Tag: Gospel
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Two Sides to a ‘Hard’ Issue
19There was not a city that made peace with the people of Israel except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took them all in battle. 20For it was the LORD’s doing to harden their hearts that they should come against Israel in battle, in order that they should be devoted to destruction and should receive no…
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Long Forwards
123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.–Psalm 119 The psalmist was in a rough situation with enemies that pursued him. He looked towards the deliverance promised him by God. It’s a good principle for us. We are tempted to long backwards. Some look back at the past and…
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Sweetness for the Soul
103How sweet are your words to my taste,sweeter than honey to my mouth!–Psalm 119 I had a situation this week that illustrated the perspective of this verse. I was having a conversation with a woman who claimed to know a lot about God. Yet, her side of the conversation was unfocused and argumentative towards the…
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Predestination, David Style
1Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion,and to you shall vows be performed.2O you who hear prayer,to you shall all flesh come.3When iniquities prevail against me,you atone for our transgressions.4Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts!We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness…
Joel M Bradshaw 