Tag Archives: Sabbath

May 16 – Jesus Gives So That We Can Give

Posted on 05/16/2018 by rockyfort

2 Kings 24-25 John 5:1-24 “Then Jesus said, ‘Stand up. Pick up your mat and walk.’ And immediately the man was well; he picked up his mat and began to walk.” (John 5:8-9 NCV) They were lying around a pool … Continue reading →

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February 21 – I’d Rather Show Compassion

Posted on 02/21/2018 by rockyfort

Numbers 1-2 Mark 3:1-19 “Then Jesus asked the people, ‘Which is lawful on the Sabbath day: to do good or to do evil, to save a life or to kill?’ But they said nothing to answer him.” (Mark 3:4 NCV) … Continue reading →

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January 17 – “Is It Right To Heal On The Sabbath?”

Posted on 01/17/2018 by rockyfort

Genesis 41-42 Matthew 12:1-23 “Jesus left there and went into their synagogue, where there was a man with a crippled hand. They were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they asked him, ‘Is it right to heal on … Continue reading →

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December 30 – Shut The Door!

Posted on 12/30/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 4:31-44; Ezekiel 46-47; Isaiah 65 I have a friend whose son asked him, “Dad, what takes you so long in the bathroom?” The friend laughed and told his son, “Wait until you become a parent. Then you’ll know.” The … Continue reading →

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September 2 – The Blind Shall See

Posted on 09/07/2017 by rockyfort

John 9:24-41; 2 Chronicles 7; Malachi 4 “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” You’ve probably heard that saying before. It stems from the idea that laws have a moral basis that are accepted by most people. For instance, the … Continue reading →

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September 1 – Actions Speak Louder

Posted on 09/07/2017 by rockyfort

John 9:1-23; 2 Chronicles 6; Malachi 2:17-3:18 The story is told (which is preacher speak for “I heard a great story, but I have no verification that it actually happened. Still, I like the point it makes) of a high … Continue reading →

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August 22 – God Helps Those Who…

Posted on 08/22/2017 by rockyfort

John 5:1-18; 1 Chronicles 18-19; Zechariah 7 The average American has some understanding of the Bible. For instance, almost all of us know that “God helps those who help themselves” is a direct quote from the Bible. It’s there in, … Continue reading →

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April 24 – Seeing Through God’s Eyes

Posted on 04/24/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 10:1-33; Joshua 7-8; Job 24 It’s Prom Season again. Every year about this time social media feeds fill up with pictures of seniors in high school who clean up in ways we could never imagine. Some of them actually … Continue reading →

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April 16 – All Because of the Resurrection

Posted on 04/16/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 5:17-42; Deuteronomy 25-27; Job 16 Jesus changed the world. Most people describe the year based on the number of years since His birth – slightly miscalculated, but that was the intent. Most Christians observe Sunday as a day of … Continue reading →

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February 7 – Rest and Peace

Posted on 02/07/2017 by rockyfort

Hebrews 3:1-4:13; Genesis 48; Psalm 38 One of the most tiring things that we humans deal with is conflict. Some people seem to thrive on conflict, but even for them, it’s emotionally draining – win or lose. Our world is … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Sabbath

February 21 – I’d Rather Show Compassion

January 17 – “Is It Right To Heal On The Sabbath?”

December 30 – Shut The Door!

September 2 – The Blind Shall See

September 1 – Actions Speak Louder

August 22 – God Helps Those Who…

April 24 – Seeing Through God’s Eyes

April 16 – All Because of the Resurrection

February 7 – Rest and Peace

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