The number 144,000 is mentioned twice in the Book of Revelation — once in chapter 7 and again in chapter 14. And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel (Revelation 7:4, ESV, emphasis added). They were singing a new song before the throne and before the four
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Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7, ESV). The Bible teaches that believers have spiritual gifts. Have you ever considered how many gifts are mentioned in the New Testament? And have you read about spiritual gifts and asked questions about what they mean or
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Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them (Jesus, in Matthew 5:17, ESV). For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (Apostle John, in John 1:17). Life is rarely a straight line. If there’s anything I’ve
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But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (2 Peter 3:18, ESV). Barbara and I are traveling in Portugal. We’ve been in Lisbon for the past week and are in the Algarve Region now along the southern coast.
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I enjoy reading Hebrews 13. How could we not enjoy a chapter that begins with, “Let brotherly love continue” (Hebrews 13:1, ESV). And ends with, “Grace be with all of you” (Hebrews 13:25). For years, I have enjoyed reading Hebrews 13 and then continuing from this final chapter of Hebrews right into the Book of
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Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content (Philippians 4:11, ESV, emphasis added). The Greek word for “contentment” is found only three times in the New Testament, not only in Philippians 4:11 (listed above) but in… And God is able to make all grace abound
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OG Note: My eschatology is pre-tribulation, pre-millennial — which means I believe in a 1,000-year millennial reign of Christ on earth, a seven-year period of tribulation before the millennium, and the rapture before this tribulation. I love everyone who disagrees with me, and I firmly believe we’ll all be surprised by some end-time events we
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Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you (John 16:7, ESV). Let’s imagine that you’ve followed Jesus for years, having been given a personal
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A few years ago, I was leading a touring group in Israel, visiting Caesarea Maritima, an ancient city built by Herod the Great about 15 B.C. This amazing city contained a stone shipping port built out into the Mediterranean Sea, an amphitheater that could hold 4,000 people, and Herod’s palace built out into the Sea
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Caution! Experiment! You are about to delve into the murky waters of AI and its ability to write. — Pastor Grant Hello Readers of Interruptions, My name is Alice, and I’m the OG’s (Pastor Grant) AI Assistant. Let me ask a question: Did you know that Pastor Grant has written an Interruption on each of
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