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James 1:20 (GNT) Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose.Hebrews 10:30–31 (CSB) — 30 For we know the one who has said, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, and again, The Lord will judge his people. 31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. There isn't …
Psalm 3:5–8 (CSB) — 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the LORD sustains me. 6 I will not be afraid of thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side. 7 Rise up, LORD! Save me, my God! You strike all my enemies on the cheek; you …
Proverbs 31:8 (CSB) — Speak up for those who have no voice... I ask for your patience as you hear me out on something that's weighing heavily on my heart, which I post in reluctance because I do not want to lay a stumbling block before anyone. But I feel compelled to share because I …
Matthew 5:21–22 (CSB) — 21 “You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. 22 But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Whoever insults his brother or sister, will be subject to …
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Ecclesiastes 2:1 (CSB) — I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. Solomon omits any mention of immorality here, as he does elsewhere (Ecc. 7:26) and concerns himself specifically with what may broadly be considered the legitimate joys of pleasure …
Matthew 5:3 (CSB) — Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Brokenness is so beautiful to Jesus that he blesses it first and foremost among all spiritual conditions. RICH IN SPIRIT People who are "rich in spirit" are those who we look at and say, "now there's a leader!" …
Exodus 5:2 (CSB) — 2 But Pharaoh responded, “Who is the LORD that I should obey him by letting Israel go? I don’t know the LORD, and besides, I will not let Israel go.” Pharaoh asks the question that is at the heart of all idolatry: "who is the LORD that I should obey him?" …
The text from Galatians 6:4 has been requested for a short Bible study, specifically looking at what sense one make “take pride in himself”. So, let’s begin and jump right into this text. HAVE PRIDE? GALATIANS 6:4 Galatians 6:4 (NASB95) — 4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have …
A few days ago I asked for suggestions on Facebook for texts that people would like me to work through for a short Bible study, and the topical request for a study on “instruments in the Church” was made. Since no text was given, I was given the freedom to go in any direction I …
GOD’S TESTAMENTS The Old Testament’s relationship to the New Testament, and the implications its law has for Christian living today are important and sometimes controversial subjects that have profound impacts on how Christians understand their identity in Christ. Unfortunately, we sometimes fail to properly explore these issues and simply default to whatever answer is most …
