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About Shawn Thomas

My blog, shawnethomas.com, features the text of my sermons, book reviews, family life experiences -- as well as a brief overview of the Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson for Southern Baptist Sunday School teachers.

An Important Balance in Worship

Posted on 2013/05/19 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 2:11 commands: “Worship Yahweh with reverence; rejoice with trembling.” Here we find an important balance commanded for our worship. We are to worship with “reverence” — and yet “rejoice.” We are to “rejoice” — yet “with trembling.” It reminds … Continue reading →

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Zealous For Good Deeds

Posted on 2013/05/18 by Shawn Thomas

Titus 2:14 says that Jesus “gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” The verse opens with what we might consider a … Continue reading →

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My Part/God’s Part

Posted on 2013/05/17 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 1:3 says: “He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.” The “He” in :3 refers … Continue reading →

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The Right Side of History

Posted on 2013/05/16 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 2:1-3 asks: “Why are the nations in an uproar, and the peoples devising a vain thing? The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying ‘Let … Continue reading →

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The Origin of All Skill

Posted on 2013/05/15 by Shawn Thomas

In Exodus 31:2-3 God says: “See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, … Continue reading →

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Little Condo On The Prairie

Posted on 2013/05/14 by Shawn Thomas

Another week has gone by in our “little condo on the prairie”; highlighted by my first opportunity to preach in about eight months since I have been sick. Libby will be delivering our first grandchild soon, and we are still … Continue reading →

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No “Family Plan”

Posted on 2013/05/14 by Shawn Thomas

Exodus 30:12 says: “When you take a census of the sons of Israel to number them, then each of them shall give a ransom for himself to the Lord …”. Each individual member of the people of Israel was responsible … Continue reading →

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“A Heritage of Faith” (Mothers Day Message 2013)

Posted on 2013/05/13 by Shawn Thomas

II Timothy 1:5 “A Heritage of Faith” Mothers Day 2013 One of the things that has been very gratifying to Cheryl & I in recent years has been seeing our kids adopt some of our family traditions for their own. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Blessing

Posted on 2013/05/11 by Shawn Thomas

In Exodus 29:45 God said: “I will dwell among the sons of Israel and will be their God.” The great blessing of Israel was not invincible military might, unequalled prosperity, or unique religious rituals – but that GOD HIMSELF would … Continue reading →

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ASK!

Posted on 2013/05/10 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 2:8, God tells His Anointed One: “ASK of Me …”. God would do immense things for His Messiah: give the Gentiles as an inheritance, the very ends of the earth as His possession – but He wanted Him … Continue reading →

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