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Psalm 69:7-10…“It is zeal for your house that has consumed me; the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” vs. 9 In the Gospel of John Jesus begins his ministry by cleansing the temple, and John writes that his disciples remembered this verse from Psalm 69 as they watched him chase out the sheep and cattle while overturning the tables of the moneychangers. His zeal had taken control of him, maybe even replacing his good judgment. He…
Daily Devotions
Say to them, As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?” vs. 11 Ezekiel 33:10-11 There is probably nothing worse than to think someone doesn’t care about us. Some who have been given that message by parents or presumed lovers carry the scars for…
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Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.” vs. 15 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 Paul had endured significant suffering in the course of his ministry to the Gentiles. There had been numerous beatings and imprisonments and his body had been worn down–he’d been rejected even by those he’d considered friends. But he never gave up! When he was released from prison in one city,…