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Psalm 36, Psalm 42, Psalm 52 We see people all around us who do not believe in God. There are those who know of God, but do not have a relationship with God. There are those whose relationship with God has been confused by the…

Genesis 25:25-34, Exodus 15:12-18, Psalm 23 The family life of Isaac and Jacob—the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel—is not ideal. Favoritism of love is shown. Despising of family and property is displayed through hunger. This is not a family form to follow. God’s Word…

Luke:1:46b-55, James 5:7-10, Hebrews 12:1-2 Mary’s song/poem of praise is often called the Magnificat in the Protestant/Roman Catholic tradition, or the Ode of the Theotokos (Bearer of God) in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. It is a joy-filled response to God by Mary that appears to…

Job 8:13-18, Psalm 62:5-8, 2 Peter 3:1-18 "…the hope of the godless will perish." Job 8:13 "Rest in God alone…for my hope comes from him." Psalm 62:5 "The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting…

Psalm 25:1-10, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36 "…for you are the God of my salvation…" Psalm 51:5 "In those days and at that time, I will cause a Righteous Branch to sprout up for David, and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Jeremiah…