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God is faithful and always keeps His promises. In 1 Chronicles God's promise to David is fulfilled when David becomes king over all of Israel. The genealogies in this book remind us that every one of His children play a role in His redemption plan. We can rest assured that we are each playing a vital role in this plan as well.
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After finding out that the Corinthian church was filled with pride and committing sexual immorality, Paul teaches believers about the dangers of abusing freedom. The real problem is that the believers have a misunderstanding of grace. The Corinthian church was basing its faith on cheap grace. Cheap grace is grace without the cross, grace without repentance, and grace without cost. Listen to Paul as he tells believers about Christ who has given us...
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"God is light." (1 John 1:5) This means we can always count on him to overcome evil with good. Having assurance of our salvation in Christ equips us to stand firm in the face of evil. This letter points Christians back to the gospel. "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life." (1 John 5:13) It encourages believers to live obedient lives in light of the salvation they have in...
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As Christians, we have a hope that withstands all trouble. In fact, while many strive to avoid suffering, believers can actually rejoice in it. Why? Because God will vindicate his people. We can rest in God's salvation now and look forward to the day he will bring full redemption. This letter, written by the apostle Peter points us to Christ in times of tribulation and encourages us to persevere in the midst of suffering. Listen to Peter as he illustrates...
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The Israelites are becoming a unified nation under a king. The first two kings, Saul and David, are anointed by Samuel. Take a look into the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David as they experience struggles and reveal the many faults of the human condition, giving us a picture of our own humanity.
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Like many of us, the Thessalonians need to be reminded of the reality of Christ's second coming. In this book, Paul encourages believers to look forward to the second coming as the final accomplishment of God's promise to save his people. In light of the Thessalonians' false sense of security, Paul only addresses the timing of the second coming by saying, "…the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night." (1 Thes. 5:2) With this in mind,...
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This letter was written by Paul while he was imprisoned Rome. The apostle is experiencing persecution for his faith but this is no surprise to him, nor is it stealing his hope. "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." (2 Tim. 3:12) He is writing this letter to encourage Timothy, his co-worker, to be strong in the Lord in spite of suffering. He calls on him to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ, as we should...
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If you could ask God for anything in the world, knowing it would be given to you, what would you ask for? Solomon asked for wisdom. For many, this sounds like a silly request but Solomon knew wisdom was everything he needed in order to successfully carry out the assignment God gave him. In this book, we can learn the importance of habitually looking to God, the giver of all good things.
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After admonishing believers in Corinth for their sinful ways and abuse of grace, Paul writes a second letter, commending them for their positive response to his first letter. He expresses his joy in hearing that they've repented and embraced his teachings. Paul then goes on to encourage believers to "...take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5) Listen as he reminds the church at Corinth that God has made them...
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Idolatry, rebellion, disobedience, pride. Second Kings illustrates the collapse of a divided nation that turned its back on God. This, however, does not change the fact that God is faithful. Like any good father, He does not allow His children's sinfulness to carry on without discipline.
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The apostle Peter writes to churches pertaining the false teachers and opposition among them. His letter is a reminder that God's grace is not only pardon but also power to live righteously in the face of opposition. Because we have the Holy Spirit, we can pursue holiness, bear fruit, and deny false teachers. Peter's exhortations are an encouragement to remain steadfast and firm in the faith.
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The second book of Samuel paints a portrait of Israel's greatest king. King David had many military triumphs and was richly blessed by God. Despite this, even David was prone to fall into temptation. In this book, we can grow in knowledge of sin and its consequences. More importantly we can better understand how our merciful God still wants to use us in His redemption plan.
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This letter was written by Paul while he was imprisoned Rome. The apostle is experiencing persecution for his faith but this is no surprise to him, nor is it stealing his hope. "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." (2 Tim. 3:12) He is writing this letter to encourage Timothy, his co-worker, to be strong in the Lord in spite of suffering. He calls on him to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ, as we should...
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After Jesus rose from the dead, he gave his Spirit to dwell within all who believe in him. The Holy Spirit is our Counselor, leading, instructing, and equipping us. A sequel to the Gospel of Luke, this book gives a history of the early church and provides a heavy emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit. In many ways, Acts serves as a transition from law-keeping to grace and faith in Christ. Listen to Acts and learn about how God uses the Holy Spirit...
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A plumb line and a basket of ripe fruit: two things the prophet Amos sees in visions. But what could these things symbolize? Listen to Amos, a lowly shepherd, as he warns the wealthy and religious Israelites about their idolatry and injustice to the poor. Could God be giving this prophet signs of the coming judgment?
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Just like in Galatians, Paul teaches the church in Colossae to beware of men who add unnecessary elements to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Anything added to the gospel results in "no gospel at all" (Gal. 1:7) The main reminder given in this book is that Jesus is king over all. This means that we must trust in him alone and not in "the tradition of men" (Col.2:8) Listen to Paul's letter to Colossae and be reminded of the superiority of Jesus, who is...
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Do you ever feel like evil is prevailing in your life and that God is silent? The life of Daniel proves that God is more powerful than we often assume He is. While under the Babylonian rulers, Daniel and his three fellow Judeans are being challenged for their faith. In the middle of every trial, however, God always comes through. In the final chapters of this book, Daniel prophecies about the end times, including the "seventy weeks prophecy". Follow...
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A new generation of Israelites is about to enter the Promised Land. God's people need a reminder of God's law and promises before they enter Canaan as they are about to face many dangers. Sit at the feet of Moses as he reminds the Israelites about God's blessings, faithfulness, holiness, and warnings.