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Unskilful in the Word

1 Peter 2:2,3; 1 Corinthians 3:1,2—Hebrews 5:11-14 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. And I, brethren, could not speak unto … Continue reading

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Speaking the Truth in Love, and Grace, Seasoned with Salt

Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 25:11; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:14,15 A word spoken in due season, how good it is! A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with … Continue reading

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An Enlarged Heart

Psalm 119:2,7,11,32 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. Thy word have I hid in mine … Continue reading

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Psalm 136—A Song of Thankful Praise to God for His Mercy

Psalm 136:1-3 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: … Continue reading

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Seasons of Nature, Providence, & Grace

Ecclesiastes 3:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Psalm 104:24 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, … Continue reading

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The Other Side of the Rainbow

Revelation 4:1-5; Revelation 10:1-7 Behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which … Continue reading

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The Elect Lady

2 John 1:1-4 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; for the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and … Continue reading

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Christ’s Certain Word, Peter’s Confidence, & Paul’s Persuasion

John 10:27-30 & 6:39; 1 Peter 1:3-5; 2 Timothy 1:12 & 4:18—Romans 8:38, 39 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither … Continue reading

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The Goodness of the Lord

Psalm 33:5; Matthew 5:45—Psalm 107:8; Jeremiah 31:14; Psalm 106:1 The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and … Continue reading

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The Perfect Man With Perfect Preeminent Power

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): The question is, whether this power here means authority or ability, or both. Assuredly, both. These … Continue reading

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