faith

  • A Few Thoughts about Graduation 2021

    Consider some of the greatest issues for young adults according to surveys. B1 First list (Most common problems) C1 Acceptance C2 Stress C3 Depression and anxiety C4 Self-harm C5 Bullying C6 Desensitization C7 Sex C8 Disrespect C9 Trust C10 Motivation B2 Second list (Most feared) C1 Peer pressure/not fitting in C2 Sex C3 Failure…

  • Devotional notes Psalm 123+John 11

    MORNING Psalm 123 B1 What does this mean? C1 We look to Yahweh for help and guidance first. C2 We watch for His answer (waiting). C3 Many do not love God, His ways, His rules, His lifestyle, or His worldview, so they persecute our brothers and sisters for their faith. B2 How do I…

  • A Few More Thoughts About Faith

    Faith B1 Defined C1 I define faith as believing God. C2 Bible verses D1 Jonah 3:5 CSB Then the people of Nineveh believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth—from the greatest of them to the least. D2 Romans 4:3 CSB For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it…

  • Justified by Faith

    It’s always been faith Theme: Justified by Faith Scriptures: Galatians 3:1-29 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Justification has always been through faith, even in the Old Testament. Think: Maintain an awareness that I am totally dependent on Christ for salvation and for power to live for Him each day.…

  • A Different Way of Doing Things

    A Different Way of Doing Things Theme: Obedient Faith Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27 Notes and questions: B1 Background and situation C1 Summary: http://www.preceptaustin.org/joshua_commentaries C2 In the book of Joshua we see God fulfilling His promise to Israel. They did receive the land that was promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God fulfills His promises. C3…

  • Acting in Faith

    Jericho and Rahab Theme: Acting in Faith Scriptures: Joshua 2:1-24 Notes and Questions: B1 Background C1 Rahab D1 A prostitute E1 Some interpret the word to mean an innkeeper. E2 The Hebrew word is זָנָה zânâh, zaw-naw. But the word means: E3 to commit fornication, be a harlot, play the harlot F1 (Qal) G1…

  • Ready to share money or faith

    Ready to share money or faith A short post about the Christian and money and also providing answers about the Christian faith. Money–with wisdom Attitude–So having food and clothing we will be content with that. (1 Timothy 6:8, WPNT) Acknowledgment–Further, God is able to make all ‘grace’ abound toward you, that always having all…

  • Extreme faith

    Extreme faith Theme: God provided a sacrifice Scriptures: Genesis 22:1-19 (see Hebrews 11:17-19) A1 Outline–Abraham told to sacrifice Isaac B1 Yahweh’s call Genesis 22:1 B2 Yahweh’s command Genesis 22:2 B3 Abraham’s response Genesis 22:3-5 B4 Isaac’s question Genesis 22:6-7 B5 Abraham’s answer Genesis 22:8 B6 Abraham’s altar Genesis 22:9-10 B7 Angel of the Lord’s…

  • Faith and Science

    An article on evolution news refers to an interview of Dr. Francis Collins. After this article appeared, Jerry Coyne, an evangelistic atheist responded.​​​​​​​ I have much respect for Dr. Collins and his scientific achievements, but I don’t respect his view of Christianity. This article, however, points out some of the faulty thinking of the atheist,…