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The Liar – Psalms 63:11

Posted on May 21, 2020May 12, 2024 by Wen

But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by him shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be stopped. This is a huge promise for all concerned, both for the liar and for those who speak truth. Deceit and dishonesty will be brought to an end. Thanks be to God - both … Continue reading The Liar – Psalms 63:11 →

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Precise Prophecy – Isaiah 9:6

Posted on May 21, 2020May 18, 2020 by Wen

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us.... In this day when the Scriptures continue to be under attack both from without and within the church, I find myself more amazed than ever at the amazing specificity and insightfulness of the Written Revelation. Prophesying of the coming Lord … Continue reading Precise Prophecy – Isaiah 9:6 →

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Eternal Shield – Psalms 56:3-4

Posted on May 20, 2020September 24, 2021 by Wen

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? I’ve thought about this a lot as I have often struggled with being inordinately fearful. When one seeks the … Continue reading Eternal Shield – Psalms 56:3-4 →

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By His Own Choice – James 1:16-18

Posted on May 19, 2020May 17, 2020 by Wen

Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers. Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be … Continue reading By His Own Choice – James 1:16-18 →

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Decisive Faithfulness – James 1:8

Posted on May 18, 2020January 4, 2022 by Wen

An indecisive man is unstable in all his ways. This brings to mind Jesus' statement about the man who puts his hand to the plow and looks back. Jesus says that this backward glancing man is not fit for the kingdom of God. This man simply can’t seem to make up his mind and set … Continue reading Decisive Faithfulness – James 1:8 →

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Established by Grace – Hebrews 13:9

Posted on May 17, 2020January 9, 2024 by Wen

Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by foods, since those involved in them have not benefited. There will always be those who assume they can gain status with God through special ceremonial practices involving food and other … Continue reading Established by Grace – Hebrews 13:9 →

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Hospitality – Hebrews 13:2

Posted on May 16, 2020November 28, 2021 by Wen

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. During this strange time of the corona virus as fear and distancing prevail, we must not forget the mandate of scripture. Followers of Christ are those who extend themselves and their homes to strangers. Our existence is not tied to … Continue reading Hospitality – Hebrews 13:2 →

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Faith Facts – Hebrews 11:6

Posted on May 16, 2020January 3, 2023 by Wen

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. There are two fundamental elements to Biblical faith: 1). God is real. He exists. 2). God is trustworthy. He keeps His promises and … Continue reading Faith Facts – Hebrews 11:6 →

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Reality, Substance, Conviction, Proof – Hebrews 11:1

Posted on May 15, 2020May 14, 2020 by Wen

Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. Faith is not some flimsy feeling or some mindless wishfulness. Faith is not wanting something to be true or wishing something would happen. Faith is reality and substance. It is not mushy or emotional. It is proof and … Continue reading Reality, Substance, Conviction, Proof – Hebrews 11:1 →

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Pardoned – Numbers 14:20-22

Posted on May 14, 2020December 18, 2022 by Wen

The Lord responded, “I have pardoned them as you requested. Yet as surely as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the Lord’s glory, none of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tested Me these 10 times and … Continue reading Pardoned – Numbers 14:20-22 →

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Expectantly Waiting – Hebrews 9:27-28

Posted on May 13, 2020June 10, 2023 by Wen

And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. In the words of the famous Little Rascal, Stimey: … Continue reading Expectantly Waiting – Hebrews 9:27-28 →

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The Terror Of God’s Wrath – Isaiah 2:20-22

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Wen

In that day mankind will cast away their idols of silver and their idols of gold, which they made for themselves to worship, to the moles and to the bats, to enter the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs, from before the terror of the Lord, and from the splendor of … Continue reading The Terror Of God’s Wrath – Isaiah 2:20-22 →

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The Mediator – Hebrews 9:24

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Wen

For the Messiah did not enter a sanctuary made with hands (only a model of the true one) but into heaven itself, so that He might now appear in the presence of God for us. Isn’t this the heart of the New Covenant? The Perfect High Priest stands eternally in the presence of Father God … Continue reading The Mediator – Hebrews 9:24 →

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Moral Consciousness – Hebrews 9:13-14

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Wen

For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the … Continue reading Moral Consciousness – Hebrews 9:13-14 →

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The Problem with the Old – Hebrews 8:9

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Wen

...not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord. The problem with the first covenant was … Continue reading The Problem with the Old – Hebrews 8:9 →

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The Better Covenant – Hebrews 7:22

Posted on May 10, 2020May 1, 2023 by Wen

So Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant. Hebrews 8:9 I disregarded them, says the Lord, because they did not continue in My covenant. It is a 'better covenant' because Jesus Christ has perfectly fulfilled His/our end of it. He is a Priest forever. He is the Perfect Priest - never changing. … Continue reading The Better Covenant – Hebrews 7:22 →

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Faithful Diligence – Hebrews 6:11-12

Posted on May 10, 2020December 20, 2021 by Wen

Now we want each of you to demonstrate the same diligence for the final realization of your hope, so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance. There is a sense that all is done and finalized when we first give our lives to … Continue reading Faithful Diligence – Hebrews 6:11-12 →

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He Saves – Psalms 44:3

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Wen

...for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them. It is God alone who has the initiative and the full capability of saving. It is His strength and … Continue reading He Saves – Psalms 44:3 →

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Exceeding Joy – Psalms 43:4

Posted on May 8, 2020September 9, 2021 by Wen

Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God. Author's note: This article was written the day after I played and sang at a funeral. It has been several years now. Yesterday, I joined a dear brother to … Continue reading Exceeding Joy – Psalms 43:4 →

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Death Cometh – Hebrews 2:14-15

Posted on May 5, 2020March 8, 2025 by Wen

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil — and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Truly, fear stalks us … Continue reading Death Cometh – Hebrews 2:14-15 →

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