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David and His Nephew Joab – Part 20: Gibeon, Guidance, and Grace

2 Samuel 21:1-9,15-22 Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew … Continue reading

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David and His Nephew Joab – Part 7: Grace

2 Samuel 11:26,27; 2 Samuel 12:1; 2 Samuel 12:26-31 And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband. And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his … Continue reading

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David and His Nephew Joab – Part 1: Gibeon

1 Samuel 22:1,2; 1 Chronicles 2:15,16 David, whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three. David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all … Continue reading

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What is True Saving Faith?

Ephesians 2:8,9; Hebrews 11:1-3; John 13:23 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Now faith is the substance of things … Continue reading

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Failing of the Grace of God; What Does That Mean?

Hebrews 12:14,15 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): The riches of the Gospel are freely imparted to … Continue reading

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The Spiritual Danger of Pride in Gifts & Grace

1 Peter 5:5,6; Proverbs 29:23; Jeremiah 13:15 Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. A … Continue reading

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An Angelic Song of Grace & Glory, Peace & Goodwill

Luke 2:8-14 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about … Continue reading

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The Right Kind of Singing

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): A … Continue reading

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An Enlarged Heart

Ezekiel 36:26,27; 1 Kings 4:29; Psalm 119:32; 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and … Continue reading

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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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