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Continue reading →: Trusting in the God of Our SalvationScripture: “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Background: Isaiah 12 is a song of praise and thanksgiving following prophecies of judgment and restoration. The people…
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Continue reading →: Loving Others as YourselfScripture: “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31 (ESV) Background: In Mark 12, Jesus is asked which commandment is the greatest. He responds by summarizing the entire Law into two commands: Jesus teaches that loving others…
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Continue reading →: Faith, Hope, and Love: The Greatest of TheseScripture: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) Background: The Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to the church in Corinth, a city known for its wealth, diversity, and moral struggles. In chapter 13, often called the “Love…







