A Place To Belong
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This document discusses the importance of belonging to and being committed to a local church community. It cites several Bible passages that portray the church as one body with members connected and dependent on each other. It argues that being part of a church family helps believers avoid isolation, backsliding, and move out of self-centeredness, as members support and encourage one another through sharing burdens. Commitment to a local congregation is what distinguishes a church attender from a church member and proves one's commitment to fellow believers.
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5) Through united mission and service, as seen in the early Church's fellowship, sharing, and outreach after Pentecost.
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After being released by the chief priests and elders, Peter and John reported back to the other disciples what had happened. The disciples then prayed to God, quoting King David, asking why the nations and peoples plot against the Lord. They acknowledged that Herod, Pilate, and others conspired against Jesus as God had planned, and asked God to enable them to speak his word with boldness despite threats against them.
Why Fish
Peter and John are called before the rulers, elders, and teachers of the law to be questioned about healing a crippled man in the name of Jesus. When questioned about how the healing took place, Peter boldly declares that it was through the power of Jesus Christ that the man was healed. Peter tells them that Jesus is the stone that the builders rejected but is now the capstone, and that salvation can only be found through Jesus. The leaders are astonished by the courage of Peter and John, realizing they were ordinary men who had been with Jesus.
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According to the document, there are three gifts of Christmas: 1) A life that is forgiven through faith in Jesus Christ, which brings peace with God, 2) A life that is forever, standing in God's grace through faith in Jesus, rejoicing in God's glory, and 3) A life that is fortified, where suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope.
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1) God sent his son Jesus into the world not to condemn it but to save it, and whoever believes in him will have eternal life rather than perish.
2) Jesus was born as a human and shared in humanity so that through his death he could destroy Satan and free humanity from slavery to the fear of death.
3) The angels announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds as good news that would be for all people, bringing salvation.
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The document discusses several biblical passages from 2 Samuel. It describes how Amnon became ill from his obsession with his half-sister Tamar. It then talks about King David kissing his son Absalom after summoning him, and how Absalom's conspiracy against David grew stronger as more people followed him. The document ends with a quote from David saying God can do whatever seems good to him as David sends the Ark of God back to Jerusalem during Absalom's rebellion.
The Path Principle 4
The document discusses the importance of seeking and heeding wise counsel according to biblical passages. It provides examples of both positive and negative outcomes that resulted from taking or rejecting advice. Specifically, it notes that Solomon's advice was to listen to counsel and many advisers in order to succeed in plans. However, Rehoboam rejected the advice of elders and instead listened to foolish young men, which led the people to rebel against his heavier burdens. The takeaway is that everyone needs wise counsel throughout life to reach their full potential.
The Path Principle 3
David encounters Saul alone in a cave and has the opportunity to kill him but refuses. David cuts off a piece of Saul's robe as proof but spares his life out of respect for Saul as the Lord's anointed. David appeals to Saul that he had chance to kill him but did not and leaves judgment of their conflict to God, vowing not to harm Saul himself.
The Path Principle
The passage warns of a seductive woman who lures men into her trap through smooth words and persuasion. She lies in wait at every corner to ensnare unsuspecting men. Once caught in her trap, they follow her lead without resistance, not realizing it will cost them their lives. The passage urges men to heed this warning and not let their hearts stray onto the paths of such women, as many have already fallen victim to her schemes.
The_Architect
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Blind Ambition
The people in Shinar decided to build a city and tower in order to make a name for themselves so they would not be scattered across the earth. God saw their tower and said that if they continued as one people with one language, nothing would be impossible for them. So God confused their language so they could not understand each other, scattering them across the earth and causing them to stop building the city, which became known as Babel.
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The document discusses how Jesus' crucifixion was planned and fulfilled God's purpose according to several Bible passages. It notes that Jesus was accredited by God through miracles but was handed over to be crucified, which Isaiah prophesied and Jesus himself spoke of giving up his life. The cross explains God's plan for Jesus to suffer and die to save mankind, as the Bible says he died for sinners while they were still powerless.
Wrestling_with_Yourself
Jacob sent his family and possessions across the Jabbok river, then wrestled alone with a man until daybreak. Though the man tried to leave at dawn, Jacob demanded a blessing first. The man told Jacob his name would now be Israel, because he struggled with God and men and overcame them. Jacob named the place Peniel, saying he saw God face to face and survived.
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Made for a Mission
The passage discusses how God reconciled humanity to himself through Christ and gave believers the ministry of reconciliation. It says believers are Christ's ambassadors, implored to appeal to others to be reconciled to God. God wants believers to both serve other Christians through ministry and introduce unbelievers to God through their mission.
The Discipline of Weakness
The passage discusses how God uses weaknesses for his glory. It provides the examples of how God gave Paul a "thorn in his flesh" to keep him from becoming conceited due to great revelations, and how Paul pleaded three times for God to remove it but God said His grace is sufficient. Paul then boasted in his weaknesses so that Christ's power could rest on him. The passage goes on to say God delights in putting his power into ordinary containers and how people like Moses, Gideon and Abraham were considered weak but God used them. It suggests admitting weaknesses and being content with them as an expression of faith in God's power.
Created to become like Christ
The document discusses God's plan for humanity to become like his Son Jesus Christ. It says God created humans in his image but that image was lost, so Jesus came to restore it. God's goal is for people to develop godly character like Christ through renewing their minds, letting go of old ways, and adopting Christ's virtues. Becoming Christ-like is a gradual process that involves effort over a lifetime as one grows spiritually through faith, Scripture, and putting on the new self.
Journey with Jesus
This passage from the Gospel of Mark describes John the Baptist preaching repentance in the desert and baptizing people. It tells of large crowds from Jerusalem going out to hear John and be baptized by him. John warns that one more powerful than him is coming. The passage then describes Jesus' own baptism by John in the Jordan River, where he sees the Holy Spirit descend on him and hears God proclaim him his Son. Jesus then goes into the desert for 40 days, where he is tempted by Satan.
Made for Ministry
This document discusses how Christians are called to serve God through serving others. It provides several biblical passages that convey this message:
1) Ephesians 2:10 says we were created by God to do good works, which he prepared for us.
2) Colossians 3:23-24 says that when we serve others, we are actually serving God, and we will receive an eternal reward from him.
3) While salvation is not by works, we are saved for the purpose of serving God and others, according to his grace.
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Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
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