Category: Pondering the Scriptures

• Torah is About God, Not Us

  

  The Torah primarily reveals God’s nature and values, serving as eternal instructions for individuals to align with His Spirit. While some laws are specific to certain groups, the essence of the Torah remains timeless. It urges personal choice in pursuing a relationship with God, emphasizing alignment with His commandments as essential.

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  June 30, 2026

  Old Nature Versus New Nature, Pondering the Scriptures, Prophecy, Salvation, Sin

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• The Snare of Sincere Counsel: Understanding Self-Deception

  

  The content emphasizes the importance of seeking counsel from individuals aligned with divine principles and warns against the deceit of those misled by their own self-righteousness. It highlights that such individuals, often unaware of their errors, may genuinely believe they are helping others, posing a significant risk to spiritual integrity.

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  June 28, 2026

  Feeling Lost, Pondering the Scriptures, Prophecy, Sin, What God Says About …

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• Embracing God’s Correction: Steps to Spiritual Alignment

  

  Chastening, often viewed negatively, is a form of divine correction emphasizing God’s deep care for us. According to Scripture, it reflects His love and intention to guide us toward righteousness. Though painful, this correction serves to realign us with His will, highlighting that we are cherished members of His family.

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  June 24, 2026

  Feeling Lost, Pondering the Scriptures, Sin, What God Says About …

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• Understanding Your Heart: Dealing with Bitterness and Toxicity

  

  The content emphasizes the importance of guarding one’s heart, as it influences all aspects of life. Negative emotions like bitterness and anger reside within, often unnoticed. Denying these feelings does not eliminate them; rather, it can lead to expressing unresolved emotions negatively towards others. Acknowledging and processing past experiences is crucial for emotional resolution and…

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  June 9, 2026

  Feeling Lost, Old Nature Versus New Nature, Pondering the Scriptures

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• Two Depictions of A Lion

  

  Have you ever thought about how a lion is depicted in two contrasting lights in Scripture? There is the lion of Judah, and there is the devil as a roaming lion, walking about, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). One depiction of the lion stands in might, power, truth and righteousness and is…

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  June 4, 2026

  Old Nature Versus New Nature, Pondering the Scriptures, Prophecy

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• The Role of Jesus in Understanding the Law

  

  Did you ever realize that Paul was directly quoting a prophet from the Old Testament when he said, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” With that in mind, now we have to examine the context of what Paul was quoting to get the full picture of what he…

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  October 10, 2024

  Pondering the Scriptures, Salvation, Sin, What God Says About …

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