Wait for the Gift My Father Promised “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him,
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“Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.” Matthew 24:4 What does it mean to “come in the name of Christ?”
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The statement is true: Living in Christ is out of this world! Father, I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and
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The Parable of the Shrewd Manager originated in a gathering with “sinners” and tax collectors. Later, in a private conversation with the disciples, Jesus seems to criticize the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law for
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Jesus’ prayer for God to be glorified (John 17:1-5) After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come.” Jesus understood his circumstances and understands ours. He does not panic. He
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7 Action Steps We Can Take To Bring Restoration To Relationships Perhaps you have heard of the “Ministry of Reconciliation,” but have you ever considered how the words of Jesus commands us to be restored
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Blessed are those who hunger for a pure heart. Blessed are those who thirst for righteousness. There must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed
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These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edge sword. I know where you live–where Satan rules. Yet you remain true to my name. You have not renounced your faith in me, even
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Rejoice that your names are written in heaven! My Father was pleased to hide these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to you. Yes, for this is what pleased my Father. My
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There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and wore fine linen. Even his undergarments were made of fine linen. While the rich man lived in luxury, others brought a beggar named Lazarus to
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