Category Archives: Prayer

Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 1)

“If a son asks for bread from a father among you, will he give him a stone?  Or if he asked for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?  Or if he asks for an … Continue reading

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Sixteen Things About Jesus

It is easy to advise one to consider in decision-making W.W.J.D.. However, such is beneficial only if one truly knows how Jesus lived. Too many do not. The book of Mark contains sixteen chapters. Let’s consider one snapshot of Jesus … Continue reading

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Recipe for Revival

“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 … Continue reading

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Revelation: The Seven Lampstands, Incense and Harps

The book of Revelation is a book of symbols. The message was signified (Revelation 1:1). While some of the symbols may be difficult, there are many great lessons which are fairly easy to discern. Let us notice… The Seven Lampstands … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions

The end of a year is a time for reflection.  We, as God’s people, are instructed to make self-examination.  Paul wrote, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith.  Test yourselves…” (2 Corinthians 13:5).  He again wrote, “Let … Continue reading

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Does God Hear the Prayers of Sinners?

This is not a question which can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” The terms need to be defined before answering. What is meant by “hear”? The word “hear” can mean “to hear a sound without understanding” (e.g. … Continue reading

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The Tabernacle, Temple, and Church

There are several points of comparison to be made between the tabernacle and temple of old and the church.  Let’s notice… The Expense The expense that went into constructing the tabernacle and temple of old was very great.  The lampstand … Continue reading

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Various Instructions for New Converts

The church at Thessalonica had not existed very long when Paul wrote his first letter to them.  He closed the letter with various instructions for these recent converts.  These instructions are valuable for every convert.  Let’s notice… 1.  Comfort and Edify … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer

The context: Death was near.  Jesus knew it.  He, with concern for His disciples, prayed. Let us observe for whom and what He prayed. 1.  Himself (John 17:1-5) “Father, the hour has come” (John 17:1a).  The reference is to the … Continue reading

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The Model Prayer

Jesus set forth a model prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).  It is brief, consisting of a mere sixty-six words in the New King James Version. Yet,  it is rich. Great prayers do not have to be long prayers. Let’s notice: 1.  “Our Father in … Continue reading

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