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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

The source of eternal life

The Source of Eternal Life – John 5:39-40

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It is important to spend time in the Bible. But salvation is not found in the Bible or a good life. The only source of eternal life is Jesus.

Consider carefully how you listen to Jesus' words

Consider Carefully How You Listen – Luke 8:18

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What do you do with Jesus' words? Do you consider carefully how you listen? Paying close attention and putting his words into practice?

Do you still not understand?

Do You Still Not Understand? – Mark 8:21

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How often do we fail to understand what God is saying to us in his word? We should always seek the help of the Holy Spirit to guide us in it.

Responding to the Scripture

Responding to the Scripture – Nehemiah 8:9

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How do you respond to the Scripture when you read it or hear it read? We should respond with commitment and rejoicing to what it says.

New treasures as well as old

New Treasures As Well As Old – Matthew 13:52

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Both the Old and New Testaments are God's word to us. And they both are a treasure house for us, full of truths that will enrich us.

Blessed Are Those Who Hear and Obey

Blessed Are Those Who Hear and Obey – Luke 11:27-28

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We can be blessed in many ways. But the greatest blessing comes from hearing God's word and obeying its instruction to us.

Nourished on the Truths of the Faith

Nourished on the Truths of the Faith – 1 Timothy 4:6

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How can you distinguish and confront false teaching? By daily finding nourishment in the truths of the faith. By spending time in God's word.

Camped by a Brook

Camped by a Brook – 1 Kings 17:5-6

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If it seems God has you sitting on the sidelines, it may be that he is preparing you for something. Use that time to come to know him better.

Solid Food Is for the Mature

Solid Food Is for the Mature – Hebrews 5:13-14

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Dive deep into God's word, investing time in it. The solid food of the word is for the mature who have learned and practiced what it says.

Reflecting on the Scriptures

Reflecting on the Scriptures – 2 Timothy 2:7

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It is good the read the Bible. But it is even better to spend time reflecting on the Scriptures and what they have to say to us.

Ever Hearing But Never Understanding

Ever Hearing But Never Understanding – Acts 28:26-27

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Unfortunately, "ever hearing but never understanding" often describes our Bible reading. Read instead with a mind open to the Spirit.

The Pattern of Sound Teaching

The Pattern of Sound Teaching – 2 Timothy 1:13

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As believers, we need to hold firmly to the pattern of sound teaching that is based solidly on the Scripture. This will keep us from error.