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Acts 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Though the Bible is often confrontational concerning our sins, it is in grace that God tells us those things that must be addressed in our lives. This video is a Daily Bible study and devotion. Pastor Marvin McKenzie pastors Bible Baptist Church of Puyallup, WA, an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. This current series of Bible studies and devotions come from the book of Acts. All Scripture references are from the King James Version of the Bible (KJV). I always appreciate it when you share my materials. Subscribe to my channel, like the like button to help me get the Word of God to more people. Please visit my other resources at bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org marvin@marvinmckenzie.org My “Daily Visit with God” may be found at https://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com Merch at my Teespring store https://macz.creator-spring.com/ Be a witness with hats, mugs, t-shirts, sweat shirts, and more. Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/marvinmckenzie14276 The link to Ko-fi provides a means for those who appreciate my content to leave me a “tip.” I would be thankful for it. Puyallup, WA, June 2022 Donate to our cause of “Reaching a world of men with the Word of God.” https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6JVV8MVXP79WW Preaching and Bible lesson videos on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MarvinMcKenzie My books, and other resources, are available at:
https://marvinmckenzie.org For further study in the Proverbs I’ve written The Book of Character https://www.amazon.com/dp/1081538546 More Than Money https://www.amazon.com/dp/1724096710 Check out the Bible Merch at my Teespring store https://macz.creator-spring.com/ Be a witness with hats, mugs, t-shirts, sweat shirts, and more. Marvin McKenzie Dr. Marvin McKenzie is the pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Puyallup, WA. We are an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. We preach and teach strictly from the King James Version of the Bible (KJV). Pastor McKenzie has been a Baptist preacher for nearly 40 years. He is willing to offer counsel and mentoring to any who reach out to him. #devotion, #Biblestudy, #Acts, #IndependentBaptist, #KingJamesVersion, #baptistministry, #biblementoring,

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Sources http://www.marvinmckenzie.org [1] Bridget and Christian Ziegler: Everything We Know About the MAGA-Couple Scandal Involving Threesomes, an ... https://www.vanityfair.com/news/christian-ziegler-bridget-ziegler-rape-accusation-scandal [2] Speaker Mike Johnson draws scrutiny for ties to far right Christian movements https://www.npr.org/2023/12/05/1217452058/speaker-mike-johnson-draws-scrutiny-for-ties-to-far-right-christian-movements [3] Most US Christians Back Israel's 'Bold Measures' to Combat Hamas | News & Reporting https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/december/israel-hamas-palestine-war-christian-views-survey-lifeway.html [4] In Washington, religious groups fight for their conscience https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/in-washington-religious-groups-fight-for-their-conscience [5] Support for Israel becomes a top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to the first Republican caucuses https://apnews.com/article/evangelicals-iowa-israel-christians-bcfac5d77dd90e733c58d3c7242c3185 [6] Christian conservatives cheer one of their own as Mike Johnson assumes Congress' most powerful seat https://apnews.com/article/house-speaker-mike-johnson-christian-right-louisiana-9407f1e4b4c588f27f9510dd47c94fe8 [7] Jenna Ellis Rages Against Christian Nationalism https://www.newsweek.com/jenna-ellis-rages-against-christian-nationalism-charlie-kirk-1853126 [8] Human rights leaders call for Nigeria to be redesignated as religious freedom violator https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256276/human-rights-leaders-call-for-nigeria-to-be-redesignated-as-religious-freedom-violator [9] Some Critics See Trump's Behavior as Un-Christian. His Conservative Christian Backers See a Hero https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas/articles/2023-07-21/some-critics-see-trumps-behavior-as-un-christian-his-conservative-christian-backers-see-a-hero [10] Conservative Christians discuss legacy, impact of Moral Majority | Politics News https://www.christianpost.com/news/conservative-christians-discuss-legacy-impact-of-moral-majority.html [11] ‘The venom of our age’: James Carville on the danger of Mike Johnson’s Christian nationalism https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/16/james-carville-mike-johnson-christian-nationalism [12] For American Evangelicals Who Back Israel, 'Neutrality Isn't an Option' https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/15/us/american-evangelicals-israel-hamas.html [13] Pat Robertson, conservative evangelist and Christian Coalition founder, dies at 93 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pat-robertson-conservative-evangelist-christian-coalition-founder-dies-rcna61662 [14] Four in five US Christians see two-state solution to Israel-Hamas war https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-778297 [15] How Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is pushing Christianity in schools https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ryan-walters-oklahoma-schools-superintendent-tulsa-rcna101235 [16] Anglican minister slams progressive Christians as 'fake,' calls notion an oxymoron https://www.foxnews.com/media/anglican-minister-slams-progressive-christians-fake-calls-notion-oxymoron [17] After School Satan Clubs, satanic statues. Here's what's going on https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/16/satanic-temple-christian-controversy/71919541007/ [18] Evangelical Leader Warns Trump Of The State That Could 'Upend' His Campaign https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-iowa-evangelicals_n_650925a0e4b072c86a501af5 [19] The Christian Nationalist Ideas That Made Mike Johnson - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/10/27/mike-johnson-christian-nationalist-ideas-qa-00123882 [20] Christian parents petition Supreme Court after child taken away | U.S. News https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-parents-petition-supreme-court-after-child-taken-away.html [21] Meet the Christian nationalist from Texas advising Mike Johnson https://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/03/david-barton-mike-johnson-texas-church-state-christianity/ [22] Christianity Today Editor: Evangelicals Call Jesus “Liberal” and “Weak” https://news.yahoo.com/christianity-today-editor-evangelicals-call-163440579.html [23] ‘Your religion isn't…', Vivek Ramaswamy asked how can US accept Hindu president https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/your-religion-isnt-vivek-ramaswamy-asked-how-can-us-accept-hindu-president-he-replies-101702528335426.html [24] GOP 2024 contenders court Iowa evangelicals while vying to be top Trump alternative https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/14/politics/2024-republicans-iowa-family-leadership-summit/index.html [25] Christian Ziegler denies seeking money to quit Republican Party post https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/12/14/christian-ziegler-allies-float-buyout-amid-calls-for-him-to-resign/71919641007/ By Perplexity at https://www.perplexity.ai/search/768cdcda-4142-4b5a-9b71-9dbb616390a6

Job 42:5 (KJV) 5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Job 38:1-3 (KJV) 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, 2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Job 17:15-16 (KJV) 15 And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? 16 They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

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Job 3:1 (KJV) 1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Sources http://www.marvinmckenzie.org [1] Vivek Ramaswamy - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivek_Ramaswamy [2] Vivek Ramaswamy: Eight things Republican presidential candidate believes https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66603166 [3] How Vivek Ramaswamy Made the Fortune Fueling His Presidential Run https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/us/politics/vivek-ramaswamy-wealth.html [4] DeSantis, Ramaswamy offer views on health care policy https://www.wate.com/news/desantis-ramaswamy-offer-views-on-health-care-policy/ [5] Vivek Ramaswamy 2024 presidential campaign - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivek_Ramaswamy_2024_presidential_campaign [6] Vivek Ramaswamy | Biography, Education, & Family https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vivek-Ramaswamy [7] Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful? https://www.npr.org/2023/05/19/1176892623/vivek-ramaswamy-candidate-president-2024 [8] How Vivek Ramaswamy, the surprise GOP debate star, made his fortune and triggered his critics https://fortune.com/2023/08/24/vivek-ramaswamy-gop-debate-republican-net-worth/ [9] US Elections: Vivek Ramaswamy makes brazen debate debut - Pharmaceutical Technology https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/us-elections-vivek-ramaswamy-makes-brazen-debate-debut/ [10] Vivek Ramaswamy https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/team/vivek-ramaswamy/ [11] Meet Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican Presidential Candidate https://www.cfr.org/blog/meet-vivek-ramaswamy-republican-presidential-candidate [12] How Vivek Ramaswamy Became 2024's Breakout Candidate https://time.com/6305440/vivek-ramaswamy-interview-republican-primary/ [13] Vivek Ramaswamy’s policy on Single-Payer Healthcare https://www.isidewith.com/candidates/vivek-ramaswamy/policies/healthcare/single-payer-healthcare [14] Vivek Ramaswamy - Candidate - U.S. President of the United States | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekgramaswamy [15] Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the rising Republican presidential candidate? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/25/who-is-vivek-ramaswamy-the-rising-republican-presidential-candidate [16] Who is Vivek Ramaswamy — the biotech entrepreneur turned presidential candidate? https://www.pharmavoice.com/news/vivek-ramaswamy-2024-president-anti-woke-biotech-roivant/643559/ [17] Vivek Ramaswamy wants to 'gut' the FDA. His claims don't hold up to scrutiny https://www.statnews.com/2023/07/31/vivek-ramaswamy-wants-to-gut-the-fda-his-claims-dont-hold-up-to-scrutiny/ [18] Meet the Fellows | Vivek Ramaswamy https://www.pdsoros.org/meet-the-fellows/vivek-ramaswamy [19] Vivek Ramaswamy's approach in business and politics is the same: Confidence, no matter the scenario https://apnews.com/article/vivek-ramaswamy-republican-2024-israel-hamas-ukraine-7425976d01a02019092e3577fdf0be98 [20] Vivek Ramaswamy https://www.forbes.com/profile/vivek-ramaswamy/ [21] Vivek Ramaswamy, surgeon wife differ over COVID-19 vaccine https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4210652-vivek-ramaswamy-surgeon-wife-differ-over-covid-19-vaccine/ [22] Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2024 US presidential candidate? https://www.reuters.com/world/us/who-is-vivek-ramaswamy-republican-presidential-hopeful-2023-08-23/ [23] Vivek Ramaswamy’s Former Company Is Doing Just Fine Without Him https://www.wsj.com/tech/biotech/vivek-ramaswamys-former-company-is-doing-just-fine-without-him-1a4ecc70 [24] Vivek Ramaswamy https://fedsoc.org/contributors/vivek-ramaswamy [25] Here Is What Vivek Ramaswamy Wrote To His Employees After Axovant's Drug Failed - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2017/09/28/here-is-what-vivek-ramaswamy-wrote-to-his-employees-after-axovants-drug-failed/?sh=1db5d8971dea By Perplexity at https://www.perplexity.ai/search/889b2db3-9871-4403-8c1e-52c004028fcf The pictures photos are not of ramaswamy but AI generated by genzart.ai

Galatians 4:20 (KJV) 20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Galatians 4:1 (KJV) 1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

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Job 42:10 (KJV) 10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Job 7:20 (KJV) 20 I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself? bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Job 6:8 (KJV) 8 Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for! bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Galatians 2:21 (KJV) 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

Galatians 2:14 (KJV) 14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

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Job 4:14 (KJV) 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

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Galatians 2:17 (KJV) 17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. bbcpuyallup.org marvinmckenzie.org

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