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Samson’s folly

Posted on 26/06/2023 by ed

Judges 16:1-22. Three times Delilah betrayed him by asking Samson to reveal the secret of his strength and yet he continued to trust her until tragedy struck. Sounds too good to believe unless Samson was blinded by Delilah and lived … Continue reading →

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God-impossible make possible

Posted on 20/06/2023 by ed

Th: Gideon’s story in Judges 7-three hundred fighting men versus thousands Midianites ..impossible if not for God mighty hand in it to help. Same for the defeat of the Assyrian army-Hezekiah time. On the side of God and obedience to … Continue reading →

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Gideon

Posted on 20/06/2023 by ed

Judges 6:1-40…Israelites did evil…severe oppression by the Midianites..invasion..ruined the crops..did not spare a living thing…cried out to the Lord…God raised up Gideon…reason God punished the Israelites vs 7-10. Th: right to question from his heart; right to reason vs 13, … Continue reading →

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Covenants with God

Posted on 16/06/2023 by ed

Genesis 9:13-promises-rainbow; Exodus 19:5-covenant of the law-obedience… then out of all nations, you will be my treasured possession..; Deuteronomy 4:13..ten commandments his covenant…commanded you to follow; Psalm 103:17-18-obedience and God’s love; 2 Chronicles 13:5 covenant with King David; future kings … Continue reading →

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Joshua summary of the Lord’s goodness and his commitment to God at Shechem

Posted on 15/06/2023 by ed

Joshua 24:1-27-gave a historical account from Abraham’s father (Terah) to the conquered land of Canaanites, Hittites and many others as commanded by God in Deuteronomy 7-pay special attention to vs 2-to destroy them totally. Reflection: God can see the future … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 54, 55

Posted on 01/06/2023 by ed

Refl: Isaiah 54-the future glory of Zion-the Lord is our Maker, husband/wife to widow, widower, teacher. With Him in our lives, we can lift our heads high. In righteousness you will be established. vs 14. He is our Redeemer and … Continue reading →

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Deceit-command-wisdom-oath-mercy

Posted on 30/05/2023 by ed

Joshua 9:1-27 The Gibeonite Deception Seldom you get command, wisdom, deception (ruse), oath, mercy attributes all in one basket. Command-to wipe out the Gibeonites vs 24 Wisdom & deception-ruse to save their lives; bettercbe servants than dead. Oath-once given, cannot … Continue reading →

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Great testimony from a surviving cancer patient

Posted on 27/05/2023 by ed

I have the part two of this testimony and their other testimonies on the Sermon Page of this website to encourage your faith just as I have been encouraged.

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A great testimony is very inspiring. Thanks.

Posted on 27/05/2023 by ed
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The Lamb of God prophesied in Isaiah

Posted on 19/05/2023 by ed

Isaiah 52:13-15; chapter 53

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