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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S196P30 – Growth spurts: burden-bearing

Gal. 6:1-2 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 also be tempted.  Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. As he was walking by the woods one chilly evening, he came across…

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S196P29 – Growth spurts: self-awareness

Jn. 8:7‭-‬9  So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.”  And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground.  Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by…

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S196P28 – Growth spurts: restraint

Jam. 1:26  If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. If there is one overarching theme in my life before Christ, it is that I was driven by my impulses.  With my priorities out of order and my moral…

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S196P27 – Growth spurts: saltiness

Lk. 14:34‭-‬35  Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?  It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out.  He who has ears to hear, let him hear! The beginning of my sanctification was marked by a number of spiritual…

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