For this reason I kneel before the Father,
Summary: This verse describes Paul in prayer and provides a challenge for us to consider in our daily prayer life.
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After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.
Summary: We turn now to the ultimate temptation and the ultimate test. God himself is tested.
Continue reading “Matthew 4:2 – The Mouth of God”Genesis 3:13 – Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?
The serpent deceived me, and I ate.
Summary: The greatest deception was a simple one, and it continues to deceive millions as we wonder what is all the excitement about.
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Man shall not live on bread alone …
Summary: There are two kinds of “bread” in the story about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. One is bread for the body, the other is bread for the soul.
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Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.
Summary: Our “daily bread” is something we need both physically and spiritually. Jesus provides us with both.
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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Summary: Sometimes finding the answers to questions about the Bible is a matter of not worrying about it.
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… flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God …
Summary: Paul makes a statement that seems to contradict other passages in Scripture. Bending our minds around his thoughts sometimes requires looking at things from God’s point of view.
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…and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh …
Summary: We live in two worlds. God calls us to live in the spiritual realm. Satan temps us with the desires of the flesh.
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This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh and despise authority.
Summary: There is a battle for the soul of our nation and the world. It is an old battle that has been going on since the Garden of Eden. Peter is telling us how the battle turns out.
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… having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
Summary: As we read Peter’s words, it is important to remember that we exist in two forms at once. We are both flesh and spirit.
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