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Tag Archives: Satan
What’s God Up To Anyway? Mark 8:22-38
If you’ve ever wanted to know what God was doing, and why, don’t feel like you’re all alone. This week, I wrestled with that question a lot. I think the disciples did also. Ultimately, of course, I know that God … Continue reading
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Tagged Bethsaida, blind man, Ents, gain the world, healing, insult, Jesus, Jews, kingdom of David, Kingdom of God, lose the soul, messiah, miracle worker, Peter, questioning God, Roman Empire, Satan, spit, temptation, Tolkien, trust God, trust Jesus, two tries, who is Jesus
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Who’s Your Family? – Mark 3:20-35
The picture above is from my family reunion at my mom’s 90th birthday. Family is important to me, but as important as my family is to me, following God’s will is the most important thing in my life. I’ve been … Continue reading
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Tagged Beelzebul, blasphemy of the Spirit, crazy, crowds, demons, family, family of God, Forgiveness, house divided, Jesus, Jesus cares, Kingdom of God, Satan, Scribes, strong man, will of God
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August 10 – Looking for God’s Light, Not Artificial Light
2 Corinthians 11; 2 Kings 25; Habakkuk 2 “And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will … Continue reading
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December 21 – Willing to Die
Micah 4-5 Revelation 12 “Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: ‘The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have now come. The accuser of our brothers and sisters, … Continue reading
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September 18 – There Is No “New and Improved” Gospel Message
Proverbs 30-31 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 “Such men are not true apostles but are workers who lie. They change themselves to look like apostles of Christ. This does not surprise us. Even Satan changes himself to look like an angel of … Continue reading
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June 20 – Dealing With Fake Faith
Esther 1-2 Acts 5:1-21 “Peter said, ‘Ananias, why did you let Satan rule your thoughts to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep for yourself part of the money you received for the land? Before you sold the land, … Continue reading
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May 20 – The Only Way to Go
1 Chronicles 10-12 John 6:45-71 “Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, who would we go to? You have the words that give eternal life.’” (John 6:68 NCV) Jesus’s teaching shocked many of those who’d been following Him. He’d given bread to … Continue reading
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May 2 – Life Wasn’t Meant to be Safe
1 Kings 12-13 Luke 22:1-30 “He agreed and watched for the best time to hand Jesus over to them when he was away from the crowd.” (Luke 22:6 NCV) Motivation. Criminal cases will often hinge on what the motive of … Continue reading
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Tagged arrest, away from the crowd, betray, criminal, disruptive, gospel, hostile world, identify, Jesus, Jewish leadership, Judas, life, motivation, no crowds, riot, Roman Soldiers, safe, safety, Satan, status quo, Temple guards, temptation, wrath of Rome
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March 27 – How Jesus Saw His Ministry
Judges 1-3 Luke 4:1-30 “The Lord has put his Spirit in me, because he appointed me to tell the Good News to the poor. He has sent me to tell the captives they are free and to tell the blind … Continue reading
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Tagged amazing things, anointed, appointed, blind see, captives freed, Cross, forgiveness of sins, God's plan, good news, Grace, hometown, immigration, Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Lord, ministry, miracles, Nazareth, praise, Satan, shortcuts, Spirit, worship
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March 18 – What Does It Take To Believe?
Deuteronomy 32-34 Mark 15:26 – 47 “If he is really the Christ, the king of Israel, let him come down now from the cross. When we see this, we will believe in him.” The robbers who were being crucified beside … Continue reading
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