Tag: unbelief
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The Twin
John 20:24 “Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin . . .” One aspect of Bible study that can help us to understand what it says what it does is to remember that every single word that is in the Bible has a purpose. God isn’t redundant in the way He communicates, unless…
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Unbelief
John 20:30-31 “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” The words above follow immediately after the account of the one…
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The Mockers
Matthew 27:41-43 “So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, ‘He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him.…
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Come and See!
John 20:1-4 “Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them,…
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The Word
John 19:3 “They came up to him, saying, ’Hail, King of the Jews!’ and struck him with their hands.” Just one small excerpt from the crucifixion story gives us a sample of how Jesus’ enemies mocked Him, violently treated Him, and diminished Him as best they could. So, if you had been there, would you…
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Finished!
John 19:30 “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” Jesus’ last words before He died on the cross are recorded in John 19 above: “It is finished.” But what did He mean by this? What was finished? The answer? All that He came…
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Unjust Judges
John 18:19 “The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.” If you are an unbeliever, how do you justify your unbelief? Like Annas, the high priest who first questioned Jesus prior to the crucifixion, do you look first at the followers, the disciples of Jesus? Is it your position that you…
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No One’s Fool
John 18:19-21 “The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. Jesus answered him, ‘I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret. Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to…
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Who, me??
Acts 4:13 “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” Do you realize that God can use you in His service, no matter what your background? It doesn’t matter how much schooling you’ve…
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To Those Who Seek a Sign
Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Mark 8:11-12 “The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, ’Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say…
To Encourage You 