October, 2016 (7)
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The Deadly Friend (29:1-9)
In a world where many nations openly hated God's people, Egypt claimed to be a friend. But her friendship was as dangerous, or more so, than their enmity.
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Sharing Christ’s afflictions (1:3-5)
Paul tells us that believers will share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ. And those sufferings come to us in many different forms.
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God’s glory – revealed in judgement and in mercy (28:2-26)
Why did God promise ruin on Israel's neighbours? So that they would know that he was truly the LORD God. Why did God promise restoration for Israel? For exactly the same reason. God reveals his character in wrath and in grace.
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Paul – an apostle in need of mercy (1:1-2)
Paul was an apostle. But he confessed that he was a weak man in need of mercy and comfort every day.
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Tyre: the earthly ruler and the king behind the scenes (28:1-26)
Tyre was ruled by a great and brilliant king. But behind the scenes lurked a far more awesome - and sinister - figure.
