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A text – John 17:20-26 20 “I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that youContinue reading “Love That Absorbs – John 17:20-26”

A text – Psalm 67 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah2 that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations.3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. 4 Let the nations be glad and sing forContinue reading “Blessings – Psalm 67”

A text – Acts 16:9-15    9 During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the goodContinue reading “Sent to Lydia – Acts 16:9-15”

A text – John 14:23-29 23 Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words, and the word that you hear is not mine but is fromContinue reading “The Paraclete’s Proof – John 14”

A text – Psalm 148 1 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! 3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the heavens! 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for heContinue reading “The Biggest God – Psalm 148”

A text – Acts 11:1-18 11 Now the apostles and the brothers and sisters who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him, 3 saying, “Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?” 4 Then Peter began to explain it toContinue reading “Unfurling and Growing – Acts 11”

A text – John 13:31-35 31 When he [Judas] had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you only a little longer.Continue reading “Dear to the Lord – John 13:31-35”

A text – Psalm 23                  1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;3 he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rodContinue reading “Everything We Need – Psalm 23”

A text – Acts 9:36-43       36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. 37 At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples,Continue reading “Peter and Tabitha – Acts 9”

A text – John 10:22-30 22 At that time the Festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 JesusContinue reading “No One Can Snatch Them – John 10:22-30”