redemption (39)

Ian

7th Wednesday after Easter

Psalm 25, Jeremiah 7:21–34, John 16:7–15, Ephesians 4:15–16 The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive. Proverbs 27:6 Truth can be a painful thing. If delivered in the context of true friendship, the pain of the truth is…

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Ian

Wednesday after Christmas

Psalm 148, Acts 7:37-53, Hebrews 2:9-13 …[Jesus'] followers began to shout and sing…"Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!" But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, "Teacher, rebuke your followers…

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Ian

Thursday before the Fourth Sunday of Advent

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…

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Ian

The Family Story

Psalm 25:1-10, Nehemiah 9:26-31, Luke 21:20-24 "All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth to those who keep his covenant and decrees." (Psalm 25:10) "But they were disobedient and rebelled against you. They flung your law behind their backs and killed your prophets who…

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