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The Spiritual Significance of God’s Rainbow

Psalm 19:1; Genesis 9:8-17 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with … Continue reading

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Forward—into the New Year

Exodus 14:13-15 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see … Continue reading

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Sometimes Answers to Prayer are Not What We Expect

2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Romans 8:26-28 Lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted … Continue reading

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A Morning in the Temple, Part 3 of 3: Jesus Speaks to the Woman

John 8:9-11 And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned … 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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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 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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The Severity of a Merciful God

Deuteronomy 7:1,2; Deuteronomy 20:16-18 When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, … 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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