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Psalm 5 - In the Morning You Shall Hear My Voice

David recounted his devotion to morning prayer in proclaiming: “In the morning You shall hear my voice.” Prayer warriors through the ages, including even Jesus, have been devoted to early morning prayer. However, does the hour at which we pray really matter? What is so special about rising early to pray? We consider insights from early Christian writer

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Sirach #1: Practical Wisdom for Righteous Living

The Wisdom of Sirach contains valuable wisdom for our day-to-day lives. Sirach ben Jesus was a devoted student of the Law and the Prophets. In this lesson we look at some memorable (and hard-hitting) passages that provide extremely practical wisdom in the areas of overcoming temptation, being singularly focused on living a Godly life (not

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Psalm 4 - Be Angry and Do Not Sin

In this psalm we see David's confidence that God hears his prayers. How can we be as confident that God hears our prayers? Also, David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, tells us to "be angry and do not sin," a passage later quoted by the apostle Paul. What does that mean? Is it always a sin to be angry?

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The Use of Money

Jesus had important things to say about how we use our money. In this lesson we look at the Parable of the Unjust Steward, a parable Jesus told to the Pharisees who "were lovers of money". With the help of a sermon given by John Wesley in the 1700s and insights from early Christian writers,

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Psalm 3 - Shadows of the Resurrection

There is great treasure to be found in Psalm 3, especially when we understand its background: a heart-breaking tragedy in David's life. Here we see that even after God forgives our sins, the destructive consequences can follow for the rest of our lives. We also dig into remarkable similarities in details of David's story and

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Psalm 2 - Introducing Christ, the Son of God

Psalm 2 is quoted and referenced repeatedly in the New Testament, and for good reason. It provides the first prophecy that someone referred to as "the Christ" will come. It explains that this person will be the Son of God, but rejected by the powerful. This psalm lays a foundation for much of the New

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Introduction to the Psalms; Psalm 1 - Meditating on the Word

Many Christians turn to the Psalms for comfort when facing hard times. However, if we consider how Jesus and the apostles used the Psalms, we see many more ways we can benefit from them. We begin this series with a study of Psalm 1, which provides simple, profound and practical lessons for us today. Putting

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New Heavens and a New Earth (2 Peter 3:13-18)

Peter concludes his letter speaking of "a new heavens and a new earth." He then describes how we should live, "looking forward to these things." In this lesson we examine the stark warnings of coming judgment and destruction of this world by fire, as well as the promise of new heavens and a new earth

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Jesus is Coming Back (2 Peter 3:1-13)

Here Peter gives us much to consider about Jesus' return and the associated Day of Judgment. In this lesson we explore what the Scriptures teach about Jesus' return, along with foreshadowings from the Old Testament that may provide clues. We also consider God's long-suffering character, His heart of compassion toward mankind, and how our sense

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The Depravity to Come (2 Peter 2:12-22)

Peter warns that corrupt teachers will come into the church, teachers who will be like Balaam. Although that Old Testament prophet was powerful in speech, the love of money and willingness to compromise led to his destruction and in leading Israel into terrible sin. Peter then compares Christians who return to their old way of

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