Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.”—1 Corinthians 15:19 What is the worst condition…

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Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 “He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, ‘O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me;…

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Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18 “Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to…

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Scripture Reading: Proverbs 24:13-16 “For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.”—Proverbs 24:16 Sooner or later it happens to everyone;…

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Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4:9-18 “At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them.  But the Lord stood with…

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Scripture Reading: Mark 2:13-17 “And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners, they said to His disciples, ‘How is it that He eats…

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Scripture Reading: Lamentations 3:1-24 “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.”—Lamentations 3:22-23 Lamentations is the…

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Scripture Reading:  Galatians 6:1-5 “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you…

Read More The Art of Correction (Part 2)

Scripture Reading: Psalm 141 “Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse…

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Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And…

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