Tag: suffering
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Do not lose heart over tribulations & sufferings – 1
Faint Not Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. – Ephesians 3:13 KJV The Apostle Paul encourages a church of central importance with a letter written to followers looking toward an uncertain future. His comforting call from one saint to another urges them to not lose heart…
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Follow After Me 7 – Despondency
When we last looked at a view of a Christian following after Jesus we had met one of many pliable Christians. Perhaps you saw a few of these unfamiliar faces in church Easter Sunday. (Perhaps you are one of them.) We get inspired to join the crowds following Jesus with a commitment not unlike those…
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Who IS this man?
Isaiah 42:1-3 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a…
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Follow After Me -2- Released from My Prison
Some Disciples left everything to follow Jesus about 2000 years ago. They were sinners, family men, working men, men like you and me in every way. Although these men and women led simple lives, just like you and me they had problems. Their country had fallen to enemies centuries ago. Prophets of God had asked centuries…
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A voice was heard in Ramah
A baby born in a manger.. What a peaceful scene to make us think of children. What does Christmas, in the year of our Lord, 2015, have to do with the birth of Christ in a manger in Bethlehem? Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping…
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Interrupting Jesus 5 – persistent faith
And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” 17 And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country. – Luke…
