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The priests were going through the motions, but neither they nor the people were honoring God from their hearts and their offerings showed it.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 1:6-14 ESV Text: Malachi 1:6-14 KJV Text: Malachi 1:6-14 The section starts at about 0:41 and ends at about 2:50      6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then… The priests were going through the motions, but neither they nor the people were honoring God from their hearts and their offerings showed it.

The Lord reaffirmed His concern and care for the descendants of Jacob, the children of the promise. Today you are the children of the promise, dear Christians!

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BibleGateway: Malachi 1:1-5 ESV Text: Malachi 1:1-5 KJV Text: Malachi 1:1-5 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 0:50      1 The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.… The Lord reaffirmed His concern and care for the descendants of Jacob, the children of the promise. Today you are the children of the promise, dear Christians!

Jesus teaches us that it’s not necessary to see Him in order to believe in Him. Again, it’s the Word of Christ that works in our hearts, not what we have seen or not seen.

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BibleGateway: John 20:19-31 ESV Text: John 20:19-31 KJV Text: John 20:19-31 The section starts at about 2:22 and ends at about 4:28      19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the… Jesus teaches us that it’s not necessary to see Him in order to believe in Him. Again, it’s the Word of Christ that works in our hearts, not what we have seen or not seen.

Mary was so distracted by her own grief that she didn’t recognize the Lord right away. What was it that got her attention again? The Word of Jesus. That Word calls to us by name too.

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BibleGateway: John 20:11-18 ESV Text: John 20:11-18 KJV Text: John 20:11-18 The section starts at about 1:7 and ends at about 2:29      11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept,… Mary was so distracted by her own grief that she didn’t recognize the Lord right away. What was it that got her attention again? The Word of Jesus. That Word calls to us by name too.

The grave was empty! Christ had risen! Now the Spirit would help them understand what had happened and strengthen their faith in the risen Lord.

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BibleGateway: John 20:1-10 ESV Text: John 20:1-10 KJV Text: John 20:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:16      1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it… The grave was empty! Christ had risen! Now the Spirit would help them understand what had happened and strengthen their faith in the risen Lord.

Just as the Lord fought for the salvation of His people long ago He “fights for us upon the plain with His good gifts and Spirit.”

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BibleGateway: Zechariah 14:1-11 ESV Text: Zechariah 14:1-11 KJV Text: Zechariah 14:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:10      1 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be… Just as the Lord fought for the salvation of His people long ago He “fights for us upon the plain with His good gifts and Spirit.”

The Lord promised to wash away the sin and impurity of the people. Ultimately, this took place when Christ was “struck” and crucified for sin.

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BibleGateway: Zechariah 13:1-9 ESV Text: Zechariah 13:1-9 KJV Text: Zechariah 13:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:57      1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house… The Lord promised to wash away the sin and impurity of the people. Ultimately, this took place when Christ was “struck” and crucified for sin.

The payment for our sins completed, Jesus declared His work finished. Proof of its acceptance in heaven would be made public on the third day.

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BibleGateway: John 19:28-42 ESV Text: John 19:28-42 KJV Text: John 19:28-42 The section starts at about 3:53 and ends at about 6:13 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the… The payment for our sins completed, Jesus declared His work finished. Proof of its acceptance in heaven would be made public on the third day.

Caring for His mother at the cross, Jesus was not only honors the fourth commandment in our place but also gives us a reminder of His love toward all His family (you and me included).

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BibleGateway: John 19:17-27 ESV Text: John 19:17-27 KJV Text: John 19:17-27 The section starts at about 2:13 and ends at about 4:0 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the… Caring for His mother at the cross, Jesus was not only honors the fourth commandment in our place but also gives us a reminder of His love toward all His family (you and me included).

Pilate finally caved to political pressure and to protect himself he handed Jesus over to be crucified. May we stand firm when we are pressed by sin and not give in to the crowd.

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BibleGateway: John 19:1-16 ESV Text: John 19:1-16 KJV Text: John 19:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:22      1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers… Pilate finally caved to political pressure and to protect himself he handed Jesus over to be crucified. May we stand firm when we are pressed by sin and not give in to the crowd.