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Lostness and Salvation – Psalm 107

A text – Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 107:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.107:2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble107:3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from theContinue reading “Lostness and Salvation – Psalm 107”

The Fate of Misleaders – Micah 3

A text – Micah 3:5-12 3:5 Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but declare war against those who put nothing into their mouths.3:6 Therefore it shall be night to you, without vision, and darkness to you, without revelation. The sunContinue reading “The Fate of Misleaders – Micah 3”

Knowing Our Place – Matthew 23:1-12

A text – Matthew 23:1-12 23:1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,23:2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat;23:3 therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach.23:4 They tie up heavy burdens, hardContinue reading “Knowing Our Place – Matthew 23:1-12”

How to Flourish Permanently – Psalm 1

A text – Psalm 1 1:1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers;1:2 but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night.1:3 They are like treesContinue reading “How to Flourish Permanently – Psalm 1”

Loving Those We Serve – 1 Thessalonians 2

A text – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 2:1 You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain,2:2 but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of greatContinue reading “Loving Those We Serve – 1 Thessalonians 2”

Human and Divine – Matthew 22:34-46

A text – Matthew 22:34-46 22:34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together,22:35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him.22:36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?”22:37 He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all yourContinue reading “Human and Divine – Matthew 22:34-46”

Beloved Thessaloniki – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

A text – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.1:2 We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly1:3 remembering before our God and Father yourContinue reading “Beloved Thessaloniki – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10”

…to God the Things That Are God’s – Matthew 22:15-22

A text – Matthew 22:15-22 22:15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.22:16 So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; forContinue reading “…to God the Things That Are God’s – Matthew 22:15-22”