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11: Secure in Christ

Colossians 3:1-3 (ESV) If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are … Continue reading

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10: Study, Do, Teach

Ezra 7:10 (ESV) For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. Last week, in the posts, we looked at reading, listening to, … Continue reading

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9: Love Memorizing God’s Word

Psalm 119:11 (ESV) I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You. There is something good about memorizing Bible verses. Memorizing Bible verses was just a part of my life going to a … Continue reading

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8: Love Hearing God’s Word

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 8 (ESV) And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the LORD had commanded Israel. … Continue reading

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7: Love God’s Word

2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, Today’s point: loving God’s Word is a great source of joy and satisfaction for Christians. I … Continue reading

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6: It Only Makes Sense

Psalm 73:25-26 (ESV) Here are the things we’ve considered so far: We need to think hard about God, because the more we know God the more we will love and serve Him. God is passionate about His glory. God wants … Continue reading

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5: God is Serious About Our Happiness

1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. God has many reasons for doing things, but none of those reasons are more important than His glory. His … Continue reading

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4: What is the Glory of God?

1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. As we think hard about God through this series of posts, we’ve seen that God is completely satisfied in … Continue reading

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3: God’s Delight in His Glory

Isaiah 42:8 (ESV) I am the LORD; that is My name; My glory I give to no other, nor My praise to carved idols. Isaiah 48:11 (ESV) For My own sake, for My own sake, I do it, for how should My name be … Continue reading

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2: God is Completely Satisfied in Himself

In the last post, the basic challenge was to think hard about God. As we think about God, I’m convinced we will grow in our love for God and our desire to live life for Him. As I think back … Continue reading

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