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The “Lost” Parables
Jesus chose to teach with parables for several perfect reasons. At times, He was trying to explain a new or challenging principle; at other times, He was trying to carefully…
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No One Taught Like Jesus
Jesus was the Master Teacher. In Matthew 7, He taught “as one having authority,” and His teaching “amazed” the crowds of people (Matthew 7:28-29). In John 7, even His enemies…
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Wisdom vs. Foolishness
In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon explains that all people should desire and practice wisdom. Solomon was the wisest man ever to live, having been uniquely blessed by God (1…
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Focus on the Future
Before eating a meal, we purchase and cook food. Before taking a vacation, we plan and pack. Before retiring from work, we save and invest. Preparing is a part of everyday…
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Do You Remember Jedidiah?
The Old Testament provides many details about the life of a man named Jedidiah, but we probably do not readily recall his name. His father was a brave and faithful…
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David and Nathan
Guilty of adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah, King David’s sin has separated him from God. Instead of ignoring these sins or even quickly putting David…
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Four or Five Wrongs Don’t Make a Right
In David’s darkest spiritual hour, he committed adultery with Bathsheba and killed her husband, Uriah (2 Samuel 11:1-27). While it is hard to understand how a man who had been…
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David and Goliath
It is one of the most well-remembered events of the Old Testament. A young man, untrained for the battlefield but overflowing with faith in God, stands before and defeats a…
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David and Mephibosheth
Mephibosheth is one of the most memorable and challenging Bible names to remember. He was the grandson of King Saul and the son of David’s closest friend, Jonathan. Years after…
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Are We Caring for the Kingdom?
It has been over six months since the elders presented our theme for the year: “Caring for the Kingdom.” On several occasions, we have considered this theme’s meaning and how…