The document discusses the definition of faith according to Hebrews 11:1-2. It states that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. The passage says the ancients were commended for having this kind of faith.
1. Prayer was established by the Avot (Patriarchs) prior to the Temple period as an informal, individual practice.
2. Prayer is not just a custom but also a mitzvah (commandment), with the essence being the daily "service of the heart" comprising praise, requests, and thanks to God.
3. The Holy Temple was called by the prophet Isaiah "a house of prayer for all nations," and after its destruction, prayer replaced sacrifices and Divine service as the primary means of serving God both personally and nationally.
Unit 1 Prayer Slideshow: The Virtue of Prayerechazanow
1. Prayer has been an important part of Jewish tradition since the times of the Avot (Patriarchs). The Avot are said to have introduced prayers for morning, afternoon and evening.
2. Prayer is not just a custom but also a mitzvah (commandment). The Rambam outlines the mitzvah as including prayer for praise, requests and thanks to God daily. Additionally, Jews and non-Jews must pray in times of need to demonstrate belief in God.
3. The Holy Temple was called a "house of prayer for all nations" as prayer replaced sacrifices after the Temple's destruction. Prayer now serves to unite people with God, as sacrifices once did in
Psalm 13: Where is God? How long until Jehovah acts? Jehovah’s promises to Abraham remind us that He has a plan and will keep His promises; but on His timetable. We can learn at least five lessons: 1) He’s doing what’s best for me; 2) He’s preparing me; 3) Keep seeking Him; 4) Keep trusting Him; and, 5) Be steadfast and love Him.
Spiritual Sense
1. Sight = Faith
Sight is to see beyond the things that you see.
2. Hear = Conviction with an action
Hear the word of God is help you to have the other spiritual Senses.
3. Touch = Experience
Touch help you to understand the obstacle in your life and it will lead you to be strong and courage.
4. Smell = Revelation
Smell help you to Focus on things on heaven.
5. Taste = Promise
Taste help you to Focus on God's promise.
Spiritual Sense is use to be alert in the work of evil. (ex. disappointment, gossip etc.)
Using your Spiritual senses is to discern good and evil.
Focusing in the spiritual senses help you to understand the things and help you to stand on your faith.
The document contains several biblical quotes about faith, including definitions of faith from Hebrews and references to faith from Habakkuk, 2 Corinthians, and Romans. It also contains a quote from Augustine and Charles Spurgeon about faith. The focus is on growing one's faith in the Lord and knowing how to react to trials with faith rather than by sight alone. Faith needs to be shown through one's actions and reactions to situations.
This document is an introduction to a unit on the virtue of prayer in Judaism. It establishes that prayer has been an important practice since the Avot (Patriarchs), who introduced three daily prayers. It also explains that prayer is a mitzvah or commandment in Judaism, as the Jewish people are commanded to serve God with their heart through daily prayer consisting of praise, requests, and thanks. Additionally, everyone must pray to God during times of need to demonstrate their belief in God. The document stresses that prayer was and is considered a replacement for sacrifices in the Temple after its destruction, showing how critical prayer is as a means of serving and connecting to God.
The document discusses the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over control of the holy land from several religious perspectives. It describes how Abraham migrated to Canaan according to Jewish tradition. It then discusses key events like the conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of Jewish temples. It provides perspectives from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the religious significance of Jerusalem and explains the origins of their beliefs about the holy land.
Part of the series on prayer; emphasis is applied to James 5.16. This is a basic PowerPoint regarding James 5.16. More points and words were spoken than contained in the PowerPoint.
1. Prayer was established by the Avot (Patriarchs) prior to the Temple period as an informal, individual practice.
2. Prayer is not just a custom but also a mitzvah (commandment), with the essence being the daily "service of the heart" comprising praise, requests, and thanks to God.
3. The Holy Temple was called by the prophet Isaiah "a house of prayer for all nations," and after its destruction, prayer replaced sacrifices and Divine service as the primary means of serving God both personally and nationally.
Unit 1 Prayer Slideshow: The Virtue of Prayerechazanow
1. Prayer has been an important part of Jewish tradition since the times of the Avot (Patriarchs). The Avot are said to have introduced prayers for morning, afternoon and evening.
2. Prayer is not just a custom but also a mitzvah (commandment). The Rambam outlines the mitzvah as including prayer for praise, requests and thanks to God daily. Additionally, Jews and non-Jews must pray in times of need to demonstrate belief in God.
3. The Holy Temple was called a "house of prayer for all nations" as prayer replaced sacrifices after the Temple's destruction. Prayer now serves to unite people with God, as sacrifices once did in
Psalm 13: Where is God? How long until Jehovah acts? Jehovah’s promises to Abraham remind us that He has a plan and will keep His promises; but on His timetable. We can learn at least five lessons: 1) He’s doing what’s best for me; 2) He’s preparing me; 3) Keep seeking Him; 4) Keep trusting Him; and, 5) Be steadfast and love Him.
Spiritual Sense
1. Sight = Faith
Sight is to see beyond the things that you see.
2. Hear = Conviction with an action
Hear the word of God is help you to have the other spiritual Senses.
3. Touch = Experience
Touch help you to understand the obstacle in your life and it will lead you to be strong and courage.
4. Smell = Revelation
Smell help you to Focus on things on heaven.
5. Taste = Promise
Taste help you to Focus on God's promise.
Spiritual Sense is use to be alert in the work of evil. (ex. disappointment, gossip etc.)
Using your Spiritual senses is to discern good and evil.
Focusing in the spiritual senses help you to understand the things and help you to stand on your faith.
The document contains several biblical quotes about faith, including definitions of faith from Hebrews and references to faith from Habakkuk, 2 Corinthians, and Romans. It also contains a quote from Augustine and Charles Spurgeon about faith. The focus is on growing one's faith in the Lord and knowing how to react to trials with faith rather than by sight alone. Faith needs to be shown through one's actions and reactions to situations.
This document is an introduction to a unit on the virtue of prayer in Judaism. It establishes that prayer has been an important practice since the Avot (Patriarchs), who introduced three daily prayers. It also explains that prayer is a mitzvah or commandment in Judaism, as the Jewish people are commanded to serve God with their heart through daily prayer consisting of praise, requests, and thanks. Additionally, everyone must pray to God during times of need to demonstrate their belief in God. The document stresses that prayer was and is considered a replacement for sacrifices in the Temple after its destruction, showing how critical prayer is as a means of serving and connecting to God.
The document discusses the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over control of the holy land from several religious perspectives. It describes how Abraham migrated to Canaan according to Jewish tradition. It then discusses key events like the conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of Jewish temples. It provides perspectives from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the religious significance of Jerusalem and explains the origins of their beliefs about the holy land.
Part of the series on prayer; emphasis is applied to James 5.16. This is a basic PowerPoint regarding James 5.16. More points and words were spoken than contained in the PowerPoint.
John concludes his letter by reminding us of the things that we know because we believe and have eternal life: 1) that our Father hears our prayers; 2) that we can overcome sin; and, 3) that we know the true God.
This document discusses the importance and benefits of prayer. It provides definitions of what it means to be "prayerful", noting that prayer requires commitment to God and being open to God's will rather than our own. Several biblical passages are presented that teach about prayer, such as Jesus instructing disciples how to pray and the need to pray continually. The document emphasizes that prayer should not be taken lightly and that through persistent prayer, God will provide what we need.
1. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Make prayer a priority and focus on it diligently. Stay alert in prayer and watch for God's answers with an attitude of gratitude.
2. The document discusses the importance of prayer according to Colossians 4:2. It emphasizes being devoted, watchful and thankful in prayer based on examples from biblical saints like David, Daniel and Anna.
3. Key points include praying constantly, watching and waiting for God attentively, and expressing thankfulness to God in all circumstances. The overall message is a challenge to be a Colossians 4:2 Christian by prioritizing prayer.
The healing of the official’s son teaches vital lessons about what it means to seek Jesus and to believe in Jesus. It also reminds us of how great Jesus is, reminding us that our faith must be in Him because of who He is, the Christ, the Son of God.
The document summarizes Lesson 1 of a series on the book of Acts. It discusses:
- The last days of Jesus on Earth and the disciples' reactions after His Ascension as recounted in Acts 1.
- Jesus' last words becoming the disciples' mission to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth with the Holy Spirit's power, as outlined in Acts 1:8.
- The Ascension of Jesus into heaven witnessed by the disciples, as described in Acts 1:9-11.
The document narrates a hadith from Jabir Bin Abdullah where the Prophet Muhammad instructs that whoever listens to the call to prayer and recites a particular prayer asking God to elevate Muhammad to a high station and fulfill promises made to him will receive Muhammad's intercession on the Day of Judgment.
1) In 1650 BC, Jacob gave his son Joseph a colorful shirt, causing jealousy in Joseph's brothers who eventually sold him into slavery in Egypt.
2) As a servant in Potiphar's house, Joseph's intelligence and strength were evident. However, Potiphar's wife attempted to seduce him.
3) Joseph, knowing God through his ancestors like Abraham and Moses, refused her advances, not wanting to commit adultery or sin against God. This led to his false imprisonment.
God spoke to Joseph, the carpenter, in 4 dreams to guide him in protecting Jesus and Mary. The first dream told Joseph to marry Mary. The second warned of Herod's plan and told Joseph to flee to Egypt with Jesus and Mary. The third instructed them to return from Egypt after Herod's death. The fourth dream warned about the region under Herod's son's rule, guiding them to Galilee. Joseph obeyed God's messages delivered in dreams, demonstrating the importance of listening to and obeying God's instructions.
This document provides guidance on how to be a spiritual father. It recommends: 1) Giving thanks to God daily through praise and worship; 2) Making daily intercession by praying for one's children and thinking they may have sinned; 3) Showing the way of salvation by following God's commands as written in Exodus; and 4) Exercising faith for one's children by believing in God's power even when facing doubts. The document stresses the importance of fathers in being spiritually present and leading their children to God.
Prophet Jonah was called by God to preach to the city of Nineveh about their wickedness. However, Jonah did not want to fulfill this calling because Nineveh was an enemy of his people. He attempted to flee by boarding a ship headed in the opposite direction of Nineveh. God caused a big storm and the sailors discovered Jonah was the cause, throwing him overboard. Jonah was swallowed by a great fish and after three days was spit out, at which point he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. The people of Nineveh repented from their wicked ways in response to Jonah's preaching. The story of Jonah teaches about God's sovereignty, mercy for all people regardless of nationality
The document discusses the biblical reasons for the rapture according to passages in the New Testament. It mentions three reasons for the rapture: 1) To fulfill Jesus' promise in John 14:3, 2) In answer to Jesus' prayer in John 17:24, and 3) To encourage believers through death as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. It also discusses that the rapture is different from the second coming of Jesus and will involve believers being caught up or snatched away by God.
This document contains a 13-lesson study on intercessory prayer. It discusses praying for specific people and situations, praying for other believers, and praying without ceasing. It provides examples from the Bible of Jesus and others engaging in intercessory prayer. Key points made include that intercessory prayer allows God to intervene on behalf of those prayed for, God hears all intercessory prayers even if the answer is not immediate, and we should pray fervently and specifically for the salvation, strength, protection and forgiveness of others.
This is a study of Jesus as the man on the road. He spent so much of His life on the road going from one city to another and meeting needs of people. His on the road ministry leads to many great stories of the New Testament.
Assistant Pastor Chris Poirier's message, "How We Pray" from 5/18/2014 at First Alliance Church Raleigh, NC.
Nehemiah was an amazing man of God and as he set out to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem he first fell to his knees and sought God.
This document discusses intercessory prayer, which is praying for specific people. It provides examples from the Bible of Jesus and others engaging in intercessory prayer. Jesus prayed for Peter, knowing he would struggle that night. Paul prayed specific prayers for believers, asking God to give them wisdom, knowledge of Him, and strength. The document encourages praying for others as they grow in their faith. It notes that God hears intercessory prayers, though the answer may not come immediately, as Daniel waited 21 days for a response. Our prayers should be fervent, sincere, and specific when praying for others.
The document discusses fasting and praying in polar cities where there is no distinction between night and day. It provides background on the topics, examines different scholarly opinions, and offers potential methodologies. Specifically, it presents 3 options for praying - following the Ahnaf school which says there are only 5 prayers in 6 months, estimating times according to the Shafi school, or using other estimation methods. For fasting, options include not fasting according to the Ahnaf or estimating times and fasting within 24 hours as the Shafi school suggests. Case studies and potential time estimation methods are also described.
This document summarizes a message given by Nik Ball about God's vision for the RRCC church. It discusses several things God has said to the church based on passages from Genesis and Isaiah, including that God will go with the church as it moves forward and fulfill all his promises. God has called the church to be a light to Gentiles and has given visions of replanting and regrowth. The church needs to respond through deeper worship, pursuing new premises and ministries, and all members getting involved through cell groups and serving. Individual and collective response is important to avoid missing out on what God is doing and hindering church growth.
This document provides information from Ray Gebauer's book on how to add years to one's life rather than subtract years according to biblical teachings. It discusses how God warns of his judgment for those who do not heed his commands to care for their health and bodies. It references several bible passages about God destroying those who destroy their bodies or do not listen to warnings. The document aims to serve as a warning to readers about living wisely and avoiding behaviors that can lead to early death and suffering.
The document discusses the biblical command to pray found in James 5:13-18. It states that prayer is commanded for those in trouble or adversity, as well as for times of happiness, sickness, and sin. The command to pray is to be obeyed at all times. The effectiveness of prayer is shown through historical examples like Elijah, whose prayers brought drought or rain. The righteous man's prayer is powerful and has accomplished great things for God's kingdom.
How do we learn to pray? There are many prayers in the Bible we can learn from. The prayer of Jabez? Yes. The prayer of Jesus? Yes. We will consider the teaching of Jesus on this subject to understand his power for living.
The document discusses faith and commendation from God. It references several Bible verses from Hebrews 11 that define faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. The document lists many Old Testament figures that are commended for living by faith, including Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel. It states that God commends those who have faith in him.
The document is a Bible study on faith based on Hebrews 11:1-2. It discusses what faith is, how people in the Bible like Abel, Noah, and Enoch lived by faith, and encourages growing one's faith through reading the Bible and walking by faith rather than sight. Faith gives assurance of things unseen and allows believers to face challenges and receive blessings from God.
John concludes his letter by reminding us of the things that we know because we believe and have eternal life: 1) that our Father hears our prayers; 2) that we can overcome sin; and, 3) that we know the true God.
This document discusses the importance and benefits of prayer. It provides definitions of what it means to be "prayerful", noting that prayer requires commitment to God and being open to God's will rather than our own. Several biblical passages are presented that teach about prayer, such as Jesus instructing disciples how to pray and the need to pray continually. The document emphasizes that prayer should not be taken lightly and that through persistent prayer, God will provide what we need.
1. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Make prayer a priority and focus on it diligently. Stay alert in prayer and watch for God's answers with an attitude of gratitude.
2. The document discusses the importance of prayer according to Colossians 4:2. It emphasizes being devoted, watchful and thankful in prayer based on examples from biblical saints like David, Daniel and Anna.
3. Key points include praying constantly, watching and waiting for God attentively, and expressing thankfulness to God in all circumstances. The overall message is a challenge to be a Colossians 4:2 Christian by prioritizing prayer.
The healing of the official’s son teaches vital lessons about what it means to seek Jesus and to believe in Jesus. It also reminds us of how great Jesus is, reminding us that our faith must be in Him because of who He is, the Christ, the Son of God.
The document summarizes Lesson 1 of a series on the book of Acts. It discusses:
- The last days of Jesus on Earth and the disciples' reactions after His Ascension as recounted in Acts 1.
- Jesus' last words becoming the disciples' mission to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth with the Holy Spirit's power, as outlined in Acts 1:8.
- The Ascension of Jesus into heaven witnessed by the disciples, as described in Acts 1:9-11.
The document narrates a hadith from Jabir Bin Abdullah where the Prophet Muhammad instructs that whoever listens to the call to prayer and recites a particular prayer asking God to elevate Muhammad to a high station and fulfill promises made to him will receive Muhammad's intercession on the Day of Judgment.
1) In 1650 BC, Jacob gave his son Joseph a colorful shirt, causing jealousy in Joseph's brothers who eventually sold him into slavery in Egypt.
2) As a servant in Potiphar's house, Joseph's intelligence and strength were evident. However, Potiphar's wife attempted to seduce him.
3) Joseph, knowing God through his ancestors like Abraham and Moses, refused her advances, not wanting to commit adultery or sin against God. This led to his false imprisonment.
God spoke to Joseph, the carpenter, in 4 dreams to guide him in protecting Jesus and Mary. The first dream told Joseph to marry Mary. The second warned of Herod's plan and told Joseph to flee to Egypt with Jesus and Mary. The third instructed them to return from Egypt after Herod's death. The fourth dream warned about the region under Herod's son's rule, guiding them to Galilee. Joseph obeyed God's messages delivered in dreams, demonstrating the importance of listening to and obeying God's instructions.
This document provides guidance on how to be a spiritual father. It recommends: 1) Giving thanks to God daily through praise and worship; 2) Making daily intercession by praying for one's children and thinking they may have sinned; 3) Showing the way of salvation by following God's commands as written in Exodus; and 4) Exercising faith for one's children by believing in God's power even when facing doubts. The document stresses the importance of fathers in being spiritually present and leading their children to God.
Prophet Jonah was called by God to preach to the city of Nineveh about their wickedness. However, Jonah did not want to fulfill this calling because Nineveh was an enemy of his people. He attempted to flee by boarding a ship headed in the opposite direction of Nineveh. God caused a big storm and the sailors discovered Jonah was the cause, throwing him overboard. Jonah was swallowed by a great fish and after three days was spit out, at which point he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. The people of Nineveh repented from their wicked ways in response to Jonah's preaching. The story of Jonah teaches about God's sovereignty, mercy for all people regardless of nationality
The document discusses the biblical reasons for the rapture according to passages in the New Testament. It mentions three reasons for the rapture: 1) To fulfill Jesus' promise in John 14:3, 2) In answer to Jesus' prayer in John 17:24, and 3) To encourage believers through death as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. It also discusses that the rapture is different from the second coming of Jesus and will involve believers being caught up or snatched away by God.
This document contains a 13-lesson study on intercessory prayer. It discusses praying for specific people and situations, praying for other believers, and praying without ceasing. It provides examples from the Bible of Jesus and others engaging in intercessory prayer. Key points made include that intercessory prayer allows God to intervene on behalf of those prayed for, God hears all intercessory prayers even if the answer is not immediate, and we should pray fervently and specifically for the salvation, strength, protection and forgiveness of others.
This is a study of Jesus as the man on the road. He spent so much of His life on the road going from one city to another and meeting needs of people. His on the road ministry leads to many great stories of the New Testament.
Assistant Pastor Chris Poirier's message, "How We Pray" from 5/18/2014 at First Alliance Church Raleigh, NC.
Nehemiah was an amazing man of God and as he set out to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem he first fell to his knees and sought God.
This document discusses intercessory prayer, which is praying for specific people. It provides examples from the Bible of Jesus and others engaging in intercessory prayer. Jesus prayed for Peter, knowing he would struggle that night. Paul prayed specific prayers for believers, asking God to give them wisdom, knowledge of Him, and strength. The document encourages praying for others as they grow in their faith. It notes that God hears intercessory prayers, though the answer may not come immediately, as Daniel waited 21 days for a response. Our prayers should be fervent, sincere, and specific when praying for others.
The document discusses fasting and praying in polar cities where there is no distinction between night and day. It provides background on the topics, examines different scholarly opinions, and offers potential methodologies. Specifically, it presents 3 options for praying - following the Ahnaf school which says there are only 5 prayers in 6 months, estimating times according to the Shafi school, or using other estimation methods. For fasting, options include not fasting according to the Ahnaf or estimating times and fasting within 24 hours as the Shafi school suggests. Case studies and potential time estimation methods are also described.
This document summarizes a message given by Nik Ball about God's vision for the RRCC church. It discusses several things God has said to the church based on passages from Genesis and Isaiah, including that God will go with the church as it moves forward and fulfill all his promises. God has called the church to be a light to Gentiles and has given visions of replanting and regrowth. The church needs to respond through deeper worship, pursuing new premises and ministries, and all members getting involved through cell groups and serving. Individual and collective response is important to avoid missing out on what God is doing and hindering church growth.
This document provides information from Ray Gebauer's book on how to add years to one's life rather than subtract years according to biblical teachings. It discusses how God warns of his judgment for those who do not heed his commands to care for their health and bodies. It references several bible passages about God destroying those who destroy their bodies or do not listen to warnings. The document aims to serve as a warning to readers about living wisely and avoiding behaviors that can lead to early death and suffering.
The document discusses the biblical command to pray found in James 5:13-18. It states that prayer is commanded for those in trouble or adversity, as well as for times of happiness, sickness, and sin. The command to pray is to be obeyed at all times. The effectiveness of prayer is shown through historical examples like Elijah, whose prayers brought drought or rain. The righteous man's prayer is powerful and has accomplished great things for God's kingdom.
How do we learn to pray? There are many prayers in the Bible we can learn from. The prayer of Jabez? Yes. The prayer of Jesus? Yes. We will consider the teaching of Jesus on this subject to understand his power for living.
The document discusses faith and commendation from God. It references several Bible verses from Hebrews 11 that define faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. The document lists many Old Testament figures that are commended for living by faith, including Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel. It states that God commends those who have faith in him.
The document is a Bible study on faith based on Hebrews 11:1-2. It discusses what faith is, how people in the Bible like Abel, Noah, and Enoch lived by faith, and encourages growing one's faith through reading the Bible and walking by faith rather than sight. Faith gives assurance of things unseen and allows believers to face challenges and receive blessings from God.
This document discusses living a God-pleasing faith according to Hebrews 11:1-10. It provides examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah who demonstrated their faith through worshipping, walking with, and working for God, respectively. It also discusses Abraham, who demonstrated faith by waiting on God and making his home in the Promised Land as a stranger. The document teaches that faith is seeing what is unseen and pleasing God, and encourages believers to have the same kind of living faith through worship, obedience, service, and patience.
(Hebrews 11:1-40; James 2:14-24; Romans 4:13-25) The Bible speaks of different kinds of faith. There is only one kind of faith that saves us. The only viable faith is the faith that obeys God! — What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? — What kind of FAITH do you have? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/19/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
This document provides a summary of key passages from Hebrews chapter 11. It describes how Hebrews 11 highlights the faith of many biblical figures like Abel, Enoch, and Noah. For each, it summarizes what their faith led them to do - Abel offered sacrifices to God, Enoch walked closely with God, and Noah built an ark by faith despite not seeing the flood. The chapter then discusses other biblical figures like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses who also demonstrated faith through important actions in their lives, trusting in God despite obstacles.
The document discusses the verse Hebrews 11:3 and its meaning. The verse states that by faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. The document repeats this verse multiple times and provides references to study guides and mobile apps for further reading.
The document discusses grace, faith, and works in salvation. It states that:
1) We are not saved by our own works but by God's grace.
2) We are saved through faith in Jesus Christ by God's grace, not by any merit of our own.
3) True faith in Christ will be demonstrated through good works, not as a means of salvation but as its result and evidence.
This document discusses the definition and importance of faith. It defines faith as complete trust or confidence, and provides Bible verses emphasizing having faith in God. Examples of people of faith like Noah, Abraham and Moses are given. Benefits of faith like overcoming challenges and pleasing God are highlighted. Ways to increase faith through acknowledging it comes from God, prayer, reading the Bible, and remembering God's works are suggested. In conclusion, faith underpins the believer and can be increased through prayer and personal steps.
The document discusses the nature of true religion according to God. It states that pure and genuine religion, in God's eyes, means caring for orphans and widows in their time of need. For those with families of their own, it means first providing for their own household before God. The passage emphasizes helping the less fortunate as the central practice of genuine faith.
This document contains a series of slides discussing temptation and how to resist it. It references a Bible verse about leading people not into temptation but delivering them from evil. The slides discuss how God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and they disobeyed by eating the forbidden fruit after the serpent tempted Eve. Later slides provide advice on how to resist temptation by trusting God, relying on the Holy Spirit and Scripture, planning ahead, avoiding temptation, running from it, resisting it, denying it, and crucifying sinful desires. The overall message is that people will face temptations but God provides a way to withstand them.
This passage encourages Christians to fill their lives with singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. It instructs believers to sing from their hearts to God, always giving thanks to Him through Jesus Christ. Another passage cited finds joy in taking refuge under God's protection and holding fast to Him for support.
The document contains several Bible verses that discuss living without complaining as Christians, giving thanks to God, rejoicing and praying continually as God's will, and how grace increases where sin increases according to Romans 5:20.
The document summarizes the key messages, motivations, and ministries discussed in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 based on a class taught by David Clayton. The message is about the love of Christ, life for Christ, the new creation in Christ, and forgiveness and righteousness from Christ. The motivation comes from persuading others out of fear of the Lord and being compelled and convinced by Christ's love. The ministry involves having a new worldview, receiving the gift of reconciliation as a committed message, and acting as Christ's ambassadors.
1) The teachers of the law and Pharisees try to trap Jesus by bringing a woman caught in adultery and asking his judgment, according to Mosaic law of stoning her.
2) Jesus responds by writing in the dirt and challenging anyone without sin to stone her first. Convicted, they leave one by one.
3) When Jesus asks if any condemn her, she says no. He then says he does not condemn her either, but urges her to "Go and leave your life of sin."
1. The document summarizes a class on staying encouraged based on 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 taught by David Clayton.
2. The key theme is to not lose heart. Ten ways to stay encouraged are discussed: renouncing shame, relying on God's power, reminding ourselves of our identity, relishing what we have, releasing the power of belief, and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
3. Students are instructed to get a study guide from the back or fill one out online at the church's website.
David Clayton taught a class on 2 Corinthians 3:1-11. The document provides an outline of the key points from the passage, including that Paul commends the Corinthians for being a letter from Christ written on their hearts by the Spirit of God. It notes they have confidence through Christ from God, not themselves. The passage also discusses the contrast between the old covenant of condemnation and the new covenant of the Spirit, which brings righteousness and has a glory that surpasses the old. The document instructs the class to get a study guide from the back or fill one out online.
David Clayton taught a class on 2 Corinthians 3:1-11. The document provides an outline of the key points from the passage, including that Paul commends the Corinthians as a letter from Christ written on their hearts by the Spirit of God. It notes Christians have confidence through Christ from God, not themselves. The passage contrasts the old covenant of condemnation and death through Moses with the new covenant of the Spirit that gives life and righteousness. The document instructs students to get a study guide from the back or fill one out online.
1) The document is a class summary on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 taught by David Clayton. It discusses how Paul faced defeating circumstances but found victory through surrendering control to God.
2) It describes how Christians spread the aroma of Christ everywhere, which is pleasing to God and brings life to those being saved but the aroma of death to those who are perishing.
3) The teacher outlines the four-fold ministry of having the full gospel witnessed by God as those commissioned by God.
This document summarizes a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:11 led by David Clayton. The study focused on how what Christians know through faith brings confidence. It discusses how Christians fix their eyes on eternal, unseen spiritual realities rather than temporary earthly things. It also addresses how Christians long for their heavenly dwelling and are confident because the Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing eternal life. The study aims to encourage Christians by emphasizing that what is known through faith provides confidence as they live for God.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The crowd that had eaten the loaves the previous day searched for Jesus when they realized he was gone. When they found him, Jesus rebuked them for following him because of the food instead of the signs. He declared that he was the bread of life that came down from heaven, which caused many disciples to lose faith and leave him. Peter affirmed their continued faith in Jesus as the holy one of God who alone has the words of eternal life.
This document provides an introduction and the first chapter of a book about spiritual warfare based on Ephesians 6:10-18. The introduction discusses how many modern people do not believe in the reality of evil or Satan despite acknowledging bad things exist. It argues one cannot choose to believe the universe is benevolent if evil truly exists. The chapter discusses how Christians can stand firm against Satan despite struggles, as the armor of God provides power and protection. It describes Satan as having a hierarchical structure and using organized strategies and schemes to defeat Christians and God's plans. The chapter encourages readers not to be ignorant of Satan's schemes and to use God's armor to withstand spiritual battles.
This document summarizes a teaching on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17. It discusses how Paul faced defeating circumstances like nearly dying, missing friends, and resistance from Corinthians, but found victory through surrendering control to God. Believers spread the aroma of Christ everywhere, which draws some and repels others. The teaching emphasizes having a full-gospel ministry in, through, witnessed by, and commissioned by Christ.
This document summarizes a teaching on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17. It discusses how Paul faced defeating circumstances like nearly dying, missing friends, and resistance from Corinthians, but found victory through surrendering control to God. Believers spread the aroma of Christ everywhere, which draws some and repels others. The teaching emphasizes having a full-gospel ministry in Christ, witnessed by God, as those commissioned by God.
This document summarizes a teaching on the difficult ministry of forgiveness based on 2 Corinthians 2:05-2:11. It discusses how forgiveness is difficult because it involves pain, requires going above and beyond, moving on, and reaffirming love. However, we are called to forgive because it is an act of obedience, tests our faith, is for Christ's sake, and for our own sake, and helps defeat Satan's schemes. The teaching provides background on Paul's ministry and examples of forgiveness. It concludes with questions to apply the lesson.
David Clayton teaches a class on 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:04. The class focuses on what Paul boasts about, including having a clear conscience, relying on God's works, writing plainly, wanting to be fully understood, handling accusations against him, having a consistent strategy, preaching a consistent message in Christ, and exercising careful judgment. The lesson encourages applying these lessons by reflecting on how others see you, being plainly spoken with love, being careful not to appear fickle in plans, believing in God's promises, and having courage when facing criticism from multiple sides.
The document summarizes a teaching on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 about making sense of suffering. It covers that the main theme is suffering and how God provides comfort. It discusses how suffering is a universal human experience, but the focus should be on God who comforts and acts to save, deliver, and be reliable. It also outlines how Christians should respond to suffering through praise, comforting others, hope, sharing their story, prayer, thankfulness and more.
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
Protector & Destroyer: Agni Dev (The Hindu God of Fire)Exotic India
So let us turn the pages of ancient Indian literature and get to know more about Agni, the mighty purifier of all things, worshipped in Indian culture as a God since the Vedic time.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
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.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see