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Jeremiah 21

Jeremiah 21 reminds me that we often live in the past.  We remember our triumphs, or we relive our mistakes.  We fail to notice the

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Exodus 22 (part 1)

Exodus chapter 22 continues unfolding the law.  Verse 1 begins, “If a man steals an ox or a sheep and… he sells it, he must

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Exodus 22 (part 2)

In Exodus chapter 22, verse 7 continues setting the standard for protection of property.  “If a man gives his neighbor silver or other goods for

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Exodus 22 (part 3)

The last part of Exodus chapter 22 includes a variety of laws.  Remember, this is written to a people that have not had true fellowship

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Leviticus 22

Leviticus 22 contains a review of ceremonial purity and a warning against trusting in an imperfect sacrifice. We are reminded that God’s standards are immutable.

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Numbers 22

Numbers chapter 22 begins just after the nation of Israel has defeated the army of the Amorites in preparation of entering the Promised Land, as

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Deuteronomy 22

Deuteronomy chapter 22 contains a number of commandments; some are affirmative “do” commandments, while others are negative, “do not” commandments. A very good reminder that

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Joshua 22

Joshua chapter 22 captures a crucial transition in the history of the Israelites. The major battles are over and the two and a half tribes

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1 Samuel 22

1 Samuel chapter 22 reminds me that even though we cannot change our past, we can still find a place of peace. We read that

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2 Samuel 22

2 Samuel chapter 22 is quite simply a song that David sang to the Lord “when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all

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