A weekly devotional podcast where we will pause and consider each and every chapter of The Book of Psalms.
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Three and One is a Daily Devotional Podcast, with observations and an overview of three chapters from the Old Testament and one from the New.
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It's our desire at Refuge to equip the saints for the work of the ministry as we study God's word together. Join Pastor Dominic Dinger of Refuge in St. Cloud, Minnesota, for a weekly in-depth study of the Bible, chapter-by-chapter and verse-by-verse. For more information about Refuge, visit www.refuge.mn
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1 Give the king Your judgments, O God, And Your righteousness to the king’s Son. 2 He will judge Your people with righteousness, And Your poor with justice. 3 The mountains will bring peace to the people, And the little hills, by righteousness. 4 He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, And will break…
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A siege ends. A severe famine ends at one word from the Lord. Lepers give the good news. God’s timing is perfect. Hazael hatches an awful plan. Evil kings in the north. Wicked kings in the south. Jezebel dies in Jezreel. And, the Apostle Paul gives his testimony in Jerusalem.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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God miraculously provides for yet another widow. A proud military man is humbled and healed. An axe head floats. Spiritual eyes are opened. And, people are perplexed about Paul going to Jerusalem.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Ahaziah asks Baal-Zebub for help and God answers anyway through Elijah. Elisha asks for a double portion as Elijah ascends to heaven. Three kings are directed to dig ditches in the desert. And, the Apostle Paul exhorts the Ephesian elders.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Jezebel shows herself even more wicked then weak King Ahab, murdering a man just for land. Elijah rebukes. Ahab shows remorse. God relents. Israel and Judah join forces against Syria. Ahab dies. And, the believers in Ephesus are baptized with water AND with the Holy Spirit.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Jezebel writes Elijah. Elijah runs from Jezebel. Elijah complains to the Lord. The Lord comforts Elijah with a revelation and an exhortation. Silas and Timothy join Paul in planting the church in Corinth. And, Apollos is discipled by Pricilla and Aquila.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Elijah is sent with a message to Israel’s worst king. “No rain until I say so.” Elijah becomes Ahab’s enemy. God protects and provides for Elijah in unusual ways. Elijah challenges the false prophets to a fight of faith. The Apostle Paul plants churches and preaches Christ.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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A young prophet finds courage. The same prophet compromises and pays the price. Judgment on the house of Jeroboam. Trouble in the house of Rehoboam. Each successive king did evil, except Asa. And, a church is planted in Philippi.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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1 In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame. 2 Deliver me in Your righteousness, and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me. 3 Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wick…
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Wisdom, wealth and a wandering heart; Solomon had it all. His many wives turned his heart away from God. So God sent a series of adversaries. And, in the midst of that mess, Solomon died. And, Paul and Barnabas stand before the other Apostles in Jerusalem.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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The unlikely and gloriously ordinary men that Jesus called to be His Apostles were transformed by His great love. But one of the Apostles missed out on that transformation. He never saw the resurrected Jesus or received the indwelling power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Though he wrestled with remorse, he never repented. In the end, his sin and …
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We see Solomon as a builder and a developer. The Ark is brought into the Temple. The glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord. Solomon dedicates the Temple. God appears a second time to Solomon. And, Barnabas and Saul obey the Holy Spirit’s call to spread the gospel.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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King Solomon’s administration is listed for us. We see the prosperity and wisdom of Solomon’s reign. Solomon prepares to build to the Temple. Solomon builds the Temple. And… the Holy Spirit says… “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Adonijah presumes to be King. Solomon is proclaimed as King. David gives final words of wisdom to Solomon. David dies. Solomon carries out his father’s wishes. Solomon asks for wisdom. God gives it, liberally. And, Peter is freed from prison during a prayer meeting.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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The Psalmist sings once last time. The distressed, indebted and discontented are now mighty men and their exploits are outlined for us. David does something he greatly regrets. And, the gospel spreads among the Gentiles.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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After the death of Absalom, David returns to Jerusalem. Conflict ensues as Israel and Judah enter into yet another civil war. David avenges the Gibeonites, defeats the giants and God opens up the gospel to the Gentiles.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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David endures news of betrayal, cursing and even stones as he continues on his way out of Jerusalem. Ahithophel’s advice is overturned. Overwhelmed, Ahithophel ends his own life. Absalom’s life is ended by David’s general Joab. And, we are introduced to another murderous man named Saul.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. To bring to remembrance. 1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O LORD! 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded Who seek my life; Let them be turned back and confused Who desire my hurt. 3 Let them be turned back because of their shame, Who say, “Aha, aha!” 4 Let all those who seek You rejoi…
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Amnon does something truly awful. Absalom ends up murdering Amnon for what he did. Tensions build in Absalom’s dysfunctional relationship with his dad, David, ending up in Absalom stealing the throne. And, the apostles encounter true and false conversions.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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The Ammonites make a costly mistake in misinterpreting the kindness of King David. David makes a mistake of his own. Initially hiding his sin, until God helps him to confess by confronting him. And, Stephen stands in the power of the Holy Spirit.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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David wants to build a house for God. But instead, God establishes David’s house, forever. David continues to conquer the enemies of Israel. Because of a covenant, David is kind to a man named Mephibosheth. And, seven are chosen to serve.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Ishbosheth is murdered. Mephibosheth is introduced. David rules all Israel, fights and defeats the Philistines, twice, after inquiring of the Lord, twice. David learns to worship God in the beauty of holiness. And,Peter preaches the gospel once again, this time to the religious rulers.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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The Unlikely Ones: James, Lebbaeus & Simon
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28:24As we continue our study of the Apostles, we turn our attention to a group of lesser-known Apostles. Though they aren’t mentioned much in Scripture, Jesus chose these three young men from His disciples to be His apostles: James the son of Alphaeus; Judas (not Iscariot), who was also called Lebbaeus and Thaddaeus; and Simon the Cananite, who was als…
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1 Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire, Where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, Where the floods overflow me. 3 I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God. 4 Those who hate me without a cause Are more than the hairs of my head; They are mighty who woul…
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An Amalekite announces the death of Saul. David is anointed king of Judah. Ishbosheth is appointed king of Israel. A long civil war ensues. And, in the face of persecution, the church prays for boldness to preach the word of God.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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The Amalekites took everyone, everything and burned everything else to the ground. So David strengthened himself in the Lord and fought back. Saul is wounded in battle and tries to end his own life. And, Peter is given another opportunity to preach.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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David’s double agent status is called into question. Saul seeks help from a spiritist. The princes of the Philistines do not allow David to fight with them. The Holy Spirit comes down. Peter stands up and, after preaching, about 3000 souls are added to the church.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Samuel, dies. David would have become a murderer if it weren’t for the wisdom and intercession of a courageous woman named Abigail. Saul continues to pursue David even after his teary request for a covenant. And, Jesus promises power with the promised Holy Spirit.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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David flees from Saul hides in a cave. All the distressed, indebted and discontented gather to him there and he becomes their leader. Saul’s insecure insanity reaches new lows. And, Jesus restores Peter in a meaningful and masterful way.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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As we considered Thomas and Matthew, we again see the kinds of people God calls to follow Him. Thomas was a realist who was often perceived as a pessimist. Matthew was a notorious tax collector—a traitor to the Israelites. But we see that Jesus looks beyond those attributes and changes them from the inside out. Maybe you feel like you say the wrong…
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1 Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly. 4 Sing to God, sing praises to His …
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Saul persecutes David. Jonathan helps David. David starts to run from Saul. Jesus defeats death, by rising from the dead, appears to Mary Magdalene, appears to the apostles and appears especially to Thomas.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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David is anointed as king. A distressing spirit is sent to Saul. David takes on the greatest Philistine fighter, in the name of the Lord. Saul starts to resent David. And, after Jesus was tried He was beaten, crucified, died and was buried.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Saul presumes to be a priest, offering an unlawful sacrifice. Jonathan takes on the Philistines with only his armor bearer. Saul makes a series of foolish oaths and his incomplete obedience cost him the kingdom. And Jesus is betrayed, arrested and tried.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Saul is anointed king. Saul is proclaimed king. Samuel addresses the nation at Saul’s coronation. And, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples and for US.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Samuel shows Israel how to truly seek God. Their humility is short lived. They eventually ask for a king, rejecting God as their current King. Saul is chosen as king. And, Jesus concludes the teaching portion of the time He had with His apostles before His betrayal.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Philip and Bartholomew were Apostles of Jesus. They were also real people—just like us. And just like us, Jesus loved them so much that He received them just as they were. But Jesus loves us too much to leave us as we are. He fined-tunes, harnesses, and focuses the best parts of our personalities while He alters, transforms, and changes those parts…
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1 God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah 2 That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. 4 Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, And govern the nations on earth. Se…
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Israel tries to use God like a magic amulet. God refuses to be used that way. The glory of the Lord departs from Israel. The Tabernacle is taken. God disrupts the enemies of Israel on His own. The tabernacle returns on its own. And, Jesus continues teach on what it means to abide in Him.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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A broken heart, bitterness of soul, a vow, an answer, an open womb and a baby boy. A gift given back to God to serve God, to minister to God, to be a prophet of God, Samuel. And Jesus, pours out His heart for His apostles in their last meal together.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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The Kinsman-Redeemer, the conflict, another thread in the scarlet thread of redemption leading up to our Savior and Jesus does what is reserved for the lowest of slaves as an example.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Tragedy from compromising your convictions, a courageous daughter-in-law, bundles fall on purpose, the kinsman redeemer and Jesus teaches on “unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Idolatry, immorality and civil war, all a result of doing what is right in your own eyes, indifferent to what is right in the eyes of God and Jesus is angry at death and does something about it.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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For the past several Sundays, we’ve been looking at portraits of the people Jesus chose to be His followers. They were the unlikely ones—real people with failures and flaws who encountered Jesus and were impacted by His ministry. They were compelled to follow Him. Then, the cross happened. Their hopes and dreams of Jesus being their Messiah were da…
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1 Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! 2 Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. 3 Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. 4 All the earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your name.” Selah 5 Come and see th…
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Samson is deceived by Delilah. God mercifully makes Samson strong, one last time. A man named Micah makes up his own religion. And, Jesus is THE Good Shepherd.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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Pontius Pilate would have been intrigued to hear that Jesus was calling Himself the King of the Jews—or at least that was what the Jewish religious rulers were counting on. They hoped the claim would cause Pilate to do what they wanted. Of course, they would have handled the matter by stoning Jesus, but only the Romans could carry out capital punis…
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Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. Disobedience, discipline, despair and deliverance, by the hand of a man named Samson, a conflicted man. And, Jesus heals a man born blind physically AND spiritually.By Pastor Dominic Dinger
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