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AUTHORITY AND CHARACTER – SECTION 2-4: *** Character Through Endurance *** *** Spiritual Warfare Can Be Painful *** Question: When you experience warfare, what do you do? Note: In the example of John (last session) who’s godly grandfather died: He tried everything he could think of to get it the warfare over with. He … Continue reading
Okay, this devotional is a bit longer than the ones I usually distribute, but considering the times we are in, I think it is worth taking the time to read it. (as you can imagine, it could have been much longer!) We should never make jokes about the Devil, or speak lightly of him. He … Continue reading
AUTHORITY AND CHARACTER – SECTION 2-3: *** Character Development Through Spiritual Warfare *** Questions: When God wants something for our life, how determined is He to bring it about? How much effort will He make? To what length will He go? Will He use any means necessary? God wants to develop character in us … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding (Psalms 119:32) MEDITATION: Do you ever just feel tired? Tired of how people treat each other unkindly? Tired of the problems of life? Tired of feeling as though life is a rut with both ends kicked out? Tired of … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” (1 Corinthians 1:27) MEDITATION: We live in a “top down” world, don’t we? In other words, we elect leaders with the idea that the “people” will follow their … Continue reading
AUTHORITY AND CHARACTER – SECTION 2-2: Question: God has all authority in heaven and earth, so why would He share it? 1. God shares His authority for the edification (building up) of others. Note: “Edifying” is to instruct or improve spiritually. (2 Corinthians 13:10) – Paul assumed that a primary use … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32:8) MEDITATION: A man and his son were having a conversation one day and the son reminded his dad of something that happened one Sunday. He said, “Dad, I … Continue reading
AUTHORITY AND CHARACTER – SECTION 2-1: *** The Nature of Our Authority *** Question:Have you ever wondered why God hasn’t already taken us to heaven? – (Colossians) Paul believed that God wants believers to work with Him to impact the world. He has chosen to involve His children to accomplish His Will. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.” (Hebrews 1:10) MEDITATION: The world can seem chaotic at times, can’t it? But even in the of worst times, we can be confident that our God is in control! It can be overwhelming … Continue reading
LAYING THE FOUNDATION – SECTION 1-5: *** God Uses Warfare To Achieve His Overall Goal In The ****** Lives Of His Children – To Make Them More Like Christ *** God expects His children to become increasingly more like Jesus as they grow in their faith – sometimes He useswarfare in an effort to bring … Continue reading
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