2011-04-17 - Names of Jesus (part XI) A daily study of the Jesus' names:
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2011-04-18 - Names of Jesus (part XII) Jesus' names through out the Bible:
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2011-04-19 - Names of Jesus (part XIII) Reading through the Bible relating to Jesus' names:
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2011-04-20 - Names of Jesus (part XIV) This day of Jesus' name scriptures:
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2011-04-21 - Names of Jesus (part XV) Jesus' name referenced in the Bible:
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2011-04-22 - Names of Jesus (part XVI) Final days of Jesus' name study:
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2011-04-23 - Names of Jesus (part XVII) Names of Jesus, one scripture at a time:
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2011-04-24 - Names of Jesus (part XVIII) Last day of Jesus' name study (Easter):
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2011-04-25 - Names of the Church (part I) Starting to study the names of the church as
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2011-04-26 - Names of the Church (part II) More scriptures about the church's names:
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2011-04-27 - Names of the Church (part III) Continuing with the names of the church found in the Bible:
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2011-04-28 - Names of the Church (part IV) More scriptures about the name given to the church:
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2011-04-29 - Names of the Church (part V) Church study via names:
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2011-04-30 - Names of the Church (part VI) Last day of the study of church names:
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2011-05-01 - Names of the Believers (part I) Starting the study of the names of believers:
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2011-05-02 - Names of the Believers (part II) Study of names of believers - continued:
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2011-05-04 - Names of the Believers (part IV) Names given to the believers in the Bible
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2011-05-05 - Names of the Believers (part V) Selected scriptures of names of believers:
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2011-05-06 - Names of the Believers (part VI) Believer name scriptures:
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2011-05-10 - Names of the Believers (part X) More names of believers:
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2011-05-11 - Names of the Believers (part XI) Other names given to the church:
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2011-05-12 - Names of the Believers (part XII) Alternative names for the church:
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2011-05-13 - Names of the Believers (part XIII) Last day for believers name study:
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2011-05-14 - Names of Satan (part I) Starting the study of the names given to Satan:
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2011-05-15 - Names of Satan (part II) More names given to Satan:
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2011-05-16 - Names of Satan (part III) Studying Satan's names:
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2011-05-17 - Names of Satan (part IV) Names of Satan study:
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2011-05-18 - Names of Satan (part V) Satan's names study:
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2011-05-19 - Names of Satan (part VI) Last day (day six) of the Satan name study:
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2011-06-17 - Mind of Christ - Discipleship (part II) Three stages in discipleship (continued): 2. The convinced disciple
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2011-08-07 - Daughter Needs - Father Figure Father Figure is a father of daughter in name only He is both is an emotional absentee father He sits in front of the TV for hours He is home but he is not really there "I'm an adult and she is a kid - we don't enjoy the same things" Real life does not flicker The 'Father Figure' has to seriously question their commitment as a father |
2011-08-17 - Daughter Needs - Spiritual Nourishment There are many standards/examples in which to live in the Bible A godly woman - Proverbs 31 Qualities of an elders' or deacons' wife - 1 Timothy 3 Our most important spiritual goal with our daughters is to ensure they believe in God and His Son - John 6:28-29 Fathers should bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord Father needs to correct his children when they stray Father needs to help their daughters understand that he still loves her when she makes a mistake Those who knows God's name will trust in Him - Psalms 9 Fathers have a lifelong responsibility to spiritual nourishment to the family I need to be in the Word everyday to be able to feed my family |
2011-08-18 - Fearing God - Transcendent Majesty Isaiah 6 - Repeats Holy 3x - "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty" Hebrew language uses repetition to show emphasis From time to time Jesus frequently add emphasis using "truely, truely" - John 3:3 We never read:
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2011-08-29 - Fearing God - A Father's Pain God uses 3 descriptive words to describe what Abraham is suppose to do - Genesis 22:2 Without perfection, Abraham's test would be similar to Jesus' death 1. Take your only Son God promised that he would be a father of many nations - Genesis 17:5 Jesus would be a savior of many nations Jesus was the one and only Son of God - Hebrews 11:17 2. Issac - God given name to him God named Jesus before he was born - Matthew 1:21 3. Whom you love This is my Son, whom I love - Matthew 3:17 The difference: Abraham was out of obedience for a loving God God sacrificed His Son to save an unloving people God spared Abraham's son but did not spare His own |
2011-09-01 - Fearing God - Requirements for growth (part I) The first requirement of growing in fear is having an undivided heart Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name - Psalms 86:11 It dentoes singleness of purpose, aim, and affections Second requirement is regular, consistent exposure of our minds and hearts to His Word:
Saul fell down in fear before Christ
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2011-09-18 - Proverbs on Integrity (part I) Proverbs 19:22 - Poor person is better than a liar Proverbs 20:17 - Gains by fraud ends up being worthless The 1996 New York Times had a story on a golfer named Jeff Sluman.
When someone is a person of integrity he/she is someone that has wholeness about him either.
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2011-09-27 - Proverbs on Advice - Advisors bring victory 2. Advisors bring victory Proverbs 11:14 - For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure Proverbs 25:12 - Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear We all want to succeed; we all want to be winners.
3. Without instruction, bad things happen Proverbs 19:27 - Stop listening to instruction my son and you will stray from the words of knowledge Proverbs 21:16 - A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead Sometimes were just think-headed (we know what’s best)
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2011-10-02 - Genesis 2 - Creation & Recreation Recap SummaryGod formed a man and gave him the garden in Eden, except for the tree of knowledge. Adam was alone so God made a woman as his partner. ObservationsGenesis 2:7 - from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life Personal ApplicationMany times I look for ways on how to automate work (it is part of the work I do as part of my career) but sometimes lose sight that work is what I am suppose to be doing. When automating tasks, I need to make sure I am using my additional time to do even more useful things that God has called me to do. |
2011-10-04 - Genesis 4 - Cain Murders AbelSummaryEve's sons made offerings to God. Only Abel's was acceptable, so Cain killed him. Abel's blood cried out and God sent Cain away. ObservationsGenesis 4:7 - if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door Personal ApplicationI wonder sometimes if I have my "ringer" loud enough for me to hear when God calls. A lot of times I look back on important events in my life and realize that I missed another lesson God was trying to teach me but I was not listening. I feel embarrassed that I was so selfish during that times. I want to listen voice from God more intensely. |
2011-10-05 - Genesis 5 - Genealogies (part I)SummaryAdam's line was: Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech and Noah. Noah's sons were Shem, Ham and Japheth. ObservationsGenesis 5:2 - He created them male and female and blessed them Personal ApplicationThe challenge for me is simple: To finish the race [Acts 20:24] with great faith and perseverance. But not just to get by but to have a relationship with God that shines before others. When people talk about me, do they stop and mention my relationship with God like the Bible does with Enoch? What does God say about my faith? |
2011-10-11 - Genesis 11 - The Tower of Babel SummaryThey began building a great tower for themselves, but the Lord confused their language. Shem's line included Abram who married Sarai. ObservationsGenesis 11:4 - so that we may make a name for ourselves Personal ApplicationI need to check my motivations on why I do things - especially the "good" things. Is it to further my relationship with God or for selfish gain or to please someone else? |
2011-10-17 - Genesis 17 - Abram becomes Abraham SummaryGod made a covenant with Abram and renamed him Abraham. He renamed Sarai Sarah and promised them a son. The men were circumcised. ObservationsGenesis 17:9 - As for you, you must keep my covenant Personal ApplicationI know I can one-sided and stubborn in my thoughts and sometimes in my relationships. When I get my mind set to do something, that is the way it is. This can be a strength in some situations but a very big weakness if I am contrary to God's thinking. I need to be humble and allow God to change my thoughts and my ways. |
2011-11-03 - Mind Change - Written in Heaven Be “unreasonably,” “illogically” joyful because your name is written in heaven. |
2011-11-18 - Thankfulness Thankfulness Colossians 1:3,10-12, 2:6-7, 3:15, 17, 4:2 - In one letter we are instructed SEVEN times to be thankful people. Pretty important CHART Philippians 4:10-13 ~ Paul did not start out this way
1. Remember the past. Ephesians 2:1-10 ~ Remember how you used to live.
Serve with a grateful heart Matthew 6:1-4 ~ Remember it is more blessed to give than receive.
Romans 8:28 ~ God works out EVERYTHING for the good of those who love him. Do you believe this ? 3. Think toward the future. Philippians 4:2-8 ~ You name is written in the book of life.
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2011-12-07 - Day 4 - Learning to Pray Luke 11:1-13
If you pray 10 minutes of each section, you will pray a powerful 40 minutes! Read the Psalms to learn how to really praise God. Philippians 4:6-7
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2011-12-21 - Day 18 - Learning from Others Matthew 18:1-4
Psalms 32:8-10 - How can you not be like a horse or mule? Application: If you have resisted learning from younger disciples, repent today and seek them out to ask questions. If you are young yourself, set the believers a great example |
2011-12-30 - Day 27 - Learning to be Loyal What does loyalty mean to you? 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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2012-01-07 - Day 35 - Worthy of the Name 1 Peter 4:12-19
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2012-01-17 - Ministry - The Heart of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19, Psalms 100:4, 1 Thessalonians. 5:18 Jesus believed that if the heart of a man was healed and doing well, then that individual could really experience a complete healing from God. In Mark 2 the paralytic who was lowered through the roof by his friends in the middle of a crowded house for Jesus to heal did not hear the first words from the lips of Jesus, 'you are healed.' The first thing he heard was, "Your sins are forgiven." The obvious problem to everyone was his physical condition, yet Jesus saw the spiritual issues of the man's life and healed them first! The ten lepers came to Jesus and when he cleansed them only one came back, throwing himself at the feet of Jesus, overwhelmed with gratitude! Jesus wondered where the other nine were, but proclaimed to the man, "Your faith has made you well." Even though the other nine were cleansed of their leprosy, did they really 'get well?' The one who returned was made well-he was filled with gratitude! Many of us have been baptized, yet how many of us are filled with gratitude? Questions:
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2012-01-29 - Ministry - The Reaper's Heart John 4:31-38 Jesus gets satisfaction by doing the Father's will and by finishing his work. Wow. Often we can see the work of the ministry as toil and drudgery. Jesus derived joy and fulfillment from changing lives. The disciples saw the harvest of crops four months in to the future. Jesus saw the harvest of souls as always being ripe. We do not have to wait for the harvest of souls. It is always ripe and always ready. Are the reapers ready for it? The reaper is looking for a crop to reap. Sometimes we can fall into the trap of deciding we will be fruitful at a later date. The harvest will not wait. Someone is going to reap souls. Write down the names of five people whom you could help become a Christian. Have faith as you write the list. It takes work to reap a harvest. Are you prepared to do the work that it will take? |
2012-03-09 - Blessings In Christ (part V) Continue studying through the blessing of Jesus: 21. We receive imputed righteousness - Romans 4:6 22. Our names are written in heaven - Luke 10:20 23. We are given a blessed hope of Christ's returning - Titus 2:13 24. We are seated in heavenly places - Ephesians 2:6 25. We have fellowship with the trinity - 1 John 1:3 |
2012-10-17 - Prayer of the Righeous - Treasuring Us We are jewels in the hand of God - Isaiah 62:3 He is rejoicing like the woman in the Lost Coin parable - Luke 15:9 Are worth much more than sparrows - Matthew 10:31 Like young people in love carving their names to profess their love, God has engraved you on the palms of his hand - Isaiah 49:16 He gave his own son in exchange for us - Isaiah 43:4 Who else would do this? He world does always treasure us like jewels
God saw us for who we really were and yet treasures us like jewels in his hand. |
2013-03-17 - Prayer of the Righeous - God is Preparing a Place (part I) Jesus wanted his disciples to remember where they were headed When Jesus prayed, heaven was in his mind We are being transformed into Jesus' likeness - 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Pictures of the fellowship of heaven, not like being there:
In this world we get to be with ones we love and respect, in heaven it will be great fellowship and unending |
2013-10-10 - Resolve to Lead Your Marriage Do you realize that as the leader of your home? We must take courage and always be willing to make the first move, God has put something into men that longs to be courageous. The idea of 50/50 leadership is a farce that creates two heads and two directions. History is littered with self-centered men who have dominated, belittled, ignored, and abused their wives in the name of male leadership. Jesus, God’s Son was the most powerful leader of all time Lead your wife by serving her well. |
2015-02-04 - No Contest I come to you in the name of the Lord - 1 Samuel 17:45 David spoke words of confidence He knew that God had sent him and He never sends a man to fight without equipping and guilding him Goliath had size, armor, weapons and a hard heart on his side It was a hopeless situation - for the Giant The moment David accepted God's call to fight, Goliath was as good as dead. This is the Lords battle! - 1 Samuel 17:47 What "giants" in your life make you feel like the underdog? In Christ, can not only win over the giants but have an abolute rout. |
2015-02-16 - Right Man for the Job He reprimand them strenly to make them strong in the faith - Titus 1:12-13 God often calls men of character and commitment to handle more difficult assignments Among this group was a young man name Titus Paul send him to Crete, known for its:
Only a man of strong character who came solve problems, confront, and love God and His word can qualify for such a charge How would you respond in Crete? How can you be God's man in a tough situation? |
2015-02-17 - Behind the Scenes Epaphroditus is a true brother, coworker, and fellow solier and he was your messenger - Philippians 2:25-26 Fans of sports don't pay enough attention to know the names of the players who do the little things to make their team successful The same things is true of believers who do the little things necessary to make the church function Ask anyone who is Epaphroditus is and most believers can not identify him Although Epaphroditus remains relative obscure due to his brief mention in the Bible, Paul considered him an important part of the ministry Many believers play key behind-the-scenes roles, we may not know their name but their impact is eternal |
2015-02-19 - Spirit of Encouragement They sent Barnabas who was filled with joy and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord - Acts 11:22-23 Barnabas means "Son of Encouragement" He specialized in encouragement
Barbabas was drawn to those who needed a positive word How was he the source of encouragement? |
2015-02-25 - Savior's Love The disciple Jesus loved - John 13:23 He referred to himself as "the disciple Jesus loved" John understood Jesus' love for him was God's love He probably had the most acute awareness of his Master's love John found the motivation and empowerment to do courageous and selfless things in Christ's name through love He had no doubts of the savior's love - John freely gave and served Does your family and friends know beyond all doubt that you love them? |
2015-05-11 - Shining Lamp Full of the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God - Acts 7:55 Nothing prompts change likea man's courage in the face of potential personal loss. Stephen had that kind of courage. Religous leaders hoped persecuting Christians would put a stop to this new religious movement, exactly the opposite happened Stephen willingly died for what he believed in and he contributed greatly to the spread of the gospel message At the scene of Stephen's murder stood a young Pharisee named Saul - the same Saul God miraculously converted Stephen's courage and faith in the face of death apparently made a lasting impression Pauls bold preaching would change the world forever - Acts 22:19-20 Lamps do not talk, but they do shine. Is your lamp shining today? |
2015-05-14 - Know Your Identity Give us a king to judge us like the other nations have - 1 Samuel 8:5 God wanted Israel to be different from any other kingdom on earth Israel's elders wanted Samuel to give them a human king so they could fit in with the pagan nations God: "it's me they are rejecting, not you. They don't want me to be their king any longer" - 1 Samuel 8:7-8 Samuel did as God had told him as warned the people of the consequences of rejecting their true king When Israel's elders looked at the nations around them, they lost sight of their own identity Things were never the same for the name Whom do you trust to guide and lead you in every area of your life?
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2015-05-16 - Need Faith? What do you mean "If I can"? Anything is possible if a person believes - Mark 9:23 At times, we need some assurance before we can take a leap of faith The unnamed fatherhad seen Jesus' disciples fail miserably at cast ou the eveil spirit and wondered if the Master could do anything for him Jesus fully intended to heal the boy but first dealt with the man's doubts Though this may may not had enough faith to completely believe, Jesus could help him If you want God to do great things in your life, you will need faith; don't be afraid to ask |
2015-05-20 - Loving When It Hurts Go and marry a prostitute so that some of her children will be conceived in the prostitution - Hosea 1:2 God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute named Gomer as an object lesson of God's love for the wayward nation of Israel Gomer left Hosea and returned to her old ways but Hosea obeyed God even when it meant agonizing self-sacrifice Hosea sacrificed himself to love someone completely unworthly of his love God calls us to be vessels of his self-sacrificing love to "unlovable" people |
2015-06-20 - Two are Better Give my greeting to Priscilla and Aquila, they risked their lives for me - Romans 16:3-4 In New Testament times, preachers and apostles often traveled in pairs:
Aquila and his wife later traveld with Paul to Ephesus where they helped meet an impressive man named Apollos Aquila made a difference; his work was made more effective because he had a wife who as a partner in his ministry Marriage has many benefits including receiving and giving encouragement and strenght |
2015-06-22 - Acknowledge Your Limitations I have no one to put me into the pool - John 5:7 A good man always knows his limitations An unnamed sick man met Jesus one day knew his limitations by reponding with an "I can't" He was unable to walk for 38 years and he wait for someone to help get him into healing waters of the pool of Bethesda What he obvioudly couldn't do, Jesus did The man knew that on his own, he had no hope of changing his situation I CAN'T is sometimes the words Jesus wants to hear That phrase comes from the lips of the person who realizes his need for complete dependence of Christ |
2015-06-28 - Making a Lasting Impression King Darius sent a message - everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before thr God of Daniel - Daniel 6:25-26 How you live and how you demonstrate your faith can make a big impression Opponents of Daniel duped Darius into sending the prophet into a den of lions King Dairus wanted to see the power of Daniel's God put on display - that is exactly what happened Daniel came out without a scratch - it was a miracle and Darius praise the name of Daniel's God Our world is filled with men like Darius who see to see God power demonstrated in our lives |
2015-07-12 - Avoid Distractions Demas has deserted me bcause he loves the things of this life - 2 Timothy 4:10 One of the devil's most powerful weapons is distraction He uses that weapon against a once-faithful believer named Demas Demas was a dependable partner Paul's ministry - "a coworker" - Philemon 1:24 Whatever Demas' reason for deserting Paul, he was distracted from his important work faithfully following Jesus What distractions keep you from fully and freely serving Jesus? |
2015-08-03 - Interruptions Soldiers forced a passerby name Simon to carry Jesus' cross - Mark 15:21 It is important to be ready when God send you an interruption for the good of another person Jesus was exhausted:
Simon was a jewish pilgrim from north African city of Cyrene (now Libya) Hundreds of thousands traveled to Jerusalem annually to honor God in the Passover celebration The Roman centurion didn't have time to wait for Jesus to gather his strength Simon carried a part of Jesus' burden that morning that not even his disciples were around to caryy Are you ready and willing to bear the burden God asks you to carry? |
2015-09-16 - Foresightful Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead - Philippians 3:13 God promises to bless you when you focus on what he calls you to do today and in the future Paul remembered the past and the lessons he had learned from it He often refered to his past but he didn't live there Paul looked forward to things God had for him - namely finishing the race of faith God has a wonderful plan for your future Don't focus so much on where you've been that you lose sight of where you are headed |
2015-09-24 - Harmonious Service There's a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish - John 6:8-9 Only once does the New Testament mention Andrew's name without connecting him with Peter - John 12:22 Andrew is last mentioned with the remaining elven disciples - Acts 1:13 He established his reputation on bring people to Jesus:
Andrew recognized his role and understood and accepted it You play an important role like Andrew - bring people to him one by one
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2015-09-27 - Blessed, Not Honored I will go, but if you go with me - Judges 4:8 Military leader named Barak lead Israel into victory over the Canaanites but was reluctance to lead couragously was costly God promised victory but Barak told Deborah he would go only if she promised to go with him Barak demonstrated a measure of respect and honor for Deborah but also a lack of courage and faith on his part Deborah agreed but told Barak he would receive no honor for God would use a woman in his victory - Judges 4:9 How do you respond when God calls you to do something great? |
2015-09-28 - Right Prophets These prophets are telling lies in my name. I did not send them or tell them to speak - Jeremiah 14:14 During the prophet Jeremiah's ministry, "prophets of God" contradicted Jeremiah's warning about coming divine judgement. They insisted that everything was all right and God had not really given Jeremiah a message of wrath The people did not want to hear the truth choosing comfort over conviction We have plent of false prophets with comforting thoughts today with some even having good intentions The real question is wheather or not their words match up with God's word |
2015-10-05 - Part of the Story "He stayed in Jerusalem", Ziba replied - 2 Samuel 16:3 When you spread gossip or listen to it, you probably tell or hear only part of the story Ziba's gossip about treason damaged Mephibosheth's reputation and his standing in David's kigdom When David listened to Ziba's hearsay, he stripped Mephibosheth of what belonged to him and gave it to Ziba instead - 2 Samuel 16:4 Mephibosheth eventually restored his name but it stands as a reminded of the damage gossip can cause even with partial information |
2015-10-16 - Courage to Act Bring out your son . He must die... - Judges 6:30 The Old Testament hero Gideon had the courage needed to champion his principles and God's name This was true even when risking his skin Tearing down the alter of Baal was no small offense to those in Gideon's home town When he did they were ready to inact revenge in the name of their god Joash kept the mob from killing Gideon Gideon looked beyond the surface of things and saw accommodating Baal amounted to treason against God |
2015-10-29 - Integrity They are honest and trustworthy men - 2 Kings 22:7 The unnamed men who supervised the restoration of the Temple were so honest that Josiah ordered the high priest to stop keeping accounts of the money they spent to repair God's holy Temple Josiah wrote what amounted to a blank check to get the work done Why? Because they had already proved themselves faithful How do you conduct yourself when no one is watching? When you demonstrate integrity in everything you say and do, you earn the trust of those in authority over you |