What did the greatest teacher ever to teach on earth use as a first topic?
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We believe in many things. We believe in things we cannot see-like air, gravity, and electricity. No one needs to warn us to not believe in these things…we do. This is a warning of a different kind. A warning to believe in a person we cannot see. When the warning is repeated-it serious. This warning is given twice.
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We say victory is sweet. It is if your team wins. Speaking of victory, what was the first greatest victory ever won on this earth? You and I can be beneficiaries of this greatest of victories through the second great victory. Both were battles fought for us.
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What do we spend our time thinking about? If you could prioritize your thoughts, what subject should always be in our thoughts? The Bible gives us an answer.
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We look to things we can see and touch to provide us with hope and satisfaction. Contrary to all reason, the unseen is the place to look for hope and peace. And we long for a true brother, one who will always be with us, love us and seek our best. This brother is unseen. This brother has all power, knows all things, and can be everywhere at once. Who wouldn’t want a brother like that?
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There have been many earthly kings. All have been imperfect. This King is perfect. See the King?
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The subject is not healthy food. This is about a healthy soul. We all have one.
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Sorry. It’s not about you. It’s not about me. But we like “all about me.” Those who oppose self-indulgence stand out. Sometimes bad things happen. This guy opposed self-indulgence. People flocked to him.
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Are you distractable? So am I. This one is harder-do you text and drive? Keep it to yourself-and make it less often. Paying attention is a universal human problem. It is a certain fact. Don’t be offended…pay attention-this is a problem we need to solve.
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When is the last time you heard someone say, “I’m sorry?” Better yet, when is the last time you said it?” Do you find it hard to apologize? It’s a problem for me. It’s one thing to apologize to another human. How about God? This is about repentance…the message is one given long ago.
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It’s yes or no. Will you or won’t you. These are the choices of obedience. Here we find an example of obedience…under stress. Nothing was clear to him, but without seeing what lay ahead, this one obeyed. His is an encouraging model for our lives.
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It was an awful tragedy. It could have turned out much different. Great suffering was involved. Greed, pride and arrogance were the causes of this tragedy…all the undesirable behaviors of a human played into this horrible event. There was another way. That way is still open.
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Could either of us create a Cooper’s Hawk, like the one in the photo? What if all the “raw” materials were available? Feathers, talons, sharp beak…hawk eyes-and more. We’d have no idea. The subject of this blog is superior. But the word superior is not infinite enough to describe THIS SUPERIOR. The truth in these simple words is something to remember daily…SUPERIOR.
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Sometimes dreams keep us from sleep. Then there are are times when dreams influence people to take action when they wake up. This man had a dream. When he woke he did what the dream instructed…escaped to a foreign country. He never saw the big change coming. But he obeyed what he was told to do in the dream.
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Above everything. Above all people. Perfect…in power, wisdom and love. We aren’t referring to any human being. This One takes away suffering, sorrow, sickness and brings hope, peace and joy. He has defeated death.
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Would you agree? There seem to be many important people in the world today. Many speak with what appears to be wisdom. Many of these seeming wise individuals have power. They tell us what we should think and do. Who should we listen to? This old account reveals to us today what true wisdom looks like and where true authority lies.
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When you have to be in control-it is easy to be threatened by someone else. Great news! You don’t have to be in control. Surprise…someone else already is.
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Does this seems wise? You make plans with two others to travel 500 miles on foot or by 4 legged critter. It takes two weeks. There is little water. It’s constantly hot-windy with dust, and there are thieves who attack travelers on this route. Does this seem wise? The reason for the trip is to find a baby written about in the folklore of people enslaved by your country. Doesn’t seem wise to me.
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We can’t pay this debt. No credit works for this. No pot of gold is large enough. There is no human wealth vast enough. No human can pay this debt. But you caused it…along with me and all of our neighbors in the world. It’s a waste of time to attempt to pay this debt. AND it must be paid. Good news! There is a way.
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Reading has benefits. Those who read discover truth. These three were avid readers. They studied history and prophecy. Their study led them to plan a long journey. The three were powerful influential leaders. No one questioned their decision to make this journey. But there must have been unspoken reservations. Their journey led them to a King.
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