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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 17: Restoration
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 16: Spiritual Surgery
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 15: Retribution and Revenge
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 14: The Counsels of Men
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 13: God’s Symmetrical Tapestry
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Tag Archives: grace
The Prophetic Symbolism of the Rainbow
Ezekiel 1:1, 26-28 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and … Continue reading
The Thankful Leper
Luke 17:11-19 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged Christ, grace, Gratitude, healing, leper, leprosy, praise, prayer, Thankfulness
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A Prescription For Restoring Spiritual Health
Lamentations 3:40; Psalm 119:37 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): Have we never inwardly backslidden, so … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Solitude & Self-examination
Tagged backsliding, Christ, grace, restoration, self-examination
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Philemon
Philemon 1:1-3,10,11 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, and to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: Grace to you, and peace, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged epistle, forgiveness, grace, intercession, kindness, Onesimus, Philemon
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A Three Point Gospel
Job 13:23; Romans 7:18; Romans 5:8 How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing. But God commendeth … Continue reading
Posted in Conviction & Conversion
Tagged blood, depravity of man, forgiveness, gospel, grace, Jesus Christ, man's nature, salvation, sin
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Walking in Love
Jude 1:21; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 4:30-5:2 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Grieve not … Continue reading
Posted in Love
Tagged conduct, grace, Holy Spirit, love, sanctification
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A Time to Laugh
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. ROBERT HAWKER (1753-1827): If we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life
Tagged delight, God, grace, joy, laugh, laughter, Providence
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Nehemiah’s Prayers
Nehemiah 1:1-4,11; Nehemiah 2:1-5,8 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, that Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged God's faithfulness, grace, prayer, Providence, timing
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How Can Salt Lose Its Savour?
Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of … Continue reading
Posted in Grace & Its Growth
Tagged backsliding, grace, holiness, perseverance, salt, sanctification
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The Weaned Child of God
Psalm 131:2,3 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. JOHN TRAPP (1601-1699): … Continue reading
Posted in Grace & Its Growth
Tagged child, contentment, grace, growth, rest, weaned, weaning
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