In our first study, we observed the blessings from God the Father. He chose us in Christ and has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Him. By Christ, the Father has adopted us as sons to Himself. Blessings from the Son (1:7–12) Ephesians 1:7–8 NIV84 In him we have redemption through his blood, the …
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Nov 24 2023
Receiving God’s Best – Don’t despise the Heritage
Before God had sent Moses into Egypt to bring His people out, God had a planned heritage for them. He had told Abraham, Isaac and Jacob about that Land of Promise. When Abraham and Sarah left their homeland, God had prepared this heritage and place for them. After Lot had separated from him and went …
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May 06 2023
Turn it Around — Don’t Compromise
Don’t compromise if you really want a turn around into triumph. What do you think it means to compromise? Compromise is trying to find a middle ground. It is settling for less than God’s best for your life. Do you know what the thief wants to do? Jesus said he comes to steal, kill and …
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Mar 23 2022
John, Part 43 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ — Jesus Cares
After the Passover meal, Jesus began comforting His disciples and showing the depth of His care for them. He said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” He promised to prepare a place in His Father’s house for you. He certified His love for you is the same …
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Feb 16 2022
John, Part 38 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ – Last Words At The Table!
Jesus was at the table giving final words of encouragement, instruction and preparation to His disciples. In our previous study, He told them to not be troubled or disturbed about what was going to happen. His words bring comfort and hope to every believer. As the meeting came to an end, Jesus made it clear …
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Feb 09 2022
John, Part 37 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ — Table Talk
As Jesus is preparing to go to the cross, He wanted to spend some valuable time talking with His disciples. As Jesus left Bethany, He had a triumphal entry into Jerusalem and met with His disciples to share His last Passover meal with them. Luke 22:19-20 tells us that after supper, He took bread, gave …
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Nov 03 2021
John, Part 26 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ —Getting the most out of what God gives
After feeding the multitude in John 6, the people followed Jesus to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus told them that they looked for Him because they ate the loaves and were filled. Although they enjoyed the loaves, the people missed the greater gift of God. All they could see was Jesus, …
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Dec 18 2020
Behold He Comes — Bethlehem
God is into the smallest of details. Often we take things for granted and do not realize what has happened to bring about life’s events. You should know that God is working even in the small and seemingly insignificant things. Our bodies have 3 billion genetic building blocks or base pairs that make us who …
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Dec 08 2020
Behold He Comes — Promise
For thousands of years the promise stood that God would send a Redeemer and Savior. He promised that when He came, He would turn things around in this world. Isaiah 61 gives an indication of God’s Promise. He would declare good news to the poor. He would heal the brokenhearted. He would break the chains …
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Dec 01 2020
His Name Shall Be Called…
After God revealed that He would send a Redeemer, people received a new hope and anticipation. God said He would ransom their souls, everlasting joy would be on their heads, and sorrow and sighing would flee away. Throughout the ages, the promise of a Redeemer was represented as the Lord of Hosts, the Lord your …
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