Where Did You Come From? John 3:1-8 The study of genealogy is being taken up by more and more people. My sister-in-law, for example, really enjoys tramping through cemeteries looking for long lost relatives. I have an aunt who’s interested…
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What Should I Preach? Acts 2:22-36 One of my preaching professors completed his Ph.D. at a large, southern US baptist seminary. During one seminar his classmates were discussing what they would preach on Sunday. Many were unsure where to go next, having…
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The Voice of the Lord Psalm 29 What exactly is this psalm about? Certainly it urges us to praise the Lord for a number of great and mighty works, but what exactly are the events being described here? When was…
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The Throne of Christ Isaiah 6:1-8 Each of the prophets in the Old Testament reports a “call vision,” where the Lord summons them to speak his Word. It’s not always the first thing you read; sometimes it comes later in…
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The Blessed Man Psalm 1 In Luke 24:44, Jesus is recorded as saying that “everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” We don’t have to wade far into the…
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Getting Connected 1 John 5:9-15 A plant pulled from the soil soon dies. A fan disconnected from the wall socket stops. A hose unscrewed from the faucet runs dry. And a life disconnected from God is no life at all, but…
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From the Beginning Acts 1:21-23 Jesus chose twelve disciples to follow him, a number that echoes the twelve tribes of Israel. The number twelve, in Scripture, points to the people of God, called and saved by Him. But after Judas’ betrayal and…
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Conquering Hate with Love John 17:14-17 Hate is a strong word. Every marriage counselor is trained to help couples avoid it altogether. If you “hate” your husband or wife, your marriage is over. Better to say that you “don’t like” some…
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That They May be One John 17:11 Jesus met with his disciples one last time before his arrest and crucifixion. He talked to them about loving one another as he has loved them. He pointed out that they did not choose…
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Can We Get a Witness? 1 John 5:1-7 The apostle John, author of three New Testament letters, a Gospel, and the great Revelation from Christ, is often called the “apostle of love.” He refers to himself as “the disciple whom…
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