- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Tag Archives: kingdom of heaven
On Being a Little One
Their question, if not the right question, is certainly an understandable question. After all, they were getting in on the ground floor. They were initial investors. That they should be the first to be let in on what the kingdom … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew
Tagged children of God, humble yourselves, kingdom greatnes, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven
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Implications of Passing the Test
They had been schooled by the Master. Taught in parables. First, as part of a “public school”, Jesus having first spoken a number of parables to the “great crowds gathered about Him” (Matt. 13:1-35). Then, the disciples were privately tutored. … Continue reading
Living in a Now/Not Yet Reality
Our Wednesday night men’s group is starting a new study this week on the Sermon on the Mount. Looking forward to it for a number of reasons. Sensing that the timing of it is no accident. Expecting it to connect … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew
Tagged blessing, eternal rewards, kingdom of heaven, Our reward, Seek first the kingdom, treasure in heaven
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At Hand
Nope! Didn’t happen. The clock didn’t strike midnight and everything cleared. No switch was thrown, no corner was turned. In fact, 2021 began much like 2020 ended. Still a pandemic raging. Still an economy suffering. Still so many people reeling. … Continue reading
A King and A Kingdom
Turned the corner and headed down the homestretch of my reading plan this morning. Started in on the minor prophets and Revelation which, along with the rest of Job and the culmination of John’s gospel with the finished work and … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged Christ the King, King Jesus, King of kings, kingdom of heaven, Seek first the kingdom
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The Cost of Christ as King
Seeing is believing. And many, when they saw Lazarus walk out of the tomb — grave clothes and all, having been buried for four days — “believed in Him” (Jn. 11:45). They believed in Jesus. They believed that this Raiser-From-The-Dead … Continue reading
Posted in John
Tagged count the cost, following Jesus, King Jesus, kingdom of heaven
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The Stability of Your Times
Hovering over three verses from my reading in Isaiah this morning. “Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, . . . He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, and He will be the stability of your times, abundance of … Continue reading
Posted in Isaiah
Tagged His second coming, King Jesus, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, kingdom secrets, our Rock, sure foundation
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Justice and Equity to All
I know that often, when it comes to Bible reading, our filters factor in to what catches our attention. Whether it’s what’s going on in our lives as individuals, or in our gospel community as a church body, or in … Continue reading
Posted in 1Chronicles
Tagged ambassadors, equity, justice, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, salt and light
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Stewards of the Secrets of the Kingdom
They were just ordinary men, but they followed an extraordinary Teacher. Just regular guys from various walks of life, but increasingly coming to realize that their Master was the Son of God, the Author of life. Yup, they were just … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew
Tagged kingdom of heaven, kingdom secrets, stewardship, the Word of God, word of God speak
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A Door of Faith
I grew up in a non-religious home. If we ever went to church it was to marry or bury. My theology was founded on a god after my own making with the understanding that if He’d leave me alone, I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Acts
Tagged faith, gospel power, imputed righteousness, justified by faith, kingdom of heaven, saved by faith
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