Reflection 1. What is the purpose of a deposit? 2. What (or Who) is the good deposit? 3. What effect does the good deposit have on me today? Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in…
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Relationship Goals!
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love…
And Who IS My Brother?
Afterward the Lord asked Cain, “Where is your brother? Where is Abel?” “I don’t know,” Cain responded. “Am I my brother’s guardian?” Genesis 4:9 NLT A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17 NLT Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster…
Combating “I” Disease
The first and great commandment The second commandment All the law and the prophets Lately, I have been pondering these topics, with what they say and Who says them to us. We have viewed them in worship and also privately considered them.In class, we have followed a parallel track, unbeknownst to me. In our recent…
Timeline of the Treasure
David gets a lot of treasure and dedicates it to YHWH. In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of the Philistines. David also defeated the Moabites. He made them lie down on the ground and measured them off with a length of cord. Every…
Power Over Perversion
Have you ever been frustrated by the sight of something ugly that could be beautiful? Has pollution ever corrupted your enjoyment of some aspect of life? What if I told you that the pollution you see is no accident? What if I told you we are not powerless against perversion? In the spiritual application of…
When Beast Mode Goes Wrong
Picture it. Babylon. The Sixth Century BC. You work for the most powerful person in the area. If he is unhappy with you, the guards will take you to a very unhappy place. This king has conquered areas far and wide. After flexing his muscles, he is ready to enjoy some of the relative peace…
Daniel Preparation
Daniel 1 (Dramatized Audio) Daniel 1 (Print Version) Reflection Study 1 Kings 9; Psalm 115; Isaiah 44. What events, actions, and attitudes led up to exile from the promised land? Who did God send to warn the people about the risk of judgment? How did the people respond? Can God’s will happen even when people…
A "New" Kind of Heart Disease
Are you having a great internal struggle right now? Do you feel overwhelmed by the opposition you are facing? Are you discouraged or ready to give up fighting? Who is the “real” enemy against you? While these questions can certainly mean different things at different times, let us consider some opposition Moses had to overcome…
A Radical Thing
Here is a sample of A.W. Tozer’s thoughts he expressed in “The Root of the Righteous.” This is how he begins a chapter on the cross. The cross of Christ is the most revolutionary thing ever to appear among men. The cross of old Roman times knew no compromise; it never made concessions. It won…
Food for Thought 