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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly

Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly – Colossians 3:16

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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Both as an individual and together as a local assembly of believers.

An Easter Lily

What Did John Believe? – John 20:8-9

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What did John believe while at the empty tomb? It could be that he remembered and believed that Jesus had returned to the Father.

The value of tradition

The Value of Tradition – Exodus 12:24-27

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Do we use Christmas and Easter as opportunities to teach our families about the significance of the events they memorialize?

Unveiling the mystery

Unveiling the Mystery – Fulfilling the Promise

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This mystery now unveiled in the New Testament is that all who have the faith of Abraham, Jew or Gentile, inherit the promise made to Abraham

Who gave himself for our sins

Who Gave Himself for Our Sins – Galatians 1:3-5

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Jesus offered himself to be the atoning sacrifice to deal with our sin debt. He did for us what we could not do for ourselves.

Why did Jesus die?

Why Did Jesus Die? – John 12:24

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Jesus died to create a new humanity. When we come to faith, we are born of the Spirit. And we will receive new bodies when Christ returns.

The preeminence of Jesus

The Preeminence of Jesus – Colossians 1:18b

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Jesus is preeminent above all things. He is the one we should take pride in. And he alone is worthy of all praise and glory.

The disciple whom Jesus loved

Who Is “The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved” – John 13:23-24

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We can have no certainty as to the author of the fourth gospel. But tradition is overwhelmingly in favor of John, the brother of James.

Having the mind of Christ

Having the Mind of Christ – Philippians 2:5

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I should seek to have the mind of Christ. To be willing to follow his example of sacrificial love for my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Is God Glorified in Me?

Is God Glorified in Me? – John 17:4

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How great it will be, when I come to the end, to say with Jesus, “I have glorified God on earth by accomplishing the work he gave me to do.”

Turning the world upside-down

Turning the World Upside-down

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The story of Jesus' death and resurrection turned the world upside-down. He had made a way for all humanity to be reconciled to God.

No partiality with God

No Partiality with God – Ephesians 6:9

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We have one Master in heaven who does not show partiality. And if he doesn’t, what right do I have to be partial in how I treat others

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