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The Holy Spirit Gets His Due

Even if/since it is the Spirit’s mode of operation to be subtle, shining His light on Father, Son, or truth … our Savior dedicates a good portion of this supper to teaching us about the great Teacher He would send, the Spirit of truth. There are so many benefits that come to recipients of this Gift.

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The Holy Zeal of God’s Righteous King

This royal psalm leaves us lamenting that such a zealous, righteous king does not exist “in the real world.” Or does He? King Jesus is THE perfect King, and He empowers humble stewards to work out justice and mercy in their domains.

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Receipts in Support of Joy

The Epistle of Joy, Philippians, does not fail to provide us with “receipts,” evidences & reasons for our joy in the Lord. These pertain to His provision & care as our Shepherd and Father, along with countless graces we have in Christ, now and to the ages of the ages.

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You Do Well to Share

Paul’s contentment in the generous provision of God works together with his commendation of a faithful congregation remembering him practically. This prompts us to consider how our worship, witness, and joy may increase through charity.

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New Beginning, Old Problems

God gave Noah and his family a new covenant when they stepped off the ark very similar to the one He gave to Adam and Eve. This covenant displays God’s mercy in promising to never flood the earth again, but also reflects the fact that the flood did not wash away man’s sinfulness. So how do we obey God’s command to be fruitful and multiply in a fallen world?

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High Contrast: My Way or God’s Way?

Jesus and God the eternal Father are one, even though they are not identical. You need the merciful and mighty ministry of both if you are to have any hope. They alone show & give you the Way, the Truth, & the Life.

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How Do You Hear?

Though many will hear God’s Word be preached, few who hear it will be saved. This is the purpose of the Parable of the Sower. So be careful how you hear God’s Word; Does it fail to take root because of distractions or doubts? Does it wither when it encounters trials? Is it choked out by worldly worries? Or does it take root and ultimately bear good fruit?

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Content in Christ in All Circumstances

Paul learned to be content in all circumstances, in Christ, but that involved much hardship. God provided for him, most often through his own hard work or generous saints. Paul could do all things, but in context, these were hard things, God’s things, the specific assignments God had for Paul.

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Now Is the Son of Man Glorified

The second half of John 13 is the darkest “tenth” of this apostle’s record of Jesus’ last supper. Yet it is full of glory for and through the Son of Man.

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Doing Beautiful Truth

There is no great blessing or benefit from merely thinking about great things. God commands us to practice them. This is God’s long-range strategy for changing His world … truth-changed people living out those truths boldly in sinful, lost, and broken societies, as happy warriors.

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