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Grace and generosity

2Corinthians 8:8-15 Reading Test sincerity of your love (vs 8) For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become … Continue reading

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Death of Jesus

John 19:28-37 Reading Jesus besides being insulted, struck, being deprived a drink of water (vs 29) and being pierced.. It is finished-mission accomplished on earth (vs 30) Fulfillment of scripture: no bones broken, look on the one they have pierced … Continue reading

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Insights

Proverbs 30:21-33 Reading On: learn from: ants-little strength-store food-summer, conies-home in the crags, locusts-king-advance in ranks, lizard-caught in hand-king’s palaces (vs 25-28); …so stirring up anger produces strife (vs 33). Proverbs 30:21-33[21]There are four things that the earth itself cannot … Continue reading

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Excel in everything

2Corinthians 8:1-7 Reading Excel in everything-in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us-see that you also excel in this grace of giving (vs 7, NIV). 2 Corinthians 8:1-8[1]Our brothers and sisters, we want … Continue reading

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Jesus crucifixion

John 19:17-27 Reading Not only is Jesus insulted both verbally and physically, he has to carry his own cross (vs 7). Fulfil the prophecy-divided my garments-cast lots for my clothing (vs 24, Psalm 22:18). Psalms 22:18[18]They gamble for my clothes … Continue reading

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Power

John 19:8-16 Reading Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin. John 19:8-11[8]When Pilate heard … Continue reading

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Are u committed and have enough convictions to go through sufferings (now or in future) for Christ?

Are u committed and have strong convictions to go through sufferings for Christ? Rewards: salvation, a holy lifestyle, and promised rewards in heaven. Need deep convictions, help from the Trinity, and personal experiences wih God plus observations of beautiful, blessed … Continue reading

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Jesus’ sufferings

John 19:1-7 Reading Jesus’s sufferings in the hands of men (his creation)-no way and unbelievable: flogged, ridicule-crown of thorns, clothed him in a purple robe, hurls insults-hail, King of Jews, struck in the face; for what?-show the worst of humanity. … Continue reading

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More advice and wisdom

Proverbs 29:15-27 Reading On: the rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to itself disgraces his mother (vs 15 NIV); wicked versus righteous; discipline son-peace-delight to soul; blessed-keep the law; man speaks in haste-more hope for a fool … Continue reading

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Jesus before Pilate

Passover 2021-from sundown on March 27, 2021, to the sundown on April 4, 2021. John 18:28-40 No charges found in Jesus. Only the Romans have the right to execute vs 31). Roman governor-Pilate interrogated Jesus; Jesus dignified reply. Pilate questions: … Continue reading

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