Monthly Archives: March 2023

Scourged, Mocked, Crucified, Forsaken

Posted on March 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He was despised, rejected, stricken, smitten, afflicted, wounded, crushed and chastised. Continue reading →

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt?

Posted on March 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people were fed up with the journey; God was fed up with their contempt and unbelief. Moses found himself in a difficult spot. Continue reading →

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Giants in the Land

Posted on March 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Twelve spies went into the land. Ten came back filled with doubt. Only two came back filled with faith and courage. Continue reading →

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Waiting in Delight

Posted on March 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Delight yourself in the Lord, trust in him, commit your way to him . . . and wait. Continue reading →

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Contrast

Posted on March 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Meditating on the greatness of God refreshes the psalmist. His concerns about the wicked begin to melt away in the beauty of God’s righteous character. Continue reading →

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The Voice of the LORD

Posted on March 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In the midst of all the lists in Numbers it is easy to miss the little gems like this description of Moses’ prayer life. Continue reading →

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Amazed, Delighted or Afraid?

Posted on March 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Feel free to bring your questions to Jesus. Look to him for wisdom. Stand amazed and delight in his teaching. It brings light; it brings life. Continue reading →

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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves

Posted on March 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is commonly thought that the idea “God helps those who help themselves” is found in Scripture. It is not. Continue reading →

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Turn the Tables

Posted on March 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is your house of worship a house of prayer for all nations? Continue reading →

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Servant of All

Posted on March 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The way to greatness is found in becoming a servant. The one who would be first must first become a slave of all. These are the principles of Christ’s kingdom. Continue reading →

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