From Without; From Within

My Bible reading for this day was Mark 7.  When you read the whole chapter you will see the teaching Jesus gives us started over accusations from the religious elite of His day over eating with unwashed hands according to their traditions.  The following verses are the teachings Jesus gives... "And when He had called …

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The Question of David’s Son

The Pharisees claimed to believe the word of God.  They had attached many traditions to their beliefs and practices; and probably due to this had become blind to who Jesus was and is. Jesus asks the Pharisees a question they cannot answer.  In the following verses there is only one answer you can reach as …

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The Law, the Prophets, and Jesus

"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, 'Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled'. Whosoever therefore shall break one of …

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When Troubled by Life’s Situations; Go to the LORD

Habakkuk did. "Art Thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? We shall not die. O LORD, Thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, Thou hast established them for correction. Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest Thou upon …

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Redeeming, Life Changing Love

"Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine."  Hosea 3:1  (KJB) The LORD again speaks to Hosea concerning his wife. Hosea received command …

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I Will Not Be Enquired of by You

It does not sound encouraging, comforting, or motivational.  Does it?  Some elders of Israel in the captivity of Babylon came to Ezekiel the prophet seeking God's counsel.  They had not sought it before.  Now they show some interest. God is not our spare tire. Hear the word of the LORD... "And it came to pass …

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The Life of Two Kings

Today I want you to compare the life of two rebellious kings.  Jehoichin which Scripture tells us "...did evil in the sight of the LORD" and Zedekiah also "...did evil in the sight of the LORD" (2 Kings 24:9, 19). The following verses tell us more of Zedekiah, and chapter 52 of Jeremiah gives us …

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Can Day or Night Cease?

God's covenant with David is eternal.  Hear the word from the prophet Jeremiah... "Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break My covenant of the day, and My covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season; then may also My covenant be broken with David My servant, that …

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Glory, Wisdom, and Might

There is much pride and arrogance in our world today.  So much so that many in their pride exalt themselves over others, and especially over God Himself.  We can often live as though we know what is best for our lives; better than God knows.  We hear it in questions: "Why does God allow that …

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The Learned, Hearing Servant

My daily reading was Isaiah 46 - 50.  I pray some are following along. "The Lord GOD hath given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: He wakeneth morning by morning, He wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. The …

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Confidence and a Place of Refuge

"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."  Proverbs 14:26-27  (KJB) I will let a sage of the past comment on these verses.  Matthew Henry has written,  "In these …

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