John 16:9-11 When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; concerning righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me; and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged. In the last…
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The “Upper Room Discourse” is the title used to describe a series of stories and teachings shortly before the Passover of Yeshua’s crucifixion. It records the events during a time of extreme urgency. Yeshua had much left to say to His disciples, but only a short time in which to say it. One Chronological Bible…
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Ani Mitkaven! Do you remember what this translated Hebrew phrase means? It means, “I really mean it!” Today I want to write about what a useless phrase this really is. The context concerns the gap between what we say and what we do. It is a gap that should not exist. If we have to…
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Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees and Torah scholars, you shall never enter the kingdom of heaven! Yeshua is about to explain what he means by this verse. The next few verses go into great detail, as He explains what He means by righteousness that “exceeds.”…
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Matthew 5:17 Do not think that I came to abolish the Torah or the Prophets! I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. Jackpot! I can’t believe this is our verse today. How fortunate… for me. This verse has to “fly in the face” of the hyper-grace movement. Of course it is one of…
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Many of us have had the unfortunate circumstance of stepping in dog-doo. As soon as you recognize that you’ve stepped in it, the normal reaction is to sigh in frustration or to let slip some other colorful expletives. On the occasion it has happened to me, I rush to take out the garden hose to…
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Very rarely have I sat down to write the RR with nothing particular in mind, but today is exactly such a day. I sat and sat until this verse came to mind. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern…
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