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60 Minute Worship

But all things must be done properly and in an orderly way.  1 Corinthians 14:40 NASB Orderly Way – Order.  Routine.  Standardization.  That’s what we need, right?  None of the chaotic fervor of spiritual excitement.  Oh, no!  Even Paul asked for proper taxis (arrangement).  When we read his instructions to the Corinthian assembly, we’re likely to…
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Tract-time

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Romans 10:17  NASB Hearing – Just pause a minute and think about what Paul wrote.  He doesn’t say that faith (pístis) is a function of doctrine, or dogma, or creeds, or the Bible.  He writes that faith arrives by audible transmission.  No poster, no tract, no pocket Psalms…
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Reading Aloud

בראשית ברא אלהים את השמים ואת הארץ What verse is this?  If you read Hebrew, you will instantly know that this is Bereshit 1:1 without the diacritical (vowel and cantillation) markings.  All that you see above are the consonants.  Can you read it? Well, of course you can, if you already know how it is…
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Pitti Palace, Florence

The Medici family was once the most powerful, wealthiest family on earth.  They were responsible for virtually all the incredible art now showcased in modern Florence.  The Pitti Palace was one of their residences.  We were fortunate to tour it—room after room of famous art pieces and incredible decorations.  Here are a couple of examples…
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The Wheels of Justice

And it shall be that the one who is selected with the things designated for destruction shall be burned with fire, he and all that belongs to him, because he has violated the covenant of the Lord, and because he has committed a disgraceful thingin Israel.   Joshua 7:15 NASB Disgraceful thing – This is a very strange story. …
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Preferential Treatment

So it came about in the course of time that Cain brought an offering to the Lord from the fruit of the ground.  Abel, on his part also brought an offering, from the firstborn of his flock and from their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering;  Genesis 4:3-4  NASB Offering – Why does God accept Abel’s…
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