The Psalms has always been my book of prayer and the way I begin each day. The Jews referred to the book of Psalms as “The Book of Praises,” But, I didn’t know that the LORD would take me to a certain psalm to show me His love — an enduring love in even the hardest times. I needed help…
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Read, slowly and prayerfully, Ephesians 1:15-19. Prayer of Intercession For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:15-16 NIV. Paul was thankful for those who truly live a life of faith and a…
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If someone approached you and asked you what you believe, how would you answer them?Do you know what you believe about God, Scripture, God’s will, salvation, faith, heaven and hell, the Holy Spirit, marriage, and truth? Is it based on Scripture, or traditional teachings you’ve caught here or there? Wouldn’t it be nice to have written your core beliefs? Well,…
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Read Ephesians 1:3-14 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3 NIV. We are a blessed people! Bless the Lord, O my soul Twice, the word “blessed” is used in this first passage, leading us to a knowledge of spiritual blessing….
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Read the entire first chapter, but focus on 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God to the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 NRSV. Personal Letter We formally call this book an epistle —…
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His intent was that now, through the Church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 3:10 Ephesians is the epistle that ranks high among devotional Scripture. It has a dear place in the history of the Church and clearly defines the purpose of the Church. She is called,…
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Read I and II Peter over again. Last Will and Testament Peter, the Apostle chosen and trusted by Christ, was personally called to feed the sheep. We are the sheep of God’s pasture. Christ is the Good Shepherd and the Good Shepherd is trustworthy. What have we gained from Peter’s last will and testament? Scattered but not left alone We…
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Read II Peter 3:1-11 He holds our Future. I’ve read and re-read this chapter many times this week, and each time I discovered something rich and wonderful. But for today, let’s focus on these verses: Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following with their own lust, and saying, “Where is…
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Read II Peter 2:10-22 For if, having escaped the world’s impurity through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in these things and defeated, the last state is worse for them than the first. II Peter 2:2:20 I’ve read and re-read this chapter, seeking for understanding and clarification. At first, I was just angry…
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