Then the Lord raised up judges to rescue the Israelites from their attackers. Judges 2:16 (NLT) OUR HUMAN CONDITION We cannot tolerate political disorder and confusion. We swing between desiring unity born of faithfulness and wanting to “do our own thing.” We need leadership. Please, somebody give us a sense of direction. Disciple Now when Joshua was…
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Lessons Learned: Atonement
The meaning of the word is simply at-one-ment, i.e., the state of being at one or being reconciled, so that atonement is reconciliation. Thus it is used to denote the effect which flows from the death of Christ. Easton’s Bible Dictionary “‘I will set my face against any Israelite or any foreigner residing among them…
Lessons Learned: Order
Hear, Israel, the decrees and laws I declare in your hearing today. Learn them and be sure to follow them. Deuteronomy 5:1 OUR HUMAN CONDITION We cannot abide chaos. We want structure. Boundaries give a sense of security. We need order to feel we belong. Disciple Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may…
Lessons Learned: Deliverance
O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:1-3 (NLT) The eyes of the Lord are…
Lessons Learned: Covenant
Simply stated, a covenant is an agreement between two parties. More common words we use today include treaty, pact, deal, bargain, pledge, promise, and even guarantee. Since ancient times, people have needed to have certain understandings among one another. The Bible is where most people today likely imagine the word “covenant”, and this is where…
Lessons Learned: Wonder
Creation Faith Life is a gift of God. Destiny is meaningless without God. Nature reveals God’s handiwork. History makes it meaningful. OUR HUMAN CONDITION I wonder who made me and my world. If there is a Creator, what is this Creator like? Why was I made? Geologists point to rocks that are billions of years…
Lessons Learned: Intro
Many years ago, we undertook an adventure through the Bible via a study called Disciple. It taught us many truths that still impact us today. I have decided that it may be worthwhile to revisit some of those “aha” moments again to see how I have grown and what I should have figured out by…
How to Handle the Bible – Part 2
The Bible is the mind of God put into print so that man can know His ways, His character, and His power. In this message, Dr. Stanley explains the nature of God’s Word and how it benefits us personally. What value does Scripture have in your life? Source: How to Handle the Bible – Part…
Trembling Before the Word of God – Part 2
The Bible is the living Word of the living God. Every day, people around the world share what they learn from it. Translators learn languages to translate it into more languages. God’s Word has the power to change lives—let’s learn to reverence it. Source: Trembling Before the Word of God – Part 2 Related Posts
Trembling Before the Word of God – Part 1
The Bible is the living Word of the living God. Every day, people around the world share what they learn from it. Translators learn languages to translate it into more languages. God’s Word has the power to change lives—let’s learn to reverence it. Source: Trembling Before the Word of God – Part 1 All Scripture…
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