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Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Tabernacle

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

  The Old Testament Tabernacle, with its various articles and the offering up of animal sacrifices, were insufficient in their attempt to commune with God and forgive sins. But these things now speak of Christ and helps us to commune … Continue reading →

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How Meditation on the Word Helps Us Approach the Throne of God with Confidence

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

  In this post we will first discuss prayer as approaching the throne with confidence, and how mediation aids us in that process.  Next, just briefly, we will talk about Jesus as our High Priest and how He gives us … Continue reading →

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Confidence in God: for 5 Things

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

  In my last post we learned from the Bible that confidence is a trust, mainly it is a trust in God. Confidence is also having hope, courage, and assurance.  Thus if we have confidence toward God we have hope … Continue reading →

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Confidence In the Bible – 5 Basic Meanings

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Confidence is an essential ingredient for prayer, as well as for Christian living.  In my study of this topic, I found seven different Hebrew and Greek words that could be translated as confidence (Hebrew: mibtach, betach, and batach; Greek: peitho, … Continue reading →

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How to Carry Burdens in Prayer

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

  When the Holy Spirit gives you a burden He also gives you the responsibility to hold it and carry it along.  For this reason, you must listen closely to the voice of God and give attention to those peculiar … Continue reading →

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Keep On In Prayer Even When Your Brain Isn’t Working Well

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

  This is a comic strip from the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, 3/5/2018.   I laughed when I read this comic strip this morning. I could relate. I haven’t been feeling too good lately, and so my brain isn’t working … Continue reading →

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The Source of Every Christian’s Authority

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

  What is the source of every Christian’s authority? Well, first of all, let’s examine this authority. Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary describes authority as “The power or right to do something, particularly to give orders and see that they are … Continue reading →

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