Category: New Testament
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Gift of GOD – 2026.07.24
1 Timothy 1:1 (KJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; https://biblehub.com/1_timothy/1-1.htm As we saw in Who Jesus Christ is – 2026.07.23, GOD the Father gave Jesus Christ His only begotten Son, being GOD the Son so that we can be…
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Who Jesus Christ is – 2026.07.23
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1 Timothy 1:1 (KJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; https://biblehub.com/1_timothy/1-1.htm In this single verse we can see that Jesus Christ is: We could continue with this list from going to many other scriptures but at this time we will…
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Commanded To Be An Apostle – 2026.07.22
1 Timothy 1:1 (KJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; https://biblehub.com/1_timothy/1-1.htm The LORD Jesus Christ commanded Paul to be an apostle.There are: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, which are a gift of Jesus Christ to the church. Some refer…
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Discovery of Something Wonderfully Freeing – 2026.07.21
Matthew 7:1-6 (KJV)1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own…
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How to become righteous – 2026.07.16
2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV) For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. https://biblehub.com/2_corinthians/5-21.htm https://biblehub.com/2_corinthians/5-21.htm Let us be encouraged today that Jesus Christ Himself took our sin and paid for them on the cross. The penalty of sin is…
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Keeping the flavour – 2026.07.15
Mark 9:50 (KJV) Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.https://biblehub.com/mark/9-50.htm https://biblehub.com/mark/9-50.htm Let us be encouraged to day to make it our ain to be and remain salty. How do we do this? We do this by…
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Following Jesus Christ PART 3 – 2026.07.14
Mark 8:34 (KJV) And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.8.34.NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.8.34.NLT Here we see three things that the LORD requires of us if we want to follow Him:…
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Following Jesus Christ PART 2 – 2026.07.10
Mark 8:34 (KJV) And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.8.34.NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.8.34.NLT Here we see three things that the LORD requires of us if we want to follow Him:…
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Following Jesus Christ PART 1 – 2026.07.09
Mark 8:34 (KJV) And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.8.34.NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.8.34.NLT Here we see three things that the LORD requires of us if we want to follow Him:…
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Test and keep – 2026.07.08
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (KJV) Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.https://bible.com/bible/116/1th.5.21.NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/1th.5.21.NLT Here we are encouraged to not just believe whatever people say or do but to verify and test it to see it it is of GOD or not. Then when we have determined that we hold on to that which is…
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Speaking boldly – 2026.07.07
2 Corinthians 3:12 (KJV) Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.3.12.NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.3.12.NLT The hope GOD has given us is through the good news (gospel) of Jesus Christ, His work on the cross, salvation, forgiveness of sin and eternal life to all who believe. Because of this we can…
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Peddling the Word of God – 2026.07.03
2 Corinthians 2:17 (KJV) For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.2.17.NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.2.17.NLT Let us be encouraged teach and preach the Word of God with sincerity, with Christs authority and to never use the…
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Jesus Begins His Ministry PART3 – 2026.07.02
Matthew 4:12-17 (KJV)12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,15 The land…
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Jesus Begins His Ministry PART2 – 2026.07.01
Matthew 4:12-17 (KJV)12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,15 The land…
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Jesus Begins His Ministry PART1 – 2026.06.30
Matthew 4:12-17 (KJV)12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,15 The land…
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In trouble to help others – 2026.06.26
2 Corinthians 1:6 (KJV) And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.1.6.NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.1.6.NLT Let us be encouraged today to know that when we go though…
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The Temptation of Jesus PART 4 – 2026.06.25
Matthew 4:1-11 (KJV)1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones…
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The Temptation of Jesus PART 3 – 2026.06.24
Matthew 4:1-11 (KJV)1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones…
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The Temptation of Jesus PART 2 – 2026.06.23
Matthew 4:1-11 (KJV)1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones…
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The Temptation of Jesus PART 1 – 2026.06.19
Matthew 4:1-11 (KJV) 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command…
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Let’s not complain and dispute – 2026.06.17
Philippians 2:14-16 (KJV)14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of…
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Offence given and offence taken – 2026.06.12
Mark 9:42 (KJV) And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.9.42 https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.9.42 We need to endeavour not to cause offence to our bothers and sisters in faith or take…
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Will of GOD – 2026.06.11
Ephesians 5:17-21 (KJV)17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;20 Giving thanks always…
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Citizen – 2026.06.05
Ephesians 2:19 (KJV) Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.2.19 https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.2.19 Because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross those who believe in Him have this great promise.Therefore let us who believe in Jesus Christ, the work on the cross, His…
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Sowing – 2026.06.02
Galatians 6:7-8 (KJV)7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.https://bible.com/bible/116/gal.6.7-8 https://bible.com/bible/116/gal.6.7-8 Wherever we sow is where there will…
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Becoming (4) – 2026.05.28
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 In the final greeting of 2 Corinthians there are four things we are asked to do: Be perfect (Become complete in the NKJV)…
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Becoming (3) – 2026.05.27
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 In the final greeting of 2 Corinthians there are four things we are asked to do: Be perfect (Become complete in the NKJV)…
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Becoming (2) – 2026.05.26
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 In the final greeting of 2 Corinthians there are four things we are asked to do: Be perfect (Become complete in the NKJV)…
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Becoming (1) – 2026.05.22
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.13.11 In the final greeting of 2 Corinthians there are four things we are asked to do: Be perfect (Become complete in the NKJV)…
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The good news is free – 2026.05.19
1 Corinthians 9:18 (KJV) What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.9.18 https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.9.18 The good news is for free. We have received our salvation freely not by works and effort paying for it…
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Imitating/following – 2026.05.14
1 Corinthians 11:1 (ASV) Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.11.1 https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.11.1 When we observe a brother or sister in the LORD we can see thing that reflect Jesus Christ and others that do not. For example someone might be demonstrating kindness.This demonstrates to us how kindness can operate and…
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Take heed, watch and pray – 2026.05.13
Mark 13:32-37 (KJV)32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who…
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Examining our heart – 2026.04.30
Mark 7:20-23 (KJV)20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.7.20-23 https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.7.20-23…
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Fragrance of Christ – 2026.04.29
2 Corinthians 2:15-16 (KJV)15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? https://bible.com/bible/116/2co.2.16-17Let us be…
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Known by GOD – 2026.04.17
1 Corinthians 8:2-3 (KJV)2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.8.2-3 https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.8.2-3 Let us not think that we have great knowledge and all the answers. In reality we do not know…
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Ask with no doubting – 2026.04.10
Matthew 21:22 (KJV) And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.21.22 https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.21.22 Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation. This is how we start off with when we come to Jesus Christ and this is how we continue. “Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please…
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Being child like – 2026.03.02
Matthew 18:3 (KJV) And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.18.3 https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.18.3 As adults we try to reason and understand things completely before we actually believe. Science looks at what we can observe and measure using our…
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The ministry of Jesus Christ – 2026.03.25
Matthew 9:35-36 (KJV)35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep…
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Statements of faith – 2026.03.24
Matthew 9:18 (KJV) While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.9.18Matthew 9:21 (KJV) For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall…
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Coming quickly – 2026.03.17
Revelation 22:7 (KJV) Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.Revelation 22:12 (KJV) And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.Revelation 22:20 (KJV) He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly.…
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How to give – 2026.03.05
Matthew 6:1-4 (KJV)1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that…
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Treasures in heaven – 2026.03.04
Matthew 6:19-24 (KJV)19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:21 For where your treasure is, there will…
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Food – 2026.02.27
Matthew 4:4 (KJV) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. There is food for the body and food for the soul and spirit. It is important for our bodies to receive nutrition otherwise it will…
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Fruits of repentance – 2026.02.25
Matthew 3:8 (KJV) Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: Right through the ages GOD has called people to repentance. In the New Testament John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus Christ and called people to repentance. Jesus Christ called people to repent, the Apostles called people to repentance and the LORD ask us…
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GOD’s grace in the tribulation – 2026.02.17
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Revelation 14:6-13 (KJV)6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment…
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Orchestrated by GOD – 2026.02.11
Acts 22:27-29 (KJV)27 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea.28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.29 Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the…
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Providing for ministry – 2026.02.06
Acts 20:33-37 (KJV)33 I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the…
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Watch and remember – 2026.02.05
Acts 20:28-31 (KJV) Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. [29] For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing…
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Whole counsel of GOD – 2026.02.04
Acts 20:22-27 (KJV)22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so…
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Gosple proclamation – 2026.01.03
Acts 20:18-21 (KJV)18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the…
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Blessing of obedience – 2026.01.21
Acts 10:44-48 (KJV)44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.46 For they heard them speak…
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Being obedient – 2026.01.20
Acts 10:1-8 (KJV)1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour…
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Do not loose heart in prayer – 2026.01.07
Luke 18:1-8 (KJV)1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of…
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Principles in the Kingdom of God – 2026.01.02
Luke 17:33 (KJV) Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. In the Kingdom of God thinks work differently than in the word. When we are born again we become citizens of heaven and not we live under a totally different rule set. What…
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Peace and goodwill – 2025.12.25
Have a blessed Christmas in Jesus Christ. Luke 2:10-14 (KJV) 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.…
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From the inside out – 2025.11.25
Matthew 23:26 (KJV) Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. In the Kingdom of God change comes from the inside in our hearts and then becomes evident on the outside evident by our actions.Therefore let us be encouraged today that…
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Being an overcomer – 2025.11.05
1 John 5:4-5 (KJV)4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? Let us be encouraged to day to believe and continue to believe:…
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Love hate relationship – 2025.10.30
1 John 2:9-11 (KJV)9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth…
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Practice makes perfect – 2025.10.29
1 John 2:28-29 (KJV)28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. In verse 29 doeth refers to practices…
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Coveting, giving and receiving – 2025.10.16
Acts 20:33-35 (KJV) I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. [34] Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. [35] I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words…
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We all have a calling and purpose – 2025.10.10
Acts 13:2 (KJV) As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Let us be encouraged today and know that everyone who is in Jesus Christ has a purpose. Jesus calls each one of us to the work He…
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Preaching Jesus And The Resurrection – 2025.10.02
Acts 4:1-2 (KJV)1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Preaching Jesus Christ being the Saviour, the LORD, the Truth, the Way and the Life…
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Three Fold Salvation – Summary – 2025.09.19
“1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV) And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We are Spirit, Soul/Min and Body Our spirit is saved when we are born again (justification). We are joined with…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the Body – The Resurrection – 2025.09.18
1 Corinthians 15:13-58 (KJV) 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the Body – Our Future Body – 2025.09.17
1 Corinthians 15:13-58 (KJV) 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the Body – Our Current Body – 2025.09.16
1 Corinthians 15:13-58 (KJV) 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – Sanctification – 2025.09.12
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Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – How To Walk In The Spirit – 2025.09.11
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Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – The Spirit And The Flesh – 2025.09.10
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Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – Called To Liberty Of The Spirit – 2025.09.09
Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – What is doing truth? – 2025.09.05
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What is practising evil? – 2025.09.04
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What are we saved to? – 2025.09.03
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John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What are we saved from? – 2025.09.02
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John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What happens when we are saved? – 2025.08.29
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – How can our spirit be saved? – 2025.08.28
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John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the spirit – 2025.08.27
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – Introduction – 2025.08.26
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Prayer and Joy – 2025.08.08
John 16:23-24 (KJV)23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Be encouraged today that…
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Forgiveness – PART 10 – Summary – 2025.08.06
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 9 – backsliding – 2025.08.05
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 8 – falling from grace – 2025.08.01
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 7 – sin leading to death – 2025.07.31
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 6 – the unforgivable sin – 2025.07.30
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 5 – who can forgive – 2025.07.29
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 4 – essential for unity – 2025.07.25
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 3 – unforgiveness – 2025.07.24
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 2 – do not stop – 2025.07.23
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 1 – what is it – 2025.07.20
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Drifting – 2025.07.11
Hebrews 2:1 (KJV) Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. Looking back at the devotion on Maintenance (). We see here that it is so important for us to take heed to what the LORD has shown…
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Effective – 2025.07.10
Philemon 1:4-7 (KJV)4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.7…
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Maintenance – 2025.07.09
Titus 3:8 (KJV) This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Let us be encouraged today by this this verse to keep on keeping on. Paul is…
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Blameless – 2025.07.04
Luke 23:4 (KJV) Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. “Luke 23:13-15 (KJV) And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, [14] Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth…
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Found watching – 2025.07.03
Luke 12:36-40 (KJV)36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird…
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Duplicity – 2025.06.27
Luke 16:13 (KJV) No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. We need to choose between who we serve and no try to play both sides. In the…
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Counting the cost continued – 2025.06.26
Matthew 6:25-34 (KJV)25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not,…
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What is the cost – 2025.06.25
Luke 14:28-29 (KJV)28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, We are to count the…
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Being with Jesus Christ – 2025.06.24
Luke 11:23 (KJV) He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.From GOD’s perspective there are only two options for people. One is begin with Jesus Christ and the other is being against Jesus Christ. When we are against Jesus Christ we are not with Him or…
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Understanding – 2025.06.19
Luke 8:10 (KJV) And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. GOD likes to be sought and He hides His treasure in plain sight. It is to see if…
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Blessing in not being offended – 2025.06.18
Luke 7:23 (KJV) And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. Be encouraged today that if Jesus Christ does not offend you that you are blessed. You are blessed even if people don’t like you because you believe in and follow Jesus Christ. “Matthew 10:21-25 (KJV) And the brother shall deliver up…
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The sign spoken against – 2025.06.13
Luke 2:34 (KJV) And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; Jesus Christ is the KING of kings and LORD of lords. He is the Son of GOD, He…
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The Great Mystery – 2025.06.04
1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. In 1 Timothy 3 two mysteries are mentioned the first as we read above is the…
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Prayer and thanksgiving for salvation – 2025.06.03
1 Timothy 2:1-6 (KJV) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; [2] For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [3] For this is good and acceptable in…
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Worshiping Jesus Christ – 2025.05.31
Matthew 28:16-17 (KJV)16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. He won the victory over sin, death and hell. “1 Corinthians 15:55-56 (KJV) O death, where is thy…
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He is risen – 2025.04.19
Matthew 28:1-6 (KJV)1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone…
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Jesus Christ on the cross – 2025.04.18
John 19:28-30 (NKJV)28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!”29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth.30 So when Jesus had received…
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Examine ourselves – 2025.03.18
Matthew 15:8-9 (KJV)8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.Let us be encouraged to examine ourself every day to ensure our heart is always right and…
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Signs – 2025.03.15
Matthew 16:4 (KJV) A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.Jesus Christ did many sings and wonders. He still is performing them now through His people, the church. There are people who…
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Parables – 2025.03.12
Matthew 13:10-17 (KJV)10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and…
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No need to be fearful – 2025.03.07
Matthew 8:23-27 (KJV)23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.26 And he…
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Imitating Jesus Christ – 2025.02.27
Ephesians 5:1 (ASV) Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; Here we are encouraged to imitate Jesus Christ. It is about following Him. “Ephesians 5:1 (KJV) Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”. If we are in Jesus Christ our desire is to be like Him. “1 John 3:1-3 (ASV) Behold…
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Walk worthy – 2025.02.26
Ephesians 4:1-3 (KJV) 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. GOD knows everything everyone…
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Good works – 2025.02.24
Ephesians 2:8-10 (KJV)8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. We can…
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Resurrection – 2025.02.19
Acts 26:8 (KJV) Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? Nothing is to hard for GOD who created the heavens and the earth. He who sustains all things, knows everything, is everywhere, is all powerful, …… Raising the dead is not incredible. He Himself asks in…
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The LORD promised – 2025.02.16
Acts 23:10-11 (KJV)10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.11 And the night following the Lord stood by him,…
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Words of encouragement – 2025.02.13
Acts 20:2 (KJV) And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, Here we see Paul exhorting and encouraging the other followers of Jesus Christ. We should take his example and do likewise. We are living in dark times and there are so many discouraging things…
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Knowing about versus knowing – 2025.02.12
Acts 19:13-17 (KJV)13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.15 And…
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Time to stay and time to move on – 2025.02.07
Acts 14:1-7 (KJV)1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.3…
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Hearing from GOD through worship, fasting and prayer – 2025.02.06
Acts 13:2-4 (KJV)2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed…
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Two options when the Word of God comes – 2025.02.04
Acts 11:1 (KJV) And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. We have two options when we hear the Word of God – the gospel (good news of Jesus Christ). We can receive it or reject it. In Psalms 2:12 (NKJV) it is…
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Forgiveness of sins – 2025.02.03
Acts 10:43 (KJV) To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.Jesus Christ the Messiah, the son of GOD, Emanuel (GOD with us) has been foretold by the prophets through out the Old Testament. It has been declared that whosoever believes in Jesus Christ…
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Kicking against the goads – 2025.02.02
Acts 9:4-5 (KJV)4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Thayer defined pricks as an iron…
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Baptism follows faith – 2025.02.01
Acts 8:32-37 (KJV)32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken…
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At the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (4) – 2025.01.30
Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ…
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In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (3) – 2025.01.29
John 14:12-14 (KJV)12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified…
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In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (2) – 2025.01.28
Acts 4:8-13 (KJV)8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people…
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In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth – 2025.01.27
Acts 3:11-12 (KJV)11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so…
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What is important – 2025.01.25
Acts 1:6-11 (KJV)6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.8 But ye shall…
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Bear each others burdens – 2025.01.24
Galatians 6:1-5 (KJV)1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he…
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Waiting for our heavenly body – 2025.01.10
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (KJV)1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:3 If so be that…
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Guidance by open doors and peace – 2025.01.07
2 Corinthians 2:12-13 (KJV)12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. There are many ways GOD…
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Comforted to be a comfort – 2025.01.06
2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (KJV)3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.5…
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Two types of people – 2025.01.05
1 Corinthians 16:22 (KJV) If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. The NKJV renders Anathema Maranatha as “let him be accursed. O Lord, come!” There are two types of people with two different outcomes: Those who love the LORD Jesus Christ because of His great love and Those…
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The gospel of Christ – 2025.01.04
1 Corinthians 15:1-8 (KJV)1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.3 For I delivered unto you first of…
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Gather for edification – 2025.01.03
1 Corinthians 14:12 (KJV) Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. Each one of us has gifts from GOD. He has given these to us not for outer own benefit but that others might benefit. Gifts can be used outside…
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Good works with love – 2025.01.02
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (ASV)1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.2 And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but…
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Jesus Christ is LORD – 2025.01.01
1 Corinthians 12:3 (KJV) Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. Have a blessed 2025. The closer we come to the LORD’s return the more vigilant we need…
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GOD gives the increase – 2024.12.23
1 Corinthians 3:6-8 (KJV)6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own…
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Blameless – 2024.12.21
1 Corinthians 1:8-9 (KJV)8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus Christ will confirm us to the end. Confirm here is: to…
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Comprehension of the bible – 2024.12.20
Luke 24:44-48 (KJV)44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might…
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Delay shows GOD’s long suffering – 2024.12.17
Luke 21:9 (KJV) But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. In Matthew 24:6 (KJV) “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things…
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Falling on the stone – 2024.12.16
Luke 20:17-18 (KJV)17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. Jesus Christ is…
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Being faithful in the little things – 2024.12.12
Luke 16:10-12 (KJV)10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?12 And if ye have not…
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Lost and found – 2024.12.11
Luke 15:1-7 (KJV)1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying,4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth…
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Go together – 2024.12.06
Luke 10:1-3 (KJV)1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that…
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Our goal – 2024.12.02
Luke 6:40 (KJV) The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. When we come to believe in Jesus Christ one of our main goals becomes to be more like Jesus Christ. He has become our LORD and Master. It is developing of character – the…
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Love your enemies part 2 – 2024.11.22
Romans 12:18-21 (KJV)18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:…
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The Holy Spirit and intercession – 2024.11.18
Romans 8:26-28 (KJV)26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for…
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The law exposes sin – 2024.11.17
Romans 7:7 (KJV) What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. The one of the laws purposes is to expose sin. It teaches us GOD’s requirements and…
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Strong faith – 2024.11.14
Romans 4:19-21 (KJV)19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb:20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;21 And being fully persuaded…
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Righteousness of GOD – 2024.11.13
Romans 3:21-26 (KJV)21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:23 For all have sinned, and come short of…
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The gospel and faith – 2024.11.11
Romans 1:16-17 (KJV)16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall…
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The innocent for the guilty – 2024.11.09
Mark 15:13-15 (KJV)13 And they cried out again, Crucify him.14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. Jesus Christ…
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Take heed – 2024.11.07
Mark 13:5-6 (KJV)5 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.Continuing on from yesterdays devotion “Do not believe every spirit – 2024.11.06 http://missioncommunities.network/2024/11/06/do-not-believe-every-spirit-2024-11-06/”. There is so much in the New Testament about being careful…
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Have faith in GOD – 2024.11.05
Mark 11:20-26 (KJV)20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.23 For verily I say unto…
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Prayer and fasting – 2024.11.04
Mark 9:17-29 (KJV)17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out;…
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Wavering faith – 2024.11.03
Mark 9:17-29 (KJV)17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out;…
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Do not give up – 2024.11.02
Mark 8:22-26 (KJV)22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him…
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Anointing with oil – 2024.11.01
Mark 6:12-13 (KJV)12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.Jesus Christ sent our His disciples to train them in preaching of repentance and to walk by faith (not bringing provisions for themself). GOD confirmed the…
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The antidote to unbelief – 2024.10.31
Mark 6:4-6 (KJV)4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.6 And he marvelled because…
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Who touched My clothes? – 2024.10.30
Mark 5:25-34 (KJV)25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.28 For she…
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Mystery revealed – 2024.10.29
Mark 4:11-12 (KJV)11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time…
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Jesus Christ is risen – 2024.10.25
Matthew 28:6-7 (KJV)6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.There is…
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Now is the time – 2024.10.20
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Revelation 22:11 (KJV) He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.There is a time coming when one can not repent, turn to GOD, change…
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Escaping the second death – 2024.10.19
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Escaping the second death – 2024.10.19Revelation 20:11-15 (KJV) And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. [12] And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were…
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Loose your head – 2024.10.18
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Revelation 20:4 (KJV) And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon…
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Only GOD deserves worship – 2024.10.17
Revelation 19:10 (KJV) And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.Only GOD deserves to be be worshiped. In…
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Choices – 2024.10.14
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Revelation 16:11 (KJV) And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.GOD pours out of His wrath in the tribulation. Even then He gives people the opportunity to repent. He gives us a choice and here we see that the majority will not repent but…
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Let no one deceive you – 2024.10.13
Matthew 16:11-12 (KJV)11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the…
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Fear and give glory to GOD – 2024.10.12
Revelation 14:7 (KJV) Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.“Proverbs 9:10 (KJV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of…
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Who is Jesus Christ – 2024.10.11
Matthew 14:33 (KJV) Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.Let us gain a little glimpse in knowing who Jesus Christ is. Jesus Christ is GOD the son. Only GOD is to be worshiped. “Matthew 4:10 (KJV) Then saith Jesus unto him,…
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Revelation knowledges comes from GOD – 2024.10.08
Matthew 11:27 (KJV) All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.GOD the Father is only know by Jesus Christ, GOD the son. The only way we can…
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Now is the time – 2024.10.05
Matthew 8:21-22 (KJV)21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.Jesus asked one of the people who He was disciplining to follow Him. The disciple wanted to delay following Jesus until…
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Way to heaven part 2 – 2024.10.04
Matthew 7:13-14 (KJV)13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.Let us continue…
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Avoiding the tribulation – 2024.10.01
Revelation 3:7-13 (KJV)7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an…
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Loving Jesus – 2024.09.30
Revelation 2:1-7 (ASV)1 To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, he that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:2 I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst…
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Prospering of our soul – 2024.09.27
3 John 1:2 (KJV) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.The prospering of our souls is most important. Prosperity in everything else is secondary like our health. GOD created us with a body, a soul and a spirit. When we are born again,…
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Hidden Truth revealed – 2024.09.26
John 20:9 (KJV) For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.For around three years Jesus Christ taught His disciples and also taught about the resurrection “Matthew 16:21-22 (KJV) From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and…
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Born of GOD – 2024.09.25
1 John 5:1-5 (KJV)1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.3 For this is the love…
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How GOD sanctifies us – 2024.09.23
John 17:16-19 (KJV)16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might…
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Antichrists – 2024.09.22
1 John 2:18 (KJV) Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.What is an antichrist? In 1 John 2:22 it says “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is…
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Five ifs – 2024.09.21
1 John 1:5-10 (KJV)5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:7 But if we walk…
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Last days attitude and behaviour – 2024.09.20
2 Peter 3:1-18 (KJV)1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:3…
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Believing in Jesus Christ – 2024.09.18
John 12:44-50 (KJV)44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.47 And if any man hear…
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More on suffering – 2024.09.17
1 Peter 5:8-11 (KJV)8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us…
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Suffering as a Christian is not unusual – 2024.09.16
1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.When people say come to…
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A people of GOD continued – 2024.09.14
1 Peter 2:11-12 (KJV)11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.To continue…
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A people of GOD – 2024.09.13
1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which…
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Leftovers – 2024.09.10
John 6:12-13 (KJV)12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.The LORD GOD is and does more…
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Brotherly love – 2024.09.06
Hebrews 13:1 (KJV) Let brotherly love continue.Here the LORD encourages us to keep on loving. His love is steadfast (see “GOD’s steadfast love – 2024.09.10 http://missioncommunities.network/2024/09/01/gods-steadfast-love-2024-09-10/”) and therefore does not end. It continues. Our own humans love is not constant, it is influenced by feelings and situation. It is conditional. But GOD’s love is totally…
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Our responsibility – 2024.09.05
Hebrews 12:1-4 (KJV)1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;…
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Faiths reward – 2024.09.04
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.Here we have an…
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Relationship with GOD and His people -2024.09.03
Hebrews 10:19-25 (KJV)19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;21 And having an high priest over the house of God;22 Let us draw near with a true…
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GOD’s promises do not make us exempt from hardship – 2024.09.02
Acts 27:20-26 (KJV)20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have…
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Sin deceives – 2024.08.27
Hebrews 3:12-14 (KJV)12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we…
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Drifting by neglect – 2024.08.26
Hebrews 2:1-3 (KJV)1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;3 How shall we escape, if we neglect…
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Appeal versus demand – 2024.08.25
Philemon 1:8-9 (KJV)8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Love doesn’t demand but rather appeals. Leaders have the authority to demand…
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GOD is near – 2024.08.23
Acts 17:24-31 (KJV)24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;26 And hath made of…
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Revelation through the Word of God – 2024.08.22
Acts 16:14 (KJV) And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.GOD reveals Himself to people who seek for Him. Have a look at “GOD revealed through creation…
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Living a godly life – 2024.08.19
2 Timothy 3:12 (KJV) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.Once we are born again, by the Holy Spirit by having faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, our desire becomes to live a godly life, wanting to please Jesus. GOD, by the Holy Spirit, starts the work of…
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How to be a witness and teach the gospel – 2024.08.18
2 Timothy 2:23-26 (KJV)23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;26…
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Giver of gifts – 2024.08.17
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV)6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.GOD the Father, Jesus Christ –…
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Mystery of godliness – 2024.08.13
1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.Godliness was a mystery and is now revealed through Jesus Christ. “Colossians 1:26-29 (KJV) Even the mystery…
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Every believer is called for the great commission – 2024.08.12
Acts 8:4 (KJV) Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.This scattering of believers happened because of persecution“Acts 8:1 (KJV) And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the…
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The LORD is at work – 2024.08.10
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV) But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.The Word of God and faith assures us that it is the LORD GOD Himself who is working in our sanctification. He is the one who protects us from evil. “1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation…
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Finding comfort – 2024.08.06
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV)13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.15 For this…
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Established in the faith of Jesus Christ – 2024.08.05
1 Thessalonians 3:2 (KJV) And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:We all need someone to establish and encourager us in or faith. We are not meant to be alone. The LORD has placed us in…
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Waiting for the rapture – 2024.08.03
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 (KJV)9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the…
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Rapture Ready – 2024.08.01
Luke 21:34-36 (KJV)34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.36 Watch ye therefore,…
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Walk and beware – 2024.07.31
Colossians 2:6-8 (KJV)6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the…
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Keep on praying – 2024.07.29
Luke 18:1-8 (KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge…
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Keep on keeping on – 2024.07.28
Philippians 3:12-14 (KJV)12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching…
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Helping the backslider- 2024.07.27
James 5:19-20 (KJV)19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.In verse 19 we see that it is possible for Christians…
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GOD’s favour – 2024.07.26
James 4:6 (KJV) But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.We can see that when we have a proud attitude we will find GOD resisting opposing us. Who would want that? It is better to then walk in humility as this will result in receiving…
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Taming the tongue – 2024.07.25
James 3:8 (KJV) But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.In James chapter 3:1-12 we discover a lot about the tongue. It is small but dangerous and needs to be tamed. Here is the dilemma how can? We can’t but only GOD can.“Matthew 19:26 (KJV) But Jesus…
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Judgement versus mercy – 2024.07.24
James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.In other words, we will not receive mercy but be judged by GOD if we do no show mercy to others but if we show mercy to others we will be shown mercy.This reminds me of…
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Being perfected – 2024.07.23
James 1:2-4 (KJV)2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.I have discovered that the LORD allows trials and temptation in the transformation work He…
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Why is there miseries for the rich – 2024.07.22
James 5:1-6 (KJV)1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire.…
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GOD never changes – 2024.07.21
James 1:17 (KJV) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.People can change but we need to know that GOD never changes, in Hebrews 13:8 (KJV) it says “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day,…
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Faith and suffering – 2024.07.19
Philippians 1:27-29 (KJV)27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;28 And in nothing terrified by…
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Sincere love of Jesus Christ – 2024.07.18
Ephesians 6:23-24 (KJV)23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. To the Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.It is such an amazing think that GOD the Father and the LORD…
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Bearing fruits worthy of repentance – 2024.07.17
Luke 13:6-9 (KJV)6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it…
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No anxious mind – 2024.07.16
Luke 12:29-31 (KJV) And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. 31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God;…
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Persistence in prayer – 2024.07.15
Luke 11:8-9 (KJV)8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and…
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Distracted – 2024.07.13
Luke 10:40 (KJV) But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.We can be easily be distracted (cambered, hampered, hindered) with serving in the church from what the LORD actually…
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We all have a choice – 2024.07.10
Luke 7:30 (KJV) But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.Here we see that GOD has a will for everyone but we can choose to be in it or reject it. His will is for everyone to be saved “1 Timothy 2:3-4 (KJV) For this is…
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How we realise we have missed the mark – 2024.07.08
Luke 5:8 (KJV) When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.To continue from yesterday about mission the mark (Everyone has missed the mark – 2024.07.07 http://missioncommunities.network/2024/07/07/everyone-has-missed-the-mark-2024-07-07/) let’s look at how we realise we are sinners. When Peter saw the power of…
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We all need prayer – 2024.07.06
Ephesians 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;We are in a battle, each one of us, as we can see from the verses that preceded this (10-17) encouragement to watch and pray for the family of GOD.We are to…
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Finding out what pleases the LORD – 2024.07.04
Ephesians 5:17 (KJV) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.Here again (chapter 5) we can see the continuance of chapter 4 to put off sin and put on what is good instead (see “Putting off and putting on – 2024.07.04” http://missioncommunities.network/2024/07/04/putting-off-and-putting-on-2024-07-04/).To help us in this, we are advised,…
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Putting off and putting on – 2024.07.04
Ephesians 4:20-24 (KJV)20 But ye have not so learned Christ;21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;23 And be renewed in the spirit…
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But GOD – 2024.07.02
Ephesians 2:4-10 (ASV)4 but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace have ye been saved),6 and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places, in…
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Blessed – 2024.07.01
Ephesians 1:3-6 (KJV)3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 Having predestinated…
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Grace and peace – 2024.06.30
Ephesians 1:2 (KJV) Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.This greeting and blessing of grace and peace, that only can come form GOD our Father and our LORD Jesus Christ, was used by Paul and others used in many of the letters to the churches. Here…
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Brief Instructions to live by – 2024.06.29
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.Here are some brief instructions that cover a lot of area and are repeated in the Word of God many times. Therefore they are very…
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Nothing is impossible – 2024.06.28
Luke 1:37 (KJV) For with God nothing shall be impossible.GOD created the heavens and the earth. He made the universe with its abundance of galaxies, solar systems and planets. He created all life and mankind. He makes it all work and upholds it. He knows every single element, atom, nucleus, proton, electron and makes them…
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Our warfare – 2024.06.26
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (KJV)3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing…
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Watch and pray – 2024.06.24
Mark 14:38 (KJV) Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.Jesus asked His followers, while He was in the garden of Gethsemane, to watch multiple times. Part of watching is prayer. We need to be alert so we can see temptation coming from far…
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Comfort – 2024.06.22
2 Corinthians 7:6 (KJV) Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;GOD is a GOD of comfort. He is the one who comforts those who are cast down and trust in Him. He can and will use people like here, Titus, to bring comfort.In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4…
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Forgiveness – 2024.06.21
Mark 11:24-26 (KJV)24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.26 But if ye do…
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The great commission – HE IS WITH US ALWAYS – 2024.06.16
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – WHAT TO TEACH – 2024.06.15
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – MORE ON TEACHING – 2024.06.14
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – TEACHING – 2024.06.13
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – BAPTISING – 2024.06.12
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – MAKE DISCIPLES (not mentoring) – 2024.06.11
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – GO – 2024.06.10
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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How to handle disagreements – 2024.06.06
In today’s bible reading plan we read:1 Corinthians 6:1-11 (KJV)1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge…
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Stewardship and faithfulness – 2024.06.04
1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV) Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.The expectations from stewards is faithfulness.If we give someone responsibility over something we expect them to carry it out.GOD has made us stewards over what He entrusted us. Everything we have here on earth, plus our gifts and abilities, and…
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Five lesson from the two sons – 2024.06.03
Matthew 21:28-32 (KJV)28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and…
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Being wise and simple – 2024.05.31
Romans 16:17-20 (KJV)17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.19 For…
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No one misses out – 2024.05.30
Romans 15:1-3 (KJV)1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.These…
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Make no provision for the flesh – 2024.05.29
Romans 13:11-14 (KJV)11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour…
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Healing at the feet of Jesus Christ – 2024.05.28
Matthew 15:29-31 (KJV)29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed…
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Conforming versus transforming – 2024.05.27
Conforming versus transforming – 2024.05.27Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove…
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Seeking Kingdom of God and the cost – 2024.05.26
Matthew 13:45-46 (KJV)45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.The LORD Jesus promised “Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;…
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Persecution is a given – 2024.05.23
Matthew 10:16-25 (KJV)16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings…
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Mercy versus sacrifice – 2024.05.22
Matthew 9:9-13 (KJV)9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and…
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Stand strong in the LORD – the battle is on – 2024.05.21
Matthew 4:1 (KJV) Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.Jesus was told before this by His Father, after His baptism, “Matthew 3:17 (KJV) And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Have you ever noticed that…
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Justification is just the beginning – 2024.05.20
Romans 5:1-11 (KJV)1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh…
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Mercy and judgement – 2024.05.18
Matthew 5:7 (KJV) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.Do you need the blessing of mercy from GOD? Then be merciful.Do you need to escape the judgment of GOD? Then be merciful. James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.If we do…
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The gospel and judgement – 2024.05.17
Romans 2:16 (KJV) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.Let us look more into the gospel continuing from yesterday devotion “The power of the gospel – 2024.05.16 http://missioncommunities.network/2024/05/16/the-power-of-the-gospel-2024-05-16/”Here in Romans we discover that there is a day of judgement coming. Proclamation of the coming judgment…
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The power of the gospel – 2024.05.16
Romans 1:16-17 (KJV)16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall…
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Get ready Jesus is coming – 2024.05.15
Revelation 22:20 (KJV) He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.Are we ready for the LORD to come and take us with Himself?He is coming quickly. He wants His people to be ready and found walking in the Holy Spirit“Revelation 22:14 (KJV) Blessed are they that do…
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Unity of GOD and His people – 2024.05.12
John 17:21-23, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Colossians 1:27, 1 John 4:13, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10, Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 5:22-26, Romans 12:18 and Psalms 133:1-3
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It is finished – 2024.05.11
John 19:30, John 3:14-21, John 14:6, Luke 9:51, Luke 9:56a and Luke 2:49
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The Word and sanctification – 2024.04.09
John 17:17-18, John 1:1, John 14:6, Ephesians 5:26-27, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 1:7 and Micah 4:2
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Ceasing from anxiety and gaining His peace – 2024.05.06
John 14:27, Philippians 4:6, Romans 8:35-39 and John 14:1-4
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How to find rest – 2024.05.03
Matthew 11:28-30, Zechariah 4:6, Hebrews 3:16-19, Hebrews 4:9-11 and Galatians 2:20
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GOD’s long suffering so people repent – 2024.05.02
Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 2 Peter 3:7-13 and Romans 10:8-13
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Forgiveness needs to be followed by repentance – 2024.04.30
John 8:1-11, Acts 8:22 , 1 John 1:7-10 and Romans 4:8
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Knowing and speaking what Jesus is saying – 2024.04.29
John 7:16-18, Matthew 10:20, 1 John 3:7 and Revelation 3:22
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Where does faith come from – 2024.04.28
John 6:28-29, John 6:35-40, John 6:44-48 and Matthew 16:16-17
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Glorified Through The Death And Resurrection – 2024.04.24
John 2:19-22, Revelation 1:4-8 and John 1:1-4
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