Author Archives: Anita Stuart-Steva

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About Anita Stuart-Steva

Anita is the pastor of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL

November 26, 2012 – Daniel 4 and 5, 1 John 5

Daniel 4 is a testimony of King Nebuchadnezzar of a dream he had that God fulfilled. After that the king praised God because His works are true. Daniel 5 tells of a vision King Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s son had after he … Continue reading

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November 25, 2012 – Daniel 1, 2 and 3, Psalms 132, 133 and 134

Daniel 1 begins with the coming of King Nebuchadnezzar to Jerusalem. He besieges the city and takes the best and the brightest back to Babylon to serve in his palace. Among those young men are Daniel, who is called Belteshazzar … Continue reading

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November 24, 2012 – Ezekiel 48, 1 John 4

Ezekiel 48 concludes the apportionment of land. God also allocates land to the priests, the Levites who will maintain land holy to God. They are not allowed to give it away. The gates of the city are named for each … Continue reading

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November 23, 2012 – Ezekiel 46 and 47, 1 John 3

Ezekiel 46 and 47 continue to discuss the offering the prince is to make to the Lord. God also deals with issues of inheritance for the prince’s servants and sons. God shows Ezekiel rivers that flow from the temple out … Continue reading

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November 22, 2012 – Ezekiel 44 and 45, Psalms 129, 130 and 131

Ezekiel 44 and 45 states that uncircumcised foreigners are not allowed into the temple. Only the Levites are allowed into the inner court. They are given strict rules of conduct and are given specific instructions regarding their dress while they … Continue reading

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November 21, 2012 – Ezekiel 42 and 43, 1 John 2

Ezekiel 42 and 43 continue the description of the temple. The glory of God enters the temple and Ezekiel hears a voice, the voice of God. He claims the temple as His residence. Ezekiel is told to write down what … Continue reading

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November 20, 2012 – Ezekiel 40 and 41, 1 John 1

Ezekiel 40 and 41 are part of a vision God gave to Ezekiel. It is a description of the temple and its measurements. 1 John 1 speaks about the connection between being forgiven and living the holy life. We spend … Continue reading

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November 19, 2012 – Ezekiel 38 and 39, 2 Peter 3

Ezekiel 38 and 39 speak of an invader from the north that comes and destroys all those who are occupying the land of Israel. As the people see God’s will being done and the nations being punished they will know … Continue reading

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November 18, 2012 – Ezekiel 36 and 37, Psalms 126, 127 and 128

Ezekiel 36 and 37 describe how during the time of the exile other nations took over the land of Israel. God will mete out punishment on those nations who have used the land. The people of Israel will be re-established … Continue reading

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November 17, 2012 – Ezekiel 34 and 35, 2 Peter 2

Ezekiel 34 and 35 speaks of how God will seek out those who have strayed as sheep who stray from their shepherd. God is displeased with those who were called to lead His people. He himself will seek them out … Continue reading

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