S226P4 – The power of the blood: peace established

Col. 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.  For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.  And he is before all things, and in him…

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S226P3 – The power of the blood: the great propitiation

Rom. 3:21-26 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe.  For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,…

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S226P2 – The power of the blood: a shield from wrath

Rom. 5:6-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.  For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. …

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S226P1 – The power of the blood: a new covenant

Mt. 26:26-29 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”  And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this…

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S225P8 – Our daily encouragement: today’s thankfulness for tomorrow

Php. 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. If we liken our requests of God to the requests a child asks of…

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S225P6 – Our daily encouragement: our giver of gifts

Rom. 8:31-32 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Over the years in my relationship with the…

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S225P5 – Our daily encouragement: clear direction is there

Pro. 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct your paths. The first time his son approached him for advice as a young man, dad was proud and honored.  For his son to trust him with his…

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