“The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good” – Prov. 15:3
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Jesus’ eyes see those who suffer and are in need of care – Matthew 8:14
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Jesus’ eyes behold the faithful works of those who bear the burdens of others – Matthew 9:2; Mark 2:5
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Jesus’ eyes see great potential in the least of people – Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 19:5; John 1:42
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The eyes of Jesus look for those who are seeking Him – Matt 9:20-22
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His eyes look confidently upon His enemies – Luke 6:10
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The eyes of Jesus look
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Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on December 20th, 2008 | No Comments »
(The crossword puzzle for Job chapter 40 can be found at the end of this article.)
In the first two chapters, the Book of Job begins with, for all intended purposes, what appears to be a knockout of Satan by Job. We then have to wait thirty-nine chapters for Job to be rewarded by God for his steadfast endurance. In between these two sections in Job are extensive discussions between Job and his friends with a later response by a young man named Elihu who angrily speaks up in the end. Finally, God begins to …
Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on December 18th, 2008 | No Comments »
Recently, Ruth and our children were out in the backyard drawing on our brick stepping stones with chalk and crayons. Channing, our oldest son, drew a series of pictographs depicting a hero who rescued a village from three monsters. Kayla, our daughter, sketched a sun with sunglasses and a huge smile on its face. Elisha, our youngest son, strategically placed a host of scribbles from this stone to the next.
As I observed this activity, I thought of how in years to come, Ruth and I would look on those stepping stones and remember how our children were at the …
Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on December 15th, 2008 | No Comments »
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That which is sweeter than honey – Psalm 19:10; Psalm 119:103
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A lamp and a light to guide our way – Psalm 119:105
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That which God magnifies above all His name – Psalm 138:2
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One’s spiritual food – Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4
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That which the devil seeks to take out of the hearts of those who believe – Luke 8:12
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That which is not only to be heard but to be acted upon – Luke 8:21
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That in which we are to continue – John 8:31
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The indestructible word – John 10:35
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That by which we shall be judged –
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Filed under: Doctrine, Michael Carter on December 14th, 2008 | No Comments »
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Baptism is into the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit – Matthew 28:19
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Baptism saves – Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21
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Baptism remits one’s sins – Acts 2:38
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Baptism shows a glad reception of the Word of God – Acts 2:41
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Baptism adds one to the church – Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 12:13
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Baptism causes one to be joyful – Acts 8:39; Acts 16:33-34
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Baptism demonstrates an obedient heart – Acts 10:48; Hebrews 5:8-9
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Baptism shows a heart of readiness and wisdom – Acts 16:33; Acts 8:36; Matt. 25:1-13
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Baptism washes away one’s sins – Acts
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Filed under: Doctrine, Michael Carter on December 13th, 2008 | No Comments »
