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Prayers for Deliverance: Ascribing Glory to God
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Worship may seem out of place during a crisis. When things are falling apart, this is the time for solutions and actions. But Psalm 29 demonstrates the centrality of worship - especially when things are hard. Ascribing glory to God in troubled times keeps us focused aright and plants hope against our fears and worries. Prayers for Deliverance: How …
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Psalm 19, "Ascribe Greatness to the Revealing God" (Tommie van der Walt)
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Pastor Tommie teaches about general and specific revelations through God's Word, as well as the response after the revelation.
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Prayers for Deliverance: Praising God for Salvation
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Rather than denying trouble, the Psalms readily admit that difficulty and danger will come. The Psalms do not overlook the pain and stain of our sins. But there is hope. Dr. John points to Psalm 30 as a song of transformation. Our tears are changed into joy. Our losses become advances. Our sins are forgiven. God is the Redeemer of life! A good reas…
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Philippians 3:7-11, "The Hope Of Confidence In Christ, Part 1" (Daniel Bennett)
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Pastor Daniel teaches that the true gospel calls me to place my confidence in Christ alone for my salvation.
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Prayers for Deliverance: Answered Prayer in Distress
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Before you call for help, it's vital to know who you are calling to. Calling a plumber to fix your taxes may not help much. In Psalm 28, David calls to God who is the Rock of his life. David calls to the Lord who is filled with mercy, compassion, power and justice. God is David's refuge - even as He is yours. Prayers for Deliverance: How should we …
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Psalms of Intimacy With God: Confidence in God
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Enemies, threats and fears have this in common. When you stare at them, they get bigger. Psalm 27 is a call to shift our focus from what might shake us, to the unshakable presence of God. We are to seek His face and find shelter and courage. More so, we find that we are loved. Psalms of Intimacy With God: A marriage is not just a set of obligations…
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Psalms of Intimacy With God: A Prayer for Vindication
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To be vindicated is to be found innocent of accusations. In a deceitful world, unfounded claims and slander can be found. In Psalm 26, David prays for vindication from his enemies. He does not trust in his own perfection but in the eternal justice and righteousness of God. Psalms of Intimacy With God: A marriage is not just a set of obligations. Pa…
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Psalms of Intimacy With God: A Prayer for Help
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Times of sunshine and times of storm can direct us to the presence of God. Both have the power to create a sense of gratitude and reliance upon God. In Psalm 25 David lifts his soul to God in a context of trouble. He discovers not only the deliverance, but the steadfast love of our Lord. Psalms of Intimacy With God: A marriage is not just a set of …
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Psalms of Intimacy With God: Approaching the King of Glory
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An infinite God cannot be reduced to a single description. The Scriptures use various images and titles to portray His grandeur. The title of "King" meant much to ancient ears, but we may struggle with the term today. Listen as Dr. John points to the majesty of our Lord and the grace He extends to welcome us into His court. Psalms of Intimacy With …
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Psalms of Intimacy With God: The Lord My Shepherd
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What is familiar can be taken for granted. Psalm 23 is the most well-known of the Psalms. Many can recite it, but many also can miss the nature of the relationship David describes with his Lord. Listen as Dr. John walks us through familiar ground to a deeper appreciation of God's grace to us all. Psalms of Intimacy With God: A marriage is not just …
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Psalms of Refuge: When the Foundations Are Destroyed
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Since you listen to the news and participate in our society, you know that the Christian compass and moral fabric of our day are being abandoned. Truth has become flexible resulting in a famine of trust. What are we to do? Dr. John points to Psalm 12 as encouragement and hope. God, who is righteous, will preserve His righteous people. God, who is j…
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An athlete is surrounded by those who watch from the bleachers. What if they booed instead of cheered? Will the athlete listen to their jeering and give up? Dr. John points to Psalm 11 as our needed encouragement when surrounded by those who hope and work for our failure. Despite the many voices which mock, there is One Voice to hear. He rules. He …
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Psalms of Refuge: Do Not Forget the Afflicted
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Crime shows portray wickedness through deeds of destruction and cruelty. But evil has many faces. Today Dr. John points to Psalm 10 which speaks of wickedness as arrogance, independence, rebellion and oppression. Wickedness preys on the helpless, assured that God does not see. But the King of Heaven sees all and is our assurance of help to the help…
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Psalms of Refuge: What to Pray in Victory
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Victories are a cause for celebration! A graduation, job promotion or becoming cancer free - all reasons for joy. Dr. John points to the celebration of King David in Psalm 9 as a template for our successes. David sees God as the Victor and recognizes that there are more battles to come. Gratitude erases pride and confident hope paints the future. P…
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1 Peter 3:13-17, "The Christian's Response To Suffering For Doing Good" (Blake Gerber)
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Pastor Blake teaches that because Christians suffer for doing good, we must be prepared to honor Christ in our response.
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Psalms of Refuge: The Glory of God in the Dignity of Man
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Where on earth do you see the glory of God? You could point to the stars in a clear night, to the flash and rumble of a storm or to the heights of snowy mountains and the lush of a flowing river. But in Psalm 8, David points to the mirror. The glory and majesty of God is reflected in all humanity and perfected in Jesus Christ. Today, marvel at that…
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Psalms of Refuge: Hope for the Persecuted
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Trouble comes from different places. There are the troubles we bring upon ourselves or the troubles sent from God for our discipline. But Jesus promised us that we would face troubles from the world. Dr. John points to Psalm 7 as a reflection of Jesus' promise. God has overcome the world. Psalms of Refuge: Psalms of Refuge is a ten-message series f…
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Phillipians 3:1-6, "The Danger of Confidence In The Flesh" (Daniel Bennett)
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Pastor Daniel teaches that a gospel that encourages you to put confidence in yourself is a false gospel.
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Psalms of Refuge: Praying When Our Enemies Triumph
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Being disciplined is never pleasant; yet it is a necessary part of the parent/child relationship. It is also a necessary part of being a child of God. In Psalm 6, David prays under the heavy hand of God. Dr. John reminds us that David prays as a child confident in the love and mercy of the Father. Psalms of Refuge: Psalms of Refuge is a ten-message…
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Psalms of Refuge: Will God Hear My Prayer?
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What assurance do we have that God hears our prayers? In Psalm 5, David asks God to hear his groaning and cries. The king was confident that God listens to the repentant, humble heart, which relies upon God's steadfast love. David was not disappointed. Psalms of Refuge: Psalms of Refuge is a ten-message series focused on ten Psalms which have been …
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Psalms of Refuge: Security in the Evening
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There are nights when sleep escapes you. Your mind races and your body finds no rest. The events of the day have ruined your night. Listen as Dr. John speaks of Psalm 4 and the secret to a peaceful night. The defence and nearness of God allows us to be at rest. Psalms of Refuge: Psalms of Refuge is a ten-message series focused on ten Psalms which h…
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Psalms of Refuge: Confidence in the Morning
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There are days that you dread. You may be facing difficult choices, hard circumstances or pressure from people around you. How will you get through the day? Psalm 3 is a morning prayer of King David facing extreme difficulties. Dr. John reminds us that regardless of what we face, beginning the day with God as our refuge offers us hope. Psalms of Re…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: The Triumph of the Lamb
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Will there be singing in heaven? Of course! And it will be the best song! It will be a new song, a song from an angelic choir and echoed by the voices of creation. It will be the lyric of history - "The Lamb has triumphed!" It is the song of the Redeemed which we can begin to sing even now. The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: It's natural to want to kn…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Worthy Is His Sacrifice
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We think of heaven as being free from pain. Our tears are wiped away and there is no more suffering. But in all this bliss, there remains an eternal reminder of death. Jesus, described as the Lion of Judah, is seen as a slaughtered Lamb standing before God's throne. The sacrifice of Jesus will be an everlasting memory and a cause for unceasing prai…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Worthy Is the Lamb
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It is human to seek meaning. In the events and incidents of our lives, we ask, "Why?" We instinctively think of life as having direction and purpose. When John saw the scroll of history remaining closed, he wept loudly. Surely there should be someone who can open the scroll and give us hope! There is. Jesus alone is worthy by His life, death and vi…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Worthy Is Our God
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The Book of Revelation is fundamentally a book of worship. While it points forward to the victorious purposes of God, it points upwards to the exalted position of God and the response of heaven to Him. In chapter four, we witness strange and wonderful creatures proclaiming: God is worthy, God is holy, God is timeless, God is the source and end of a…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Where the Glory Resides
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If we refer to someone as being downcast, it speaks of their mood and perspective. In a spirit of discouragement, their eyes are focused on what is around them. John wrote to seven churches of what was around them - some of it hopeful, some of it challenging. But now in Revelation 4 and 5, John writes of what is above. Colours and sounds. Angels an…
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Philippians 2:25-30 "The Commended Worker " (Daniel Bennett)
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In this sermon, Pastor Daniel reminds us that the commended worker is one who labors in the strength of Christ as he imitates the ministry of Christ.
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: The Useless Church
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Every church faces the danger of "institutionalization." It's a long word to describe a church that begins to function simply to exist for their own ends. Keeping the doors open matters more than the calling and purposes of God. Laodicea was deluded into thinking that their status and actions made them rich. God saw them as useless for His Kingdom.…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: The Open Door
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We think of a "door of opportunity" as something that swings open for our response, but be quick! The door may close. Jesus has a different message for the church of Philadelphia. Jesus opens a door that no one can shut. God had placed before the congregation a calling that, while it held challenges, they can trust their Lord as they walk through t…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Jesus Against Lethargy
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In these letters to the seven churches, Jesus usually has something positive to say, except for Sardis. To this congregation, Jesus offers no commendation. Jesus does not name any specific sin but declares them to be dead. What made them "lifeless?" Listen as Dr. John explains what was missing. The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: It's natural to want t…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Jesus Against Jezebel
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We can be complicit in sin, not because we commit it, but because we tolerate it. Jesus speaks to the church in Thyatira in which a woman who claims to speak for God advocates for immoral truth and practices. While Jesus notes the things that are commendable within the congregation, their passivity about this false prophet was not. We are reminded …
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Philippians 2:19-24, "Timothy's Ministry, Part 2" (Daniel Bennett)
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Pastor Daniel teaches that Timothy is an example for us not because of his spectacular giftedness but because of his proven faithfulness.
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Jesus Against Balaam
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Our society is saturated with sexual themes and expressions. The commands of God are ignored, and immoral practices are flaunted. None of this is new. John writes the words of Jesus to His church in Pergamum, a congregation surrounded by sexual immorality. Today Dr. John explains the context of these believers and highlights the commands of Jesus f…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Faithful Unto Death
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While Jesus did not offer any criticism of the congregation of Smyrna, that didn't mean that His message was easy to hear. They were a church under severe Roman pressure and Jesus said that their suffering was about to increase. The notion that doing what is right makes us immune to tribulation is not the message of Christ. But Jesus is faithful to…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Restoring Your First Love
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What would Jesus say to your church? Revelation demonstrates that Jesus has insight of and a message for each congregation. Jesus will affirm what is worthy, correct what is wrong, and holds a promise for each. Today we hear Jesus call a church back to its first love. Jesus insists that His Church be known by their love. The Triumph of the Lamb: Vo…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: Jesus and His Churches
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John is the last living apostle of Jesus who writes to the Church in a time of severe pressure. What is the first thing he writes? A vision of Jesus, as He is. The description strips away our Sunday School images of Him. While the imagery is overwhelming, the presence of Jesus is our hope. He stands in the midst of His Church - at all times. The Tr…
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Philippians 2:19-24, "Timothy's Ministry, Part 1" (Daniel Bennett)
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Pastor Daniel teaches how Timothy is an example for us not because of his spectacular giftedness but because of his proven faithfulness.
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: A Tribute to Jesus
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Many find the book of Revelation difficult to understand. There are so many confusing symbols and mysterious descriptions. But the blessing of this book is not in deciphering the details. This book unveils Jesus for us! We catch sight of who He is and what He will do. That is the promised blessing! Listen today as Dr. John speaks of three titles th…
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The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: The Revelation of Jesus
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In this introduction of the Book of Revelation, we will find that the word "soon" is elastic. We can shrink it to the nearness of lunch, or expand it to stretch over 2000 years. "Soon" is not intended to offer us a timetable. It is intended to offer us confidence in our day - His victorious return is certain! The Triumph of the Lamb: Vol 1: It's na…
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Renewing the Covenant: Learning to Keep the Commandments
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Only the naive think of freedom as being free of laws and rules. There is no such thing - not at home or work, civil society or driving! Laws do not suppress freedom, but give it rails to run on. Today Dr. John teaches on the three reasons why God gave Israel the Law. May we see in that reflection the same intent of God for each one of us. Renewing…
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Christians tend to take for granted the theology of monotheism - there is only one God and He is Jehovah. We've lost the radical impact such a claim has in a polytheistic world. There are not various gods ruling different aspects of life. There is no co-dependency between God and creation. God does not compete with other gods for our worship. God i…
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Renewing the Covenant: The Consequences of Idolatry
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Our society exalts celebrities, chases after financial gain, applauds comfort and luxury, and focuses on the latest trends and entertainment. Idolatry abounds around us. Today we hear Moses point to the consequences of an idolatrous people. As Dr. John points out, every Christian in an idolatrous society must flee anything that takes the place of o…
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Renewing the Covenant: The Dangers of Idolatry
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Idolatry is the practice of creating a shape or form of God for worship; but God has no form. Idolatry is also the exaltation of any created thing above God. God is always to be first in our hearts. While our culture may not get carried away with the first understanding of idolatry, we certainly do with the second. Listen as Dr. John points us to t…
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Philippians 2:14-18 "How the Sanctification of the Child of God Proclaims the Gospel" (Daniel Bennett)
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Pastor Daniel teaches that when a child of God lives like a child of God, the beauty of God is proclaimed.
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While attempting to be current and relevant to the times, it is possible for believers to forget what has been. Looking forward, they neglect what God has done. On the threshold of the promised land, Moses calls Israel to remember the works and words of God. They were to recall the foundation on which they stood and pass it on to their children. Go…
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Renewing the Covenant: Keeping the Commands
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Knowing that Israel will enter the promised land without him, what does Moses say to them? Dr. John preaches on the final emphasis of Moses' sermon addressed to Israel on the doorstep of their homeland. The heart of Moses' message was obedience. Israel is cautioned to be faithful to God's commands, recognize the results of disobedience and consider…
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Renewing the Covenant: When God Says "No"
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God can say "No!" It is not an answer we embrace easily, but we would be mistaken to think that God must always concede to our requests. Moses wanted to enter the promised land, but God denied it. He would not be allowed to enter the very inheritance He had spent his life leading Israel towards. Listen as Dr. John explains God's answer. Note that e…
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Renewing the Covenant: Making Adjustments
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Major projects and journeys often need to be adjusted along the way. That doesn't mean the original plans were wrong. It does mean that wisdom responds to the necessary changes of life. Dr. John speaks of the shift from Moses allowing some of the tribes to make their home on the east side of the Jordan. What didn't change was the commitment and int…
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Renewing the Covenant: A Land of Their Own
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Many will remember their first purchase of property or a home. It was with a sense of delight and even pride that you walked into your house or surveyed your boundaries. As Israel was about to enter their first homeland, God warned them about pride and stewardship. They were to remember that God gave them their home and this land came with responsi…
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