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Walking with the Word – Fear of the Lord
“The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.” (Isaiah 33:5-6) As followers of Jesus Christ, we…
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Walking with the Word – Gracious and Compassionate
“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave behind a blessing— grain offerings and drink offerings for the LORD your God.” (Joel…
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Walking with the Word – Swallow Up Death
“On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever.” (Isaiah 25:7-8a) After the birth of Jesus, it was time for Him to be consecrated, dedicated and redeemed unto the Lord as was required by the law for every firstborn male…
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Walking with the Word – Set Free
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” (John 8:31-32) In the promise of the Messiah, Isaiah writes, “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD…
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Walking with the Word – Fix Your Eyes
“I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.” (Proverbs 4:11-13) It was a powerful demonstration of…
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Walking with the Word – Grace and Hope
“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” (Galatians 1:3-5) We would have no hope, if it was…
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Walking with the Word – Being the Church
“To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 1:2-3)…
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Walking with the Word – Crucified with Christ
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be…
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Walking with the Word – Grace and Knowledge
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18) As we live our lives, we must keep in mind the importance of our use of time as we look to our hope in Jesus Christ. There is only…
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Walking with the Word – Creator
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) The Scripture has but one subject. That subject is God. When everything started, God was there before and started it all. Jesus Christ in His prayer for us before the crucifixion let us know that God and His glory was here before creation…