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Ch. 5B – THREE EXAMPLES OF JESUS’ SALVATION IN THE TORAH
Throughout the Old Testament, which Jesus called “The Law and the Prophets,” several examples appear of God’s salvation that point directly at Jesus’ work in the New Testament. These are called “types.” These pictures of God’s salvation for his people are fulfilled by Jesus during his 3 ½ years of earthly ministry.
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Ch. 5A – DEPART FROM ME! I NEVER KNEW YOU!
Context is important when interpreting and applying the Bible. Context is one of the primary principles of hermeneutics – the exegesis and interpretation of the Bible. When studying a small passage of God’s word, what appears before the passage and what appears after the passage MUST be considered. Yet, it seems that many pastors and teachers choose to ignore this…
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Ch. 5 – A NEW LIFE
When you trusted God as your Savior and Lord, some wonderful, marvelous things happened to you. A miracle took place – and you are the miracle. You may not feel differently than you did before you believed in Jesus. You did not hear angels sing; no trumpets sounded; no fireworks exploded over your head. In fact, it may not seem…
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Ch. 4 – TURN AROUND AND TRUST
Jesus’ words are simple; his promises are eternal. Before you can follow Jesus, you must repent and believe in His name. These two things are known by many as “receiving Jesus.”
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Ch. 3 – JESUS’ LAST WORDS ON EARTH
Jesus’ last command to his followers before he ascended to the Father was to disciple others. Those who loved Jesus were charged with the task of teaching people how to follow Jesus. They were to do this by baptizing them and teaching them to do the things that Jesus commanded.
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Ch. 2 – ONE STEP AT A TIME
As you grow in your faith day by day, you begin a deeper walk with God than you ever knew existed. When you wake up, the first thought on your mind is one of thanks for safety through the night and anticipation for the day to come. As you begin the day, you look for ways that God makes Himself…
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Ch. 1 – NEARER TO GOD
A few things grow more interesting when they fade. The sound of a freight train moving down the tracks is better as the sound fades away. The blue of the sky at sunset as it fades and transforms into hues of red, amber, orange, and umber. A great pair of Levi’s are so much better after years of washing and…
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INTRODUCTION
I am the first-born son of a man from Oklahoma and a woman from Texas. Both came to California with their families during the Dust Bowl and endured the prejudice that entailed. I was raised in the farming community of Delano and moved to the state capital, Sacramento, when I was ten where I later completed high school and some…
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FOREWORD
This is the genesis of a book – a book about a spiritual journey – mine. But hopefully, this is also a book that may help you in your spiritual journey.