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Our anger of heart and our angry words are far more serious than we assume. What are Jesus' steps of cure? 1. Admit we are murderers in our hearts. (v.21-22) 2. Quickly get right with God and others. (v.23-26) 3. Surrender our minds and hearts to God for renewal. Home discussion questions: 1. How can it be that we are guilty of murder, as defined by Jesus? 2. What must be done about our offenses to others? Why is restoration with others so urgent, and why is it more important than worship, or prayer meeting, or Bible study? See Psalm 66:18, 1 Peter 3:7 3. In what specific ways are we working to change, how will we measure growth, and who is helping us by holding us accountable for transformation on this? See Psalm 39:1, Proverbs 17:14
Psalm 66 FURTHER DISCUSSION What are some of the rationale Psalm 66 gives for praising God? Does the psalmist’s admonition to praise God seem redundant or “overkill”? Is it difficult to consider testing or refining a positive thing to praise God for? Can you tell of a time God did something great for you? Do we ever find it difficult to tell others of the great things God has done? What does it mean to us that God hears our prayers? See Psalm 34:17-18; Psalm 116:1-2; Psalm 145:18-19; Isaiah 65:24; Jeremiah 29:12; 1 Peter 3:12; 1 John 5:14-15. Compare come & see and come & hear with “eyes to see and ears to hear” from Mark’s gospel.
Psalm 66 FURTHER DISCUSSION What are some of the rationale Psalm 66 gives for praising God? Does the psalmist’s admonition to praise God seem redundant or “overkill”? Is it difficult to consider testing or refining a positive thing to praise God for? Can you tell of a time God did something great for you? Do we ever find it difficult to tell others of the great things God has done? What does it mean to us that God hears our prayers? See Psalm 34:17-18; Psalm 116:1-2; Psalm 145:18-19; Isaiah 65:24; Jeremiah 29:12; 1 Peter 3:12; 1 John 5:14-15. Compare come & see and come & hear with “eyes to see and ears to hear” from Mark’s gospel.
https://drummoynebaptist.org.au/podcast/mp3s/933Connellan290326-Psalm34v1-22-OTasteandSee.mp3 1 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their […]
"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" Psalm 34:8
02/08/2025 Generous: Redeeming the Days Ephesians 5:15-17Big Idea: The way you spend your time determines the direction of your life.Sometimes we live as if we have an unlimited amount of time to live. We need to spend more time being with Jesus (think Mary), and less time doing for Him (think Martha).When it comes to time in our lives:1. Wisdom shows up in how you spend your time. (v 15) Does God actually care about out time the same way He cares about our money? Our lives need to reflect our relationship with Jesus. The life you live tomorrow is being shaped by the time you steward today.2. Time isn't owned, it's entrusted. (v 16) The time we are given to live is valuable, we need to be wise in how we choose to spend it. See Psalm 90:12.3. God's direction becomes clearer when your time is ordered. (v 17) Is your schedule crowding out God's voice? See Mark 1:35. If God is first in your life, He'll be first on your calendar.Wisely stewarding the time entrusted to me means I:1. Put God first on your calendar. (Matthew 6:33) The Creator of the universe wants to be in a relationship with each one of us as individuals.2. Practice Sabbath and margin. Can you commit one day a week to connect with God, and let the world spin by? 3. Be fully present where you are. We don't need new priorities, we need new attention. Presence is one of the most generous gifts you can give.4. Learn to say “no”. What is your “yes” costing you in your relationship with God?Information -> Application -> Transformation
February 8, 2026 Daily Devotional: “Taste and See”Psalm 34:8 "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." There is a profound difference between knowledge and experience. You can study the chemical composition of honey or read a detailed description of its golden hue, but you do not truly know honey until it hits your tongue. David, the author of this Psalm, wrote these words while he was a fugitive, hiding in caves and feigning madness to escape a king. His life was in shambles, yet his message wasn't "Think about God" or "Analyze God." It was to "taste and see". This is a call to active participation. It is an invitation to move beyond a "second-hand" faith; one built on what parents or family, pastors or books say to step into a first-hand encounter. When we take a bite of food, we are vulnerable; we are letting something from the outside become a part of us. God asks for that same level of intimacy; it is a Divine Invitation. The moment you decide to trust God by your step of faith with a specific worry or a difficult decision. It's the "bite" of obedience. Once you have tasted, your vision changes. You begin to notice and see His hand in the "coincidences" of your day and His peace in the middle of your stress. This is the result of your faith. A deeper look in this cycle of trust by understanding the relationship between seeking God and experiencing His goodness can be seen in continuity. When we take the step to "taste" by trusting, we "see" and experience His faithfulness, which leads us back to a deeper confidence in the Lord. Taking refuge in Him isn't a passive hiding; it is an active leaning. It is therealization that the safest place in the world isn't a location, but a Person. What is one area of your life where you have been "observing" God from a distance rather than "tasting" His goodness through prayer and trust? If you were to truly believe that God is your refuge today, how would that change your posture toward your biggest current challenge?
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Sunday Worship July 27th, 2025 “Taste & See” Psalm 34 Rev. Jake Hunt Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: The Story of The Psalm What Does It Mean To Be Righteous? What Does God Do For The Righteous? Taste and see Reflection Questions: When have you experienced God's deliverance? What does that experience teach […] The post Taste & See appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Sunday Sermon from the book of Psalms from J Hager on July 20, 2025. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church.For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org
Dennis and Benedicta discuss Psalm 34:8 to discover what it means to consider what God offers.Send us a textTo find out more about Dennis & Benedicta Pollock please visit the Spirit of Grace website, where you can find other wonderful resources such as videos and articles. You will also find out how you can support the work of Spirit of Grace by becoming a Friend of Grace .Please send questions, comments, and feedback with us at grace@spiritofgrace.org.
What does God's care for all the nations teach us about Him? Today Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark worship leader Josh ONeal to talk through how we see God's heart through the nations in Psalm 66-69. God works both through Israel's faithfulness and unfaithfulness to reveal His desire for all nations to know Him. Respond in worship with: Come and See (Psalm 66) by Shane and Shane: Come and See (Psalm 66) (Live)Kingdom Kids and Great Things by Phil Whickham: Phil Wickham - Great Things (Official Lyric Video)Additional passages referenced:Exodus 19:6 – Israel is to be a holy nationPsalm 60:8 – Moab referred to as a "washbasin" Ruth 1:16 – Ruth's commitment to God2 Kings 5 – the story of NaamanEzekiel 18 – God does not delight in the death of the wicked
06/01/2025 Words of Worship | TOWDAH“An extension of the hand in thanksgiving; a sacrifice of praise offered in faith - often before the outcome is seen.”Do you praise and thank God from the darkness? Are you grateful for the darkness?See Psalm 56: 10-12JONAH & TOWDAH - Jonah 2Even in the midst of Jonah's disobedience, God leveraged the circumstances for His glory. As a result, Jonah repented and cried out to God from the pit of his despair.God is always worthy of our praise and trust, even in our darkest times when things are at their absolute worst.What might it look like for you to TOWDAH in your circumstances?Psalm 50:23 “Whoever offers a thanksgiving sacrifice honors me, and whoever orders his conduct, I will show him the salvation of God.”
Are you—or a young man you love—wrestling with temptation, failure, and the desire to live clean before God? In this opening message of our new Path to Purity series, Pastor Roderick Webster goes straight to the Bible's own question: “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?” and shares the answer God gives in the very same verse—“By taking heed according to Your word”.
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Joseph is wrongfully imprisoned for more than two years. However, despite suffering betrayal, injustice, being subjected to slavery and imprisonment, Joseph's character never wavers. He continues to be Upright and steadfast even while imprisoned. Join us Tuesday as we examine what motivates us to be steadfast and how we can endure even when our circumstances don't immediately change. Verses Used:Genesis 402 Thessalonians 3:52 Timothy 3:16Colossians 4:2James 5:8Discussion Questions:Are there seasons of your life that have felt like “prison seasons” where nothing seems to change despite your obedience and faith?In what ways are prison seasons difficult? Why is it hard to remain steadfast?Why does the Bible call us to be steadfast?Where do we find help to remain steadfast? (See Psalm 119:92-93 & 116, Psalm 147:5, Proverbs 3:34, Isaiah 40:27-31)Is there an area of your life that is difficult to be steadfast in? Would you like prayer to support you in that area?
Psalm 34 invites you to live out verse 8; “Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Diligent people are dedicated and thorough, seeing tasks through to completion—they don't give up and are known for their trustworthiness and strong work ethic. Following Christ requires this same diligence. Join us for Session Three as we follow Joseph's example and explore how to make diligence a foundational element in everything we do. By setting this standard for ourselves, we can pursue a life of godliness that draws others to the Lord.Verses: Genesis 39:1-6aColossians 3:23-24Proverbs 4:232 Timothy 2:15Matthew 24:44-47Discussion Questions:What would you struggle with if you went from being your parents' favorite child to a slave in another land? What is Joseph's motivation to continue to be diligent? (See Colossians 3:22-24)Why should we care to be diligent in things we are entrusted with?Aside from physical labor or spheres of influence, what spiritual things are we called to be diligent in? (Deuteronomy 6:17 and Psalm 119:4, and 2 Timothy 2:15)Joseph is granted favor from the Lord. What things does the Bible say help us obtain favor? (See Psalm 5:12, Psalm 147:11, and Proverbs 3:3-4)
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Sermon: Zephaniah 3:14-17, The LORD Sings Over Us Main Point: Sing to the Lord because of His salvation, and rejoice in the fact that He sings over you. I. Sing to the LORD because of His Salvation – 3:14-16. See Psalm 33:3, 95:1-2; Galatians 3:28-29; Hebrews 12:22-24 II. Because of His Salvation the LORD Sings […] The post Zephaniah: The LORD Sings Over Us appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.
"Hurricanes are the result of low-pressure systems moving across warm tropical wasters. Earthquakes are caused by the normal release of energy from the movement of tectonic plates. Sickness and disease are as old as the ecosystem that sustains humanity, and we are frail beings. Evil people - with twisted minds and monstrous intentions - will always live among us. This is the natural world - the natural state of affairs. To ignore it or to explain it away is a travesty that only compounds suffering, it does not alleviate it. And as utterly shocking as this may sound, in the face of this suffering, don't look to the heavens to find God! Look to your suffering neighbors! "Because God 'was not in the storm,' if I might borrow a line from the prophet Elijah. God is in and with the storm-blown, now homeless family in Steinhatchee, Florida. God didn't cause the rising waters - God is in the evacuees who lost everything to the flooding of the French Broad River. God is in that child who cannot escape the abuse of her of stepfather. God is in innocent children dying in today's wars. Don't look for God up there or out there - look for God down here. Don't look for God in your answer-all theology books - look for God in the question marks and confusion. Don't look for God in the explanations of religion. Look for God in suffering people. Because that's where Jesus said God would be - Christ would be there in the 'least of these.' An act of God is not some disastrous calamity - no matter what your insurance policy says. You are an act of God - you can be - when in hope and faith you act to lovingly heal the world." (See Psalm 19 and Luke 13.)
EPHESIANS 1: YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST AUGUST 11, 2024 SESSION 2 è Background and Review: Grace and Peace è Ephesians 1:3 - The Power Of Blessing • Meaning: Empowered, enabled by God to prosper in spirit, soul, body, relationally, provisionally, productivity in every way! (Genesis 12:3; Deuteronomy 28:1-8; Galatians 3:13, 14, 29) • The opportunity to be a Blessing to God, to others He brings into your circle and leads you to bless! • “The Heavenly Places in Christ” • 3 terms • Christ's location (Romans 8:34) • Christ's blessings (John 16:14, 15) [i.e., Love, Grace, Peace, Identity, Provision, Protection, Wisdom, Favor, Security….] • Our honor, responsibility, to Bless the Lord! (See Psalm 103, i.e.) è Ephesians 1:4 – He chose you in Christ • When? Before time; before you; before your choices • What? (did God see) In Christ, you are loved perfectly, and are holy and blameless. • See 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 – The Great Exchange! • Our problem: failure to see ourselves in Christ and act accordingly! (Unbelief is a Killer!) • Romans 5:17 – RECEIVE!!! è COMMUNION: A holy act of Worship and Thanksgiving! A Holy, intimate connection with Jesus and what happened at the Cross …. The internal, spirit-ministered connection with and response to the body and blood of Christ.
Psalm 66 is a song of vibrant praise and reminds God's people of the good things God has done. In a time when it is easy to look to other things besides God and his Word, Psalm 66 reorients the people of God to more resounding praise and honor of God, the thing we need most.
Sunday Sermon from the book of Psalms from John Bourgeois on June 9, 2024. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church. For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org
Justification by faith is a key concept in Christian salvation. The idea is simple. We believe in the gospel message; God justifies us, making us right with Him. To further understand this, we'll consider two examples: Abraham and David, both mentioned in Romans 4. Romans 3:21-26 God's righteousness is a big topic. To understand it, we need to reflect on how God created our world, how humans have repeatedly rebelled, and how God has devised a solution to these problems. Romans 4:1-8 To understand justification, the Apostle Paul points to two examples: Abraham and David. Genesis 15:1-6 Although Abraham failed repeatedly throughout his life, he was a believer. When God promised him a child, he trusted in that promise. 2 Samuel 12:1-9 David's sins with Bathsheba and Uriah were so severe and deplorable it's hard to believe that he could ever become justified. Even so, after Nathan confronted him and he repented, he wrote a psalm, celebrating the blessing of forgiven sins. (See Psalm 32.) 1 Corinthians 1:26-29; James 2:5; Matthew 11:25 Justification by faith makes salvation available to everyone. Rather than choosing the wealthiest, most intelligent, or most beautiful people, in His wisdom God decided He wanted believers. What a magnificent truth!The post Justified first appeared on Living Hope.
Why does it seem so hard to do things the way God instructs us to? He has made it clear, right? He has given all of creation His general revelation. That is God's self-disclosure and self-communication in the universe and created world and reigns as King of all. (See Psalm 19:1-4; Romans 1:20) In other words, creation itself declares God exists. Humanity's moral code is part of our designs.But God has also given us Special Revelation. Special revelation is when God reveals Himself through miraculous means. These include God's physical appearance, dreams, visions, the written Word of God, and, most importantly, Jesus Christ.The Bible records God appearing in physical form many times (Genesis 3:8, 18:1; Exodus 3:1-4, 34:5-7), and God speaking to people through dreams (Genesis 28:12, 37:5; 1 Kings 3:5; Daniel 2) and visions (Genesis 15:1; Ezekiel 8:3-4; Daniel 7; 2 Corinthians 12:1-7).The reality is that any revelation of God leads to a paradigm shift or an affirmation. A paradigm is a standard, perspective, or set of ideas. We might call it the grid or lens that we process what we see, hear, and/or experience. Our paradigm is often passed on to us from others. It is the way we process our world and all that is in it. For example, having a Biblical worldview is a paradigm.A paradigm shift is not just a change in our perspective, it's a transformative journey that can profoundly impact our lives and the lives of those around us. This shift allows us to see things in a new, hopeful light and can open new opportunities and possibilities. By the way, you and I make these kinds of shifts all the time and may not even realize it.References for this week:Ephesians. 2:14–16John 10:14-161 Corinthians 12:13-14Gal. 3:28Col. 3:111 Cor. 12:13Eph. 2:14–22Ephesians. 3:14–151 Co 14:32–33-----Call us: 208.524.4747prayer@watersprings.netOnline Giving: https://watersprings.net/give.phpServe at Watersprings: https://watersprings.churchcenter.com...CCLI Streaming License: 20080252 Size ECCLI Copyright License: 1406906 Size FDISCLAIMER: Closed captioning and/or transcription is being provided solely for the convenience of our viewers. Watersprings Church does not review for accuracy any information that appears in a closed caption or transcript. Watersprings Church makes no representations or warranties, and expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability with respect to, any errors or omissions in, or the accuracy, reliability, timeliness or completeness of, any information that appears in a closed caption or transcript.
(Not With The Spirit & His Fruit, in the Context indefatigable Grace & Forgiveness of God)Galatians 5:22-24 → 6:1-10I) Some ways the Fruit of the Spirit is manifested through us to othersa) Gentle loving counsel to the sinner, showing genuine concern towards restoration. 6:1b) Sharing burdens, the central law of Christ 6:2c) Taking Responsibility for our actions, both good and bad: humbly 6:3d) Don't negatively compete, especially regarding the gifts of God (humbly do your gift) 6:5e) Generosity Now and leadership in all areas: when we show proper respect to them wehonor God. 6:5(b)i) See also verses 7-8 “Sowing and reaping”1) (See Psalm 126 for O.T. illustration, especially verses 5-6)II) During Continuous Difficult Situations, Doing Good to All Becomes Weakened, because weare human. It seems to be the first to go! Verses 9 & 10.During extended times of difficulties it becomes hard not to become cynical and wearyof doing good, when bad continues all around us: unabated and not understood.Examples of Jesus experiences of human weakening:- His continued frustrations with His chosen disciples, note Matthew 17:17 (read)- At Gethsemane, Matthew 26: 39; Luke 22:42- “Father if you are willing, take this cup(the cross) from me... (sounds like thewords of a weary prophet)- Yet not my will but yours be done(said while he was tired beyond belief)- Until God's intervention in Verse 43: The strengthening angel.- He then went back to awaken his emotionally exhausted or “weary”Apostles; verse 45-46III) When we experience similar weakenings, It's hard to do good to all.Especially when we try to spend all our time “licking our wounds”We need strengthening angels to help carry our loads. This picture illustrates the helping powerof the Spirit, most necessary in Jesus and our lives.Note Paul's prophetic word in 1 Corinthians 12:9-11; especially verse 9And even if at times we fail to continue in doing good, God's forgiveness and powerfulgrace can help us to recover.Remember the behaviors expected by the fruit of the Spirit, is very dependent on theSpirit's power and faithfulness. They are the fruit of the Spirit not only of our own efforts.Amen
Most of us will have known times when we regret things that we have said or done, or failed to say and do, and burst out, ‘Oh, if only I had . . .!' Such idle regrets are usually an open invitation feels of worthlessness and condemnation – although they can serve some valid purpose if they make us more watchful and attentive in the future. As surely as those are empty regrets, there are occasions in Scripture when the Lord allows us to glimpse how deeply He regrets and mourns over the blindness and deafness of His people – not least because of all that we will are sure to suffer as a result. As He revealed to Asaph, “If My people would only listen to Me, if Israel would only follow My ways . . . But my people would not listen to Me; Israel would not submit to Me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. (See Psalm 81:11-13) Re-read the second and third chapters of Jeremiah and you are sure to hear more of the Lord's deep heart cry, as He laments that after all He has done for the nation - and all that He was offering her – it had still turned away and refused to repent and return to Him. Hear the grief in the Lord's heart as He expresses through Isaiah how things could have been: “If only you had paid attention to My commands, your peace would have been like a river.' We are so sorry, Lord, for the grief that we have caused You, and the opportunities that we have missed. Thus too does Jesus grieve over Jerusalem, knowing well the utter disaster that its stubbornness and spiritual blindness would lead to. “If you had only known on this day what would bring you peace – but for now it is hidden from you.” (Jer. 3:7; Is. 48:18; Luke 19:42) It grieves the Lord when we fail to listen to His voice, and to turn to Him with all our hearts. And there can be no sadder words to hear than to be on the wrong end of the Lord saying, ‘If only you had . . .” Back in 1980, at a time when the Lord was showing us the urgency of our times and calling us to intercede seriously for the nations, He gave us a number of profound and prophetic songs to rally people to this call. Many of these were written by Huw Humphreys. This particular song was written by him, with additional words by Robert Weston. With the help of Mike Halliday on clarinet, Jo Garcia on cello and Christiane von Albrecht on keyboard, Megan Topper shares in the words of that song words and sentiments that speak of the Lord's grief - as well as of His desire for us to heed His call, adjust our heart priorities and respond to His summons to rise up as the army of the Lord. As He looks down over nations and individuals that are straying far from His ways, let's commit ourselves afresh to giving Him the joy and solace of sharing whole heartedly in the things that He is seeing and feeling.
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For millions of Americans, God no longer feels real. Collectively, we seem to be losing the capacity to know & experience God in a way that was common in the Scriptures and in the Church down through the ages. In this series, we're going to explore what it might look like for us to "taste & see" God in a way that is deeply personal, strangely sensual, overwhelmingly Biblical, and beyond dispute. Following a major theme through Scripture, we're going to talk about how to experience God through... food. Through bread, water, salt, oil, and a perfectly cooked steak. Today, we're going to lay some groundwork. Let's call this a theological history of food... or, better, a culinary history of the family of God. Bon appetit!
First Corinthians 10:31 says, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” But what is the glory of God? And how is your purpose and God's glory tied together? Discover the connection and live with more passion. What Is the Glory of God?God's glory is the essence of His character, the radiance of His splendor, and the expression of His goodness and intrinsic qualities. It is a physical manifestation of His holiness. C.S. Lewis said, “In commanding us to glorify Him, God is inviting us to enjoy Him.” God lovingly asks you to glorify Him so you discover deeper peace, purpose, and passion in life.See Isaiah 43:7, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 6:3, Hebrews 1:3aWhat Is Your Purpose?God created you for a purpose. You didn't create yourself and cannot define your purpose. To discover that purpose, you must be in relationship with Him. Think of it this way: You have a tool but don't know its purpose. What is the best way to find out? Consult the manufacturer. God's Word is clear that you are made in His image. As your Creator, He designed you to reveal His glorious character to others. This is your purpose. Your purpose is different from your calling. Your calling is how you live out the purpose of glorifying God daily. God is most glorified when you are most passionate about Him. See Psalm 138:8, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 57:2Listen/Watch and Discover the Connection Between Your Purpose and God's GloryJoin Pastor Nick Tallo as he explains how your purpose and God's glory are connected and how to be aware of counterfeit priorities. He also teaches 2 critical steps of glorifying Him with your life and stepping into your purpose. Placing your faith in JesusMagnifying JesusBible verses for study and reflectionGenesis 1:26, Romans 3:23-25, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Peter 2:12, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 11:23-252Rivers Church in O'Fallon, MO, exists to help you become a passionate follower of Jesus.Resources for you:Get into the Word this year using our “Passionate” journal. Get yours here: www.2riverschurch.org/journalStruggling and need prayer? We'd love to pray for you. Submit a prayer request here: https://2rivers.churchcenter.com/people/forms/29709Embrace God's mission for your life in the book “Intertwined: Our Happiness Is Tied to God's Glory” https://a.co/d/0nQ0R3V
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1 Peter 3:8 Peter lists out a phenomenal collection of virtues for us to live out in community. We should seek unity, sympathy, love, tender hearts, and humble minds. Living this way not only makes for a better life, but it also testifies to visitors that Christianity works. 1 Peter 3:9 Nonretaliation takes great strength. It's easy to strike back, taking an eye for an eye. As the people who have received blessings because of Christ, we can afford to be generous in blessing others, even when they curse us. 1 Peter 3:10-12 Regardless of what others do, we are to keep our tongue from evil and pursue peace. This calling is nothing new. (See Psalm 34). However, it remains incredibly relevant and challenging. 1 Peter 3:13-17 When living in an antagonistic society, it's important to be zealous for doing good deeds and prepared for those who question us. Still, when we give others our reasons for belief, we must be careful to communicate with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:18-22 Jesus is our example. He too suffered. We can look to his heroic journey and take courage realizing that God vindicated him and enthroned him above the angels, authorities, and powers.
Genesis 4 Sermon Notes:1) Sin Wins | 1-7 2) Blood Cries Out | 8-11 3) Curse Carries On | 11-14 4) Vengeance Saves | 15-17 5) Culture Advances | 16-24 6) Remnant Calls | 25-26 Reflections questions:1. Does it ever feel like sin or sinners are winning in this life? See Psalm 73; how did Asaph wrestle with that same feeling? 2. Does it ever feel like sin is winning in your life? Read Romans 7:1-8:1 (just like last week), but also read James 1:14-15. How does sin gain the victory over us? What are some of the preliminary steps? Does God provide a way out? Also see 1 Corinthians 10:12-13. 3. Why doesn't God wipe out all sinners the minute they sin? Is this a sign of His weakness, slowness, or some kind of idle threat? Or is it good news? See 2 Peter 3:8-10 and Romans 2:3-5.
Genesis 3:1-12 Sermon Notes:1) Naked Aggression | 1-52) Naked Ambition | 5-63) Naked and Afraid | 7-12Reflection questions:1. How does Eve mishandle/misremember/misstate the Word of God when talking with the serpent? (Compare Genesis 2:16-17 to 3:1-3.) How might an accurate remembering of the Word of God have helped her? See Psalm 119 (Especially vv. 9, 105) and Revelation 22:18-19.2. Read I John 2:15-17. How do you see Eve being tempted by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life in Genesis 3:6? Now read Matthew 4:1- 11. How is Jesus tempted by the same temptations (and by the same tempter)? How does Jesus defeat those temptations?3. How does Adam respond (v.12) when God directly confronts him about his sin in v.11? Does his reaction show us anything about our own natural tendency to run from God when confronted with our sin? How does confidence of God's love counteract this natural/SINFUL tendency to run? See Psalm 139; compare vv.1-7 to vv.23-24.
Hope can we find hope, transformation, and victory when we need it most? Today's guest, Caroline S. Cooper, guides us along the journey from emotional pain and trauma to healing. Caroline Cooper is an author, podcast host, and speaker on topics related to mental health primarily from a Christian perspective. In addition to having personal experience with trauma and mental illness, Caroline is a Certified Peer Specialist in mental health and has a master's in Bible & Theology. Caroline shares how she tried to bury and ignore trauma and mood swings earlier in her life. She explains how unresolved trauma and untreated mood swings worsened and surfaced despite her attempts to hide her emotional struggle. God pulled her toward prayer and gave her a glimmer of hope. From there, Caroline began a journey of transformation and victory. Through counseling, treatment, and working through her issues with God's help, Caroline went through healing and recovery. She was transformed through the healing of her past and found victory. God then pulled Caroline into mental health ministry. Cooper explains that victory isn't a single, dramatic achievement. She defines victory as the next right choice. We can experience a series of victories on the recovery journey, each of which begins with a tiny seed of hope. We discuss the importance of a support system and point out that God often uses people to serve in his work of healing in our lives. Caroline notes that most people do not want to talk about mental illness, but she emphasizes the need to seek healthy and supportive people to come alongside us in recovery. She encourages all those struggling with emotional battles or trauma to reach out to trustworthy people for help. Cooper details the steps of emotional recovery. We must begin with hope, since we have no motivation or purpose without hope. We are unlikely to take any helpful action without at least a glimmer of hope. Recognize that God has a plan and purpose for you. Psalms 42, 43, and 44 are songs of deliverance that echo the importance of hoping in the Lord. Anything else will disappoint us. Once we have hope, we can take action. Transformation is defined as the change we need to make to become healthy. We don't need to change our essence, but we will instead change into the person God created us to be. With God's help, we can address needed change with confidence. Transformation begins in the mind and heart. We correct our unhealthy thoughts with the truth. Victory is defined as making the next right decision. Recovery involves a series of small victories. See Psalm 21:31 and 2 Corinthians 15:56-58. Cooper defines recovery as a cycle because it is ongoing. There's always room to grow. Each victory brings hope for the next step. We discuss how to recover from setbacks while on the journey. SAMHSA defines recovery as a process. Cooper encourages those who experienced a setback to start again by finding hope. Caroline also notes that having a support network helps us recover from setbacks. Connect with Caroline via email at caroline@ingodscorner.org. Find her podcast and get a copy of her new book, In This Corner: Battling Trauma and Mental Illness from Inside the Ring, on her website, accessible at carolinescooper.com or ingodscorner.org Get inspired now and get Tina Yeager's newest release, Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose! The book is available on Amazon, Bold Vision Books, or wherever books are sold. Visit Tina's website for craft videos and more at https://www.tinayeager.com/upcycled/
Psalm 34 is one of my favorites! I truly dug into this Psalm after hearing the group Shane & Shane sing it. It is just so good. The song and the psalm. Is that redundant? It is believed this psalm was written after David faked insanity in front of King Achish/Abimelech. This story is in 1 Samuel 21. David is on the run from Saul and he gets captured by the Philistines. They bring him to the king reminding him that this is the guy the Israelites sang about “Saul has killed his thousands and David his ten thousands”. We captured him! David had to think quick on his feet and chose to act insane. He was even drooling. Chattering away to himself…probably. I would have. The king takes one look at him and says he thinks they will be ok if they let him go. Poor guy. War had really taken its toll on him. It's a shame.Keep learning:Follow along with the full show notes on the website Listen to this week's playlist on Apple Music or SpotifyRecommended Bibles (if you purchase via these affiliate links, you will support Bible Talk!): NIV Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover NIV Life Application Study Bible The Passion Translation New Testament The Jesus Bible Artist Edition NLT Wide Margin Bible NET Full Notes Bible NRSV CS Lewis Bible NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible Mr. Pen Highlighters ---Check out the Nothin' But Fine blog and website.Follow us on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeWant everything in your inbox? Subscribe to the Nothin' But Fine newsletter!---Check out the Nothin' But Fine blog and website.Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Want everything in your inbox? Subscribe to the Nothin' But Fine newsletter!
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