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And you shall remember that you were a bondman in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes. Deuteronomy 16:12 Three points: Moses was reviewing the entire history and laws from the past 40 years. He reminded them that they were slaves in Egypt. When things go well, we sometimes forget what the…
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God gives us a new heart (Some notes/study) A1 Objectives B1 Describe the role of the laws Jesus used in the Sermon on the Mount. B2 Recognize that God requires obedience from the heart. A2 Scriptures B1 Matthew 5:17-30 B2 Matthew 5:43-48 B3 James 2:8-11 A3 Notes B1 Jesus and the Law and Prophets C1 Matthew 5:17-30 D1…
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A message from Benjamin Watson Today I had to ask my son for his forgiveness. Like many parents we’ve tried to teach our children how to treat others how they would like to be treated. We’ve talked about loving, sharing, and respecting each other. We teach our kids to bless others who may be…
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A standard B1 Defined C1 something that is considered to be a model for measurement or comparison or serve as an accepted authority. (Source) C2 a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated (Source) B2 Think how standards are applied in science, medicine, sports, finance, etc. B3 It…
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A Few Thoughts About Values and Meaning Values equals standards of right and wrong. Meaning equals a reason and purpose for living. Values B1 Defined C1 A never changing standard of right and wrong. C2 The principles that help you to decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations:…
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Psalm 27:11 NLT Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. Psalm 25:4 NIV Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Isaiah 2:3 NIV Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the…
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Definitions B1 English C1 a solemn oath, commitment, or undertaking that binds one to a particular act, service, or condition. (Source) C2 A set of solemn promises committing one to a prescribed role, calling, or course of action, typically to marriage or a monastic career. (Source) B2 Hebrew C1 Example: Genesis 28:20 NAS Then…
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Mark 12:24-27 WEL Jesus replied saying to them, “Isn’t this the reason you are deceived? For you don’t know the Scriptures, or the power of God. 25 “For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels who are in heaven. 26 “Regarding the…
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Psalms 100:1-5 BSB A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep…