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Past & Present Faith

Haggai 2:3-4 NASB “‘Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to you like nothing in comparison? 4 But now take courage, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord, ‘take courage also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land take courage,’ declares the Lord, ‘andContinue reading “Past & Present Faith”

Jesus our Victorious Warrior!

Zephaniah 3:15-17 NASB “The Lord has taken away His judgments against you,He has cleared away your enemies.The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst;You will no longer fear disaster.16 On that day it will be said to Jerusalem:“Do not be afraid, Zion;Do not let your hands fall limp.17 The Lord your God is in your midst,A victorious warrior.He will rejoice over you with joy,He will be quiet inContinue reading “Jesus our Victorious Warrior!”

Why God, why?

Habakkuk 1:12-13 NASB “Are You not from time everlasting,Lord, my God, my Holy One?We will not die.You, Lord, have appointed them to deliver judgment;And You, O Rock, have destined them to punish.13 Your eyes are too pure to look at evil,And You cannot look at harm favorably.Why do You look favorablyAt those who deal treacherously?Why are You silent when the wicked swallow upThose more righteous than they?” SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR YOURContinue reading “Why God, why?”

GOD is my Stronghold!

Nahum 1:7-9 NASB “The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble,And He knows those who take refuge in Him.8 But with an overflowing floodHe will make a complete end of its site,And will pursue His enemies into darkness. 9 Whatever you devise against the Lord,He will make a complete end of it.Distress will not rise up twice.” SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR YOUR DAILY MEDITATION Select aContinue reading “GOD is my Stronghold!”

Remember God NOW

Ecclesiastes 12:1-3 (Week 37) Ecclesiastes 12:1-3 NASB “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years approach when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”; 2 before the sun and the light, the moon and the stars are darkened, and clouds return after the rain; 3 on the day thatContinue reading “Remember God NOW”

WALKING in the Name of the LORD

Micah 4:5-6 NASB “Though all the peoples walk,Each in the name of his god,As for us, we will walkIn the name of the Lord our God forever and ever. 6 “On that day,” declares the Lord,“I will assemble those who limpAnd gather the scattered,Those whom I have afflicted.” SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR YOUR DAILY MEDITATION Select a block of 30 minutes each day forContinue reading “WALKING in the Name of the LORD”

CHRIST & the Godhead

Hebrews 6:1-2 NASB “Therefore, leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and about the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment” (NASB).” for those who are just dropping in to listen. This audio is an unedited recordingContinue reading “CHRIST & the Godhead”

JONAH: To Forgive is Human!

In this lesson, God, through the reluctance of Jonah to forgive the Ninevites, teaches us some invaluable lessons on forgiveness. Additional Notes: Throughout this lesson and others, I refer to Luke 6:31 as the moral code. It is the code that all human beings are born with, written on our spirits to guide us intoContinue reading “JONAH: To Forgive is Human!”

Keep Your Vows

Jonah 2:7-10 NKJV “When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; And my prayer went up to You, Into Your holy temple. 8 “Those who regard worthless idolsForsake their own Mercy.9 But I will sacrifice to YouWith the voice of thanksgiving;I will pay what I have vowed.Salvation is of the Lord. 10 So the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.” SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FORContinue reading “Keep Your Vows”