Month: October 2018

ANTICIPATING VICTORY

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JUDGES 7:20 ___________________________________________ “Then the three companies blew the trumpets and broke the pitchers – they held the torches in their left hands and the trumpets in their right hands for blowing – and they cried, ‘The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!’” ANTICIPATING VICTORY October 1, 2018 Here’s a living parable for us to learn from. Gideon had instructed his little army of three hundred to prepare for battle. Imagine all of them gathered around him as he announced the latest strategy, fresh from the Israeli war room. He looks around at the group of eager soldiers and says, “Here’s …

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The Mysteries of God

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In Defense of the Faith Monday, October 01, 2018 Pete Garcia I’ve often asked myself why was the Bible written the way it was…a little here, a little there.  God’s message to mankind, parceled out over 1,600 years to around 40 different writers, all from vastly different times and backgrounds.  Why do some subjects lend themselves to such an extent, that opposing views, whether it is on Baptism or the Second Coming, seemingly justify their opposing points of view?  You know what I’m talking about.  Any time you’ve discussed the bible with anyone else, you point to this verse to …

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Netanyahu: Hezbollah ‘brazenly lying’ to world about weapons sites

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Israeli PM says foreign ambassadors in Beirut went on ‘fraudulent propaganda tour’ hosted by Lebanese FM as terror group had 3 days to clear the area TOI staffAgencies 10/01/2018 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Lebanese terror group Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, of “brazenly lying” to the international community over the secret weapons facilities in and around […]

Learning Christ

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Learning Christ But you have not so learned Christ; If so be that you have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus. (Eph. 4:20-21) Some professing Christians are like walking encyclopedias of the Bible. They practically have it memorized. Yes, it is great to know scripture. But some of those same folks are, “ever learning, but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (II Tim. 3:7) It is possible to learn all of the doctrines about Jesus Christ right from the Bible, but to never LEARN CHRIST. Do we realize …

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God’s Presence in Suffering

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God’s Presence in Suffering Job 2:11–13 Job’s Three Friends Share His Anguish 11 When three of Job’s friends heard of the tragedy he had suffered, they got together and traveled from their homes to comfort and console him. Their names were Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. 12 When they saw Job from a distance, they scarcely recognized him. Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief. 13 Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a …

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Watching God Work

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Watching God Work Psalm 66 Praise for God’s mighty deeds and for his answer to prayer. For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm. 66 Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth: 2 Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious. 3 Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies [a]submit themselves unto thee. 4 All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. Selah 5 Come, and see the works of God; He is terrible in his …

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The Whole Armor Of God

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The Whole Armor Of God We are to put on the “Whole Armor of God”, And having done so – stand, As the forces of evil seek to destroy God’s work and perfect plan. We gird ourselves with the “Truth”- Christ Jesus – Lord of all; And as our minds are stayed on Him, We’re safe whatever befall. We put on the “Breastplate of Righteousness” As we face the daily fight, Shunning all the works of iniquity, Standing for what is right. Our feet are shod with the “Gospel of Peace” As we walk on the battle ground, Leaving footprints …

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Who Do You Say That I Am?

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Who Do You Say That I Am? Matthew 16:13-18 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for …

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