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Lessons Learned in the School of Affliction

Psalm 119:64-71; Psalm 94:12 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed … Continue reading

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Onesiphorus

2 Timothy 4:19; 2 Timothy 1:16-18 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but, when he was … Continue reading

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Christian Suffering in its Proper Perspective

2 Timothy 2:12—Romans 8:17,18; 1 Peter 3:14,15—4:16,19—Hebrews 11:25 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him—If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present … Continue reading

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Thought Crime

Psalm 119:113; Psalm 94:11,12; Psalm 119:67,71 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out … Continue reading

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Consider This

Job 9:12; Job 2:10; Ecclesiastes 7:14 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In the … Continue reading

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God’s Conditional Promise For Times of Pestilence

Psalm 91:1-3, 5-7, 9,10 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks for All Things―Always

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Ephesians 5:20 Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the … Continue reading

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Jesus Christ, the King of Empathy

John 11:32-35 When Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the … Continue reading

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God’s Experiential Sympathy School

Hebrews 2:18 In that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted. THOMAS BROOKS (1608-1680): Afflictions ripen the saints’ graces. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): Affliction, doubtless, is “not joyous, but grievous.” But it qualifies … Continue reading

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The Solemn Fast

Ecclesiastes 3:1,4; Joel 2:12,15 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven―a time to weep…a time to mourn. Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, … Continue reading

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