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Tag Archives: devotional
Friend
1 Samuel 18:1, 3-4 “After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself…And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan took off the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, brotherly love, devotional, friend, hymn, love, prayer, sacrifice, scripture
Sceptre
Esther 4:12-16, 5:1-2 “When Esther’s words were reported back to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: ‘Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, esther, hymn, judgement, king, love, mercy, prayer, scepter, sceptre, scripture, substitution
Teacher
Psalm 119:66, 68 “Teach me your knowledge and good judgement, for I believe in your commands…You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.” Luke 18:18-19 “A certain ruler asked him, ‘Good teacher, what must I … Continue reading
Last Supper
1 Kings 17:7-14 “Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain…Then the word of the Lord came to [Elijah]: “Go at once to Zarephath…I have commanded a widow in that place to supply you with … Continue reading
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Tagged bread, communion, devotional, easter, hunger, last supper, miracle, prayer, scripture, worship
Letter
Psalm 40:7-8 “Then I said, ‘Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll. I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 “You yourselves are our … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, greeting, heart, hymn, letter, pen, prayer, scripture, tablet
Ransom
Hosea 3:1-2 “The Lord said to me, ‘Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods…’ So … Continue reading
Streets
Jeremiah 33:10-11a “This is what the Lord says: ‘You say about this place, ‘It is a desolate waste, without people or animals.’ Yet in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted…there will be heard … Continue reading
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Tagged city, community, devotional, hosanna, hymn, palm sunday, prayer, promise, scripture, streets, transformation, urban
