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Hope in God’s Word

Date: July 19, 2021
Topic: Perseverance
Passage: Psalms 119:73–88

Perseverance is almost a lost virtue in our instant- orientated society. Spiritual maturity does not occur overnight. While the Psalmist is experiencing some persistent type of affliction, he has been promised some great blessing. He waits for God’s Word to be fulfilled. In this passage we can see …

Following Instruction Will Spare You Sorrow

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Topic: Instruction
Passage: Proverbs 13:11–15

How many times have you been tempted by some type of a get rich quick scheme? It is said that two out of three adults participate in some form of gambling. Out of these 80% never receive anything in return. Even if you were to win, verse 11 says wealth that is gotten in a fraudu …

Ignoring The Will of God

Date: July 18, 2021
Topic: Judgment
Passage: Jeremiah 39:1–18

Zedekiah, son on Josiah was the last king of Judah. His two older brothers Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim and his nephew Jehoiachin ruled before him. When Jehoiachin was exiled to Babylon and Zedekiah was 21 years of age he was made king (v. 1). A year and a half after the Babylonian arm …

The Lord’s Discipline

Date: July 16, 2021
Topic: Judgment
Passage: Psalms 38:1–11

David’s sin resulted in health problems (vv. 1-8) and it separated him from both God and others. This caused extreme loneliness (vv. 9-11). David was deserted by his friends and threatened by his foes. His only hope was to trust in the Lord. David knew he had sinned. A rebuke from God …

God Hardens Pharaoh’s Heart Again

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Topic: Power
Passage: Exodus 7:1–25

The Lord told Moses that He was going to let his brother Aaron speak to the king for him (v. 1). He instructed Moses to relate to Aaron everything He wanted told to the king concerning letting His people go (v. 2). However He said He will make the king so stubborn he won’t listen …

Counsel for the Betrothed and the Widowed

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Topic: Marriage
Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:32–40

In yesterday’s passage, Paul encouraged those yet to be married (the betrothed) to consider carefully before marriage. In the same way all of us are commanded to weigh each decision we make against the fact that our time here on earth is short (vv. 29, 31). In Today’s passage, Paul …

Jesus Predicts His Death

Date: July 13, 2021
Topic: Discipleship
Passage: Luke 18:28–34

Peter and the other disciples had paid a high price by leaving their homes and jobs to follow Jesus (v. 28). But Jesus reminded Peter that following him has its benefits as well as its sacrifices. They had begun to pay the price of following Jesus and He said they would be …

The Lord Will Protect

Date: July 12, 2021
Topic: Protector
Passage: Psalms 121:1–8

This song (psalm) expresses assurance and hope in God’s protection day and night. He is not only all powerful but He is personal as He watches over us. The writer says that the Lord looks after you as a shepherd looks after his sheep. The Lord does not sleep; he never lets you go …

Cheating And Violence

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Topic: Cheating
Passage: Micah 6:9–16

I am the LORD, and it makes sense to respect my power to punish (v. 9). This verse is probably best understood to indicate that when the Lord’s voice speaks, the man of wisdom should give heed to what the voice says and take note from whom the voice comes. The rod indicates that …

The Parable of the Four Types of Soil

Date: July 11, 2021
Passage: Mark 4:1–20

Why is it that the hearing of the Word of God does not produce the same results in every heart? As the Word of God is taught to a group of people there are varied responses to it. It is said that it makes some mad, some glad and some sad. The answer is given by the Lord Himself a …

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