What are three things you would like said in the eulogy given at your funeral? Or, what are three things you would most like to be remembered for? Why is life sometimes described as a journey and a relationship as a “walk” with someone? What does it mean to walk with God? Describe your walk with God.
When did Enoch begin walking with God? What event precipitated your journey with God? Explain. Did Enoch die like all humans or did God take him to Heaven before he died because he walked with him? How is God’s taking Enoch a type or picture of the rapture or the believer’s resurrection?
Daniel’s Challenge; Daniel’s Commitment; Daniel’s Compensation or God Punishes; God Favors; God Develops for written text make request to dregfilter@comcast.net
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
Daniel’s Challenge; Daniel’s Commitment; Daniel’s Compensation or God Punishes; God Favors; God Develops for written text make request to dregfilter@comcast.net
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
Paul has explained the wonders of God's grace to those that believe in his Jesus in Romans 1-11. Now, because of the wonderful mercies God has shown us, Paul encourages us our of an appreciation for God's mercy to present our bodies as instruments of righteousness for God. We should not be conformed to this world, but our minds should be transformed in conformity to God's will. Download this and other PowerPoints on Romans at bibleguy.org
This is a lesson in the Crossroads programme, a discipleship programme written by Dr Kevin Smith and offered by the South African Theological Seminary. This lesson is about the Deity and Humanity of Christ.
Paul has explained the wonders of God's grace to those that believe in his Jesus in Romans 1-11. Now, because of the wonderful mercies God has shown us, Paul encourages us our of an appreciation for God's mercy to present our bodies as instruments of righteousness for God. We should not be conformed to this world, but our minds should be transformed in conformity to God's will. Download this and other PowerPoints on Romans at bibleguy.org
This is a lesson in the Crossroads programme, a discipleship programme written by Dr Kevin Smith and offered by the South African Theological Seminary. This lesson is about the Deity and Humanity of Christ.
In this sermon we explore Enoch, the man who walked with God and never experienced death. We also see how a myth arose in Jewish literature which obscured both the man and his message.
A faith worth imitating not imitation faith, The real superheros are found in Hebrews 11 and no cape is required. Listen to it at http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/action-figures-hebrews-11/?token=8e54a41777f95cc9fb2da920ad0eade1
Gen 5:21-24 Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.
The scripture that defines faith. Words matter.
Listen to the sermon http://edthepastor.podbean.com/e/definition-of-terms-hebrews-11-7/?token=f879df16f5b71724a8ec68e70a75bd17
These slides were part of a Webinar introducing an online course, offered by ITTI, certified by PESI for six CEUs, and taught by me entitled, "Civilian Clinicians Counseling Military Veterans." For more information or to enroll in this course go to: https://traumaonline.net/
What does it mean "taking the shield of faith"? Why does a Christian require a "shield"? What is faith? Is all faith the same? How does faith protect? Do you know how to use the "shield of faith"?
More is written about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ than of any other person in history. Why is that? What did He accomplish by dying on the cross? Why was His resurrection necessary? Is there strong attestation to Christ's resurrection? Must we believe He is alive today? How does the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth effect you?
All four Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John -- record the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Nisan 10. This study is an exposition of John 12:12-19 and answers the question: "What's most important about Palm Sunday?"
What does "having your feet shod with the gospel of peace" mean? How does a Christian prepare their feet? Why is comparing the armor of God to the Roman soldier inappropriate? To what is this metaphor more likely referring?
What is the Christian's "Breastplate of Righteousness" described in Ephesians 6? We are often told the believer's armor is to be compared to that of a Roman soldier. Is this accurate? Study this lesson, and if possible, listen on FaceBook or YouTube by typing my name and the title or text of this study.
The first piece mentioned in the panoply of the "armor of God" for the Christian is "the belt of truth." But, what is truth? Why is it listed first? Why is it vital and what does it protect? Jesus said to Pilate, "To this end was I born, and for this cause I came into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth." (18:37)
The world, the flesh and the devil are hostile to true faith in God because all three are at enmity with God, hate Jesus (who is God come in flesh), and therefore hate those whom Christ has chosen out of this world. What hope is there for Christians facing such enemies? How can we "stand against the evil of the day"?
What is the Bible all about? What is its purpose? How can we get the most out of studying the Bible?
This lesson is part of a series of studies entitle, "Living the Word" taught at the Lighthouse Freedom Center. These slides will help you if you're following us online on Sunday at 8:45.
In many ways Jacob is a picture of every person. We were all by nature selfish, deceitful, "graspers". Jacob is a type of our human carnal nature. But, Jacob changed! One night he wrestled with the Lord and begged for a blessing. His blessing came in the form of a changed character, reflected in his new name: Israel. Israel is a picture of a person changed by God, someone with whom the Spirit of God dwells.
Who was Uzziah? Why did Isaiah “see the Lord when Uzziah died”? Who is your Uzziah? Who are the seraphim? What is their function? What did Isaiah see and hear them doing? What effect did their worship have on the Temple and on the Prophet Isaiah? How will you respond upon observing holy angels worshipping “the Lord high and lifted up”? Why does Isaiah confess, “I am a man of unclean lips and dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips”? Would you confess the same? Why? Did Isaiah actually see the Lord Jesus Christ, Yeshua Hamashiach? (Jn. 12:37-41) Have you actually seen Him? How? (Jn. 1:9,14) How has “beholding Him” changed you? (2 Cor. 3:18; 1 Jn. 3:2)
God's sovereignty is evident in every aspect of life. Redemption is the overarching purpose of divine sovereignty. Genesis 31 reveals God's hand and heart in Jacob's relationship with Laban, a wiley, manipulative uncle, father-in-law, employer. This chapter is filled with lots of practical, relevant lessons in God's redemption for all of us.
What prevents the non-believing world from truly knowing who Jesus is? (Jn. 1:10-12; 2 Cor. 2:14) Why didn’t Pilate know what Truth was when the One who is Truth was standing only a few feet from him? (John 18:33-38) Why didn’t the disciples understand who Christ was though they had spent three solid years with Him? Why didn’t the disciples on the Emmaus Road know who Jesus was though He had already risen from the dead and reports of His resurrection had been announced to His disciples? (Luke 24:13-35)
What prevents world unity? Why have the world’s best of intentions and brightest of minds failed, abysmally, and repeatedly to achieve world unity and peace? What are common causes for disunity and conflict among Christians? How can church conflict strengthen and improve a congregation? When is church conflict destructive? What does James say is a common cause for conflict among Christians? (Jas. 4:1) What four steps does James give believers for conflict resolution? (Jas. 4:1-3; 4-6; 7-10; 11-12)
Genesis 30 describes how God uses circumstances and people in our lives to mold us and mature us. Often, God uses conflict. Certainly, this was the case for Jacob and his family. Jacob was a deceiver, a liar and a manipulator. God used his uncle Laban, who was also a deceiver, liar and manipulator to provoke change in Jacob. Conflict between two sisters, Rachel and Leah, Jacob's wives, Leah and Rachel, mirrored his relationship with his brother, Esau. God wasn't just working in the heart of Jacob. He was using the family dynamics to mold and mature each member of this family. He does the same with us today.
How is COVID-19 different from previous pandemics in history? How does the Coronavirus compare to future pestilences prophesied in the Bible? Do you think God sent the Coronavirus as a harbinger of future pandemics? If so, what should be learn about God and ourselves during COVID-19? As Christians how should we respond to pandemics? Do you have peace and hope? Why? How is your life, currently, giving others, especially non-Christians, cause to ask you for “an answer (lit. the reason) for the hope that lies in you”? (1 Peter 3:15)
God teaches each of us using sometimes intensely painful circumstances to inculcate profound and powerful lessons. Such was the case with Jacob, the deceiver, who spent 20 years with his uncle Laban being on the receiving end of deceitfulness. Everyone, Jacob and Laban, Leah and Rachel, and Zilpah and Bilhah learn life's lessons in God's classroom, known as Genesis 29.
How has COVID-19 changed you? Has the Coronavirus in any way changed your view of yourself, of the world, and of God? If so, have these changes been positive? Explain. As much as we may value science and medicine, what inherent limitations prevent us from basing our lives on them? (2 Timothy 6:19-21) How did each of the plagues defeat a god in Egypt? (Exodus 7-12) How do you think God, the Almighty God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of Israel, the Lord Jesus Christ, is challenging the gods of our world today through COVID-19? (1 Samuel 17:47; 2 Chronicles 20:15-16; Zechariah 4:6)
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.
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
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.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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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
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.
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.
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).
2. Context In Hebrews 11
Noah: Faith's Witness for God
Enoch: Faith's Walk with God
Abel: Faith's Worship of God
3. Hebrews 11:5-6
5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did
not see death, “and was not found, because
God had taken him”; for before he was taken he
had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please
Him, for he who comes to God must believe
that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those
who diligently seek Him.
4. Genesis 5:21–24
21 Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot
Methuselah.
22 After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with
God three hundred years, and had sons and
daughters.
23 So all the days of Enoch were three hundred
and sixty-five years.
24 And Enoch walked with God; and he was not,
for God took him.
5. Initiated; initiating; teacher; dedicated; consecrated
• “These are the generations of . . .” (Gen. 2:4;
6:9; 10:1; 11:10; 11:27; 25:12; 25:19; 36:1; 36:9;
37:2)
• Genesis 5:1 “This is the book of the generations
of Adam.”
• Matthew 1:1 “The book of the generation of
Jesus Christ.”
7. Jude 14–15
14 Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam,
prophesied about these men also, saying,
“Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of
His saints,
15 to execute judgment on all, to convict all who
are ungodly among them of all their ungodly
deeds which they have committed in an ungodly
way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly
sinners have spoken against Him.”
8. THE FUNDAMENTALS
(Hebrews 1:6)
A. RIGHT BELIEFS:
The EXISTENCE OF God
2. "That He is (ginomai) a rewarder..."
The JUSTICE Of God
1. "That He is"
9. B. RIGHT BEHAVIOR: “...those that diligently
seek Him"
THE FUNDAMENTALS
(Hebrews 1:6)
1. REPENTANCE: Change in Direction
10. Amos 3:3
“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”
2. RECONCILIATION: Agreement in Direction
B. RIGHT BEHAVIOR: “...those that diligently
seek Him"
11. 3. PERSEVERANCE: Stedfast; unmoveable
determination to "Keep Step"
B. RIGHT BEHAVIOR: “...those that diligently
seek Him"
12. Genesis 5:22
After he begot
Methuselah, Enoch
walked with God three
hundred years, and
had sons and
daughters.
14. THE FRUITS
B. TRANSLATION - to carry across, to bear up, to
remove, to change from one place to another;
15. Charles H. Spurgeon
What a splendid walk! A walk of three
hundred years! One might desire a change
of company if he walked with anybody else
but to walk with God for three centuries was
so sweet that the patriarch kept on with his
walk until he walked beyond time and space,
and walked into paradise, where he is still
marching on in the same divine society. He
had heaven on earth, and it was therefore
not so [unusual] that he glided away from
earth to heaven so easily.
16. Fanny Crosby wrote the following song:
"Take the world but give me Jesus
In His cross my trust shall be,
Till, with clearer, brighter vision,
Face to face my Lord I see."