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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

God Attribute, 207

~ God Speaks Through Your Spirit ~

This Series ~ This series of posts looks at some of the many ways that God speaks.

Introductory Scriptures ~ “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” {Luke 8:8).

Jesus Christ ~ And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son. Hear Him’!” (Mark 9:7). “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” (Matthew 17:5 NIV).

Christians ~ “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27).

Scripture ~ “O my God, my soul is cast down within me; therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, and from the heights of Hermon, from the Hill Mizar.

⁷ “Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; all Your waves and billows have gone over me.

⁸ “The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me—" prayer to the God of my life” (Psalm 42:6-8).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Bible Question, 140

~ Test Your Bible Knowledge ~

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question: Who was the longest reigning Biblical King?

Please provide your answer in the comments below!

The answer will be provided in a future blog.

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Man of God, 24

~ Is A Good Person ~

Series Introduction ~ As you consider each of the characteristics of a person of God it would be wise to examine yourself to see how you measure up.

Scripture ~ “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-24).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Jesus Was Rejected, 23

~ Jesus Was Arrested, 3 ~

This Series ~ Jesus Christ came to earth to save sinners. He lived a sinless life. He was a truly righteous man. But He was rejected by mankind. He died a cruel, painful death as a penalty for our sins. Those who now accept Him and trust Him for eternal salvation will live forever with Him without any more pains or sadness.

Scripture ~ “And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. ⁴⁸But Jesus said to him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?’

⁴⁹“When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, ‘Lord, shall we strike with the sword?’ ⁵⁰And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

⁵¹“But Jesus answered and said, ‘Permit even this.’ And He touched his ear and healed him.

⁵²“Then Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to Him, ‘Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs? ⁵³When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness’” (Luke 22:47-53).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Bible Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.

Author web page: “Books by Robert Lloyd Russell” booksrlr .com/ – 11 national and international book awards.

Daily blog page: “Abundant Life Now” robertlloydrussell.blogspot .com – An INDEX of past topics is accessed by scrolling down the left column.

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Promise of God, 108

~ You Can Forgive Because You Have Been Forgiven ~

This Series ~ God has made many promises to His people. This series of posts looks at some (100+) of the many promises of God. It is not an exhaustive list.

Key Factor ~ God not only makes promises to His people but He also keeps all of His promises.

Scripture ~ “As the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Colossians 3:12-17).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Bible Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.

Author web page: “Books by Robert Lloyd Russell” booksrlr .com/ – 11 national and international book awards.

Daily blog page: “Abundant Life Now” robertlloydrussell.blogspot .com – An INDEX of past topics is accessed by scrolling down the left column.

· The current TOP 10 reader favorites are listed at the bottom of the page.

· His personal TOP 10 favorites are listed in the right-hand column of the blog.

Facebook page: Robert Lloyd Russell

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Benefits For God’s People, 56

~ You Can Rest ~

Series Information ~ The Bible is full of promises to those who have trusted in God as their only true source of salvation. Most of the 100+ posts in this series are exclusively for God’s family. These postings are far from an exhaustive list! It is important to realize you are not a member of God’s family unless you have made a specific intentional decision to trust Jesus Christ as your savior. If you have not done that or are not sure if you have then I suggest you settle it today. Here is a good website which will help you: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/what-must-i-do-to-be-saved/

Series Theme Scripture ~ “For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His agency] to the glory of God” (2 Corinthians1:20 amp).

This Post Scripture ~ Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Bible Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.

Author web page: “Books by Robert Lloyd Russell” http://booksrlr .com/ – 11 national and international book awards.

Daily blog page: “Abundant Life Now” http://robertlloydrussell.blogspot.com/

· An INDEX of past topics is accessed by scrolling down the left column.

· The current TOP 10 reader favorites are listed at the bottom of the page.

· His personal TOP 10 favorites are listed in the right-hand column of the blog.

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Bible Humor, 5

~ Noah’s Profession ~

Question ~ What did Noah do for a living?

This Series ~ I hope these posts lighten your day as we take a light-hearted look at some Scripture verses and related spiritual topics. Some of these views of concepts may be well known to you, but hopefully others will be new.

Answer ~ He was an “ark-itech”

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Bible Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.

Author web page: “Books by Robert Lloyd Russell” booksrlr .com/ – 11 national and international book awards.

Daily blog page: “Abundant Life Now” robertlloydrussell.blogspot .com – An INDEX of past topics is accessed by scrolling down the left column.

· The current TOP 10 reader favorites are listed at the bottom of the page.

· His personal TOP 10 favorites are listed in the right-hand column of the blog.

Facebook page: Robert Lloyd Russell

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

God Attribute, 206

God Attribute, 206

~ God Speaks Through Visions ~

This Series ~ This series of posts looks at some of the many ways that God speaks.

Introductory Scriptures ~ “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” {Luke 8:8).

Jesus Christ ~ And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son. Hear Him’!” (Mark 9:7). “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” (Matthew 17:5 NIV).

Christians ~ “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27).

Scripture ~ “After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.’

²“But Abram said, ‘Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?’ ³Then Abram said, ‘Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!’

⁴“And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, ‘This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir.’ ⁵Then He brought him outside and said, ‘Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And He said to him, ‘So shall your descendants be’” (Genesis 15:1-5).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Bible Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.

Author web page: “Books by Robert Lloyd Russell” BOOKSrlr .com/ – 11 national and international book awards.

Daily blog page: “Abundant Life Now” robertlloydrussell.blogspot.com – An INDEX of past topics is accessed by scrolling down the left column.

· The current TOP 10 reader favorites are listed at the bottom of the page.

· His personal TOP 10 favorites are listed in the right-hand column of the blog.

Facebook page: Robert Lloyd Russell

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Jesus Christ ~ And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son. Hear Him’!” (Mark 9:7). “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” (Matthew 17:5 NIV).

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Jesus Christ ~ And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son. Hear Him’!” (Mark 9:7). “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” (Matthew 17:5 NIV).