians 7
By Ji Yun In the previous chapters, Paul criticizes and rebukes those who continue to live in sin, especially in sexual immorality. The reason for his confrontation with the Corinthian Christians can be many, but the most serious offense is that sexual sin is against the body or temple of the Holy Spirit. “Or do…
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This Week on Starter: 1 Corinthians 6
By Ji Yun It is difficult to comprehend how far away the Corinthians have gotten from the orthodoxy and practical Christian living, which is the main theme of the 1 Corinthians. Paul would have to address each issue with the strong correction to bring the church back in order. The modern readers might be thinking,…
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No Perfect People Allowed But…
By Ji Yun We are living in a sexually polarized world. It is almost unthinkable to compare what we see around us now as a norm in today’s society to the norm only a few decades ago. The rise of the sexual revolution has redefined and challenged many of the orthodox views of the Bible.…
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What is Your Favorite?
By Ji Yun We all have our favorites, whether it is a favorite food, a genre of music, an athlete and so forth. Every individual has preference over the something. This diversity is quite beautiful if you ask me. What it shows is we are uniquely designed, whether it is upbringing, culture, worldview, or ethnic…
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No Perfect People Allowed
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord…
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Devotional for March 18th, 2018
I. The Word: Matthew 12:33-37 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth…
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Devotional for February 26th, 2018
I. The Word PSALM 32:1-2 32 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit. John 1:46-49 46 And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an…
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Devotional for December 16th, 2017
I. THE WORD: Acts 1:8-11 8- “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 – Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was…
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Devotional for December 5th, 2017
I. THE WORD: So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Ps 90:12 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 Yes, each one of us will give a personal…
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Devotional for November 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Acts 2:44-45 44 “Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.” There was a radical movement of the Holy Spirit here in Acts. Miraculous signs and wonders were being done and the…
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Yun Family Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving? We could trace the first observance of Thanksgiving in the United States by the Pilgrims in 1621, who celebrated their first harvest after settling. There is nothing unusual about celebrating the harvest, for many cultures around the world has set one date aside in the Fall to celebrate good crops. Growing up…
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Reflection and Overview: November 12th, 2017
The Perfect Church What is the perfect church? How would you define it? Would it be based on what your local church offers, such as sound teaching and pastoral care? Or perhaps children’s ministry for your children. In our consumer culture, local churches have a daunting task to consumers happy, visitors and members. In addition…
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Reflection and Overview: Nov. 5th, 2017
Reflection on the Previous Week If you haven’t heard, Houston Astros won the World Series! Estimated 750,000 Houstonians hit the streets of downtown to celebrate the milestone, a great accomplishment for a sports team. Think about it, last year, Chicago Cubs finally broke their drought of winning a World Series title after 108 years. It…
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Reflection and Overview: October 29th, 2017
Reflection on the Previous Week Last week, our contributors emphasized the importance of godly relationships in the life of a believer. I hope you were not only enlightened but equally challenged to examine who is in your circle of friends. This is not to say we disconnect ourselves from the world or cut ties with…
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Devotional for October 24th, 2017
I. The Word: “Now King of Solomon loved many foreign women, along with the daughter of Pharaoh: Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women, from the nations concerning which the LORD had said to the people of Israel, “You shall not enter into marriage with them, neither shall they with you, for surely they will…
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Reflection and Overview: October 22nd, 2017
Reflection from Previous Week This week, many of our contributors shared their testimonies, past and present. Whether it was Aisha’s encouragement to trust and wait on God or listening to the Holy Spirit ( as Cindy Fiddler wrote), I hope you were encouraged by their testimonies. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean…
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Reflection and Overview: October 15th, 2017
“I would like to believe that the success of my marriage is not based on clever principles or secrets of men but only through my relationship with God.”
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Week Overview: October 8th, 2017
Our current series “Life” continues this week, as we journey into three week studies focusing on Christ-Centered, Spirit-Empowered, and Socially-Responsible relationships. As we begin, we think about how Christians can exemplify the biblical model of relationships to the world and why does it matter?
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Devotional for September 27th, 2017
I. The Word: John 13:12-16 “So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed…
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Devotional for September 25, 2017
I. TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot…
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Devotional for August 11th, 2017
I. TEXT: 1 Peter 1:3 – 9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away,…
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Devotional for July 12th, 2017
I. The Word: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. II. Study Questions 1. What does it mean that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God?” 2. How…
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Devotional for July 1st, 2017
I. The Word: Luke 19:1 – 9 19 Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he…
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Devotional for June 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Genesis 3:1 – 7 3 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the…
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Devotional for June 3rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 16:25-27 25 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began 26 but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to…
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Devotional for May 23rd, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 15:5-7 5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received…
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Devotional for May 20th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 14:19-23 19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. 21…
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Devotional for May 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 14:2-4 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him. 4 Who are you…
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Devotional for May 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:14 “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.” II. Study Questions 1. What is the meaning of sanctification? 2. What does it mean to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ?” “As I look upon the two sides of His Holiness,…
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Devotional for May 9th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 13:3-7 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. 4 For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for…
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Devotional for May 6th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:19-21 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on…
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Devotional for May 2nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:3-5 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 April 29th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:33-36 33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! 34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” 35 “Or who has first given to Him And it shall…
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Devotional for April 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 11:6-10 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. 7 What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the…
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Devotional for April 15th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 9:30-33 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.[a] 32 Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the…
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Devotional for April 11th, 2017
I. Text: Romans 9:6-13 6 But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, 7 nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.” 8 That is, those who are the children of the…
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Devotional for April 8th, 2017
I. Text: Romans 8:33-39 33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of…
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Devotional for April 4th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 8:5-17 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is…
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Devotional for April 1st, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 7:13-35 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under…
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Devotional for March 28th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 7:7-12 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, “You shall not covet.” 8 But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, produced in me all manner…
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Devotional for March 18th, 2017
I. TEXT: Romans 5:20-21 20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, 21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. II. Study Questions 1. What are some limitations of the law? 2.…
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Devotional for March 14th, 2017
Text: Romans 5:3-5 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (NKJV) Perspective: “a particular attitude…
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Devotional for March 10th, 2017
I. Text: Romans 4:22-25 “Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of…
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Devotional for March 7th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:4-8; John 1:43-49; Psalm 32 “Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, just as David also describes the blessedness of the man…
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Devotional for February 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from…
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Devotional for February 21st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:5-11 5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: 7 eternal life to those who by patient…
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Devotional for December 18th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:28-32 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are…
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Devotional for February 14, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:8-14 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in…
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Devotional for February 7th, 2017
Why did Paul write this letter to Romans? Scholars and experts are not clear of the purpose of Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome. Leon Morris, expert and scholar, in his commentary on Romans asks, “Why did the man who did not build on other people’ foundations want to preach in the flourishing church…
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Devotional for February 4th, 2017
There are plenty of opinions of just about everything in the evangelical circle. Whether it is political or social injustice issue, the church is quite opinionated about these matters. All have become experts in some way to describe and prescribe how to approach certain issues. Perhaps it is good for Christians to have conviction on…
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Devotional for January 31st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The…
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Devotional for January 24th, 2017
I. The Word: Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Jeremiah 31:33 II. Study…
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Devotional for January 21st, 2017
I. The Word: James 5:16; Romans 15:14; Ephesians 4:25 “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 “Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with…
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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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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