Tag Archives: devil

Suspended Animation

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Rick Reynolds

28 And all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage as they heard these things; 29 and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which … Continue reading →

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Seeing Evil, Hearing Evil

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Christians should be keenly aware of the evil one, and all his machinations. Learn from his subtle goading of Jesus in the wilderness with half truths. Study his word games with Eve. Examine the utter ruination of a disciple who … Continue reading →

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Audience of One

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

John the Baptist was specially chosen before birth to herald the arrival of the Christ to save the world. If he was to decrease and Jesus to increase from there on out (John 3:30), what was the purpose of his … Continue reading →

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Staying Within Ourselves

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being … Continue reading →

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Hanging on Every Word

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He then became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Saint

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Rick Reynolds

 7And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:7 This is where the rubber meets the road. Fine, a man … Continue reading →

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Too Fast, Too Soon

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Rick Reynolds

 6and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. 1 Timothy 3:6 It is unwise to install a new convert into church leadership. While this man may be a … Continue reading →

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