The bible is full of landscapes and scenery, each as important to the story as the characters. What can these landscapes tell us about our lives and what we need to do to seek God in the place we are?
Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace Measured b...franktsao4
【The glory of the Messiah shines】
Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace (verses 1-7)
1. A great light shines in the land of the shadow of death (verse 2)
2. A baby was born for us (verse 6)
3. His government is fair and just (verse 7)
4. The zeal of the LORD will accomplish this (verse 7)
2. Measure by God’s standard (8-10:4)
The pride of Ephraim (verses 8-12)
2. Arrogant leaders lead the wrong way (vv. 13-17)
3. Brothers kill each other (verses 18-21)
4. The helpless are oppressed (10:1-4)
Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace Measured b...franktsao4
【The glory of the Messiah shines】
Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace (verses 1-7)
1. A great light shines in the land of the shadow of death (verse 2)
2. A baby was born for us (verse 6)
3. His government is fair and just (verse 7)
4. The zeal of the LORD will accomplish this (verse 7)
2. Measure by God’s standard (8-10:4)
The pride of Ephraim (verses 8-12)
2. Arrogant leaders lead the wrong way (vv. 13-17)
3. Brothers kill each other (verses 18-21)
4. The helpless are oppressed (10:1-4)
Quantum Leap 2019 - making astronomical progress through divine assistance-...Joseph Asoh
Year theme for Ocean of Grace International Kingdom Center, headquartered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Lead Pastor Joseph Asoh shares powerfully on the direction of the ministry for 2019. Find more information on our Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Twitter.com/OceanofGraceIKC
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a. How did the Red Sea part?
b. How was the sea bed dry land?
c. What was the meteorological events and how did they tie in?
d. How were the waters as a wall, maybe hundreds of feet high, on each side?
e. How did the water walls collapse, trapping and drowning Pharaoh and his Army?
Having the Faith of Abraham - Genesis 12:1-9David Turner
Abraham left all he had to seek all that he believed God would give him. He is the Father of faith. Download a free PowerPoint of Genesis 12:1-9 at www.Bibleguy.org
Lesson 2 of 26 in a series of New Testament Vistas. This sermon on John the Baptist was presented November 6, 2011, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells
There are several lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham as we journey by faith into God's promises. This message highlights some of the important lessons. In our journey of faith we must remember that we are a people in covenant with God, and God is completely committed to us. He will not fail on His side of the covenant.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
This is a verse by verse commentary on Genesis chapter 29 dealing with Jacob's arrival at the place of his uncle,who was Laban. There he met Rachel who was a shepherdess. He helped water her sheep and it was love at first sight. He kissed her, and then made plans to marry her. He had to serve Laban for seven years to get her, and then he tricked him into marrying Leah first. She went on to give Jacob the most children.
(Song 4:8 [KJVA])
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.
Quantum Leap 2019 - making astronomical progress through divine assistance-...Joseph Asoh
Year theme for Ocean of Grace International Kingdom Center, headquartered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Lead Pastor Joseph Asoh shares powerfully on the direction of the ministry for 2019. Find more information on our Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Facebook.com/OceanofGraceInternationalKingdomCenter
Twitter.com/OceanofGraceIKC
Instagram.com/ocean.of.grace.ikc
a. How did the Red Sea part?
b. How was the sea bed dry land?
c. What was the meteorological events and how did they tie in?
d. How were the waters as a wall, maybe hundreds of feet high, on each side?
e. How did the water walls collapse, trapping and drowning Pharaoh and his Army?
Having the Faith of Abraham - Genesis 12:1-9David Turner
Abraham left all he had to seek all that he believed God would give him. He is the Father of faith. Download a free PowerPoint of Genesis 12:1-9 at www.Bibleguy.org
Lesson 2 of 26 in a series of New Testament Vistas. This sermon on John the Baptist was presented November 6, 2011, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells
There are several lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham as we journey by faith into God's promises. This message highlights some of the important lessons. In our journey of faith we must remember that we are a people in covenant with God, and God is completely committed to us. He will not fail on His side of the covenant.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
This is a verse by verse commentary on Genesis chapter 29 dealing with Jacob's arrival at the place of his uncle,who was Laban. There he met Rachel who was a shepherdess. He helped water her sheep and it was love at first sight. He kissed her, and then made plans to marry her. He had to serve Laban for seven years to get her, and then he tricked him into marrying Leah first. She went on to give Jacob the most children.
(Song 4:8 [KJVA])
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Oct 19-25
Vision of the Prophet Nahum Sister LaraSister Lara
Vision of the Prophet Nahum: Sister Lara shares a vision of walking with the Prophet Nahum and the coming revival of the spoken word of God and more. Beyond the Veil Prophetic Ministries Since 2003.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 1 though 41 version 10 ppt PDF.pdfMichael Scaman
The book of Pslams has a flow, sometimes unexpected. We see a praise in the midst of laments or a lament in the midst of praises. Why? Like a musical work where discord resolves to beauty some examples given here.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 1 though 41 version 10 ppt PDF.pdfMichael Scaman
David's first book of Psalms was Psalms 1 through 41. Poetically like Genesis. It begins with a man who is like a tree of life and ends with a man like Joseph who is betrayed. Also like Genesis there is the inheritance of the land. The meek inherit the earth, in the Son, in God.
Two Sources of Water Compared
(Jer 2:13; 14:3)
I. The Design- Ps 33:9
II. The Dependence- Isa 40:12
III. The Depth- Ps 40:5
IV. The Demand- Ps 37:25
V. The Duty- Prov 17:16
VI. The Draw- Jer 13:15
Genesis 1:27 - Meditate the Scripture Daily bit by bitBerean Wanderean
Genesis 1:27
The meaning of the Scripture is the Scripture. Be saturated with the Word of God.... daily.
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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 1 though 41 version 3 ppt pdf.pdfMichael Scaman
Psalms book 1 is David's first Psalm book. Psalms 1 through 41. Some laments seem out of place with praises and visa versa. However, te discord resolves to a picture of Jesus
Worry and stress can suck the life out of us both figuratively and literally. Learn how God did not design us to live in stress and how we can lower our stress levels and be who we are meant to be in Christ.
To go with the Nooma video "Store", this presentation reviews the modern link between emotion and motivation and how we can use our emotions to motivate us to do choose life over death everyday.
An overview in missions and how you can get involved and prepared to serve and do the thing that is uniquely Christian, going out and serving others with your talent and love.
Truth and lies are much bigger than we usually think. We live surrounded by the lie and we lose our hope and our belief. Jesus is the "truth" in that he dispels the lie.
We circle the verse John 3:16 to discover it's meaning in context with the chapter. In the process we reveal an important lesson for Nicodemus and us about belief.
We overload our minds with so much information. Our rate of communication goes up, and the quality of our communication goes down. We are in danger of losing ourselves.
Looks into the life of King Nebuchadnezzar and what he contributed through writing to the bible. We take a look at his dream about the tree and how turning our eyes to heaven shows us the power of the God of the Now. Goes with the Rob Bell Video entitled "Trees"
The story of Esther, set to the music of "Queen". Be sure to use a playlist with the following songs:
• Princes of the Universe
• Killer Queen
• Somebody to Love
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love
• Keep Yourself Alive
• I Want It All
• Save Me
• Hammer To Fall
• We Will Rock You
• We Are The Champions
• Bohemian Rhapsody
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
2. A World of Landscapes
• Filled with scenes
• Different places
• Different times
• God created earth with variety
• God created it so we can understand us
3.
4. Landscapes of the Bible
• The Bible is full of landscapes
• The stories place characters in places
• These places have special meaning to us
5.
6. Landscapes of Your Life
• Your life has ups and downs
• Your life has periods of drought
• Your life has times of abundance
• Your life sometimes has perfect direction
• Your life may be confusing and lost
9. e Garden
• First landscape in the Bible
• What does the garden represent?
• Closeness and walking with God
• All of our needs supplied
• No shame or sin
10. e Garden
Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in
Eden; and there he put the man he had formed.
And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of
the ground – trees that were pleasing to the eye and good
for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life
and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:8-9
11. e Garden
A river watering the garden owed from Eden;
from there it was separated into four headwaters.
e name of the rst is the Pishon; it winds through
the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.
e name of the second river is the Gihon;
it winds through the entire land of Cush.
e name of the third river is the Tigris;
it runs along the east side of Asshur.
And the fourth river is the Euphrates.
Genesis 2:10-14
12. e Garden
e LORD God took the man
and put him in the Garden of Eden
to work it and take care of it.
Genesis 2:15
15. e Mountain
• It is a place of sacrifice
• It is where we meet with God
• It is where we gain perspective
• It takes effort to get there
• It is not somewhere you can stay
• It provides perspective and direction
16. e Mountain
e LORD said to Moses,
“I am going to come to you in a dense cloud,
so that the people will hear me speaking with you
and will always put their trust in you.”
en Moses told the LORD what the people had said
Exodus 19:9
17. e Mountain
On the morning of the third day there was thunder and
lightning, with a thick cloud over the mountain, and a very
loud trumpet blast. Everyone in the camp trembled. en
Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God,
and they stood at the foot of the mountain.
Exodus 19:16-17
18. e Mountain
Mount Sinai was covered with smoke, because the LORD
descended on it in re. e smoke billowed up from it like
smoke from a furnace, the whole mountain trembled violently,
and the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder.
en Moses spoke and the voice of God answered him.
Exodus 19:18-19
19. e Mountain
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed
him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.
“All this I will give you,” he said,
“if you will bow down and worship me.”
Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is wri en:
Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.”
Ma hew 4:8-10
22. e Desert
• The place of separation from God
• The place of wandering and confusion
• The place of trial and temptation
• The place of preparation
• The place of learning the hard way
23. e Desert
Some wandered in desert wastelands,
nding no way to a city where they could se le.
ey were hungry and thirsty,
and their lives ebbed away.
en they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
Psalm 107:4-6
24. e Desert
en Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted
by the devil. A er fasting forty days and forty nights, he was
hungry. e tempter came to him and said,
“If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”
Jesus answered, “It is wri en: Man does not live on bread
alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Ma hew 4:1-4
27. e Promised Land
• The place of rest and abundance
• The place of becoming a people
• The place of fighting for the promise
• The place where God desires us to be
• The place where fruit and grain is grown
• The place of increase and wealth
28. e Promised Land
Hear, O Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go
well with you and that you may increase greatly in a
land owing with milk and honey, just as the LORD,
the God of your fathers, promised you.
Deuteronomy 6:3
29. e Promised Land
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would
later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even
though he did not know where he was going.
By faith he made his home in the promised land like a
stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac
and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.
For he was looking forward to the city with foundations,
whose architect and builder is God
Hebrews 11:8-10
32. e City
• The place of settlement
• The place of refuge and belonging
• The place of fame and fortune
• The place of prominence
• The place where we are glorified
33. e City
en the devil took him to the holy city and had him
stand on the highest point of the temple.
“If you are the Son of God,” he said,
“throw yourself down. For it is wri en:
He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will li you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
Jesus answered him, “It is also wri en:
Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”
Ma hew 4:5-7
34. e City
You are the light of the world.
A city on a hill cannot be hidden
Ma hew 5:14
35. e City
Instead, they were longing for a be er country –
a heavenly one. erefore God is not ashamed to be
called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 11:16
38. e Valley of Death
• The place of desolation
• The place of absolute despair
• The place where you feel dead
• The place of no hope
• The place of no life
39. e Valley of Death
e hand of the LORD was upon me,
and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD
and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones.
He led me back and forth among them,
and I saw a great many bones on the oor of the valley,
bones that were very dry.
He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?”
I said, “O Sovereign LORD, you alone know.”
Ezekiel 37:1-3
40. e Valley of Death
e LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me
Psalm 23:1-3
43. Knowing Your Place
• There are many lifescapes or places in life
• If you know the place you are, you can:
• know how to get out of that place
• know how to stay in that place
• know how to live your life
• know what verses to read
44. Knowing Your Place
• To get back to Eden, we have to realize that
we can’t do things on our own
• To stopout of the desert, we haveGod
get
to grumbling and believe in
• To stay onand spend timewe must sanctify
the mountain,
ourselves with God
• To stay in the city, we must avoid getting
prideful and not be ashamed of God
46. Knowing Your Place
ere is an eternal landscape, a geography of the soul;
we search for its outlines all our lives.
Josephine Hart
47. Knowing Your Place
Life is like a landscape.
You live in the midst of it but can describe it
only from the vantage point of distance
Charles Lindbergh