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Sword of the Spirit – Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy #1402

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1402 “Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy” Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 In our prior devotional, #1401, we examined God’s Word concerning our fellowship relative to the world around us … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Fellowship #1401

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1401 “Fellowship” That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Wrestle #1397

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1397 “Wrestle” For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate…For I have the desire to do what is right, but … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Be Holy #1394

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1394 “Be Holy” As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Is Christ Divided? #1390

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1390 “Is Christ Divided?” What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided? – 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Growing in Grace #1389

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1389 “Growing in Grace” The God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. – 1 Peter 5:10 Have you ever messed things … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Beyond Rote #1386

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1386 “Beyond Rote” And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words… Pray then like this: Our Father in … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Reign in Life #1384

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1384 “Reign in Life” For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive; For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Home Care #1383

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1383 “Home Care” Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – It is Personal #1381

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1381 “It is Personal” By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. – Hebrews 11:29 Two peoples entered the Red … Continue reading

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