S198P1 – When God’s people pray: the faithful One hears

Jer. 42:1-4 Then all the army officers, including Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest approached Jeremiah the prophet and said to him, “Please hear our petition and pray to the Lord your God for this entire remnant.  For as you now see,…

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S197P7 – The fruit of his holy presence: full joy

Psa. 16:9-11 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.  For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.  You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are…

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S197P6 – The fruit of his holy presence: protection

Psa. 9:1-4 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.  I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.  When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before your presence.  For you have maintained…

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S197P5 – The fruit of his holy presence: refreshment

Acts 3:17-21 And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers.  But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled.  Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from…

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S197P4 – The fruit of his holy presence: transformation

Exo. 34:29-30 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.  Aaron and all the people of Israel saw Moses, and behold,…

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S197P3 – The fruit of his holy presence: strength

1 Chr. 16:8-11 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!  Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!  Seek the Lord and his strength; seek…

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S197P2 – The fruit of his holy presence: proper fear

Job 23:13-17 But he is unchangeable, and who can turn him back?  What he desires, that he does.  For he will complete what he appoints for me, and many such things are in his mind.  Therefore, I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.  God has made my…

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S197P1 – The fruit of his holy presence: rest

Exo. 33:12-14 Moses said to the Lord, “See, you say to me, ‘Bring up this people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me.  Yet you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’  Now therefore, if I have found favor in…

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S196P31 – Growth spurts: retention

Psa. 119:9-13 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?  By living according to your word.  I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.  I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.  Praise be to you, Lord; teach…

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