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The Debate

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The Debate

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Acts 6:8-15 … Stephen is the most famous deacon in the church, and with his story we see persecution explode. Verse 10: “they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.” More →

A Waiting Attitude

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A Waiting Attitude

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Matthew 24:32-51 exhorts us to have the right attitude as we wait for the Lord’s return. The concept of “waiting” is like serving tables, being busy. First, recognize signs in God’s plan—“Now learn this parable More →

Labor Pains

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Labor Pains

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In Matthew 24:4-26, Jesus outlines the end times, culminating in The Tribulation and His Return. He used the imagery of birth pains and delivery of a child. First, the beginning of labor pains—“All these are the beginning of sorrows.” More →

Looking for Fruit

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Looking for Fruit

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Matthew 21:18-22 is the record of Jesus and the fig tree event. Why did He curse it? Was He expressing frustration because He was hungry and couldn’t find anything to eat? We might do that but not Jesus. Consider More →