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Life in Christ: More than a Temple
The temple was glorious but when God took on flesh and dwelt among us in His Son, He gave us more than a building. He gave us Himself. He...
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Jun 13, 2017
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Forgiveness for the Fickle
Here we meet the contrasting examples of the fickle King Joash and the triumphant King Jesus. We can trust in the One who overcame the...
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Jun 7, 2017
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Two Kings in Contrast
Today we meet two kings: Solomon and Jesus. Though kings they could not be more different in their lives and in their deaths. Today’s...
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Jun 2, 2017
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A Different Kind of Shepherd
God raised a shepherd boy to king in Israel, but that was only a faint picture of what He would ultimately do–give the world the greatest...
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May 26, 2017
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Light or Darkness? Which will you choose?
Everyone is faced with a choice of two paths: light or darkness. You must take one but only one. In which one will you walk? Today’s...
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May 21, 2017
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A Humble King
Fools seek power that is not theirs through conspiracy and murder, but there is a humble king who did not grasp the power that was...
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May 16, 2017
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Two Kings; Two Offerings
Today we read about two kings in Jerusalem. Both made offerings for sin. But one offered animals and the other offered Himself. Today’s...
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May 3, 2017
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His Kingdom is Forever
No king and no kingdom have lasted for long. But we now know the identity of the King whose reign will last forever. Do you know Him?...
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Apr 20, 2017
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The Kingdom that Cannot Fail
The old covenant and kingdom fell short of perfection yet it did point to the need for something better and enduring. Something only...
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Mar 30, 2017
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Old Wine, New Wine, & the Problem of Receptivity
It is natural and sensible to prefer the old to the new when it comes to wine. But this is not true when it comes to the Messiah and the...
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Mar 27, 2017
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The kingdoms vs. the Kingdom
Many kingdoms have come and gone. Only one Kingdom will last forever. Do you belong to that Kingdom? Do you know the King? Today’s...
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Mar 24, 2017
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The Crucifixion: Were You There?
The greatest injustice ever was Christ’s crucifixion. The old spiritual asks: “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” What’s your...
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Mar 15, 2017
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