2007/05/30
by J. Randal
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Evangelism is luring Latin America’s Catholics ‘God will give you a house! If you think I’m materialistic, I am! Everything is possible with the power of God! Disbelief is a sin!” Who’s giving the house isn’t God but the one … Continue reading
2007/05/27
by J. Randal
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May 27 The Jist: Coming Back Sin results in death. David’s sin meant the death of his son. Once he confessed his sin, he received forgiveness, but there were consequences that had to be born.
2007/05/26
by J. Randal
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Today’s readings: 2 Samuel 9:1-11:27; John 15:1-27; Psalm 119:49-64; Proverbs 16:1-3 The Jist: Loyalty To fulfill a promise to his friend, Jonathan, David sought out his descendants and discovered that Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son, was still alive (2Sm 9). He gave … Continue reading
2007/05/25
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May 25 The Jist: Who Will Build a House? At ease in his palace, at peace from his enemies, King David thought of his God. Perhaps he felt guilty as he said to the prophet Nathan, “Look! I am living … Continue reading
2007/05/24
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DBC MAY 24 THE JIST – Outbursts David becomes king over Israel, having ruled Judah earlier. He solidifies his kingdom by taking Jerusalem, held until now by the Jebusites. He defeats the Philistines twice when they come up against him.
2007/05/24
by J. Randal
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“If you show someone their future, they have no future.” –Character Michael Jennings on “Paycheck,” played by Ben Affleck Brought forth from Sheol by the Lord, Samuel tells King Saul his future. He has no future. He will die the … Continue reading
2007/05/23
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May 23 Arrived SP after a night of little rest on the plane. The guy next to me was hefty, took up his side and half of mine. But aside from a long line at immigration, everything went smoothly. Here … Continue reading
2007/05/23
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Senseless Death DBC May 23 THE JIST – Senseless Death Just because Abishai could run like a gazelle, he decided to pursue Abner the great warrior. But he apparently had no strategy on how to take him down. Though Abner, … Continue reading
2007/05/22
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I’m in the Memphis airport waiting on the plane to Atlanta. Memphis is such a laid-back airport, easy to check in and go through. Even the security people are friendly. They guy who waved me through the xray chatted with … Continue reading
2007/05/20
by J. Randal
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THE JIST – The Dead Speak Samuel (1Sm 28). In this unique event where a dead person speaks to a living person, there was no change in the Lord’s word (v. 17). By his mention of what would happen the … Continue reading