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Ian

Knowledge and Knowing

Psalm 119:9–16; Isaiah 43:8–13; 2 Corinthians 3:4–16 (read online ⧉) The predominant view in the Old Testament is that human holiness can only be obtained by thoroughly understanding and internalizing God's ways can walk in concert with God. The psalmist discusses guarding one's way, treasuring…

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Ian

Firmly Wrong

Psalm 107:1–16; Numbers 20:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 (read online ⧉) The Israelites were out of water…again. They complained…again. Yet, there is something different here. It's subtle. There seemed to be a stronger issue with the leaders (Moses and Aaron), rather than God. Oddly, despite an…

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Ian

Control or Trust?

Psalm 107:1–3, 17–22; Daniel 12:5–13; Ephesians 1:7–14 (read online ⧉) Many of Daniel's visions are held up in the church today as applying to today. There are fundamental truths in Daniel's visions (and the visions of other prophets), but we all must be very cautious…

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Ian

Salvation Praise

Psalm 107:1–3, 17–22; Genesis 9:8–17; Ephesians 1:3–6 (read online ⧉) Destined to be a child of God. This is such a comforting phrase. As in all comfortable things, there is a danger. This comforting phrase is often, and understandably, taken as being directed toward individuals.

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Ian

You, The World, God

Exodus 20:1–17; John 2:13–22; 1 Corinthians 1:18–25; Psalm 19 (read online ⧉) The 10 Commandments in Exodus. The temple cleaned out with whips. The foolishness of the Cross versus signs and wisdom. All 3 passages are passionate reminders of who God is, and each tells…

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