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John the Baptist had a great job! He helped lead people to love and appreciate the Lord Jesus and the forgiveness of their sins. Pastors today have the same great job!

BibleGateway: Luke 1:57-80 ESV Text: Luke 1:57-80 KJV Text: Luke 1:57-80 The section starts at about 6:25 and ends at about 8:59      57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she… John the Baptist had a great job! He helped lead people to love and appreciate the Lord Jesus and the forgiveness of their sins. Pastors today have the same great job!

Mary was waiting for the coming Savior and when the wait was over she believed it! No quiet time here, but instead a hymn of praise: “My soul magnifies the Lord!”

BibleGateway: Luke 1:26-56 ESV Text: Luke 1:26-56 KJV Text: Luke 1:26-56 The section starts at about 3:10 and ends at about 6:32      26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God… Mary was waiting for the coming Savior and when the wait was over she believed it! No quiet time here, but instead a hymn of praise: “My soul magnifies the Lord!”

Zechariah was waiting for the coming Savior, but when the wait was over he couldn’t believe it! A little quiet time would remind him the Lord’s Word is always true.

BibleGateway: Luke 1:1-25 ESV Text: Luke 1:1-25 KJV Text: Luke 1:1-25 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:19      1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order… Zechariah was waiting for the coming Savior, but when the wait was over he couldn’t believe it! A little quiet time would remind him the Lord’s Word is always true.

When it appeared Esau would receive Jacob’s blessing (Ge 25:23) Rebekah took matters into her own hands. Will we ever learn to let God take care of His promises?

BibleGateway: Genesis 27:1-45 ESV Text: Genesis 27:1-45 KJV Text: Genesis 27:1-45 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 6:31      1 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his… When it appeared Esau would receive Jacob’s blessing (Ge 25:23) Rebekah took matters into her own hands. Will we ever learn to let God take care of His promises?

Both Rebekah and Isaac realized that their marriage was from the Lord. Would that all married couples recognize that! (cf. Mt 19:6).

BibleGateway: Genesis 24:28-67 ESV Text: Genesis 24:28-67 KJV Text: Genesis 24:28-67 The section starts at about 4:3 and ends at about 9:53 28 And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother’s house these… Both Rebekah and Isaac realized that their marriage was from the Lord. Would that all married couples recognize that! (cf. Mt 19:6).

Teaching sound doctrine includes teaching how to live in a way that glorifies the salvation that has appeared to all people in Christ.

BibleGateway: Titus 2:1-15 ESV Text: Titus 2:1-15 KJV Text: Titus 2:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:57      1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the… Teaching sound doctrine includes teaching how to live in a way that glorifies the salvation that has appeared to all people in Christ.

The hope of eternal life is revealed in God’s Son Jesus Christ. Titus was left in Crete to protect that hope by rebuking with sound doctrine those who opposed it.

BibleGateway: Titus 1:1-16 ESV Text: Titus 1:1-16 KJV Text: Titus 1:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:22      1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according… The hope of eternal life is revealed in God’s Son Jesus Christ. Titus was left in Crete to protect that hope by rebuking with sound doctrine those who opposed it.

Those who despise God are elevated to high positions in the world and are praised for their great intelligence, but the Bible calls them fools.

BibleGateway: Psalm 14 ESV Text: Psalm 14 KJV Text: Psalms 14:1-7 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 14:      1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is… Those who despise God are elevated to high positions in the world and are praised for their great intelligence, but the Bible calls them fools.

Abraham shows weakness of faith again when he fears for his life and gives up Sarah to Abimelek, but God makes things right and sets Abraham back on track to father Isaac.

BibleGateway: Genesis 20:1-18 ESV Text: Genesis 20:1-18 KJV Text: Genesis 20:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:1      1 And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between… Abraham shows weakness of faith again when he fears for his life and gives up Sarah to Abimelek, but God makes things right and sets Abraham back on track to father Isaac.

The Lord sends tests to strengthen His believing children, but the unbelieving do not benefit in the same way from their trials; they will suffer and be judged.

BibleGateway: Psalm 11 ESV Text: Psalm 11 KJV Text: Psalms 11:1-7 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 11:      1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say… The Lord sends tests to strengthen His believing children, but the unbelieving do not benefit in the same way from their trials; they will suffer and be judged.