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2 Corinthians 11:30-33 (WEL) If I have to boast, I will boast about my weaknesses. 31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying. 32 In Damascus, the governor under Aretas, the king, was keeping a constant watch around the city of Damascus,…
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2 Corinthians 11:22-29 (WEL) Are they Hebrews? Me too. Are they Israelites? Me too. Are they descendants of Abraham? Me too. 23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am talking like a fool). I am even more, in painful work—greater; receiving stripes from whippings—excessively; in imprisonments—more frequently; even more frequently near death. 24 Five…
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John the Baptist Beheaded (Matt. 14:1–12; Luke 9:7–9) 21 Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. 22 And when Herodias’ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the…
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Revelation 12:13-17 (NKJV) Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. 14 But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for…
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Hebrews 11:35-40 (NKJV) Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the…
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2 Thessalonians 1:1-8 (NKJV) Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. God’s Final Judgment and Glory 3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren,…
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Pastoral teaching on Christian suffering, persecution, deception, faithful in doctrine, and importance of the inspiration of the Bible (inspiration, infallibility, and sufficiency). My translation and notes on 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Christians Suffer 10 In contrast, yous have firsthand knowledge of my doctrine, lifestyle, [my] purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, 11 Persecutions, hardships which happened…
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MORNING Psalm129 B1 What does this mean? C1 Persecution D1 This refers to Israel and can be applied to all believers. D2 God takes note of this persecution and punishes justly: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 ESV2011 This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of…
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How can we be safe? Here are some guidelines to help us B1 Truth (reality) is most important C1 Beware of following any pastor, leader, person, etc. with knowing truth about them. Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth—Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-Jewish physicist C2 The Importance of Truth (I don’t agree…
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Definition (my definition, that is) B1 Someone knowingly or unknowingly doing the devil’s will. B2 Someone knowingly or unknowingly teaching the devil’s doctrine. B3 Someone knowingly or unknowingly representing the devil’s kingdom. Some Bible characters he has worked to destroy: B1 Job (Job 1-2) B2 King David (1 Chronicles 21:1) B3 Jonah B4 Peter…