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Answers to difficult questions-righteous death

Isaiah 57:1-21, NIV Map: Righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death vs 1-2; sinful man and their behaviors vs 3-13-wicked ways, offer child … Continue reading

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Little children, riches in life versus treasures in heaven, eternal life, Son of Man-judge

Matthew 19:13-30, NIV Map: little children…kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these..; story of a rich man and obeying the commandments, he is wealthy..to be perfect…ask to sell his possessions and give it to the poor..treasure in heaven…harder for … Continue reading

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Be all things to all people to save some

1 Corinthians 9:19-27, NIV Map: Be all things to all people, win as many to the kingdom of God..save some and share in its blessings vs 19-23; running a race..strict training…for a crown that is not perishable..; stay focused..beat my … Continue reading

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Justice

Isaiah 56:1-12, NIV Map: God justice for all; do what is right…, ..my righteousness will soon be revealed..blessed is the man who does this, the man who holds fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand … Continue reading

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Marriage and divorce

Matthew 19:1-12, NIV Map: Marriage-God instituted, two becomes one, God has joined, let man not separate vs 6. Exception or ground for divorce vs 8;..some are eunuchs…vs 11.

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God’s thoughts and ways, his words

Isaiah 53:8-13, NIV Map: His ways are higher than our ways…heavens are higher than the earth…my thoughts are higher than your thoughts; his words would go forth to achieve their purposes without returning empty..like rain and snow…not return without watering … Continue reading

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Taught by the LORD..Listen, listen

Isaiah 54:10-17, 55:1-7 NIV Map: …sons taught by the LORD…peace vs 13; thirsty..come to the waters vs 1; listen, listen to me…soul may live vs 2-3. Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is … Continue reading

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The Rights of an Apostle

1 Corinthians 9:1-18, NIV Map: Paul defending the rights of being supported financially and emotionally by those he taught on the gospel (vs 1-12) yet he does not demand his rights for the gospel sake (vs 12-18).

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God of all the earth-the Future Glory of Zion

Isaiah 54:1-9, NIV Map: ..your Maker, your Redeemer 5-6; ..call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit..; …a brief moment abandoned you, but with deep compassion will bring you back…everlasting kindness…have compassion..Redeemer…days of Noah … Continue reading

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Pointing to Jesus

Isaiah 52:13-15, 53:1-12Map:Prophecy on Jesus-how he come, who he is, what he has to go through ch 53:7-9, his appearance vs 2, his mission-vs 10, outcome: guilt offering, how he is honoured:Chapter 52:13,15 & Ch 53:12.

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