faith
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The Jews, who were under Roman rule at the time of Jesus, sought an all-conquering Messiah—one who would overthrow the Roman grip on Israel and establish an everlasting dynasty. That is what the Chief Priest prayed for; that is what the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Scribes, and the common folk prayed for.
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“It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they…
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“And may the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else…” (1 Thessalonians 3:12) In this verse, the Apostle Paul expresses his desire for the Thessalonian believers to experience an overflowing love for one another and for all people. He asks the Lord to make their love increase and…
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“The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.” (Matthew 13:20) In this parable, Jesus describes four different types…
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“That day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they stood in awe of him, just as they had stood in awe of Moses, the Lord’s servant.” (Joshua 4:14) As Joshua led the Israelites through the Jordan River and into the Promised Land, God did something remarkable. He exalted Joshua in…
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This is a call to spiritual preparation, a recognition that the challenges and opportunities ahead would require a deep reliance on God’s power and presence.
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“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” – James 5:7-8 In this verse, James encourages believers to be…
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“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.” – Romans 16:17 In this verse, Paul urges the believers in Rome to be on guard against those who would seek to…
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Then Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him, and they have frustrated the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god except their own God.” –Daniel 3:28. These words of…
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