Category Archives: Obedience

Sword of the Spirit – Two Choices #1313

Posted on September 8, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1313 “Two Choices” I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Steady Steps #1309

Posted on August 11, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1309 “Steady Steps” Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalm 119:133 The original word translated as ‘keep steady’ in the ESV also carries the meaning … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Rouse Yourself #1304

Posted on July 7, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1304 “Rouse Yourself” And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then rouse yourself, for then the Lord has gone out before you to strike down the army of … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – It Bred Worms #1303

Posted on June 30, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1303 “It Bred Worms” But they did not listen to Moses. Some left part of it till the morning, and it bred worms and stank… – Exodus 16:20 Some of the first words we speak as … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Risky Behavior #1294

Posted on April 28, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1294 “Risky Behavior” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 We all are born with a natural tendency to take risks. At an early age we test boundaries … Continue reading →

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Sword of The Spirit – I do Not Know This Man #1291

Posted on April 7, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1291 “I Do Not Know This Man” But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak.” – Mark 14:71 As we study the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Tempter Came #1288

Posted on March 17, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1288 “The Tempter Came” And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.  And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Pay Attention #1287

Posted on March 10, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1287 “Pay Attention” Hear, you peoples, all of you; pay attention, O earth, and all that is in it… For behold, the Lord is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The End Of The Matter #1274

Posted on December 10, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1274 “The End of the Matter” The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of mankind. – Ecclesiastes 12:13 Solomon looked at the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Line of Scrimmage #1271

Posted on November 20, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1271 “Line of Scrimmage” …In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line where opposing forces line up to … Continue reading →

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