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1 Kings 18: From the underside of history, it doesn’t flatter us—names oppression as sin and calls the Church to liberating praxis.
Luke 19:1-10 exposes cheap belief—saving faith produces obedience—today, not someday.
John 11:1-45 18:9-14 invites us to look again at Christ until fear loosens its grip—today, not someday.
John 14:8-17 comforts the faithful: God keeps His promises and strengthens His Church to endure.
If Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 irritates you, it may be because God is touching the idol you protect.
Matthew 17:1-9 Luke 17:5-10, hope becomes resistance—God’s promises create courage for today—today, not someday.
2 Timothy 1:1-14 humbles pride—if salvation depends on you, you’re trusting the wrong savior—today, not someday.
In John 20:1-18, the Spirit turns ordinary people into bold messengers of Jesus—today, not someday.
Habakkuk 2: In Spirit-led life, it doesn’t flatter us—stirs hunger for God’s presence and empowered ministry.
John 3: In Spirit-led life, it meets us gently—stirs hunger for God’s presence and empowered ministry.
John 9:1-41 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.
Matthew 17:1-9 Timothy 2:1-7 traces the red thread to Jesus—He is the meaning beneath the words.
John 1:29-42 50:1-8, 22-23 shows that revival is not hype; it is Spirit-wrought transformation—today, not someday.
Hebrews 11: In God’s mission, it doesn’t flatter us—sends the Church to embody the Kingdom in word and deed.
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 17:11-19 declares that oppression is not permanent when God is present—today, not someday.
Job 1–2: As Law and Gospel, it doesn’t flatter us—exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.
Luke 17:5-10 confronts comfortable religion—God sides with the exploited, not the exploiters—today, not someday.
Job 1–2: As Law and Gospel, it exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.
1 Peter 1:17-23 Psalm 81:1, 10-16, the Spirit equips the whole body, not just leaders, for ministry.
1 Kings 18: In the way of Jesus, it meets us gently—calls the community to costly discipleship and peaceable witness.
John 9:1-41 Luke 13:10-17, the Spirit equips the whole body, not just leaders, for ministry—today, not someday.
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Timothy 1:12-17 frames history under God’s plan—promises unfold and Christ will return as King.
2 Peter 1:16-21 Jeremiah 1:4-10, salvation is not mere pardon; it is holiness, perfected in love—today, not someday.
Luke 17:11-19 calls the Church to praxis—faith that acts to transform structures—today, not someday.