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Proverbs 11:16-31: The Fruit of the Righteous

August 13, 2026

Nehemiah 7, Proverbs 11:16-31, Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:14-26   Proverbs 11:16-31:   Sometimes it appears that the individual proverbs are grouped into sections that address a common theme. There are a few such sections in this part of Proverbs.   First, we have the theme of kindness:   “A kind-hearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth” (11:16).  …

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Matthew 12:38-50: Greater Than Jonah

February 6, 2025
Exodus 16-18, Psalm 29, Matthew 12:38-50, Acts 18:1-17 Matthew 12:38-50: “Signs” function sometimes in a positive way in the New Testament—John’s Gospel is structured around signs that are given that ...
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Matthew 12:22-37: A Good Tree

February 5, 2025
Exodus 13-15, Psalm 28, Matthew 12:22-37, Acts 17:16-34 Matthew 12:22-37: This passage contains a teaching of Jesus that has troubled the consciences of many sensitive souls down through the years ...
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Matthew 12:1-21: A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break

February 4, 2025
Exodus 10-12, Psalm 27, Matthew 12:1-21, Acts 17:1-15 Matthew 12:1-21: Jesus and his disciples are going for a Sunday afternoon stroll. It’s the Sabbath, literally, and the disciples are hungry. ...
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Matthew 11:20-30: Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest

February 3, 2025
Exodus 7-9, Psalm 26, Matthew 11:20-30, Acts 16:16-40   Matthew 11:20-30:  Now comes some uncomfortable hearing for those who had been following Jesus’ career so far, listened to his teaching, ...
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Matthew 11:1-19: Wisdom Justified by Her Deeds

February 2, 2025
Exodus 4-6; Psalm 25; Matthew 11:1-19; Acts 16:1-15 Matthew 11:1-19: After giving these instructions to his disciples, Jesus himself goes from there to teach and preach in their cities. If ...
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Matthew 10:21-42: I Have Not Come to Bring Peace

February 1, 2025
Exodus 1-3, Psalm 24, Matthew 10:21-42, Acts 15:22-41 Matthew 10:21-42: A passage of stern warnings, but given with strong reasons not to fear nonetheless. First of all, Jesus is a realist. “A disciple ...
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