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The True Light

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. John 1:9 KJV With these words, John presents Jesus as the true Light of the world. Light, in this sense, is a symbol of true knowledge, goodness, and life. The first eighteen lines of John’s gospel introduce Jesus in...

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Pay Attention

Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 1 Timothy 4:16 WEB In this closing line of the fourth chapter of 1 Timothy, Paul writes these words to encourage Timothy to persevere in his ministry....

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The God of Peace

The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 WEB With these words, Paul urges his readers to actively serve the church. Paul concludes this short letter to the Philippians with advice to be of one mind in...

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Honor All Men

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 1 Peter 2:17 WEB The apostle Peter writes this letter to churches in Asia Minor giving them advice on how to live as Christians. His advice is to follow the example of Jesus and live in submission to God and worldly authorities. In...

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Do Not Judge

Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2 NIV This scripture is often misused and misapplied. With these words, Jesus warns of the danger of judging other people. We...

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In My Kingdom

I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me, that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:29-30 WEB This statement of Jesus is recorded in Luke’s gospel and comes at the last supper just before Christ’s...

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Our Hope for You

Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so you are also of the comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:7 WEB Paul suffered great trials and trouble for his service to the kingdom of heaven. He was beaten and whipped. He was stoned and imprisoned. Because of his...

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