Monthly Archives: February 2011
maybe this is it
Gen. 40. What was it that kept Joseph faithful to God and walking in integrity as he lived a forgotten life in the bowels of an Egyptian prison? He had revelations from God in his past, and he must have … Continue reading
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the LORD was with him
Gen. 39. What was it that allowed Joseph to maintain his integrity while all those terrible things happened to him? How was he able to keep bitterness and cynicism from spoiling his attitude and destroying his witness? One clue to … Continue reading
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three days without sight
Acts 9:1-31. After his encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus was left blinded and helpless for three days. That unexpected down time was three days of grace, and in them Saul was learning … Continue reading
right hearts
Acts 8. Saul’s heart had not yet been touched by the Holy spirit’s regeneration power, so his heart was not yet right. He was ravaging the church because of his evil ambition. Simon of Samaria’s heart was touched by the … Continue reading
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fighting against God
2 Chronicles 13. It took only 18 years for the kingdom to go from one divided to become one engaged in civil war. Abijah’s army was outnumbered two to one, and he, himself was not entirely faithful to the LORD. … Continue reading
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obedient to the faith
Acts 4:32-6:7. The church of Jesus Christ is not simply a social movement. The kingdom of God has a king in heaven, and he has given us a body of instruction recorded in the Gospels. Believers are obligated to obey … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, faithfulness, humility, kingdom of God, obedience, submission
Tagged Acts 4, Acts 5, Acts 6
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no future
Psalm 37. This wisdom psalm from David encourages believers to think rightly about their future and that of the wicked. we need to stop worrying about wicked people and envying their strength and possessions. They may seem strong and secure … Continue reading
Posted in conditional immortality, destruction in hell, faith, future, wisdom
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one decision
2 Chronicles 10. It was one decision that Rehoboam made that led to division and rebellion and the dissolution of Israel. He decided to listen to the wrong counselors. They encouraged him to make the heavy yoke even heavier. The … Continue reading
Posted in conflict, discernment, divisions, leadership, ministry, peace, self-control, wisdom
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witnesses to his resurrection
Acts 1. Luke’s Gospel was about what Jesus began to do and teach (1). Acts was about what he would continue to do and teach through his witnesses. He told his followers that the Holy Spirit would come upon them … Continue reading
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"it is written"
Luke 24. Each event described by Luke in this chapter contains a miracle: angelic messengers, Jesus appearing as a fellow traveler on the road, the opening of the eyes of the disciples while he ate with them, his appearance among … Continue reading
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