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If God Is For Us…

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Romans 8:31–39 (ESV) 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. 35 Who shall … Continue reading If God Is For Us…

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Suggestion Box

Tim Farley

First: Thank you for reading Shaped by the Word each and every day. I am happy that you take the time to read my short postings about God’s word. I hope they are beneficial to you. I know that I enjoy writing them and doing so helps me to think more about what I am reading. Second: I would appreciate any feedback or ideas that could help make Shaped by the Word better. Are the posts too long? Would you rather see longer, more detailed posts? Are there certain books of the Bible or topics that you want me to … Continue reading Suggestion Box

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Don’t Be a Hypocrite

Tim Farley

  Understanding the Word Matthew 23:13–36 (ESV) 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. For you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in. 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. 16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by … Continue reading Don’t Be a Hypocrite

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What Is Our Motivation?

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Luke 14:12–14 (ESV) 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Understanding and Applying the Word In Luke 14:7-11, Jesus addressed the … Continue reading What Is Our Motivation?

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Read Your Bible Every Day in 2019

Tim Farley

Photo by nappy on Pexels.com Tomorrow is a new year. We all know what that means: New Year’s resolutions. Most of us have made them. Many of us will make them again this year. Why not make one that will have an eternal significance? Resolve to read your Bible every day in 2019. If that is something you would like to do, I would like to help. Subscribe to this page and follow along with the daily posts. Each day will include a passage from Scripture and some of my personal thoughts on what the passage means. The entire post … Continue reading Read Your Bible Every Day in 2019

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1 Year Later

Tim Farley

  A few days ago marked the one year anniversary of Shaped by the Word. I have enjoyed reading the Bible and writing down some of my thoughts over the last year and I am thankful that there are a few people who take the time to read my posts. The site has continued to grow steadily and I hope that it has helped to encourage daily Scripture reading for those who have subscribed. To those of you who are regular readers, I would like to get your feedback. What do you like about the site? What would you suggest … Continue reading 1 Year Later

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