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[Jesus] went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.” vss. 19b-20 1 Peter 3:18-22 Noah’s ark was one of the favorite symbols of early Christians, and is featured in crude drawings on the walls of many ancient worship sites. For them the ark was…
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No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.” vs. 34 Jeremiah 31:31-34 In the midst of calamity, Jeremiah produced a vision that has captivated the hearts of all believers and is especially suited for people living in these troubling times. One day, he…
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For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.” vs. 14 Hebrews 10:11-14 Today is Veteran’s Day, a time set aside annually to honor all those who have served in the military forces of our country. Originally it was called Armistice Day and commemorated the ending of World War 1 on November 11, 1918, The name was changed to make it more inclusive. WWI was not the “war to end all wars,” and there…
Daily Devotions: May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020 Acts 7:55-60 … “But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him…” vss. 57-58a The crowd didn’t care what Stephen had to say, they only wanted to kill him–and so they did; and made Stephen famous as our faith’s first martyr. Unfortunately, he wasn’t the last! There is within certain segments of humanity a deep aversion to kindness…
Daily Devotions: February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020 For full passage click here: Psalm 119:5-8 … “O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.” vss. 5 Even as he seeks to glorify the law of the Lord and to extol the benefits of obedience, the Psalmist hints at one of the sad side-effects of life in a law based culture. If a person is not steadfast…