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Advent Day 11 – Israel’s Greatest King
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And … Continue reading
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Advent Day 10 – The Faithfulness of Ruth
But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my … Continue reading
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Advent Day 9 – The Blessing of Obedience
If the LORD delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not fear the people of … Continue reading
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Advent Day 8 – God’s Commandments as Gift and Guide
And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:1-3 The history … Continue reading
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Advent Day 7 – Faithfulness
Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors. Genesis 37:3 Within the biblical narrative of the Old Testament, perhaps … Continue reading
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