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Is God's “gift” to you a difficulty, a loss, a frustration, or untreatable pain? We don't typically see those circumstances as gifts. They are more like disappointments, aggravations, or perceived rejection. But they may be gifts, nonetheless, given to grow us to a new level spiritually, or prepare us for something better to come, or even to help us see something extraordinary about God that we couldn't see before.  SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: The Gift in God's “No" By Cindi McMenamin, Crosswalk Contributing Writer  “No good thing will He withhold from those that walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11 NASB) Have you ever asked God for something and He didn't deliver?  I know what that is like. And it hurts. But I've learned through the years that God's "no" often ends up being a gift greater than what I had originally asked for.  Whether I was trying to get my first book published, trying to have a second child, or trying to pry open a door of opportunity, every time I received a "no" it turned out God was really saying "Wait—I have something far better than what you've asked for."  Yet all I could see in front of me at the time was a rejection letter, another month of what I thought was unanswered prayer, or another closed door. More waiting. More disappointment. Discouragement.  Hannah of the Old Testament knew that discouragement. She longed to have a baby. Yet we find twice in the first few lines of her story that the reason for Hannah's infertility was because “the Lord had closed her womb" (1 Samuel 1:5-6).  Ouch! I would feel so much better if that verse gave us a reason like: “because Hannah wasn't emotionally prepared for a baby.” Or, “because having a child would have broken Hannah's heart.” Or even, “because Hannah could not have survived the birth of the baby,” But that verse specifically tells us that the Lord was the One withholding from Hannah the one thing she wanted most in life. And it didn't tell us why.  We'd like to think God is behind only the blessings we receive, and that He would never allow—or even arrange—difficulties to come our way. Yet that is one of the primary ways He awakens our need for Him and draws us closer to Himself.  Hannah became so desperate to have a son that she poured out her heart to God in prayer, promising to give her son back to God if He were to finally give her one. It was then, after Hannah came to that place of complete surrender, that we read God's gracious, yet timely response: "And the Lord remembered her. It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son…” (1 Samuel 1:19-20).   Hannah got her long-awaited son, but years later than she had anticipated. The no she had perceived from God earlier was really wait. And the wait turned out to be the best blessing of all. Hannah didn't have just any baby. She had a son named Samuel who became one of Israel's greatest prophets and priests. He not only anointed Israel's first two kings, but he helped turn the nation's heart back toward God.  Hannah simply asked God for a baby. But God wanted to give her—and her son—a legacy. Hannah had a dream. But God had for her a destiny. What Hannah earlier perceived as no was a gift in terms of God's timing. God wanted to give her so much more than she asked for. So, He waited and did it in His timing, not hers.   Intersecting Faith and Life  Scripture tells us in Job 42:2 that God can do "all things. No plan is impossible for [Him]” Scripture also tells us in James 1:17, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (NIV). So, if every gift is from God, and you're praying for something that is not arriving, God is the One who, for some reason, is deciding to withhold that gift. And, I have learned through the years that some of God's best gifts to us are the very things He decides to withhold.  Is God's “gift” to you a difficulty, a loss, a frustration, or untreatable pain? We don't typically see those circumstances as gifts. They are more like disappointments, aggravations, or perceived rejection. But they may be gifts, nonetheless, given to grow us to a new level spiritually, or prepare us for something better to come, or even to help us see something extraordinary about God that we couldn't see before.  If your idea of a good thing differs from God's right now, can you trust the wisdom in His withholding and be assured that the all-knowing, all-loving God is much more capable of managing your life than you are?  God, thank You for the times You withhold Your blessings, out of a desire to bless me from another angle, or in a different way. Help me realize that the one thing I need the most—my one missing piece—is You.  Further Reading: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 For more on God's wisdom in His withholding, see Cindi's book, When God Sees Your Tears.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Title: “The Bread of Life” Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8 By: Rev. Marisa Gertz Bulletin https://trinitygnv.org/s/635-Bulletin-08-14-24-w444.pdf Scripture https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+19%3A4-8&version=NRSVUE To support the ongoing ministries of Trinity, please make a gift here:  https://pushpay.com/g/trinitygnv?src=hpp For more information, go to https://trinitygnv.org/

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Title: “The Bread of Life” Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8 By: Rev. Marisa Gertz Bulletin https://trinitygnv.org/s/635-Bulletin-08-14-24-w444.pdf Scripture https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+19%3A4-8&version=NRSVUE To support the ongoing ministries of Trinity, please make a gift here:  https://pushpay.com/g/trinitygnv?src=hpp For more information, go to https://trinitygnv.org/

What is the Bread of Life? Scripture Reflection for August 8, 2024 by Priests for Life

1.  Trials and joy      A. God is working in me                                                             B.  God is working on me                                                       C.  God is working through me                                        2.  Trials produce endurance and growth      A. Fortitude, toughness to not quit      B. Maturity, seasoned       C. Completeness, competency      D. Not lacking, skills are there   3.  Trials lead to prayer for wisdom      A. God gives generously and without grudge       B. God answers those who pray in faith (single-minded)      C. God won't answer double minded Christians   4. Trials will lead to victory      A. Crown of Life    

Series: Guard the TreasureTitle: 5 Keys to Success in Ministry (& Life)Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 NIV Bottom line: “Watch your life and doctrine closely.” Persevering in them will lead to success in ministry (and in life).Alt. Bottom Line: We succeed in ministry through Christlike character and competency.Competencies that include:The WordGifted nessDiligence, andBalanceINTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESOUTLINESDISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDINTRODUCTIONIllustration or storyLife-Changing Words by Nicky GumbelMy father wanted to go to Russia before he died. We went there on holiday as a family. At that time Bibles were strictly illegal there. I took with me some Russian Bibles. While I was there I went to churches and looked for people who seemed to be genuine Christians. (Church meetings were often infiltrated by the KGB.)On one occasion, I followed a man down the street after a service. I went up to him and tapped him on the shoulder. There was nobody about. I took out one of my Bibles and handed it to him. For a moment, he had an expression of utmost disbelief. Then he took from his pocket a New Testament, which was probably 100 years old. The pages were so threadbare they were virtually transparent. When he realised that he had received a whole Bible, he was elated. He didn't speak any English and I didn't speak any Russian. But we hugged each other and he started to run up and down the street jumping for joy.CONTEXTTimothy seems to be where he doesn't really want to be right now.Church didn't call him.Elder leaders don't think he's seasoned enough.And yet Paul sends him to “Guard the treasure” for the sake of the Church's mission.In ministry and in life, we guard the treasure of the gospel (truth and godliness) successfully by growing in Christlike character and the following competencies:The wordGiftedness DiligenceBalanceBut it all starts with and is built on character. Rick Warren showed me this using his famous baseball diamond illustration. First base is fellowship (knowing Christ), second base is discipleship (growing in Christ) which is where character formation begins, third base is ministry (serving as the hands and feet of Christ), and home is mission (Sharing Christ). You'll notice that ministry or competency (third base) is built on the foundation of second base (character) which is built on knowing God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.Yeah, it all starts with Christlike character which is a fruit of the Spirit of God that we receive at salvation. SERMON OUTLINE (based on Hughes' outline):Successful Ministry requires us to grow in Christlike character and competency—Becoming and Doing like Christ:I. Successful ministry assumes that you are eating and exercising spiritually. A. Diet—word of God (1 Tim 4:78-)B. Exercise—training to remain/abide in Christ (cf. John 15:1-5)C. Note that in v. 11 Paul urges Timothy to “Command and teach these things.”II. Successful ministry happens through personal godliness/Christlike character. (V. 12) Note Paul's 5-fold godliness description:A. Through speechB. Through conductC. Through loveD. Through faithE. Through purity—John goes on to describe the completed church in heaven – their *purity* and their *power*. The two are connected. As Pastor Rick Warren has tweeted, ‘In ministry, *private purity* is the source of *public power*.'F. Note that he starts with the observable and moves to the inner life. G. Paul seems to understand that when we are challenged in our leadership our first impulse/response is to speak when we should listen and act when we should be still.III. Successful ministry happens through the Word (v. 13)A. Public reading of scripture“When a church ceases to be in touch with another world, she is no longer in touch with this one.” -someone, heard from J Vernon McGeeB. Preaching—exhortation to obey, imitate, or apply the Word to your lifeC. Teaching—explanation and doctrinal instruction More than devotional thoughtsMore like boundaries, wisdom and truths to base your faith on when you're tempted to doubt e.g. What is God like?IV. Successful ministry happens through personal giftedness. (V. 14)A. Not talking about talents or abilities here, though they are relevant. B. Talking about spiritual gifting that comes with the Holy Spirit when we are born again. When we are spiritually born, we get birthday gifts:New life/new creation or spiritual birthday where we are immersed (baptized) by the HSPresence of the Spirit as a deposit guaranteeing he'll finish what he's startedFruit of the Spirit (builds character)Gift(s) of the Spirit (points to our ministry or spiritual strengths)Everyone has at least oneNo one has them allSee Romans 12, 1 Cor 12, and Eph 4:11-12 for a partial list of spiritual giftsV. Successful ministry happens through diligence. (v. 15)A. DietB. Train hard. Hard work. VI. Successful ministry happens through balance. (V. 16)A. Note the balance in this verse. “Godly people are God-fearing people. They have experienced the Copernican revolution of Christian conversion from self-centeredness to God-centeredness..” -John StottLife (how you live) andDoctrine (what you believe) What you believe determines how you live and How you live demonstrates what you (really) believeI.e. Faith matters in life—not just in the afterlife.B. Note how this verse summarizes successful ministry: “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”“Yourself” (character)“Teaching” (word & gifting)“Persevere in them” (diligence)Balance seen in summary formC. Find Your Balance by Nicky GumbelMy body is so inflexible. I was told once by a professional fitness trainer, who happened to notice the way I was walking, that I was one of the worst cases of stiffness he had ever come across. I am now trying to do more stretching! I had considered myself reasonably fit (for my age!), as a result of still playing squash and biking everywhere. But in other ways, I realised I am not. Physical fitness is a balance of strength, flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Some people are exceptionally strong but cannot even run to catch a bus. Others are aerobically very fit (they could run a marathon), but are not very strong. However, spiritual fitness is far more important than physical fitness. It also involves balancing a number of areas of your life.CONCLUSIONSt. Patrick's Day. It's always been--and never been--a holiday for me. It hasn't been a holiday for me because I don't partake in the typical Irish revelry. No interest there. It has been a holiday for me in that I tend to wear green that day and engage in the silly banter around that tradition. But I've never really taken the holiday marking the death of St. Patrick seriously. But that's changing.The more I learn about this disciple-making saint, the more I like him. Like Joseph, son of Jacob, he was sold into slavery--this time to the Irish barbarians. After six years of servitude, he escaped eventually making it back to his British homeland. It's at age 48--my age this year--that he receives a "Macedonian call," similar to Paul in Acts, to go share the Gospel with the Irish. He gathers a team and does just that for the next thirty years. As a result, the Irish move from a pagan culture to a Christian one.He used methods that were controversial, to say the least, in the church in that day. He didn't focus on converts but on making disciple-makers. He emphasized holy-living while planting 200 churches. He used methods that focused on implanting Christ into the Irish culture instead of paving a Romanized Christ overtop of that culture. A movement was born, as a result.I pray that we'll see that as our missional mandate--to take Christ to our culture in a way that results in a movement that redeems that culture instead of destroying it. What a legacy St. Patrick has. I hope I leave a legacy like his. Bottom line: “Watch your life and doctrine closely.” Persevering in them will lead to success in ministry (and in life).PrayNOTESLet's ask some summary questions:Q. What do I want them to know?A. 5 keys to success in ministry (and life)Q. Why do I want them to know it?A. So that they'll examine their life Q. What do I want them to do about it?A. Make adjustments and surrender to his way.Q. Why do I want them to do it?A. So they'll stay true to Christ and carry out his mission.Q. How can they begin to do this?A. Prayerfully examine their life and obey the word.OUTLINESOutline Bible (Willmington)SECTION OUTLINE FOUR (1 TIMOTHY 4)Paul contrasts two kinds of shepherds.1. GODLESS SHEPHERDS (4:1-5): Paul warns Timothy against false teachers.II. GODLY SHEPHERDS (4:6-16): Paul lists some dos and don'ts concerning Christian ministry.A. The don'ts (4:7a, 12a, 14)1. Don't waste time arguing over foolish ideas and silly myths (4:7a).2. Don't be intimidated because of your youth (4:12a).3. Don't neglect your spiritual gift (4:14).B. The dos (4:6, 7b-11, 12b-13, 15-16)1. Warn the church members concerning apostasy (4:6).2. Keep spiritually fit (4:7b-11).3. Be a godly role model in all you do (4:12b).4. Continue to publicly read, teach, and preach the Word of God (4:13).5. Give yourself wholly to the ministry (4:15).6. Keep close check on your own life (4:16).BKC OutlineI. The Salutation (1:1–2)II. Instructions concerning False Teachers (1:3–20)III. Instructions concerning Conduct in the Church (2:1–3:13)IV. Instructions concerning Guarding the Truth in the Church (3:14–4:16)A. …C. Responsibilities of a good minister of Christ (4:6–16)V. Instructions concerning Various Groups in the Church (5:1–6:10)A. Concerning various age-groups (5:1–2)B. Concerning widows (5:3–16)C. Concerning elders (5:17–25)D. Concerning slaves and masters (6:1–2)E. Concerning the heretical and greedy (6:3–10)VI. Final Charge to Timothy (6:11–21)A. Exhortation to godliness (6:11–16)B. Instructions for the rich (6:17–19)C. Exhortations to remain faithful (6:20–21)W Wiersbe sermon outlineKey theme: How to manage the ministry of the local churchKey verse: 1 Timothy 3:15I. The Church and Its Message (1)II. The Church and Its Members (2–3)III. The Church and Its Minister (4)A. A good minister (4:1–6)B. A godly minister (4:7–12)C. A growing minister (4:13–16)IV. The Church and Its Ministry (5–6)A. To older saints (5:1–2)B. To widows (5:3–16)C. To church leaders (5:17–25)D. To servants (slaves) (6:1–2)E. To trouble-makers (6:3–5)F. To the rich (6:6–19)G. To the “educated” (6:20–21)DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process:Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really God's word, what changes would I have to make in my life?Who am I going to tell about this?Final Questions (optional or in place of above)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions: Based on this passage:Who is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I get to do? (In light of who I am)Final Questions (index cards optional)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED“1 - 2 Timothy,” by David Helm, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent Hughes“1 & 2 Timothy” by John StottExalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus, David Platt, Daniel Akin, Tony Merida“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Visual Word,” Patrick Schreiner (VW)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.org“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)ChatGPT https://openai.com/blog/chatgptAnswerThePublic.comWikipedia.com

God cares about what we really think, not just about what we do. Instead of filling our minds with negative thoughts that make us feel guilty and distant from God, we can listen to his Word and train ourselves to think the way he does. His thoughts are higher than and completely different from ours. As we let him influence our thoughts, we will learn to think positively and spiritually about both ourselves and the world around us.  Let's listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn what it means to have a positive thought life! Show Notes Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT Psalm 139:1-2 NCV Hebrews 4:12-13 NLT 1 Samuel 16:7 TLB Proverbs 4:23 NCV Ephesians 4:23 NLT Romans 12:2 NLT Hebrews 3:12 CEV Colossians 3:15-16 CEV Psalm 19:14 CEV Colossians 3:2 NIV Matthew 5:8 ERV Matthew 6:31-34 NLT Philippians 4:8-9 NLT

A Personal God The God of History The God of Liberation A Holy God Takeaway: God – not nature – is the ultimate foundation of our existence. And, as he has shown us in history, he is on our side.

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Psalm 139:7-18

Psalm 139:7-18

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Thriving in 2023: Life - Scripture Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Scripture makes us wise for salvation through Jesus Christ. Scripture equips us to live the Christian life.

Here we discuss scripture as a rule of life. 

Psalm 119:113-120 (NKJV)

Psalm 119:105-112 (NKJV)

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Psalm 119:89-96

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As we have been working through building our rule of life, its time to taklk about Scripture and reading the bible. But not reading the bible the way that you may have been taught before. No, this is reading the bible devotionally, for the beautiful story that it tells. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.church Instagram: @mywellhouse.church Facebook: @mywellhouse.church Youtube: Wellhouse Church - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ls... Pastor Cullen Instagram: @PastorCullen Facebook: @Pastor Cullen Youtube: @PastorCullen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUd... Clayton Instagram: @jcware99 Facebook: Clayton Ware Our Identity: WellHouse Church is a church seeking to reimagine what the church is. Too many people have been hurt by a church in their past, because church has become something that it was never meant to be: an event or building that we attend. At WellHouse, we believe that the people of God are the church and that the love of God should be experienced through the people of God. So, WellHouse has returned to a New Testament expression of our faith by meeting in homes and dedicating ourselves to: the teaching of the scriptures, the fellowship of the believers, the breaking of bread together, and praying together for one another. We are focused on being a genuine expression of Christian hospitality and service to our community and the people of our community. At WellHouse we want to be a place where people can Be Real, Be Relational, and Be Restored. As our leadership was dreaming up this vision, we looked at Scripture and saw that the earliest expressions of the church met in homes and it was rare that all of the believers were together. Today, most churches have found themselves spending a large portion of their budget on buildings that they rarely use. Not WellHouse. We want to keep our overhead low so we can spend our money on the things that matter, being the hands and feet of Jesus. So, we meet in the homes of our members for the majority of our meetings. Once per month, we all come together at a rented facility to devote our selves together as the whole church for the purpose of worshipping God together.

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God is speaking to you each and every day. Do you hear Him? See Him? Feel Him? In this episode, I share scripture and ways to experience those little "Godwinks" in your daily living. If this encouraged you, please share with another and I would appreciate if you'd leave a rating and review, too! And for more faith-fitspo including information about upcoming events, challenges, and more visit: www.shinewithfrannie.com to sign up and receive emails each week. And sister--call your sisters and plan your girls getaway at Shine with Frannie's 3rd annual retreat: COME ALIVE! This is an all-inclusive weekend full of faith, fitness, fellowship, and FUN! Hop on over right now and sign up for the annual Shine with Frannie retreat--an all-inclusive weekend in sunny Florida, October 29-31, 2021. Early bird pricing is effective until June 1 and space is limited to 40 so hop on over and sign up TODAY! https://www.shinewithfrannie.com/come-alive/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frannie-foltz/support

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Episode #1 of our new podcast equipping and encouraging the Australian church in thinking theologically about life and mission.In this episode, we take a look at Scripture and the nature of revelation. How do we know who God is? What exactly is Scripture? Why is it called the Word of God? Join us as we discuss all these questions and more!Just a reminder that the first season of this podcast will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.Got a name for the podcast? Questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at theologypod@gmail.com.---Episode Hosts:Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)Murray SmithCameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Producer:Nick RabeEpisode Sponsor:Christ College, Sydney---Episode 1 - Show NotesRecommended Resources - Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)Words of Life: Scripture as the Living and Active Word of God by Timothy WardCanon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books by Michael KrugerChrist College, Sydney Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Psalm 139

Scripture Meditation on Psalm 27

Scripture meditations that help us to Abide in Him

This week we will want to follow the scripture closely to help us explore the means of grace we call scripture. Our whole scripture reading this week is 2 Timothy 3:10-17, however for our focus we will concentrate on 3:15-17. In these verses we will examine four fundamental aspects that make scripture so important in the life of a follower of Christ, to those that choose to live The Life.

"in Long Beach as it is in Heaven." For more information visit: garden.church

"in Long Beach as it is in Heaven." For more information visit: garden.church

Episode 611 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. CoreChristianity.com   Show Notes   1. What do you say to people who claim that Christian doctrines like the trinity and the miracles in the bible are merely myths and fairytales? I believe and trust in Jesus, but when I start to spell out the things Christians believe it does honestly sound strange sometimes. Curious to hear your thoughts. 2. What's the difference in bible translations? The one I use is a Roman Catholic bible which contains additional books not found in other Bibles, but even so, isn't the word of God going to be mirrored in each and every Bible? Therefore, whether I read my Bible or the Gideon Bible at a hotel room, won't the same message get across? Or is it sometimes different per Bible? 3. People are telling me that "All you have to do is believe," but even the demons believed but did not follow him. In my opinion believing does not give total salvation because of that. I would like to hear your thoughts on that. 4. My son is 5 years old and recently acted out against his siblings and hurt them. While he reconciled with them and my wife and I forgave him, he is still struggling with guilt. At such a young age, how should we encourage our kids, especially when they fail? Today's Offer Bible Reading Plan Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources Words of Life: Scripture as the Living and Active Word of God by Timothy Ward

Reading from The Gospel According to John 6:22-27 (NLT) ~Jesus, the Bread of Life~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the spiritual need vs the physical needs. Eternal life begins with Jesus.

Recover Your Life: Scripture --- We are invited to know God and learn his ways through recognizing his voice in the words of Scripture. Reading from Deuteronomy 8, the final word Moses gives to his people, we are given the reminder to make God's words as essential to us as bread for our daily life. --- - Deuteronomy 4:5-7 - Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - Deuteronomy 8:1-18 - Psalm 1 - Psalm 119:9-16 --- “Spiritual theology, using Scripture as text, does not present us with a moral code and tell us ‘live up to this’; nor does it set out a system of doctrine and say, ‘Think like this and you will live well.’  The biblical way is to tell a story and in the telling invite: ‘Live into this - this is what it looks like to be human in this God-made and God-ruled world; this is what is involved in becoming and maturing as a human being.  We do violence to the biblical revelation when we ‘use’ for what we can get out of it or what we think will provide colour and spice to our otherwise bland lives’" - Eugene Peterson “When we privatize scripture we embezzle the common currency of God’s revelation.  But Scripture is never that - the revelation draws us out of ourselves, out of our fiercely guarded individuality, into the world of responsibility and community and salvation” - Eugene Peterson

David Domzalski reads the Scripture Readings for Monday, March 23, 2020. Readings taken from https://www.oca.org/readings Contact Dave @ Dad Devotionals: Email us at DadDevotionals@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/DadDevotionals Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/DadDevotionals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-domzalski/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-domzalski/support

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Giving: What does the Bible say about giving?

The first of three talks from our summer day conference on the Bible. Printed materials from the event are available at this link. For further study: Scripture and the Authority of God (N.T. Wright) Words of Life: Scripture as the Living and Active Word of God (Timothy Ward) Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament (Christopher J.H. Wright) Additionally, you can find the two videos from The Bible Project played during this talk at the links below: "What is the Bible?" "The Story of the Bible"

Pastor Amanda preaches on the Bread of Life Scripture reading: John 6:29–35 Connect with Hope Des Moines || Web: hopedesmoines.org || || Email: info@hopedesmoines.org || || Twitter:@hopedesmoines ||

"Where's the Shack in your Life?"Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17CCLI 11130471 CSPL039473 - Speaker:Rev. Dr. Dana Bunn

"Where's the Shack in your Life?"Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17CCLI 11130471 CSPL039473 - Speaker:Rev. Dr. Dana Bunn

A map is useless without a compass…the Bible is useless without the Spirit…when we direct our journey by the map 0f Scripture and the compass of Spirit our destination is divine

The raising of the widow's son at Nain shows how Christ can surprise us with compassion

The raising of the widow's son at Nain shows how Christ can surprise us with compassion