OUTLINE:Jesus Knew His DestinyJesus condescended to Earth in order to become like those He intended to save (Php 2:6-8). This was His mission and when He accomplished it, He became our relatable “Champion” over that which stood between us and God from the Fall – death. Rom 8:29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined […]
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OUTLINE:Know Your DestinyThe writer of Hebrews draws his audience of believers into fellowship with their destiny, as co-victors with the Champion who overcame death, itself, and therefore any real opposition we might face in life from our enemies. Jesus Knew His DestinyJesus condescended to Earth in order to become like those He intended to save
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It makes sense that an unbeliever could see little to no positivity in affliction. But how can so many Christians follow suit when suffering is God’s way of showing His love for His children? It’s a tragedy. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the
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OUTLINE:William McDonald on Heb 2:18Whereas it pains us to resist temptation, it pained Him to be tempted. True Grace Motivates!Doing good works comes from the motivation of gratitude and love, not from guilt or striving to earn our way. Gal 2:20I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ
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OUTLINE:Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal.True Grace Motivates!Doing good works comes from the motivation of gratitude and love, not from guilt or striving to earn our way. Know Your DestinyThe writer of Hebrews draws his audience of believers into fellowship with their destiny, as co-victors with the Champion who overcame death,
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TODAY’S VERSE: Matthew 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” In prep school, we have begun watching a video series titled, “What’s In The Bible with Buck Denver” from the same people who made the Veggie Tales. Have you seen those before? They are very cool. Anyway, this series
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I’m hoping someday the Lord asks me to write a book on “owning it”, but for now I’ll have to be satisfied with this blog. The reason I would like to write a book is that the implications of this topic are so broad and so critical to a person’s peace and contentment in this
OUTLINE:The Lord’s HumilityHow much “richer” can you get than to have everything, including perfect love, in Heaven??! And then, to leave Heaven, putting aside Your deity, to willingly go to the Cross??! Php 2, 2Co 8:9 2 Co 8:9 MSGYou are familiar with the generosity of our Master, Jesus Christ. Rich as he was, he
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OUTLINE: Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal.2 Co 8:9 MSGYou are familiar with the generosity of our Master, Jesus Christ. Rich as he was, he gave it all away for us — in one stroke he became poor and we became rich.Php 2:7-8but emptied [Greek active voice – He was the agency
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I received a wonderful phone call recently, but I will get back to that in a moment. If you have been keeping up with my blogs (or speaking with me directly) you know that it has been a very challenging year for me and my sweet little kitty, Mulligan. She has been very ill and
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