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True reverence for the Lord is greatly lacking today. Even Christians can get sloppy in their worship practices. God is not some giant teddy bear in the sky. He is a holy and omnipotent God, Who has a burning love for us sinners. “Take off your sandals” and, in humble awe, and stand before Him on holy ground.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 3:1-15 ESV Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Exodus 3:1–15 (Listen) The Burning Bush 3:1 Now Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west… 

Jesus asked for a drink of water from the Samaritan woman, and, before you know it, the two were talking about eternal things. He has the living water of life eternal to give to all sinners. Let’s turn our simple conversations into opportunities to share Jesus.

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BibleGateway: John 4:4-26 ESV Text: John 4:4-26 John 4:4–26 (Listen) 4 And he had to pass through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to… 

We stand in grace, meaning that even though we daily sin, as believers in Christ we are God’s forgiven children 24/7. The sufferings we go through serve to mold our character, so that we persevere in hope, a hope which, unlike all other hopes, will never disappoint.

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BibleGateway: Romans 5:1-11 ESV Text: Romans 5:1-11 Romans 5:1–11 (Listen) Peace with God Through Faith 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we1 have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him… 

“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.” [vv.1-2] Yet even as we rejoice in His salvation, we need the stern warning: “Do not harden your hearts.” [v.8] Because we are sinners we need to be warned, so that we ever listen to the voice of the Lord our Savior. Praise the Lord for His greatness: “Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.” [vv.1-2] But even as we rejoice in His salvation, we need the stern warning: “Do not harden your hearts.” [v.8] Because we are sinners we need to be warned, so that we ever listen to the voice of Lord, our Rock.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 95 ESV Text: Psalm 95 Psalm 95 (Listen) Let Us Sing Songs of Praise 95:1   Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;    let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!2   Let… 

Complain! Complain! Complain. Sound familiar? Just like Israel of old don’t we find ourselves whining about every little thing? May God lead us to repent of this terrible sin, and then to stand in amazement at how He so richly blesses us despite our grumbling ways.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 17:1-16 ESV Text: Exodus 17:1-16 Exodus 17 (Listen) Water from the Rock 17:1 All the congregation of the people of Israel moved on from the wilderness of Sin by stages, according to the commandment… 

So the rich go to hell, and the poor to heaven? No. While it is true that living only for the pleasures of this world is foolish and eternally devastating, Jesus’ main point is that, whether rich or poor, the only way to prepare for eternity is by giving heed to the faith creating power of God’s Word.

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BibleGateway: Luke 16:19-31 ESV Text: Luke 16:19-31 Luke 16:19–31 (Listen) The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And… 

In this world of wickedness, the Law serves to curb the course outbreak of sin. As a mirror it also shows our sin, along with the hell we deserve because of our sin. Our one hope? “. . . Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners . . .” [v.15]

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BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 1:1-15 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-15 1 Timothy 1:1–15 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my… 

Praise the Lord as Creator: “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made.” [v.6] Praise Him as the Lord of history: “The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing.” [v.10] Praise Him as our Savior: “. . . to deliver their soul from death.” [v.19]

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BibleGateway: Psalm 33 ESV Text: Psalm 33 Psalm 33 (Listen) The Steadfast Love of the Lord 33:1   Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!    Praise befits the upright.2   Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre;    make… 

Seven amazing promises from the Lord are given to Abram. The crowning jewel is the last one: “And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” From the descendants of Abraham would come One who would bring the superb blessings of forgiveness and salvation for all. Yes, that One is Jesus Christ!

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BibleGateway: Genesis 12:1-9 ESV Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Genesis 12:1–9 (Listen) The Call of Abram 12:1 Now the LORD said1 to Abram, “Go from your country2 and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that… 

Even if it meant tearing apart a roof, nothing would stop them from getting their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Jesus not only had the power to get him up and walking, He has the authority to make the man’s soul whole through the forgiveness of sins. Jesus has all we need for body and soul.

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BibleGateway: Luke 5:17-26 ESV Text: Luke 5:17-26 Luke 5:17–26 (Listen) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come…