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Galatians 4:28-31 (WEL) Now we, brothers, are the children of promise like Isaac was. 29 But just like then, he who was born by natural means still persecutes him born by the Spirit. 30 Nevertheless, what does the Scripture say? “Throw out the maid servant and her son, for the son of the maid…
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2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (WEL) Brethren, we don’t want you to be ignorant of our trouble that happened to us in Asia, for we were under pressure beyond endurance, so much so that we even thought we might die. 9 We had the death sentence on us so that we shouldn’t have confidence in ourselves…
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The Soldiers Mock Jesus (Matt. 27:27–31 ) Mark 15:16-20 NKJV – 16 Then the soldiers led Him away into the hall called Praetorium, and they called together the whole garrison. 17 And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His [head], 18 and began to salute Him,…
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Mark 6:14-20 (NKJV) John the Baptist Beheaded (Matt. 14:1–12; Luke 9:7–9) 14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said,…
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1 Peter 4:12-19 (NKJV) Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14…
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1 Peter 1:6-9 (NKJV) In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory…
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Hebrews 10:32-39 MSB Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. 33 Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated. 34 You sympathized with me in…
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2 Timothy 3:12 NLT Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. We are taught first B1 To live godly lives C1 A life according to God’s standards D1 Be holy, which is a life separated from the lifestyle and worldview of the nonbelievers. 1 Peter…
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Basics B1 There are things in Scripture that we must not do, or we must do. B2 There are principles in Scripture that we show us what is not God’s best or what is God’s best. B3 There are examples in Scriptures that show us actions not blessed by God or actions blessed by…
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Theme: Defending the faith Objectives: Know: The church leaders at Jerusalem confirmed that Gentiles did not have to be circumcised and keep the ceremonial Law of Moses in order to be saved. Think: Live with the understanding that salvation is by grace through faith for all people. Do: Defend the truth of the gospel,…