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It’s easy to follow the ways of the wicked because they often seem to have it better than the believing children of God, Yet they will perish and those who draw near to God find refuge.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 73 ESV Text: Psalm 73 KJV Text: Psalms 73:1-28 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 73:      1 A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a… It’s easy to follow the ways of the wicked because they often seem to have it better than the believing children of God, Yet they will perish and those who draw near to God find refuge.

Paul had been made a prisoner for taking the Gospel to the Gentiles, but through that ministry the Lord had shared the “incomprehensible riches” of Christ with many. So Paul didn’t feel bad.

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BibleGateway: Ephesians 3:1-13 ESV Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 KJV Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:38      1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you… Paul had been made a prisoner for taking the Gospel to the Gentiles, but through that ministry the Lord had shared the “incomprehensible riches” of Christ with many. So Paul didn’t feel bad.

Trouble was coming for those who would not repent, but help was coming too in the Messiah. They would know He was just around the corner when they saw the new “Elijah” (John the Baptist).

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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… Trouble was coming for those who would not repent, but help was coming too in the Messiah. They would know He was just around the corner when they saw the new “Elijah” (John the Baptist).

The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 3:1-5 ESV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 KJV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:13      1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way… The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.

At one time we were apart from Christ, but now we have been brought to faith in Him and are members of God’s household along with the Holy Christian Church.

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BibleGateway: Ephesians 2:1-22 ESV Text: Ephesians 2:1-22 KJV Text: Ephesians 2:1-22 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:58      1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins:… At one time we were apart from Christ, but now we have been brought to faith in Him and are members of God’s household along with the Holy Christian Church.

The faith, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment that God gives you comes courtesy of His surpassing power and greatness. Thanks be to God and to His Son Jesus Christ!

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BibleGateway: Ephesians 1:15-23 ESV Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 KJV Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 The section starts at about 1:46 and ends at about 3:2      15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord… The faith, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment that God gives you comes courtesy of His surpassing power and greatness. Thanks be to God and to His Son Jesus Christ!

When you feel discouraged and defeated by your own sins, remember that you have been chosen to receive every spiritual blessing in Christ—even redemption through His blood!

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BibleGateway: Ephesians 1:1-14 ESV Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 KJV Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:55      1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to… When you feel discouraged and defeated by your own sins, remember that you have been chosen to receive every spiritual blessing in Christ—even redemption through His blood!