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We are exploring Numbers 14:39-45. In these passages, the Israelites override God's instructions to stay in the wilderness for 40 years. Instead of accepting God's delay, they attempt to conquer the promised land and they are completely defeated. The revelation we are going to process is that God may intentionally delay us, which is designed to grow our faith, so we should not try to speed up the growth process. Instead, we need to patiently wait it out and grow.  __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

We are exploring Matthew 13:58, Matthew 17:19-20, Exodus 13:17-18, and Numbers 14:29-33. The revelation we are going to process from these passages is that our current level of faith may not be ready for the next level of success God has for us. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Each month, we have a specific prayer in which we seek God's direction, strength, and wisdom. Pray along with us this month. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________  

In scripture, Jesus describes four types of people who have varying levels of success in their calling. The revelation we are going to process is introspective. Which of the four people Jesus is describing are you? Based on the answer, the revelation of what's up with the success of your vision is revealed. __________ Mark 4:13-20 MSG __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

For Christians who desire marriage, a healthy relationship can move from dating to engagement within a year through intentional discernment. Begin with three months of exclusive dating focused solely on getting to know one another without making marriage commitments. If the relationship shows clear potential, continue with six weeks to three months of premarital counseling with a trusted pastor or counselor to evaluate biblical, emotional, and practical compatibility. At the conclusion of counseling, make a mutual decision about whether to pursue marriage. Once both people have agreed, set a wedding date, and then the proposal can serve as a joyful celebration of a decision that has already been made together—not as the moment the decision is first introduced. Rather than dating indefinitely, aim to reach clarity within a year by either ending the relationship or moving toward marriage with a planned wedding date. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

We are exploring that Abraham and Sarah's marriage was illegitimate but God made them right for each other. The revelation we are going to process is that even though you married the wrong person, God can still bless your marriage — if you allow him to. __________ Genesis 20:11-13 NLT, Leviticus 18:1-9 NLT, Genesis 17:19 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

At Office Hours today, Micah shared his business success in forming referral partnerships and the importance of following the Holy Spirit's guidance. Theresa discussed her experience leading a devotional for caregivers on the Bible app and her plans to create more community resources. Ark celebrated his recent speaking engagements and business developments, and asked about co-working spaces. Pastor Amos provided insights on focusing on one's calling, referencing 1 Corinthians, and shared his experience using AI to design a course. The group also had a lengthy discussion about whether demonic spirits can inhabit AI, with Pastor Amos and Ark explaining that AI is simply code and not susceptible to spiritual inhabitation. Rowena sought advice on faith and God's timing, to which Pastor Amos responded by emphasizing the need for faith to be based on God's promises and the importance of enduring faith. The conversation ended with prayers for Stephanie, who was in the hospital, and Rowena's recovery from shoulder surgery. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

We are exploring Mark 5:35-42. In this passage, a 12-year-old girl dies while Jesus is on His way to heal her. After the father hears the bad news, Jesus tells him, "Be not afraid, only believe." The main revelation we are going to process from this text is that when we receive bad news about our vision, we are to not be afraid, but only believe. Because God anointing on our life overcomes bad news. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Fear often rises when obstacles threaten the vision God has given us. For example, Jesus told His disciples to go to the other side of the lake by boat, but they allowed the storm to overshadow His promise and questioned whether He cared for them. Their fear exposed a lack of trust in His word rather than the size of the storm. Jesus demonstrated His authority by calming the wind and the waves, reminding them that faith is anchored in who He is, not in favorable circumstances. When challenges arise, the real question is whether we will trust God's promise or let fear define our response. __________ Mark 4:35-41 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Marriage often brings moments of deep joy, but it can also bring disappointment when our spouse falls short of meeting our expectations or fulfilling their responsibilities. In 1 Peter 2:18–24, Peter teaches that God is honored when we continue to do what is right, even while suffering unjustly. Applying this principle to marriage, we see that our faithfulness to the marriage covenant is not determined by our spouse's behavior but by our obedience to God. Believers are required to remain committed to loving, serving, and honoring their spouse despite disappointment, following the example of Christ, who suffered without retaliation and entrusted Himself to the Father. As we suffer faithfully in marriage, we reflect the character of Christ and demonstrate that our ultimate hope is found in God, not in the perfect performance of our spouse. __________ Matthew 19:11-12 MSG, 1 Peter 2:18-24 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In last week's Office Hours, Pastor Amos addressed the "unbalanced" teaching that emphasizes wives submitting without giving equal emphasis to husbands loving their wives as Christ loved the church, which he defines as "dying to yourself" to serve your spouse. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos explains that believers should use both natural planning and spiritual guidance, citing the Apostle Paul as a model for making plans while leaving room for the Holy Spirit to make adjustments. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Jesus challenges the religious leaders by exposing how human traditions can quietly replace God's truth. While they focused on protecting long-standing customs, they neglected God's actual commands, revealing hearts that honored Him outwardly but were distant inwardly. This message invites us to examine the unconscious traditions, assumptions, and patterns we follow that may be preventing us from recognizing God's fresh direction and calling. True obedience is not about preserving familiar practices but about remaining sensitive to God's Word and willing to follow Him wherever He leads. __________ Matthew 15:1-9 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Jesus borrowed Peter's boat to teach the crowds, and after preaching, He instructed Peter to launch into deep water and let down his nets. Everything Peter knew as an experienced fisherman—and all the data from that night's failed efforts—told him it was pointless. They had fished all night, caught nothing, and were already cleaning their nets to go home. From a natural perspective, Jesus was a carpenter, not a fisherman, and His instruction contradicted both experience and expertise. Yet Peter chose obedience over evidence, saying, "Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net." His obedience produced a miraculous catch that exceeded every expectation. This example teaches that while data and past experiences can inform us, they should never have the final authority over God's word. When God speaks, His direction can override what history, logic, or statistics say is possible, calling us to trust His voice above the limitations of the data. __________ Luke 5:1-9 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

This week's Office Hours covered a range of topics. Bose raised questions about making plans as a Christian and the role of the enemy, to which Pastor Amos responded by emphasizing a balance between planning and praying, citing biblical examples. Sonja inquired about the story of Jacob wrestling with God, and Pastor Amos explained the difference in engagement with God between the Old and New Testaments, focusing on identity in Christ. Bose also discussed the stronghold of cultural traditions in the church, particularly regarding marriage roles, and Pastor Amos agreed on the need for prayer and teaching to address these imbalances. Stephanie asked about the biblical perspective on supporting Israel, and Pastor Amos provided a nuanced view, acknowledging Israel's prophetic significance while noting that they are still accountable for their actions. Deborah shared her reflections on entering her 60s, seeking wisdom on what to carry forward, and received encouragement from Pastor Amos and others about embracing the new decade with wisdom and purpose. The conversation ended with a prayer for the victims of a ferry disaster in Guyana and for various personal and global concerns. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God revealed a clear and specific vision for Abraham and Sarah: they would become the parents of many nations through a son born to them together. Even after reaffirming His covenant and changing their names to reflect their future, Abraham allowed his natural limitations—his age and Sarah's barrenness—to shape his expectations. Instead of embracing God's promise, he suggested that Ishmael fulfill the vision, attempting to reduce God's plan to something that seemed more realistic. But God refused to lower His promise to match Abraham's doubts. He affirmed that while Ishmael would be blessed, His covenant would come through Isaac, the promised son. This example reminds us that God's vision is not determined by our limitations. Faith requires us to trust His power rather than adjust His promises to fit what seems possible in our own strength. __________ Genesis 17:1-7 NLT, Genesis 17:15-21 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God's calling on your life requires unwavering trust in His timing and direction. Abram's failure reminds us that the advice of your spouse should never take priority over the clear direction God has given you. While a spouse's counsel is valuable, it must always be tested against God's will. Compromising your calling to satisfy your spouse's opinion can lead to unnecessary pain, conflict, and negative consequences that affect many others including your spouse. __________ Genesis 16:1-10,13 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

These are words of encouragement from CFE members following this week's prayer. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________  

Samuel's journey to anoint the next king reminds us that God's calling often begins with clear direction but unfolds one step at a time. Although God told Samuel to go to Bethlehem, He did not immediately reveal who the next king would be. Samuel had to trust God through the process, resist relying on his own assumptions, and patiently wait for God's confirmation. This example teaches that following our calling requires obedience before clarity, a willingness to let go of past disappointments, and confidence that God sees beyond outward appearances to the heart. Like Samuel, we may know what God has called us to do without knowing every detail, but as we faithfully follow His guidance, He reveals each next step in His perfect timing. __________ 1 Samuel 16:1-13 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

I am a strong believer of staying focused and not deviating from your calling, because focused pursuits over time bring success. Whereas, deviations from your path slow down your calling to a standstill. However, we also have Holy Spirit inside us who knows how to navigate the ups and downs of a calling. This means that there may be seasons when Holy Spirit will direct you to take an anointed deviation that may appear to break your focus. The difference between an anointed deviation verses a self-appointed deviation is that an anointed deviation does not slow down the success of your calling. It will compliment it.     __________ 1 Kings 17:1–5 KJV, Acts 20:34 KJV, Ecclesiastes 10:19 KJV, 1 Corinthians 14:33 KJV, Proverbs 10:22 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

A lot of women are trying to be like the superwoman of Proverbs 31. A lot of men want to marry her or want their wives to be her. She is a perfect wife, homemaker, mother, entrepreneur, real-estate investor, and is great with money. However, is that really obtainable? __________ Proverbs 31:10–12 KJV, Ecclesiastes 7:27–28 NLT, Ephesians 5:25–27 KJV, Matthew 13:57–58 KJV, 1 Peter 3:7 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

This week's office hours focused on discussing artificial intelligence and its impact on various aspects of life and work. Pastor Amos shared his recent experience attending a Google workshop in New York about integrating AI into higher education, explaining how AI is transforming productivity tools and creating new high-paying job opportunities in AI engineering and AI project management.  The discussion covered AI's potential to displace traditional jobs, particularly in fields like customer service and medical administration, while also exploring how AI can serve as a productivity tool for content creation and business development. Participants shared personal experiences using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, with some expressing concerns about privacy implications and the potential for AI to alter human personality and social interactions.  The conversation emphasized the importance of using AI as a tool rather than seeking spiritual guidance from it, and highlighted how CFE is shifting toward building community rather than just providing content. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God gives us assignments that are for a moment, season, or lifetime. As we are doing an assignment, we may not know which time frame it falls into. Therefore, it is important to stay connected to Holy Spirit and not assume an assignment from God is forever so that we can be open to hearing if (or when) a change in assignment comes. This is important because God's anointing for success follows His assignments. __________ Matthew 15:24 KJV, Matthew 10:5–7 KJV, Matthew 28:18–20 KJV, Acts 1:8–9 KJV, Acts 8:1 KJV, Acts 10:10–16 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Many married people are frustrated because their spouse doesn't believe in or support their vision. Why? Because God gave you the vision, not your spouse. Your faith has been activated to see something that doesn't exist yet, so you can believe the vision without seeing proof. However, your spouse may not have received a word from God about it, so they don't have a basis for faith yet, which means they will need to see some tangible proof. Let's explore the concept of asking God to provide your spouse with proof of success so your spouse can get on board with the vision.     __________ Deuteronomy 18:21-22 KJV, Joshua 3:7-13,17 KJV, Matthew 4:23-24 KJV, Amos 3:3 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

These are words of encouragement from the CFE members following this week's prayer. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

The union of marriage allows a husband and wife to experience the fullest representation of God. A husband and wife are a mirror image of who God is. __________ Matthew 19:11–12 MSG, Genesis 1:27 KJV, Genesis 2:22–24 KJV, Isaiah 66:13 KJV, Isaiah 49:15 KJV, Isaiah 66:9 KJV, Matthew 23:37 KJV, Galatians 3:28 KJV, Matthew 22:30 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

We have been studying the love of money because this sin determines who is your god. Either the Lord is your God or money is your god. As we wrap up this topic (for now), I am discussing two ways the love of money will attempt to silence Christians from speaking against beliefs that are opposite God's ways. __________ Matthew 6:24 KJV, Matthew 4:8–10 KJV, Revelation 13:16–17 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

As believers, we downplay our feelings and treat them like a bad guide. We do this because many of us have been taught not to trust our feelings. However, God created our feelings, just like He created our body and spirit, so why would we throw away something He created? Instead of throwing our feelings away, let's learn to use them. A born again believer who studies and meditates the Word consistently can trust their feelings as a guide to discern their calling. __________ Genesis 2:7 KJV, 1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT, Hebrews 4:12 NLT, 1 Corinthians 12:14–15 KJV, Matthew 15:32 NLT, Mark 5:29 NLT, Acts 17:27 NLT, Romans 14:3 NLT, 1 John 3:20 NLT, Hebrews 5:14 KJV, Proverbs 20:5 KJV, Nehemiah 8:10 KJV, John 4:34 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

If you are dealing with sickness (small or great) in your body, then listen to today's message a few times. I am sharing several scriptures to encourage your faith for healing. You will discover that God sent Jesus to heal any sickness or disease you may have. __________ Isaiah 53:5 KJV, 1 Peter 2:24 KJV, Acts 10:38 KJV, Matthew 4:23 KJV, Psalm 103:3 KJV, Matthew 14:14 KJV, Matthew 20:34 KJV, Matthew 12:10, 13 KJV, Matthew 9:2, 6–7 KJV, Matthew 8:3 KJV, Luke 7:12–15 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God gave Jesus a unique and powerful calling during His time on earth. While His calling sets the foundation for all of ours, your calling will likely differ from His. You can learn from studying everything Jesus did, but you may not find your exact calling in His actions on earth. Therefore, don't limit your calling simply because you didn't see Jesus do it. __________ Luke 4:18–19 KJV, Matthew 15:22–28 KJV, Acts 1:8 KJV, Acts 9:11, 15 KJV, John 14:12 NLT, John 16:13 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Each month, we have a specific prayer in which we seek God's direction, strength, and wisdom. Pray along with us this month. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________  

In John 7, Jesus demonstrates the importance of discerning the right time, season, and place for your calling. Although His brothers pressured Him to go publicly to Jerusalem and prove Himself, Jesus refused to be influenced by people who did not believe in His assignment, recognizing that His time had not yet fully come. He did not recklessly put Himself or His mission in danger just to prove a point. In the same way, just because God has placed something in your heart does not mean you should immediately pursue it publicly or at full force. Some assignments require you to remain in the background, move quietly, or pivot as the Holy Spirit leads until the right time comes. Fulfilling your calling requires constantly listening to the Holy Spirit and discerning when to move, when to wait, when to be visible, and when to remain hidden. __________ John 7:1-13 NIV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________      

Your calling unfolds through many decisions, both small and large, making it essential to clearly hear and correctly interpret the voice of God. While God may initiate extraordinary forms of communication through audible voices, visions, dreams, angels, or other people, believers can consistently recognize His direction through their born-again spirit as their minds are renewed by His Word. Learning to hear God requires distinguishing His simple, God-honoring voice from our own complex, self-focused thoughts, trusting His provision rather than interpreting His direction through scarcity, and patiently allowing Him to confirm what He is saying. It also requires proper theology and a biblical worldview, because wrong beliefs and worldly thinking can cause us to misinterpret even what we have clearly heard. As we grow in the Word, learn to recognize God's peace, trust His unlimited provision, and resist rushing to conclusions, we become better equipped to hear, understand, and follow His direction for every decision that shapes our calling. __________ Notes & Scriptures: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/voice Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God didn't design marriage to be depressing and unfulfilling. However, because marriage is between two imperfect people, marriage can easily become unfun and difficult. In today's message, I am presenting a six-month process to turn a marriage from drudgery to happiness and excitement. This is important because there is a connection between having a happy marriage and succeeding in a God-given calling. __________ Peter 3:7 KJV, 1 Corinthians 7:33–34 KJV, Proverbs 15:1 KJV, Galatians 6:7 KJV, 1 Peter 3:1 KJV, Proverbs 25:21–22 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

As an entrepreneur, the Lord is constantly speaking to your spirit ideas to either start something new or take what you're currently doing to the next level. However, how do you hear these ideas from God and how do you take them from your from spirit to launching them in the marketplace? Learn a three stage process to go from idea to launch.     __________ Proverbs 20:5 KJV, Proverbs 3:19–20 KJV, Proverbs 24:3–4 KJV, Genesis 1:1 KJV, Matthew 13:19 KJV, 1 John 2:20 KJV, Colossians 3:15 AMPC __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

During this week's office hours Pastor Amos led discussions on hearing God's voice and fielded questions from participants. Micah shared his experience learning to recognize God's voice through short statements that align with Scripture over 25 years ago, and discussed his recent receipt of compensation from the Flint water crisis lawsuit after 11-12 years. Rosalind discussed dreams she had been experiencing about marriage and relationships, connecting them to her past sexual trauma and questioning how God communicates through such "strange" methods. Stephanie shared her experience persevering through a hurricane recovery process to receive government assistance for her roof, emphasizing the importance of being persistent and providing complete information. The conversation then shifted to practical topics including using AI assistants like Claude for business research and removing phone numbers from spam call databases. Doyin and Deborah contributed insights about predestination and the difference between research and clinical mindsets when studying the Bible, with Deborah sharing her experience taking a psychology licensing exam and learning to approach Scripture from a clinical perspective rather than just an academic one. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Everything recorded in the Bible is truthfully reported, but not every statement spoken by people in Scripture should be accepted as doctrine. The book of Job demonstrates this principle. Job and his friends made many sincere statements about God, yet God later rebuked their words as lacking understanding. By comparing Job's statements with the broader teaching of Scripture, we discover that Satan is the one who steals, kills, and destroys, while God is the giver of life, healing, mercy, and restoration. Job serves as an example of why biblical doctrine must be established from the whole counsel of Scripture rather than from isolated verses.  __________ Job 1:21 NLT, Job 1:8–12 NLT, John 10:10 KJV, Job 5:17–18 NLT, 1 Peter 2:24 NLT, Job 7:18 NLT, James 1:13–14 NLT, Job 13:26 NLT, Jeremiah 31:33–34 NLT, Isaiah 43:25 KJV, Psalm 103:10–12 KJV, Job 38:1–4 NLT, Job 40:8 NLT, Job 42:1–3 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In this excerpt from office hours, Pastor Amos suggests that entrepreneurs should go "straight at" their main vision rather than getting bogged down in smaller, secondary projects that require just as much energy as their primary business. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Biblical truth is found by studying all of Scripture rather than building doctrine from a few isolated verses. At times, certain passages may seem to support an idea when read alone, but a broader study often reveals a different conclusion. The Bible's teaching on slavery illustrates this principle. While some passages instruct slaves on how to live within their circumstances, other passages reveal God's condemnation of man stealing, His desire for freedom, and His view of believers as brothers and sisters in Christ. By examining the full counsel of Scripture, we can better understand God's heart and avoid drawing conclusions based on only a portion of His Word. __________ 1 Peter 2:18–20 NLT, Ephesians 6:5 NLT, Exodus 21:16 NIV, 1 Timothy 1:8–10 KJV, Philemon 1:4–10 NLT, Philemon 1:15–19 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:21 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Biblical truth is discovered by studying Scripture in its proper context rather than building doctrine from isolated verses. Passages on remarriage after divorce and giving on the first day of the week illustrate this principle, showing that Paul was often addressing specific situations, offering pastoral counsel, or using examples to communicate broader spiritual truths. When these passages are read in their full context, it becomes clear that they should not automatically be treated as universal doctrines. Careful study of the surrounding verses, the author's intent, and the overall teaching of Scripture is essential for rightly understanding and applying God's Word. __________ 1 Corinthians 7:39 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:15 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:36–40 NLT, Romans 7:2 NLT, Romans 7:1–4 NLT, 1 Corinthians 16:2 NLT, 1 Corinthians 16:1–4 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

As studiers of the Word, we have to correctly study the Old Testament (covenant) in light of our New Covenant, so we don't put ourselves in bondage. Here are a few things to keep in mind about the differences in the covenants. __________ Matthew 19:7–9 NLT, Acts 17:29–30 NIV, Galatians 3:10–13 NLT, Deuteronomy 28:1–2 KJV, Deuteronomy 28:15 KJV, Malachi 3:8–10 KJV, Galatians 3:14 NLT, Genesis 12:2–3 KJV, Matthew 23:23 NLT, Leviticus 27:30–34 NLT, Hebrews 7:11–16 NLT, 1 Peter 2:5 NLT, 1 Peter 2:9 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In this Office Hours excerpt, Pastor Amos explains that Proverbs 31 offers a descriptive portrait—a mother's depiction of the kind of wife she desires for her son—rather than a prescriptive standard that every woman is expected to follow for all time. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

An important truth we must understand is that the Bible contains both direct commands from God and opinions from others. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul carefully identifies when he is speaking by the Lord's command and when he is giving his own Spirit-guided judgment. This teaches us that not everything recorded in Scripture carries the same level of authority. While these opinions are inspired, wise, and profitable for our instruction, we must be careful not to elevate them to the level of a direct command from God. Recognizing this distinction helps us rightly divide the Word of truth and avoid turning opinions into doctrine. __________ 1 Corinthians 7:6–7 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:10–11 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:12–16 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:25–28 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:40 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In this week's office hours, members shared various testimonies including Theresa's experience with God speaking to her through specific words about "selfish ambition," Anya's organization receiving an unexpected grant, Bose's victory over spiritual warfare through prayer and taking authority, and Sonja's development of a free prayer app for health. The discussion also covered topics of business marketing, prayer authority, and the importance of pivoting when new information arises, with members sharing experiences about how God provides opportunities and guidance in their entrepreneurial and ministry endeavors. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Prescriptive Scriptures establish doctrine by providing authoritative commands and principles that apply to all believers for all time, revealing God's ongoing will through clear instructions and consistent biblical patterns. When reading Scripture, it is important to distinguish between passages that simply describe events and those that prescribe how believers should live by asking: Is this reporting an event, teaching a direct command or principle, and is it affirmed throughout the rest of Scripture as a norm for God's people? __________ John 13:34 NLT, 1 Timothy 3:1–5 NLT, Philippians 4:6 NLT, Ephesians 4:31–32 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

This week our family received a God opportunity that will require me to make a change to my planned weekly Bible study on Sundays. I can't share the specifics of the opportunity just yet, but I will share them with you in July. In order to support this opportunity, instead of having weekly Bible studies on Sundays, we will continue with the once-a-month Bible studies for now. To create a somewhat consistent schedule, these once-per-month Bible studies will be held on the first Fridays from 7 PM to 9 PM EST. This will start on Friday, July 3rd. Thanks for walking through all the adjustments we have been making with CFE over the years. Here's the new link to RSVP for Bible Study: https://m.churchforentrepreneurs.com/events/bible-study-103650679

Some passages in Scripture are descriptive, meaning they record historical events and actions without intending to establish doctrine or serve as commands for all believers. While these accounts provide valuable lessons and reveal God's work throughout history, doctrine should be built primarily from passages that clearly teach and prescribe God's will. Careful interpretation requires considering the context, timing, and overall message of Scripture so that believers do not mistakenly turn historical narratives into universal commands. Understanding this distinction helps us apply God's Word faithfully and accurately. __________ Acts 1:21–26 NLT, John 16:13–15 NLT, Romans 8:14 NLT, Acts 2:1–4 NLT, Acts 4:32–35 NLT, Acts 5:3–4 NLT, 2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT, Judges 21:20–23 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________      

The Word of God must be studied rightly so we build our lives on truth rather than falsehood. Since all Scripture is inspired by God, we should study it with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, compare passages, and examine multiple translations to understand God's message. Not every passage is meant to establish doctrine, as some Scriptures describe events while others instruct us how to live. Sound interpretation requires reading Scripture in context, recognizing personal biases, and establishing beliefs through consistent biblical patterns rather than isolated verses. __________ 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV, 2 Timothy 3:16–17 KJV, John 16:13 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

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Learn how to properly study the Bible so you can understand Scripture in its proper context, avoid common misinterpretations, grow in spiritual maturity, and hear God's voice more clearly through His Word. After completing this Bible study, you will have a stronger foundation of faith and greater confidence in your ability to study, understand, and apply the Word of God in your daily life. __________ Notes & Scriptures: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/basics Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________     

Sex is an essential aspect of marriage. Unfortunately, many couples are not experiencing the fullness of sexual intimacy that God intends for them. Let's explore how to cultivate a pleasurable sex life with your spouse.     __________ Genesis 2:24–25 KJV, 1 Corinthians 7:4–5 NLT, Hebrews 13:4 KJV, 1 Peter 3:7 KJV, 1 Corinthians 7:33–34 KJV, Proverbs 23:7 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________