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God’s Reminders

“Sarah laughed to herself saying, “After I have become old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”” Genesis 18:12 God’s Reminders Laugh – God changes Jacob’s name.  The new name, Israel, is a reminder of an encounter with the Holy One.  But Jacob wasn’t the first.  Years before, Jacob’s grandmother received a name…
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Life in the Gaps

“Jacob named the place Peniel, “Because I have seen God face-to-face, and yet my life has been preserved.” Genesis 32:30 Life in the Gaps Peniel – When Jacob named geography, the name carried a significant meaning for him.  Bethel, the site of his famous dream about a stairway to heaven, means “the house of God”. …
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The Kingdom of God

“for He is the living God and endures forever, and His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, and His dominion will be forever.” Daniel 6:26 The Kingdom of God Dominion – We live in a world of practical atheism.  Many proclaim the reign of God, but live as though He has nothing to…
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Authority By Inspiration

“for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes” Matthew 7:29 Authority By Inspiration Authority – Jesus was a remarkable teacher.  He did not merely communicate information.  When you sat under his tutelage, you learned more than percepts and propositions.  You became witnesses of calling.  When Jesus taught, his words…
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Authority By Invitation

“And coming up Jesus talked with them saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” Matthew 28:18 Authority By Invitation Authority – The Great Commission, found in the very next verse, is not comprehensible unless we first settle the issue of authority.  That’s why Jesus precedes his instruction about discipleship…
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