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Theme: God established a nation Objectives: Know: Jacob returned to Bethel where God had first met with him in a dream. This brought reassurance concerning God’s plans to build a nation from his descendants. Think: Live each day conscious of the fact that God will bring to pass every promise He has made in…
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Truth Reality Christianity What are these? How do we know? The Bible The Christian life Christian worship What are these? How do we know? The Bible This makes it simple. Christianity is defined by the teachings of Jesus and His apostles in the New Testament. Consider this article about “modern Christian worship” written by…
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“‘ And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. ” (Mark 12:30, EMTV) “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. ” (Revelation 2:4, EMTV) What is…
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Never Alone Theme: God is with us Objectives: Know: God had a plan for Jacob and was with him at every stage. Think: Always be aware that God is accessible and involved in all aspects of our world. He can even cause the things I consider bad to work for His purposes. Do: Trust…
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Addictions Sin or Disease? On a FB group a question was asked if we consider addictions (gambling, alcohol, drugs, etc.) to be sin or disease. I answered: “We are all addicted to sin. As far as other addictions as gambling, porn, alcohol, etc., some people have a genetic weakness. Thus if someone has relatives who…
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Christians believe…? in absolute truth? in strict moral absolutes? The Barna group did a survey on absolutes. They found, among other things, these six principles: 1. ‘The best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself.’ An incredible 91% of US adults and 76% of practicing Christians agreed ‘completely’ or ‘somewhat’ with this…
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Undeserved Blessings Theme: God Chose by Grace Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46 Objectives: Know: God chose Jacob in order to accomplish His purposes. Think: Live with the awareness that God chose to offer grace and blessing to me through Jacob’s descendant, Jesus Christ. His choice was not dependent on who I am or what I have…
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“Jesus doesn’t exist,” claim some scholars. Here is a link to an article that has a summary of their argument and further references. 5 good reasons to think Jesus never existed Is this argument without a satisfying challenge? Is their view even true? It seems to me that they are very selective in what…
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When People Drive You Crazy Theme: Loving Problem People Objectives Know: The Scriptures indicate that the marks of a Christian include the ability to deal effectively with problem people. Think: Our daily interactions with others should be guided by the mindset that we are all problem people in need of a Savior. Do: Follow…
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Breaking down barriers Theme: No room for Racism Objectives: Know: Scripture teaches us that God does not play favorites. He desires that all people come to know Him. Think: Live with the mindset that all people are created in the image of God and His offer of grace is without restrictions. Do: See all…