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"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold"

Posted on November 28, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

In Psalm 119, we have a lot of beautiful statements. Let’s just highlight a few. Verse 18 here’s a prayer: “Open Thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.” The Hebrew word for wondrous is incomprehensible, meaning too difficult … READ MORE

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Today, those of us in the U.S. are celebrating Thanksgiving Day. It as age-old tradition of giving … READ MORE

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White as Snow

Posted on November 23, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

The following is adapted from the works of F.E. Marsh, a commentary series coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible. At the BLB, we labor to provide free access to several thousand Bible commentaries and study resources. Please visit us here to find out … READ MORE

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Our Compassionate High Priest

Posted on November 22, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

The following is adapted from a sermon delivered by Charles H. Spurgeon and is available at Blue Letter Bible for free. You can visit BLB for more sermons and commentaries or to find out how you can partner with our ministry to keep providing free … READ MORE

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"If I could hear Christ praying for me…"

Posted on November 21, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been … READ MORE

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The World Has Been Crucified to Me

Posted on November 18, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

(inspired by and adapted from the sermon notes of Charles H. Spurgeon) But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14) The verses which … READ MORE

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Impossible with Man, Possible with God

Posted on November 17, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

(Adapted from the writings of Andrew Murray, some of which are available at the Blue Letter Bible) But he said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) Christ had said to the rich young ruler, "Sell all that you have... and … READ MORE

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Repentance and Faith

Posted on November 16, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

And when they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots … READ MORE

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The Personal Nature of the Holy Spirit

Posted on November 15, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Francis Chan once noted that: We are not all we were made to be when everything in our lives and churches can be explained apart from the work and presence of the Spirit of God….shouldn’t there be a huge difference between the person who has the … READ MORE

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Humility

Posted on November 14, 2011 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in … READ MORE

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