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Daily Thoughts from Acts: The Gifts of God (Acts 8:14-25)

Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for he had

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Daily Thoughts from Hebrews: Needing a Prophet (1:1-2)

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son… (Hebrews 1:1-2, ESV) One of the most amazing and gratifying

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Jealousy (34:1-28)

The LORD said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Be ready by the morning, and

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: What Makes God Angry (32:15-35)

Then Moses turned and went down from the mountain with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand, tablets that were written on both sides; on the front and on the back they were written. The tablets

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: What Makes God Angry (32:15-35)

Moses’ anger reflects Yahweh’s anger.  Oh that our anger burned as hot in regards to idolatry, in our own lives and the lives of others.

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Second Command (20:4)

God will not be controlled by any human.  No image can capture Him.  He is the incomparable sovereign of the universe before whom we must always bow and worship in truth.

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: First Command (20:1-3)

We violate this command whenever we find ourselves committed to a pursuit other than what God has said is good for us.

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Learning Faith (14)

God, what is up with You?  You rescue us from a supreme danger then dangle us before that same danger right when we were able to breathe a sigh of relief.  This feels like torture.  And right when we’re

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: God Showing Off (10:1-20)

There are many whose appearance, good or bad, betray but a shallow root, whose outward show is due to reveal no solidarity. Not so God’s showiness.  

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Pushing God to the Limits (4:18-31)

We must not presume that if we choose to disobey God He will simply put us on the shelf,

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: What Really Makes God Mad (4:10-17)

God is not passive toward our disobedience and our wounded self-image is not an excuse for disobeying.

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Trust God and Do the Right Thing (4:1-9)

Moses might understandably be nervous, as would we be, but God is asking him to trust him and has shown him several signs, including being a flame in a bush, to demonstrate His power and presence.

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: Bearing the Name of God (3:13-22)

There was a belief in this culture that knowing someone’s name gave you some influence in their lives and we may say that this is true.  But does it give us influence with God? 

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Daily Thoughts from Exodus: What You Were Meant to Do (3:7-12)

Knowing what God has called you for is more than knowing your abilities and gifts.

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