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PASTOR’S COLUMN 8 “Will He never be kind to me? Is His unfailing love gone forever? 9 Have His promises permanently failed? Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has He slammed the door on His compassion? Interlude 10 And I said, “This is my fate; the Most High has turned His hand against me.” 11 But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. 12 They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works

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PASTOR’S COLUMN​ 14 “So the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of the whole remnant of the people. They came and began to work on the house of the Lord Almighty, their God 15 on the twenty-fourth day of the second year of King Darius’ reign.” Haggai 1;14-15, NIV “

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WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Summer Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 25 23 June 2026 Acts 5:26-34; 38-42 NLT: Living a life of faithfulness to Jesus Christ and His teachings is not without some challenges. Jesus warned His disciples, “…In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome t

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PASTOR’S COLUMN 21 “ Then Jacob said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and will take you back to Caanan, the land of your ancestors..” 22 And beyond what I have given you brothers I am giving you an extra portion of the land I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.” Genesis 48;21-22, NLT “Different Way But Still A Blessing!” The great Biblical narrative which takes us to the bedside of Jacob the patriarch of the promise, is an emotional

WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 24 16 June 2026 Acts 5:12-25 NLT: The power of the early Christian Church was in the perseverance of its leaders and believers. Despite adversity bd persecution, the people remained faithful to worship, fellowship, honoring Christ of

PASTOR’S COLUMN​ 10 “ Paul went down, bent over him and took him into his arms. “Don’t worry,” he said,, he’s alive.” 11 Then they all went back upstairs, shared in the Lord’s Supper, and ate together. Paul continued talking to them until dawn and then he left. 12 “Meanwhile , the young man was taken home alive and well.” Acts 20:10-12 NLT “Remaining Awake!” The story of a young man who survived a near death experience is in the book of Acts, but many readers overlo

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WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 23 9 June 2026 Acts 2:41-47 NLT: The presence of the Holy Spirit and the spirit of Jesus Christ in the early believers was manifested in the results of obedience to Christ to, “Be witnesses of His teachings and Kingdom.” We see the

PASTOR’S COLUMN 4 “Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “ Look at us!” 5 The lame man looked at them eagerly expecting some money.” 6 But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk.” Acts 3:4-6 NLT “What Do You Have?” The mission of Jesus Christ was entrusted to His apostles and followers who visibly repr

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WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 22 2 June 2026 Acts 3:1-16, NLT: The visible sign of our witness as followers of Jesus Christ is realized in the faith we exemplify in reaching out to others We meet others where they are so they can become convinced of the message,

PASTOR’S COLUMN​ 5 They even did more than we had hoped for their first action was to give themselves to rhe Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.”​ 2 Corinthians 8:5, NLT “Missions Begins With Us!!” “Extending help to others is not as cumbersome and difficult as some people would imagine. The activity of helping others involves the hands and feet, but thetrue reason for the ministry of missions can

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