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Cleansed and Ready - Himalayan Heights – August 1 Readings: Isaiah 6:6-8 – Send Me

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Isaiah 6: A Vision of God All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Isaiah 6:6-8 Isaiah had a magnificent vision of God in which God called him to a task. Over the next 4 days, we will examine his vision, his call, and some surprising aspects of what God did in Isaish and through him. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2 Seraphim[a] were standing above him; they each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth. 4 The foundations of the doorways shook at the sound of their...

Facing Sin - Himalayan Heights – July 31 Readings: Isaiah 6:4-5 – Woe Is Me

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Isaiah 6: A Vision of God All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Isaiah 6:4-5 Isaiah had a magnificent vision of God in which God called him to a task. Over the next 4 days, we will examine his vision, his call, and some surprising aspects of what God did in Isaish and through him. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2 Seraphim[a] were standing above him; they each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth. 4 The foundations of the doorways shook at the sound of their...

Seeing God - Himalayan Heights – July 30 Readings: Isaiah 6:1-3 – Holy, Holy, Holy

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Isaiah 6: A Vision of God All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Isaiah 6:1-3 Isaiah had a magnificent vision of God in which God called him to a task. Over the next 4 days, we will examine his vision, his call, and some surprising aspects of what God did in Isaish and through him. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2 Seraphim[a] were standing above him; they each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth. 4 The foundations of the doorways shook at the sound of their...

Shining Jesus - Himalayan Heights – July 29 Readings: Matthew 5:14-16 – Light of the World

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. After the Beatitudes, Jesus described the purpose of his disciples' work in this world, a work we now know of as the church. They were to be salt and light. We will take two days to reflect on these concepts individually. 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city si...

Hindering Sin - Himalayan Heights – July 28 Readings: Matthew 5:13 – Salt of the Earth

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:13 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. After the Beatitudes, Jesus described the purpose of his disciples' work in this world, a work we now know of as the church. They were to be salt and light. We will take two days to reflect on these concepts individually. 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city situa...

For Righteousness' Sake - Himalayan Heights – July 27 Readings: Matthew 5:10-12 Persecuted

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. The passage begins with the Beatitudes, expressions of blessing. The principles here run counter to everything people instinctively believe in this world. We want to be rich but Jesus invoked blessings on the poor in Spirit - and on and on it goes. Again, this week, read the entire passage daily, then give special focus to the highlighted passage. W hen he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then...

At Peace in a World at War - Himalayan Heights – July 26 Readings: Matthew 5:9 – Peacemakers

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:9 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. The passage begins with the Beatitudes, expressions of blessing. The principles here run counter to everything people instinctively believe in this world. We want to be rich but Jesus invoked blessings on the poor in Spirit - and on and on it goes. Again, this week, read the entire passage daily, then give special focus to the highlighted passage. W hen he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he ...

Unalloyed Hearts - Himalayan Heights – July 25 Readings: Matthew 5:8 – Pure

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:8 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. The passage begins with the Beatitudes, expressions of blessing. The principles here run counter to everything people instinctively believe in this world. We want to be rich but Jesus invoked blessings on the poor in Spirit - and on and on it goes. Again, this week, read the entire passage daily, then give special focus to the highlighted passage. W hen he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he ...

Mercy that Moves - Himalayan Heights – July 24 Readings: Matthew 5:7 – Merciful

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:7 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. The passage begins with the Beatitudes, expressions of blessing. The principles here run counter to everything people instinctively believe in this world. We want to be rich but Jesus invoked blessings on the poor in Spirit - and on and on it goes. Again, this week, read the entire passage daily, then give special focus to the highlighted passage. W hen he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he ...

A Pain in the Neck - Himalayan Heights – July 23 Readings: Matthew 5:6 – Desiring Righteousness

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:6 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. The passage begins with the Beatitudes, expressions of blessing. The principles here run counter to everything people instinctively believe in this world. We want to be rich but Jesus invoked blessings on the poor in Spirit - and on and on it goes. Again, this week, read the entire passage daily, then give special focus to the highlighted passage. W hen he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he ...

Controlled Strength - Himalayan Heights – July 22 Readings: Matthew 5:5 – Meek

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:5 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. The passage begins with the Beatitudes, expressions of blessing. The principles here run counter to everything people instinctively believe in this world. We want to be rich but Jesus invoked blessings on the poor in Spirit - and on and on it goes. Again, this week, read the entire passage daily, then give special focus to the highlighted passage. W hen he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he ...

Blessed Negativity - Himalayan Heights – July 21 Readings: Matthew 5:4 – Sorrowful Sinners

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Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes All Scripture is God-breathed and useful, but there are some Scriptures that we can consider the Himalayan mountaintops of the Bible. In the next few months, we will be looking at a series of great texts that inspire and move us - the "Himalayan Heights" of God's Word. Today's Reading:    Matthew 5:4 Jesus' most famous sermon took place on a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. There is enough meat packed into the three brief chapters of Matthew 5-7 to sustain years of Bible Study. The passage begins with the Beatitudes, expressions of blessing. The principles here run counter to everything people instinctively believe in this world. We want to be rich but Jesus invoked blessings on the poor in Spirit - and on and on it goes. Again, this week, read the entire passage daily, then give special focus to the highlighted passage. W hen he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he ...