Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must […]
Posted on May 31st, 2008 by faith
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And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city . . . ? (v. 11)
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Posted on May 31st, 2008 by faith
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Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life. Do not make friends with the hot-tempered, do not associate with those who are easily angered, or you may […]
Posted on May 30th, 2008 by faith
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So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. He writes the […]
Posted on May 30th, 2008 by faith
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But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?” And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” (v. 9)
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Posted on May 29th, 2008 by faith
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But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. (v. 1)
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Posted on May 29th, 2008 by faith
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Then Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. ‘There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. […]
Posted on May 28th, 2008 by faith
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It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up […]
Posted on May 28th, 2008 by faith
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When God saw . . . how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind . . . (v. 10)
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Posted on May 28th, 2008 by faith
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When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he . . . covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. (v. 6)
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Posted on May 27th, 2008 by faith
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This is what the LORD says: ‘Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,’ declares the LORD. ‘They will return from the land of the enemy. So there is hope for your descendants,’ declares the LORD. ‘Your children will return to their own land. […]
Posted on May 27th, 2008 by faith
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But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? […]
Posted on May 25th, 2008 by faith
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“And the people of Nineveh believed God . . .” (v. 5)
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Posted on May 25th, 2008 by faith
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‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.’ Matthew […]
Posted on May 25th, 2008 by faith
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“The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time . . .” (v. 1)
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Posted on May 25th, 2008 by faith
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Then the Lord spoke to the fish, and it spewed Jonah out upon the dry land. (v. 10)
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Posted on May 24th, 2008 by faith
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Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits–who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2008 by faith
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I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by faith
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Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish . . . (v. 1)
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Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by faith
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But the Lord provided a large fish to swallow up Jonah . . . (v. 17)
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Posted on May 21st, 2008 by faith
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