The power of encouragement I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia. – Galatians 1:16-17 Acts 9:26-28 26 When he arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to associate with the disciples, and they were allContinue reading “The power of encouragement”
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Hierarchy of absolutes ∙∙
Hierarchy of absolutes ∙∙ Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God; the LORD is one. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. – Deuteronomy 6:4-6 John 7:22-23Continue reading “Hierarchy of absolutes ∙∙”
The Triumph of Compassion
The Triumph of Compassion A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is oppressed by a demon that torments her severely.” – Matthew 15:22 Matthew 15:23-28 23 But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urgedContinue reading “The Triumph of Compassion”
Hidden dangers
Hidden dangers This false teaching is like a little yeast that spreads through the entire batch of dough. – Galatians 5:9 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 6 Do you not know that a bit of leaven leavens the whole lump? 7 Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really areContinue reading “Hidden dangers”
The bold and daring things we do
The bold and daring things we do Now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me. – Genesis 22:12 Genesis 22:1-13 “God tested Abraham’s faith. ‘Abraham!’ God called out. ‘Yes,’ he answered. ‘I am here.’ ‘Take your son, your only son, yes, Isaac, whom youContinue reading “The bold and daring things we do”