2009 (51)
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Family faithfulness (Ruth 2)
Naomi's needs begin to be met - first by Ruth and then Boaz. But what motivates them to help her? And what are the implications for us?
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Speaking with Authority & Power (4:31-)
Jesus claimed complete authority when he taught. Were his claims well-founded? In Capernaum he did not just teach with authority; he demonstrated his authority by rebuking all the powers of evil.
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Responding to suffering & pain (Ruth 1)
Naomi is plunged into appalling pain and loss - and knows that God has brought it about. How should believers respond to deep suffering?
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What is Man? (Ps 8)
The psalmist pours out his astonishment as he considers God's glory displayed in creation - and Man's destiny as ruler over all that God has made.
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Grace offends (4:14-)
The people of Nazareth were enraged when Jesus preached that God had the right to pass by Israelites and save pagans like the widow of Sidon and Naaman. But to people who know they are sinners, the doctrine of election is very sweet.