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The Root of Jesse

In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. Isaiah 11:10 NIV The New Testament begins with the genealogy of Jesus. For modern readers, these names are often difficult to pronounce and may cause us to …

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Mary, Mother of Jesus

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; Luke 1:46-48 ESV Approximately 2000 years ago, an angel appeared to a young girl in a town …

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For His Mercy Endures Forever

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. – Psalm 136:1 NKJV If you’ve ever read Psalm 136, you’ll quickly realize that one line is repeated multiple times, “For His mercy endures forever.” The psalm has twenty-six verses which means the line was repeated twenty-six times. Maybe in …

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32 Hopeful Bible Verses About the Future

Bible verses about the future offer us hope in times of trial. Meditate on these 28 hope-filled verses.

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When There’s Trouble On Every Side

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 37:17 ESV It’s an established fact that at some point in your life you’re going to feel as though there’s trouble on every side. When King David had to run away from his son, Absalom, he was surrounded, quite …

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Can You Stand Before God?

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. – 2 Corinthians 5:10 ESV I once listened to the audio version of the book of Job with my son. After several hours …

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How to Do a Topical Bible Study in 7 Easy Steps

Topical Bible studies are a great way to learn more about a particular topical from a biblical perspective.

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Responding to Tests and Trials

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. – James 1:12 ESV Everyone has tests and trials. But how we respond to these difficult times in our lives says a lot …

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1 Amazing Example of Divine Intervention in the Bible

Have you ever been in a situation where it seemed as if there was no way out and then out of nowhere a perfect solution happened? I have. One way to explain that is divine intervention. What is Divine Intervention? So what exactly is divine intervention? It’s God stepping in to rescue His children when …

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Do You Have a Personal Faith?

For we walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV Do you have a personal faith? There were many people in the Bible who walked with God but there were also many who didn’t. After Solomon’s idolatry, the twelve tribes of Israel were split into two kingdoms: Israel and Judah. After his …

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