December 2023
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Drawing Near to God
Psalm 73:28 When we draw near to God, we draw: Away from Ourselves Romans 12:3 – We must not think of ourselves more highly than we ought. 1 Corinthians 9:27 – We discipline our bodies and bring them into subjection. Matthew 16:24 – Deny ourselves and take up our cross to follow Christ. Away from… Continue reading
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Precious Things in Scripture
Souls are of immense value to God, as they are the object of His redemptive work through Jesus Christ. Psalm 49:8: “For the redemption of their soul is costly, and it shall cease forever.” Faith is essential for salvation and is described as precious because it connects believers to God’s grace. 2 Peter 1:1: “To… Continue reading
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The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
The genealogy of Jesus is listed in two different accounts in the New Testament, found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These genealogies trace Jesus’ lineage through different ancestors, with Matthew beginning from Abraham and moving forward to Jesus, and Luke starting from Jesus and tracing back to Adam. Genealogy According to Matthew (Matthew… Continue reading
