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Matthew 18 has been a difficult passage for interpreters. So, I give my few thoughts on this chapter. The Lord Jesus is speaking to Jews. These Jews are disciples. Matthew 18:1a NIV At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked… He is teaching them some of the principles, worldview, and lifestyle of…
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B3 Proverbs 1:20-33 B3 Proverbs 1:20-33 C1 Wisdom is personified pleading for those without wisdom to come and learn wisdom. C2 Being wise in not automatically known. C3 Parts D1 Announcement and invitation in Proverbs 1:20-21. D2 Her message in Proverbs 1:22-33 E1 People naturally love being simple. Proverbs 1:22 F1 Love is to…
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Defined: the avoidance of excesses or extremes, esp. in behavior. (Source) Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 MKJV Do not be righteous overmuch, neither make yourself overwise; why destroy yourself? 17 Do not be very wicked, and do not be a fool; why should you die before your time? 18 It is good that you should take hold…
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B3 Proverbs 1:8-19 C1 Here we read the general principle to avoid sin, to avoid seduction of sin by friends, pastors, leaders, politicians, family, etc. C2 Choices have consequences. C3 The foundation of seduction is a lie and sinful desire. C4 The hook of seduction is something sounds too good to be true. This…
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B1 General Instruction about wisdom B2 Chapter 1:1-7 Why study Proverbs? C1 Teaching—note the verbs—to D1 To know wisdom and instruction E1 Wisdom is knowing the facts and using and applying them in a godly way E2 Instruction is obtaining facts D2 To perceive words of understanding. Rote memory is not enough. We must…
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Colossians 2:2-3 WEL That their hearts may be comforted by being knit together in love and into the all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, into the full knowledge of the mystery of the God, even of Father and of the Christ 3 In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom…
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2 Corinthians 2:11 WEL Fearing that Satan would take advantage of us, for we are not ignorant of his schemes. What are some of the devil’s schemes? From the article, Temptation: The Ordinary Ways the Devil Attacks Us by Kathleen Beckman (beware Roman Catholic), I quote: The devil tempts us to sin by several…
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A Few Thoughts About Hebrews 2:10 Hebrews 2:10 NIV In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. Jesus tested and passed the test—perfectly. B1 God teaches, then tests. C1 Israel…
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A Few Thoughts on Luke 9:43-45 Luke 9:43-45 NIV And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples, 44 “Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into…
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9 Also, for this reason, since we heard, we do not stop praying for you and asking that you might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, 10 So that you may live for the Lord in a worthy manner pleasing in every way, being fruitful in…