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The Grand Scene of God’s Throne — Revelation 4-6
Today’s reading continues with the book of Revelation, but the easy part is over. The next several chapters are heavily cloaked in apocalyptic language which is intended, as I mentioned yesterday, to reveal only the outlines of what God has … Continue reading
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Letters to the churches of Asia — Revelation 1-3
Today’s reading begins the last book of the Bible, Revelation. It is written by the apostle John toward the end of his life on the island of Patmos, where he was being detained as punishment for being a Christian leader. … Continue reading
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Don’t be surprised — 1 Peter 4,5
Once again, 1 Peter is about dealing rightly with the persecution and suffering that goes hand in hand with the Christian life. And by the way, if you are not a Christian and are wondering about the last statement, Jesus … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, blood, Christ, courage, evangelism, faith, Gospel, grace, hope, judgment, prophecy, salvation, suffering
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Do what’s right – 1 Peter 1-3
Please pardon my missing a day. I’m on a trip for Gander Brook Christian Camp and sometimes find it difficult to jam a time for reflection and writing. The book or letter of 1 Peter was written by apostle Peter … Continue reading
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Hang tough – Hebrews 12,13
The great crowd of witnesses — 12:1 Although it isn’t likely that those who have gone on before can really see what the current world is doing, the figure of speech here does motivate us to faithfulness to think that … Continue reading
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Hard things to hear
Glad you’ve joined me again today. I am the vine – John 15:5 The vine is the life source for the branches. In order to be capable of good fruit there must of necessity be a strong connection. Good fruit … Continue reading
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Tagged comforter, Holy Spirit, persecution, suffering, tribulation, trouble, truth
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Hallelujah anyway! — Habakkuk
OK, now into one of my favorite Old Testament books, Habakkuk. Not only is the name cool (ha), but the theme is one that most of could really relate to, especially in times of difficulty and hardship. “Why, God? What … Continue reading
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Tagged evil, help, Job, salvation, suffering, trust
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The great love story of the Old Testament — Hosea 1-3
Well, today we start the minor prophets. They’re called the minor prophets, not because they are less important, but because they are generally shorter. You may also occasionally see them referred to as “the twelve” among the prophets, because, of … Continue reading
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Tagged empathy, knowledge, love, suffering, unfaithfulness
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Eliphaz answers Job — Job 4-6
The questions that Job and his friends discuss are still some of the most thorny question facing mankind, especially believers. Both believers and non-believers often still subscribe to the position that bad things (evil) should not happen to innocent people. … Continue reading
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Victorious — Revelation 7-9
We’re still plowing through the book of Revelation. Hopefully, you’re seeing the big picture, grasping the main ideas of the book: the need to avenge the martyr’s blood, the suffering God will bring to the sinful world, the unrepentance of … Continue reading →