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A text – Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 13:1 Let mutual love continue.13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.13:3 Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were beingContinue reading “In Order to Teach Our Grandchildren – Hebrews 13”

A text – Luke 14:1, 7-14 14:1 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely.14:7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable.14:8 “When you are invitedContinue reading “Making God Smile – Luke 14:1, 7-14”

A text – Psalm 103:1-8 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits–103:3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,103:4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns youContinue reading “The Lord Described in Verbs – Psalm 103”

A text – Isaiah 58:9b-14 58:9b If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil,58:10 if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday.58:11 The LORDContinue reading “Choose to Serve Another – Isaiah 58”

A text – Luke 13:10-17 13:10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.13:11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight.13:12 When Jesus saw her, he called her overContinue reading “Shame and Generosity – Luke 13:10-17”

A text – Genesis 15:1-6 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”15:2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of myContinue reading “Reckoning Faithfulness – Genesis 15”

A text – Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 1:1 The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.1:10 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah!1:11 WhatContinue reading “A Relationship or a Money Sacrifice? Isaiah 1”

A text – Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.11:2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval.11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are notContinue reading “Believe in God’s Promises and Tread Lightly – Hebrews 11”

A text – Psalm 82 82:1 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:82:2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah82:3 Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.82:4 RescueContinue reading “Favoring the Forgotten – Psalm 82”

A text – Hebrews 11:29-12:2 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned.11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days.11:31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perishContinue reading “Lay Aside What Clings – Hebrews 11”