đź“– Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither; whatever he does prospers. The principle of using the means of growth: Driven by love for the FATHER, toward the likeness of CHRIST, relying on the work of the Holy Spirit. Discipline in any case, the goal is the most important....
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đź“–Luke 19:10 "The Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost" Zacchaeus made himself rich by collecting higher taxes than his countrymen. But Jesus loved Zacchaeus by visiting his house and eating with him. What do we learn from the story of Zacchaeus? Jesus saw Zacchaeus as a sinner. Zacchaeus had a deep empty pit...
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đź“– Ephesians 4:11-15 And it is he who gives both apostles and prophets, both evangelists and pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, until we all reach the unity of the faith and the true knowledge of the Son of God, full maturity, and stature appropriate to the fullness of Christ, so that we are not...
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đź“–John 1:16 (16) For from his fullness we have all received grace upon grace; the LORD is gracious and abounding in steadfast love. For out of his abundance we have all received grace and favor. He is full of love; without ceasing, He blesses us. The more we enjoy the grace of Christ, the more we realize how full and boundless His grace truly is. Because...
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đź“–Yezekiel 34:16 (16) The lost I will seek, the strayed I will bring home, the wounded I will bind up, the sick I will strengthen, and the fat and the strong I will protect; I will shepherd them as they should be. The LORD repeatedly likens Himself to such a shepherd. The LORD quips, "I myself will seek and care for my sheep." Who are the LORD's sheep?...
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đź“–Matthew 14:14 (14) When Jesus landed, he saw a great multitude, and he was moved with compassion for them, and healed those who were sick. Mercy is Christ's way of paying deep attention to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the whole person. It reveals the Heavenly Father's heart for sinners. Giving...
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đź“– : 1 Peter 2:2And be like newborn babes, always longing for pure and spiritual milk, that through it you may grow to salvation. In 1 Peter 1:22, Apostle Peter alludes to the process of growth in Christian faith that begins with self-sanctification. The concrete form of self-sanctification is to love ...
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đź“–Colossians 4:2 (2) Continue in prayer, and watch with thanksgiving. The word of God that we will meditate on and study is : PERSIST IN PRAYER Persevere, according to popular opinion, means to work hard and not give up easily. Persevering in prayer can be interpreted as continuing, continuing and faithfully asking God with firm faith....
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đź“–Philippians 1:27 (27) Only let your life be conformed to the gospel of Christ, so that when I come I may see, and when I am absent I may hear, that you may stand firm in one spirit, striving with one accord for the faith that comes from the gospel message The exhortation to live conformed to the gospel is an exhortation that as a disciple of Christ who has...
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đź“–Colossians 4:5 (5) Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the time. (6) Let your speech always be loving, not bland, so that you may know how to respond to each person. We need to realize that in this life, we are on a mission wherever God places us. From what the apostle Paul said...
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