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Reflections on Hebrews and James
The New Testament teaches us how to read the Old. Hebrews and James are rich in instructions that open up the purpose and meaning of the...
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Feb 12, 2018
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Ending Well
While there’s life, there’s hope, but there’s also danger. Will you be ending well? Today’s reading: Ezekiel 17-19; Hebrews 13 The...
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Nov 18, 2015
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God Never Lets Us Go
God never lets us go. But what if we sin, grievously? Does He still hold on to us? Today’s reading: Ezekiel 16; Hebrews 12 62 I will...
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Nov 17, 2015
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Commended by God
To be commended by God should be the highest aim of every disciple of Jesus Christ. Today’s reading: Ezekiel 13-15; Hebrews 11:20-40 22...
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Nov 16, 2015
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Arrogant Unbelief
God is pleased with those who turn away from arrogant unbelief and trust Him even though death overtakes them waiting. Today’s reading:...
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Nov 15, 2015
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Living God or Cosmic Cupcake?
God is frequently misrepresented today as being all love and forgiveness, but, beware, for the Bible reveals a living God who will judge...
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Nov 14, 2015
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Why the Good News is so Good
The gospel teaches us that we can draw near to God confidently because Jesus Christ bore the punishment for our sins. This is what makes...
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Nov 13, 2015
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Two Traits of True Believers
Christians, although never perfect in this life, will necessarily find sweetness in God’s Word and wait eagerly for the return of their...
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Nov 12, 2015
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The Good, New Days
The destruction of Jerusalem brought inconsolable grief, a deep longing for the good, old days, but God had something new and far better...
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Nov 11, 2015
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The Perfect and Eternal Priest
Fallen mankind needed a priest to intercede for them before God, but only the perfect and eternal priesthood of the Son of God Himself...
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Nov 10, 2015
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Vows of God
When God makes a vow, He swears by Himself and it will be done. Always. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 51-52; Hebrews 6 14 The Lord of hosts...
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Nov 9, 2015
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The Everlasting Covenant
Jesus Christ is the High Priest of a new covenant, an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten. His ministry brings eternal...
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Nov 8, 2015
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