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Talking to Children (Or Anyone) About Sin and the Love of God

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Jesus and the biblical authors did not avoid speaking about sin, but they also did not speak only about sin. They brought an appropriate emphasis into the contexts in which they spoke. Similarly, we should carefully consider which emphasis is required when we talk to children (or anyone) about sin and the love of God....

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Scripture Memory Meditation | Acts 2:24

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Central to our gospel hope is the reality of Jesus’s past resurrection and our future resurrection....

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Introducing James: Author & Audience

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James writes in ancient Israel’s prophetic and wisdom traditions, bearing a remarkable resemblance to Jesus’s teachings. Although James addresses his letter to ethnic Jews, there are good reasons for every follower of Jesus to receive this letter as authoritative and instructive....

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Scripture Memory Meditation | 1 Timothy 2:5

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Because Jesus humbled himself and horrifically died on the cross as a ransom for our sins, he is the only mediator we have to go before God....

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Scripture Memory Meditation | Genesis 1:31

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When we look around at the created world, we should respond with a sense of awe and worship the good Creator....

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Scripture Memory Meditation | 2 Corinthians 13:13

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When Christ comes again, our maturity will be complete. Then we will all dwell in eternally perfect grace, love, and fellowship with our God. There is no greater blessing than this!...

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Scripture Memory Meditation | Psalm 86:15

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When Jesus took on the form of man, we were able to see what was only shadowy in Psalm 86. Jesus was God's grace and mercy in the flesh....

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Advent Angels

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Angels proclaimed the first coming of Jesus to the shepherds on the hillside. One day they will proclaim His second coming. At that time, the whole universe will hear it....

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Advent Hope

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As sickness, disease, and old age pervades our world we have this promise–hope of Jesus’ return in his humanity to perfect our humanity....

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Scripture Memory Meditation | Isaiah 29:13-14

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It is easy to just go through the motions of the Christian life. Many times we have Pharisaical hearts. We need to remember the wonders that God has done to shock us out of our unthinking worship habits....

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