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Train Them Thursday – Amazed At Jesus!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Following the Spirit’s Leading!

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – The Blessed Life!

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – God Has Spoken!

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And when eight days had passed, so as to circumcise Him, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.” (Luke 2:21, NASB95) And when eight days had passed, … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – We Have Something Good to Share!

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Render to Caesar!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – God Keeps Us On-Track!

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.” … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Choices Reveal Our Character!

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Saved to Serve God!

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all our days.” (Luke 1:74–75, NASB95) That we … might serve Him without fear, in … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Attitude’s Key to Discipleship!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His slave girl; For behold, from this time on all generations will count … Continue reading →

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