These things command and teach. Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by …
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The Word For Today; Thursday, August 29, 2024
Godliness With Contentment versus The Root of All Evil If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil …
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John 1:1-5, 11-14
A few months ago I began a series going, at times verse by verse, or paragraph by paragraph, through the Gospel of John. I will be sharing some thoughts, outlines, and study notes on the studies I have done. When God Spoke First a quote: "John is the majestic evangelist. He is the high-soaring eagle …
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I Am Ready... Acts 21:13 1. Paul was being warned about the events that would happen if or when he went to Jerusalem. 2. Paul had a burden for his people Israel and for them to know their Messiah. 3. No matter what the price he would need to pay he would go to Jerusalem. …
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JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS... ...Trusting the Father With His Very Being Luke 23:46 THE SEVEN SAYINGS... 1. "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:33-34). 2. "Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). 3. "Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy mother" (John 19:26-27). 4. "My God, My …
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JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS... ...Committed and Forsaken John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:45-49; Mark 15:33-38 THE SEVEN SAYINGS... 1. "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:33-34). 2. "Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). (3. "Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy mother" (John 19:26-27). (4. "My God, My …
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JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS... ...Of Forgiveness and Paradise Luke 23:33-34, 39-43 SEVEN MESSAGES FROM THE CROSS... 1. "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:33-34). 2. "Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). 3. "Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy mother" (John 19:26-27). 4. "My God, My …
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He Riseth From Supper John 13:4-5 1. The time is the evening before the trial and death of our Lord; 2. Jesus and the disciples have eaten the Passover meal; as well as instituting the Lord's Supper; 3. Following the supper Jesus rose up, laid aside His outer garments, and began to serve the disciples; …
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...Rejoice, Because Your Names Are Written... Luke 10:17-20 1. The seventy disciples had returned from their missionary journey; 2. They were rejoicing over the miracles which and transpired through their ministry; 3. Jesus reminds them that the power and authority was from Him; 4. Jesus also reminds them that there is a greater thing than …
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The Time is Fulfilled Mark 1:14-15 1. John the Baptist is imprisoned; 2. Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee; 3. Jesus's ministry preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and the message is... I. IT IS THE RIGHT TIME (Gal. 4:4-5); II. THE KINGDOM IS NEAR; III. A TURN AROUND IS NECESSARY (Rom. 13:11-13); IV. …
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Believing, Ye Shall Receive Matthew 21:17-22 1. Jesus was hungry while returning to Jerusalem; 2. There was a leafed out fig tree with no fruit; 3. Jesus curses the fig tree which has no fruit, though its appearance said it should have fruit. 4. The faith of Jesus Christ causes the tree to wither away. …
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The Narrow and Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 1. Jesus speaks of two gates; one which leads to destruction; and another which leads to life. 2. His direction is to enter the strait or Narrow gate. 3. The gate which many enter is clear and broad. 4. The strait gate seems to be hardly noticed by …
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...When I have Gotten Me Honor... Exodus 14:15-18 1. The people of Israel were at an impasse - there seemed no way to escape. 2. They had stopped moving forward due to fear (v. 13). 3. "Fear ye not" says Moses to the people (v. 13). 4. They would see GOD honored that day (v. …
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I Will Not Let Thee Go... Genesis 32:24-32 1. Jacob was born grasping the heel of his brother Esau (25:25-26). 2. Jacob's name means "supplanter" which is a deceiver, schemer plotting and planning his own course in life (27:36) 3. Jacob runs to Padanaram to escape from possible death by Esau's hand (27:41- 28:2). 4. …
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The Word of the LORD Came... Genesis 15:1, 4 1. Abraham had just passed over great wealth considering the glory of the LORD (14:21-24). 2. There could have been some apprehension, second guessing of himself following. 3. There was evidently some fear; what is going to happen now?; type questions of what had happened. 4. …
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