David Slays Goliath with a Single Shot
David was the youngest of his father's sons. He was not just a simple shepherd boy, but a mighty youth full of the Spirit of the Lord. (I Samuel 16:13) He was skilled with the harp, and spent much of his quiet time writing songs of praise to God. David had a warrior spirit, which empowered him to fight off wild animals that threatened his father's sheep. He was ruddy, and pleasant to the eyes. David was submissive, and a diligent worker, and obedient to his father's commands. And he was a marksman with a slingshot.
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Where Is He?
Only a few wise men recognized the heavenly announcement of His birth, and traveled far to see with their own eyes the one who would be the King of kings.
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The Ministry of Jesus as the Son of God and Son of Man
The book of Luke, along with the book of Acts which was also written by Luke, makes up nearly a quarter of the New Testament. There are events and information recorded in Luke that are not in any other gospel book. But more importantly, the book of Luke was written from a perspective that is not shared by any other gospel book, as revelation from God and from witnesses rather than from first-hand experience.
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The Good Shepherd Jesus Allows Believers to Recline in Blessed Rest while Defeating Enemies
He prepares a table before me in the presence of His ememies while His lambs recline in peace. He anoints my head with oil...there is an anointing that spoils the enemy of the believer's soul. There remains a Sabbath Rest for His believers who embrace His word of rest.
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The Parable of the Lost Coin Presents a Picture of the Value God Places on Each of His Children
In the first parable in Luke 15, one sheep left the large group and got lost. The shepherd left the others to find the lost one and return it to the flock. In the parable of the lost coin, it is close by, nevertheless it is lost. Though it may be covered with dirt, it is still silver, and its intrinsic value has not changed.
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The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats is an Overview of the Blessed and the Cursed
Jesus was trying to wake people up to the reality that life is short and death is certain, and what one does in the here and now determines ones eternity. God has made available salvation by grace since Pentecost, but hand in hand with that gift of salvation is a tailor-made destiny complete with a challenging but satisfying job description including good works.
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The Five Crowns as Special Rewards for a Life of Christian Service
The five crowns mentioned in the New Testament represent special honor and recognition for a life of Christian service. The Christian's crowns are symbolic of something of inexpressible value.
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Ezekiel Describes the Adultery of Israel
The book of Ezekiel portrays a prophet's agony over the waywardness of a people who persistently rejected God as their King. Despite multiple opportunities to repent, Judah remained hard-hearted and ultimately faced devastating consequences. With blunt imagery, Ezekiel accurately describes the adultery of the people of Israel, and the depths of their ruin because of it.
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Tha Original Melody of The First Noel (Nowell) was Created by an Anomymous Writer
In varied Christmas Carol books the song title will either read Noel, or Nowell. The English word Nowell< /i> is from the French word Noel, which means Christmas and is derived from the Latin word natalis meaning birth.
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The New Testament Includes Stories of Jesus on Earth with Heavenly Meanings
Jesus taught about the great value of the kingdom, for example, the one pearl of great price, worth selling everything to obtain; the character of the king, his integrity and impartiality, described in the parable of the workers in the vineyard, and Jesus taught about the personal character of the king's subjects, such as the good Samaritan, willing to go the extra mile to compassionately care for a stranger.
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