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The Promise of God’s Great Covenant Oath

2 Corinthians 1:20; Psalm 89:3,4; Psalm 89:28-36 All the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David … Continue reading

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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

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God’s Provision in Times of Famine

1 Kings 17:1-9 Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my … Continue reading

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Paul’s Persuasion

2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): It will be profitable to consider the point of … Continue reading

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Staggering in Unbelief at the Promises of God

2 Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. JOHN GILL (1697-1771): “If we believe not.” This may be understood, either of such who are altogether destitute of faith, who do not believe in … Continue reading

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Filling the Spiritual Storehouse with the Promises of God

2 Peter 1:2-4; Psalm 144:13 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through … Continue reading

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Trusting God When Everything Seems to Go Wrong

Genesis 32:12; Judges 6:13        I will surely do thee good.        And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which … Continue reading

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Pleading God’s Promises in Prayer

2 Peter 1:3,4; 2 Samuel 7:25        According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: whereby are given … Continue reading

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Prayer Question #1: Does God Really Hear Prayer?

Psalm 65:2       O thou that hearest prayer. DAVID CLARKSON (1622-1686): This is one of His titles of honour, that He is a God that hears prayer; and it is as truly ascribed to Him as mercy or justice. JOHN … Continue reading

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Our God and our Guide, for ever and ever.

Psalm 48:14        This God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even unto death. BASIL (329-379): Life is a journey which commences when we enter the world, and ends at the grave. WILLIAM JAY … Continue reading

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