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Heaven was torn open

Heaven Was Torn Open – Mark 1:10-11

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Like at Jesus' baptism, when we come to faith in Christ, heaven is torn open, the Spirit comes upon us. and God declares us to be his child.

I Will Serve God If . . .

I Will Serve God If . . . – Genesis 28:20-21

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Don't make your service to God conditional on perceived blessings. Trust him regardless of what your circumstances in life are.

Twelve Legions of Angels

Twelve Legions of Angels – Matthew 26:53-54

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The kingdom of God advances, not through military means, but through the message of the cross - for the salvation of those who believe

Living As a Temporary Resident of Earth

Living As a Temporary Resident of Earth – Genesis 23:3-4

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Abraham lived as a temporary resident in Canaan. And he serves as a model for believers today, living as temporary residents of the earth.

Avoid Titles of Greatness

Avoid Titles of Greatness – Matthew 23:8-10

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Honor and respect those who serve in leadership roles. But be careful about confusing greatness in the kingdom with greatness in the world.

The Intersection between God’s Will and Our Will

The Intersection between God’s Will and Our Will – Matthew 23:37

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There is room in the sovereignty of God for us to act in ways that are contrary to his will, even rejecting him as Lord.

What Can I Hide from God?

What Can I Hide from God? – Jeremiah 23:23-24

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God knows what is in my secret places. I cannot hide them from him. God knows all the ugliness that I keep locked away inside.

Warning about false teachers

Warning about False Teachers – Acts 20:31

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Immerse yourself in the Scripture. Read and meditate on it daily. And heed the warning to guard against teaching contrary to the Scripture.

Who Can Be Saved?

Who Can Be Saved? – Matthew 19:25-26

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Who can be saved? By ourselves, none of us can. But God can do for us what we cannot. He saves all who come to him through faith in Jesus.

Turned into a Pillar of Salt

Turned into a Pillar of Salt – Genesis 19:26

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Where is your heart? Is it with the Lord? Or the world? Remember Lot's wife! Don't be left behind when our Lord returns for his people.

Intercessory Prayer

An Example of Intercessory Prayer – Genesis 18:32

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We can never go wrong by praying for other believers—interceding on their behalf. Pray for their health, deliverance, and spiritual growth.

Following the Lord’s Leading

Following the Lord’s Leading – Genesis 17:17-18

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We will be blessed and experience God's best when we follow our Lord’s leading, even when it seems impossible or challenging.

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