January 19, 2007
Mat. 19:16-19 - Which Commandments?
Mat 19:16-19 ESV(16) And behold, a man came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?"(17) And he said to him, "Why do you ask ...
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January 18, 2007
Mat. 18:21-22 - Some Thoughts On Forgiveness
Mat 18:21-22 GNB(21) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, if my brother keeps on sinning against me, how many times do I have to forgive him? Seven times?"(22) "No, not seven ...
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January 17, 2007
Mat. 17:10-13 - Maybe It’s An Angel
I was reading in Matthew today, and I came across this passage: Mat 17:10-13 GNB(10) Then the disciples asked Jesus, "Why do the teachers of the Law say that Elijah has to come ...
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January 16, 2007
Mat. 16:21-26 - God vs. Me
Sorry for the delay in posting, folks. I had a few busy days of school from Saturday through today (not counting Sunday, but I use Sunday for a day of church and rest, so ...
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January 12, 2007
Mat. 12:19-21 - A Bent Reed and A Flickering Lamp
Mat 12:19-21 ESV(19) He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets;(20) a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not ...
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January 11, 2007
Prov. 3:35 - Some really practical advice
Pro 3:35 GNB(35) Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace. I love it. Sometimes the Bible puts stuff really plain. Wise ...
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January 10, 2007
Mat. 10:39 - We’re All A Bunch of Slaves
Jesus said: Mat 10:39 GNB(39) Those who try to gain their own life will lose it; but those who lose their life for my sake will gain it. This is one of ...
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January 9, 2007
Job 6:1-7 - Don’t Be Too Quick To Judge
Job 6:1-7 MESSAGE(1) Job answered:(2) "If my misery could be weighed, if you could pile the whole bitter load on the scales,(3) It would be heavier than all the sand of the sea! ...
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January 8, 2007
Mat. 7:13-29 - The Proof Is In the Action
Sunday I read Matthew chapter 7, and I've been thinking about it all day yesterday and today--especially verses 13-29: Mat 7:13-29 NASB(13) "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide ...
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January 6, 2007
Mat. 5:11-15 - Persecution, Salt, & Light
Today I saw this passage in a way that I have never seen it before: Mat 5:11-15 NASB (11) "Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all ...
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