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Sword of the Spirit – Crucified with Christ #1360

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1360         “Crucified with Christ” I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Relaxed Fit #1359

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1359         “Relaxed Fit” For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever relaxes one of the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Anticipation #1357

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1357          “Anticipation” I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. – Psalm 81:10 The classic definition of ‘anticipation’ … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Can I Be Forgiven? #1356

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1356 “Can I Be Forgiven?” Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out – Acts 3:19 The Bible describes some really bad apples and Manasseh was one of the worst. Surely if … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – New Wine #1355

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1355 “New Wine” He also told them a parable: …And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled, and the skins … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Every Day #1354

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1354 “Every Day” Therefore …since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus…let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith… Let us hold fast the confession … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Do Life Together #1353

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1353 “Do Life Together” He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Light #1352

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1352 “Light” And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. – Genesis 1:3 Light. We seek it. We desire it. The first thing we do when walking into a dark room is flip … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Perfect Will, Purpose, and Plan #1351

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1351 “Perfect Will, Purpose, and Plan” I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. – Psalm 57:2 We cry out to God in prayer for healing, provision, and deliverance … Continue reading

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