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It’s surprising when precious metals like silver and gold serve as examples of “perishable things,” but the blood of Christ is far more precious. Gold can lose its luster.
Application
April 30 | Application (‘Give the Lord Your MVP’)
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“To sports fans, MVP means Most Valuable Player,” David Faust writes. “[But] what if those letters stood for Most Valuable Possession? . . . Would you give your Most Valuable Possession to the Lord? . . .”
April 23 | Application (‘When Things Don’t Go Your Way’)
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In a culture obsessed with personal empowerment, the Lord offers a unique alternative to control. It’s called “surrender.”
April 16 | Application (‘The Messiness of Ministry’)
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Do you ever shake your head and sigh, ‘Why is this world such a mess?’” David Faust asks. “Do you wish everyone would just get their act together and do what they’re supposed to do? . . .”
April 9 | Application (‘But Some Doubted’)
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“All four Gospels mention there were doubters after Jesus rose from the dead,” David Faust writes. “Still today, when we gather on Easter to celebrate the resurrection, doubters mingle with the worshipers. . . .”
April 2 | Application (‘Mud on Your Coat’)
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“In the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ triumphal entry,” David Faust writes, “several details stir my curiosity. . . .”
March 26 | Application (‘Services Even God Doesn’t Want to Attend’)
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What if the Lord himself doesn’t like our worship services and would rather not attend? Through the prophet Amos, God left no doubt how he felt about the Israelites’ gatherings. . . .
March 19 | Application (‘The Lowest Point on Earth’)
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When you find yourself in low places—morally, physically, relationally, or circumstantially—the God of grace is able to repair your “broken walls” and restore what seems ruined (Amos 9:11). . . .
March 12 | Application (‘A Guide for the Journey’)
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Last fall I led a group on a Holy Land tour, but I should qualify the word “led.” My job was to lead devotions, encourage travelers, and provide biblical insights along the way. But our group also needed a leader who knew the customs, language, and traffic patterns of Israel and Jordan. We needed a guide! . . .