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
BIBLE PASSAGE:“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”(Jeremiah 29:11) MEDITATION:Do you love Christ?Do you have a yearning to please Him with all your heart?If so, then, remember these things: – God’s delays are … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. (1 Peter 3:18) MEDITATION: If someone asked you to define a deep and sincere love for someone, how would you describe it? … Continue reading
LAYING THE FOUNDATION – SECTION 1-4: *** When Christians Respond To Warfare Correctly, *** *** The Kingdom Of God Advances In Some Way. *** Question: How is God’s kingdom advanced? – Conversion. On the most basic level, His kingdom advances when someone is saved. Salvation means accepting the rule of God. It means: … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) MEDITATION: How much do we understand about God’s will? Do we have the capacity to understand His will in all things? Of … Continue reading