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For some the return of Jesus will be frightening beyond description. But for His believers, there will be no fear, only a joyful lifting of the head as our redemption draws near.

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BibleGateway: Luke 21:25-36 ESV Text: Luke 21:25-36 KJV Text: Luke 21:25-36 The section starts at about 2:57 and ends at about 4:34 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,… For some the return of Jesus will be frightening beyond description. But for His believers, there will be no fear, only a joyful lifting of the head as our redemption draws near.

Seek the kingdom of God and leave your worries behind. Life is not about what we eat and drink, but being ready for the coming of the Son of Man.

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:13-40 ESV Text: Luke 12:13-40 KJV Text: Luke 12:13-40 The section starts at about 1:36 and ends at about 5:11      13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my… Seek the kingdom of God and leave your worries behind. Life is not about what we eat and drink, but being ready for the coming of the Son of Man.

“The haves” often abuse “the have nots”. In such an unloving world our faith needs the patience of the farmer as we await the Judge of all.

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BibleGateway: James 5:1-12 ESV Text: James 5:1-12 KJV Text: James 5:1-12 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:48      1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries… “The haves” often abuse “the have nots”. In such an unloving world our faith needs the patience of the farmer as we await the Judge of all.

“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God”. But we need not fear. In love God justifies sinners by faith in His Son.

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BibleGateway: Hebrews 10:26-39 ESV Text: Hebrews 10:26-39 KJV Text: Hebrews 10:26-39 The section starts at about 3:2 and ends at about 4:59 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge… “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God”. But we need not fear. In love God justifies sinners by faith in His Son.

What we read in Scripture is for our learning. May the Spirit give us patience, comfort and hope through our reading of God’s Holy Word.

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BibleGateway: Romans 15:4-13 ESV Text: Romans 15:4-13 KJV Text: Romans 15:4-13 The section starts at about 0:16 and ends at about 1:37 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that… What we read in Scripture is for our learning. May the Spirit give us patience, comfort and hope through our reading of God’s Holy Word.

Our Psalm reading echoes yesterday’s reading. “Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.”

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BibleGateway: Psalm 24 ESV Text: Psalm 24 KJV Text: Psalms 24:1-10 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 24:      1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they… Our Psalm reading echoes yesterday’s reading. “Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.”

Christ is welcomed with joy into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Give us grace, Holy Spirit, to joyfully welcome our Savior and King into our hearts.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 21:1-9 ESV Text: Matthew 21:1-9 KJV Text: Matthew 21:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:16      1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage,… Christ is welcomed with joy into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Give us grace, Holy Spirit, to joyfully welcome our Savior and King into our hearts.

The Old Testament ends with the promise of the rising S-u-n. This S-u-n is none other than the S-o-n of God, Who will arise over the nations with healing for us sinners.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 4:1-6 ESV Text: Malachi 4:1-6 KJV Text: Malachi 4:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:8      1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and… The Old Testament ends with the promise of the rising S-u-n. This S-u-n is none other than the S-o-n of God, Who will arise over the nations with healing for us sinners.

O praise the Lord and His righteous judgment! He will judge fairly and correctly and will judge His believing children on the merits of Christ. So come, Lord Jesus!

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BibleGateway: Psalm 96 ESV Text: Psalm 96 KJV Text: Psalms 96:1-13 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 96:      1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing… O praise the Lord and His righteous judgment! He will judge fairly and correctly and will judge His believing children on the merits of Christ. So come, Lord Jesus!