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Psalm 146, Isaiah 43:8–13, 1 Peter 2:2–10, John 14:1–7 While we are still in the Easter season (the church year span between Easter and Pentecost), it is always good to recall all which testified to Jesus being the Messiah. This passage in Isaiah is a…

Psalm 78, Judges 17:1–13 "We will not hide [the miracles of the past], but will tell a future generation…" Except what are we telling? This is a very personal question for anyone. There have been generations of self-defined Christians whose entire families have walked away…

Psalm 99, Deuteronomy 16:1–17, 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:2 If you look at the calendar of any country, you will find a number of secular (i.e, non-religious) observances. Sometimes these to get mixed into religion, and some are just odd. Today, for example, has the following "observations":…

Psalm 120, Mark 13:9-13, 2 Peter 1:20-2:9 Psalm 120 is a lament. The psalmist is among those who live a life of lies. These same people are warmongers, seeking strife and conflict. The psalmist is living in foreign lands that seek no peace, but the…