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Jacob’s Wrestling Match

Psalm 147:10,11; Genesis 32:24-31 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. And … Continue reading

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True Repentance in Prose & Poetry

Luke 18:13; 2 Samuel 24:10; Job 42:1-6 The publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. And David’s heart smote … Continue reading

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Heavenly Light for the Human Heart of Darkness

Genesis 1:3; John 1:1-5,9,10; 2 Corinthians 4:6; John 8:12; Psalm 36:9 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The … Continue reading

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Lessons in Christian Evangelism Part 1

Luke 9:1,2; Luke 10:1-11,17-20 [Jesus] called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. After these … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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