1 Peter 2:9–10 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Read the context A broken piece of furniture gets repurposed for decor. It has a new purpose. A new life. Apart from God, you were broken, lost, and in the dark. With...
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Matthew 5:13–16 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds...
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Psalm 112:6–7 Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Read the context The phone rings in the middle of the night. Your boss asks for a one-on-one. You feel bad news coming. But the things that feel big can be small. You can't be shaken. Your eternity is held in the hands of a loving God. Your life belongs to him. Bad news is still bad. But you have the best news of all to...
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1 Sam. 16:6–7 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Read the context Samuel knew what a king looked like: Tall, strong, warrior-like. Or at least he thought he knew. But he saw the wrong thing. He...
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1 Sam. 12:23–24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. Read the context Samuel's farewell speech sounds like his other words: focussed on the Lord and on his deliverance. He didn't want the people to forget. There are many things you can pass on — a house, business,...
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TONIGHT! Join us for study 📖 ✏️ 📅 Tonight @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! 1 Samuel 7:7–9 The rulers of the Philistines came up to attack them. When the Israelites heard of it, they were afraid because of the Philistines. They said to Samuel, “Do not stop crying out to the Lord our God for us, that he may rescue us from the hand of the Philistines.” Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and sacrificed it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. He cried out to the...
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Join us for study this Wednesday 📖 ✏️ 📅 October 15th @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! 1 Samuel 3:8–10 Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Read the context "I...
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Join us for study this Wednesday 📖 ✏️ 📅 October 15th @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! Ephesians 4:1–3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Read the context It's difficult to get two people to agree. How about a whole church? God brings people...
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Join us for study this Wednesday 📖 ✏️ 📅 October 15th @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! John 1:48–50 “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.” Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” Read the context Jesus surprised...
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