Monthly Archives: February 2016

Servant of All

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Doug

Jesus said to the Apostles in Matthew 20:24-28: “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires … Continue reading →

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Wages of sin…

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Doug

There were four deaths that touched the lives of members of the small congregation where I worship last week alone. This affects not only those who knew the deceased, but also the congregation as a whole. When we are faced … Continue reading →

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Be Sober

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Doug

1 Peter 5:8 commands us: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” What does it mean to be sober? The Greek word translated sober here and in … Continue reading →

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Psalm 145

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Doug

The Psalms teach us much about God and Psalm 145 is an excellent example. It is called a Praise of David and indeed is the last Psalm attributed to Him. In it David shows how we may praise God. He … Continue reading →

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Psalm 2

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Doug

At the lectures the speaker called this Psalm a “royal” Psalm in that it speaks of the pressure David must have felt as king of Israel. It was probably written by David about the time He first became king of … Continue reading →

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