Daily Archives: November 28, 2018

THE TWELVE DISCIPLES

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WHO ARE THE TWELVE DISCIPLES?

THEIR BACKGROUNDS

They were twelve Jewish men whom Jesus called to follow him during his three-year ministry on earth.
The twelve disciples were from the Galilee region in the north except for Judas Iscariot, who was from Judea in the south.
Their occupations ranged from fisherman to tax collectors and revolutionaries.
Some were married (Mark 1:29-31; 1 Cor 9:3-6).
Some were well-versed in Scripture (John 1:46).

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DEFINITIONS OF (GIFT, GIVING, HOMOSEXUALITY, KISH)

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Gift, Giving- The act of bestowing a favor or an item on another person without expecting anything in return. The purpose of a gift may be to honor (2 Sam 8:2; Dan 2:48), celebrate (Rev 11:10), or simply to bestow favor or help (Esth 9:22). God is the giver of every good and perfect gift (Matt 7:11; James 1:5, 17), including eternal life (Rom 6:23), salvation (Eph 2:8), the necessities of life (Matt 6:11), ability to work (Ecc 3:13; 5:19; Deut 8:18), the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; 5:32), spiritual abilities (1 Cor 12:4), and above all His indescribable gift (2 Cor 9:15), His Son (John 3:16). Continue reading DEFINITIONS OF (GIFT, GIVING, HOMOSEXUALITY, KISH) →

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (ROMANS 1:18-28) GOD’S ANGER AT SIN

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18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19. Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

21. Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

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SIGNS & SYMBOLS OF THE BIBLE (BUILDING)

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Building is both an effort and a result. If we build well, the product will be a structure we call a building. The Bible is full of people building altars, cities, houses, roads, towers, walls, and more. Quite a few significant buildings are mentioned: the Tower of Babel, the walled city of Jerusalem, the temple of Solomon. We read of cities being built and destroyed. The greatest builder of all time is God, the builder of creation from the Continue reading SIGNS & SYMBOLS OF THE BIBLE (BUILDING) →