Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Peace WITH God

Peace WITH God
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 Peace with God. That phrase recently caught my attention. We can have peace with the Almighty Creator of the universe who is holy and perfect and all knowing. Peace with the One whose glory and…
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Road to Emmaus: His Unrecognized Presence

Road to Emmaus: His Unrecognized Presence
As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing Him. Luke 24:15-16 It’s interesting to me the many ways God shows up. The only thing that is consistent in my experience is that it is never as I expect.…
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He calls you: Ambassador

He calls you: Ambassador
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ … 2 Corinthians 5:20 An ambassador is one who represents or speaks for another. How incredible, then, that God would call us His ambassadors. We carry His message. We persuade on His behalf. … as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of…
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The Lord is my Portion

The Lord is my Portion
Therefore, Levi does not have a portion or inheritance with his brothers; the Lord is his inheritance, just as the Lord your God spoke to him.  Deuteronomy 10:9 The Levites were chosen by God to serve Him and to bless Him. They were His priests. When Israel made it into the Promised Land, Levi was not given an allotment…
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