THE KINGDOM HAS COME

Matthew tells us that when Jesus began to preach, His message was, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What does that mean? First, evil is about to be destroyed. There is a consistent theme in the Old Testament, speaking about the promises of David’s greater son, ruling...

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THE KINDNESS OF GOD

“Or do you presume on the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” (Rom.2:4) The Greek word for “presume” literally means “to look down on something or someone,” or “to underestimate the true value of something” –...

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RUNNING THE RACE

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1) Have you ever been driving on an unfamiliar road,...

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THE ONE DEBT WE CAN NEVER REPAY

“So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you will not forgive your brother from the heart.” (Matthew 18:35) What would reconciliation on a daily basis look like? Between husband and wife? Between boss and employees? Between parents and children? Between Christian leaders and Christian...

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PRECIOUSNESS OF TIME

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Eph.5:15-16 In these two short verses, the apostle Paul expresses a clear cautionary warning about time – much is at stake here for us! The start...

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