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Ebed-Melek

Ebed-Melek
Ebed-Melek went out of the palace and said to him,“My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all they have done to Jeremiah the prophet.”  Jeremiah 38:8-9 The word of the Lord came to the people of Jerusalem through Jeremiah to surrender to the Babylonians in order to live. God was coming to…
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Adorned

Adorned
The Lord takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4 We are told to put on certain things, the armor of God, faith, hope and love. But this passage says that God is going to dress us. In fact, He is going to adorn us, making us more beautiful. Of…
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The Lord takes Pleasure

The Lord takes Pleasure
The Lord takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4 It is a delight to watch children. Not for any particular merit on their part, but just to be with them and see them at work or play – or even sleeping.  God takes just such pleasure in us, His…
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The Words of Jesus: the Psalms

The Words of Jesus: the Psalms
I love the intricate intertwining of the old and new testaments. The consistency of the Author through the various messengers brings cohesion and beauty to His Word. ALL scripture is inspired by God. The Psalms are quoted directly in the NT more than any other text. There are over 100 citations and even more allusions…
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