Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Tag: jesus
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Rooftop Moments shows how biblical rooftops reveal our hearts—and how worship, daily choices, and words move us from idolatry and panic to access to Jesus.
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Explore Isaiah’s prophecy of a nation tall and smooth-skinned (Isaiah 18) and its spiritual meaning—what it reveals about God’s sovereignty, judgment, and hope.
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“I was not appointed by any group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ himself and by God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead.” — Galatians 1:1, NLT
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“We are glad to seem weak if it helps show that you are actually strong. We pray that you will become mature.”(2 Corinthians 13:7–9 NLT). Paul’s motive wasn’t his reputation, but the blessing and building up of others in the Lord.
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“Don’t eat with people who are stingy; don’t desire their delicacies.” (Proverbs 23:6–8, NLT) God sets a different table: “You (Lord) prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm 23:5, KJV).
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“What more could I have done for my vineyard that I have not already done? When I expected sweet grapes, why did my vineyard give me bitter grapes?” — Isaiah 5:4, NLT
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“But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love… I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people.” — Psalm 52:8–9 (NLT)
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Have you ever considered that the words you speak reflect your standing with God? Jesus says, “the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you” (Matthew 15:18, NLT). Where we are with God shapes our heart; our heart shapes our words and actions—so our words reveal where we truly stand with Him (Luke…
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“Why is your lover better than all the others? O woman of rare beauty? What makes your lover so special that we must promise this?” (Song of Solomon 5:9 NLT).
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The young woman in the Song of Solomon knew who her Love was—the King of kings, the One True God over all (Rev. 19:16). So today let us trust Him and surrender our hearts like David in Psalm 51: “Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love… Purify me from my sins,…
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