Tag Archives: Bible

Gift #1143: Coming Down

Posted on December 26, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

For when you did awesome things that we did not expect,     you came down,  Since ancient times no one has heard,     no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you,     who acts on behalf of those who … Continue reading →

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Gift #1125: A New Creation

Posted on April 1, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

On the eve of Easter my thoughts are drawn to what this day means, to what God has done for us.  The reality of an empty tomb defies all logic.  Millennia and millennia of human experience showed us that nothing … Continue reading →

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Gift #1085: A New Covenant

Posted on April 16, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

This past week we’ve looked at the covenants that God has made with his people throughout history and have seen how God used these covenants to draw people into relationship with Him, reveal His character, and demonstrate His faithful love.  … Continue reading →

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GIft #1084: Covenant with David

Posted on April 16, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

After the people of Israel had resettled back in their homeland and prospered, they looked for a king to lead and unite them.  God chose a young shepherd boy by the name of David to guide His people.  It would … Continue reading →

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Gift #1083: Covenant with Israel

Posted on April 15, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s covenant follows the descendants of Abraham.  A tumultuous history led his family to Egypt to avoid famine in Canaan, but 400 years passed before they would go home again.  The people of Israel endured centuries of slavery and were desperate … Continue reading →

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Gift #1082: Covenant with Abraham

Posted on April 13, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s covenant takes us to an ancient city bustling with life and culture.  Into this civilization, God reaches out to one man and speaks: Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show … Continue reading →

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Gift #1081: Covenant with Noah

Posted on April 12, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

The next time we see God making a covenant, it is hundreds and hundreds of years later in the aftermath of the great flood.  After warning the world for 120 years of impending judgement for their sin, only 8 individuals … Continue reading →

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GIft # 1053: Promise of Glory

Posted on December 25, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.  Nations will come to … Continue reading →

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Gift #1052: Promise of Light

Posted on December 24, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.  You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy. Isaiah 9:2-3a In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with … Continue reading →

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Gift #1049: Promise of a Savior

Posted on December 21, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.  Genesis 3:15  The Lord himself will give you the sign. Behold! The virgin will conceive a child! … Continue reading →

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