The document is a report from a youth servant trip to Ben Lomond, CA in June 2011. It describes activities the youth group participated in including reading scripture about having a servant's heart, serving at Mt. Cross camp, a 13 hour road trip, trust exercises, working as a team at a challenge course, learning trust and achieving goals through high ropes challenges, daily volleyball, and overcoming fears through outdoor adventures.
This document discusses passages from the Gospels of John and Matthew. It describes Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, as recounted in John 11:28-44. It also mentions Jesus being in Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper, as stated in Mark 14:3. Finally, it provides a brief overview of the structure of John's Gospel, including that chapters 1-11 cover three years and chapter 12 covers six days, with chapters 13-20 covering the last three days of Jesus' life.
The document discusses five principles of relationships:
1. The Lens Principle - how we see others is determined by who we are
2. The Mirror Principle - we must first examine ourselves
3. The Pain Principle - hurting people hurt others and are easily hurt
4. The Hammer Principle - don't overreact to problems
5. The Elevator Principle - we can lift people up or take them down
It provides biblical examples to illustrate each principle and emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships in leadership.
This document provides information about an upcoming presentation on world views and apologetics. It includes the contact information for Ben LaCorte of WordTrax who will be providing the slides. The presentation will take place over 9 weeks and cover topics like what apologetics means, what a world view is, the problem of evil, reliability of the New Testament, and how faith and science relate to evolution. The goal is to help participants think critically and biblically about engaging culture.
This document contains a prayer asking God to draw all people to himself during this time of repentance, so that those who follow Jesus may abandon evil deeds and accept God's kingdom. It also includes excerpts from the Bible discussing Nicodemus' visit to Jesus at night and Nicodemus helping to prepare Jesus' body after the crucifixion. Additional text raises questions about Nicodemus' motivations and explores philosophical ideas about identity through the metaphor of the Ship of Theseus.
Understanding Jesus' Parable of the Sower properly positions people to interpret all parables, which contain secrets hidden since the Foundation of the World. Learn more about the Parable of the Sower and the Reapers Roadmap, Courtesy http://BibleOpia.WordPress.com
Featured new content today includes Sower Parable (i) Infections & Protections mapped to the four key soil categories, paralleling (ii) competition & preparation, (iii) heart types & (iv) faith types.
This document discusses how God works to transform people into the image of Christ through a breaking and reforming process. It provides examples from the lives of Jacob, Moses, Peter, and Paul, noting how each went through a crisis that shattered their self-confidence and opened them to God's power. The key points are that God wants to transform every person, it requires having a teachable heart and submitting to God's discipline, and the process is lifelong as God seeks to do a deeper work in believers.
The document is a report from a youth servant trip to Ben Lomond, CA in June 2011. It describes activities the youth group participated in including reading scripture about having a servant's heart, serving at Mt. Cross camp, a 13 hour road trip, trust exercises, working as a team at a challenge course, learning trust and achieving goals through high ropes challenges, daily volleyball, and overcoming fears through outdoor adventures.
This document discusses passages from the Gospels of John and Matthew. It describes Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, as recounted in John 11:28-44. It also mentions Jesus being in Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper, as stated in Mark 14:3. Finally, it provides a brief overview of the structure of John's Gospel, including that chapters 1-11 cover three years and chapter 12 covers six days, with chapters 13-20 covering the last three days of Jesus' life.
The document discusses five principles of relationships:
1. The Lens Principle - how we see others is determined by who we are
2. The Mirror Principle - we must first examine ourselves
3. The Pain Principle - hurting people hurt others and are easily hurt
4. The Hammer Principle - don't overreact to problems
5. The Elevator Principle - we can lift people up or take them down
It provides biblical examples to illustrate each principle and emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships in leadership.
This document provides information about an upcoming presentation on world views and apologetics. It includes the contact information for Ben LaCorte of WordTrax who will be providing the slides. The presentation will take place over 9 weeks and cover topics like what apologetics means, what a world view is, the problem of evil, reliability of the New Testament, and how faith and science relate to evolution. The goal is to help participants think critically and biblically about engaging culture.
This document contains a prayer asking God to draw all people to himself during this time of repentance, so that those who follow Jesus may abandon evil deeds and accept God's kingdom. It also includes excerpts from the Bible discussing Nicodemus' visit to Jesus at night and Nicodemus helping to prepare Jesus' body after the crucifixion. Additional text raises questions about Nicodemus' motivations and explores philosophical ideas about identity through the metaphor of the Ship of Theseus.
Understanding Jesus' Parable of the Sower properly positions people to interpret all parables, which contain secrets hidden since the Foundation of the World. Learn more about the Parable of the Sower and the Reapers Roadmap, Courtesy http://BibleOpia.WordPress.com
Featured new content today includes Sower Parable (i) Infections & Protections mapped to the four key soil categories, paralleling (ii) competition & preparation, (iii) heart types & (iv) faith types.
This document discusses how God works to transform people into the image of Christ through a breaking and reforming process. It provides examples from the lives of Jacob, Moses, Peter, and Paul, noting how each went through a crisis that shattered their self-confidence and opened them to God's power. The key points are that God wants to transform every person, it requires having a teachable heart and submitting to God's discipline, and the process is lifelong as God seeks to do a deeper work in believers.
This document discusses the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ based on passages from the Gospels. It outlines Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, his temptation in the wilderness, his proclamation of the good news, and his call to his first disciples. Key concepts discussed include the kingdom of God, repentance, belief, and following Jesus' example through aligning one's thinking, convictions, and behavior.
This document is a transcript of a sermon about how believers can glorify God through faith alone rather than works. It discusses how the law reveals human sinfulness but does not justify. The sermon says true faith in God pleases Him and brings glory to Him, as exemplified by Abraham, who believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. In contrast, trying to add works to faith undermines God's grace and tries to steal His glory. The conclusion is that we glorify God by accepting salvation as a free gift of grace through faith in Christ alone.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on Romans 3:19-4:4 about justification through faith alone. The sermon makes several key points:
1) The law reveals our sin but cannot justify us or make us righteous. Faith in Jesus Christ alone justifies us and brings God's righteousness.
2) All people have sinned and fall short of God's glory, but through faith in Jesus, God imputes his righteousness to believers, apart from works.
3) Believing God and having faith in him alone brings him glory. Faith pleases God and is the only way to be made righteous in his sight. Works cannot save and would rob God of glory.
Since the beginning of mankind, more thought has gone into the understanding of God than any other subject under the sun - and still nobody is any the wiser. In the length of a taxi ride, this little book explains once and for all.
The document provides an overview of the themes presented in the lay rollos (presentations) during a Cursillo weekend. It discusses how the rollos fit together to support the three encounters that candidates experience: encounter with self, encounter with God, and encounter with others. The rollos are designed as a "mosaic" or "puzzle" to present a unified message about growing closer to God and supporting one another. The document reviews each of the lay rollos and how they relate to the three encounters and spiritual growth of candidates. It emphasizes that the rollos should guide candidates' reflections and help them understand how to deepen their faith through study, prayer, and evangelization after the weekend.
Stability is one of the three vows that Benedictine sisters and monks take. This presentation considers what this vow might mean for lay people in every day life. Originally given as a retreat at St. Paul's Monastery, St. Paul, Minnesota in 2013.
The document presents passages from Paul's letter to the Philippians about living a Christ-like lifestyle and maintaining unity. It discusses conducting oneself worthily, standing firm together for the gospel, being humble and considering others, and having the same mindset as Christ who humbled himself and was exalted by God. The final sections encourage continuing to work out salvation without complaining and shining as examples for others.
SCROLL is a monthly newsletter brought out by MGOCSM Sharjah, intended to give the students something to reflect on, after the meeting. We invite you to be a part of this community and contribute with your time, effort, ideas and prayers.
This document provides a lesson outline about developing greater faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. It discusses several biblical stories including a parable about prayer, Jesus healing a blind man, Jesus dining with Zacchaeus, and Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. These stories teach that God answers prayers according to His will and timing, and that we should have faith in Him. We can develop faith by praying, showing gratitude, and remembering Jesus' love and compassion for others.
The document discusses the origins of common idioms and expressions in the Bible. It provides examples such as "I wash my hands of it" coming from Pontius Pilate washing his hands of responsibility for Jesus' death, and "the handwriting on the wall" coming from the mysterious writing that appeared during Belshazzar's feast in Daniel 5 which foretold his downfall. The document encourages readers to be aware of the biblical origins of common phrases when they encounter them in conversation or reading.
1. The passage discusses how Abraham and believers alike are made righteous through faith in what God has said, not works or rule-keeping.
2. It indicates God's plan from the beginning was for all nations to receive blessing, not just Jews, through faith in Christ.
3. Trying to please God through one's own cultural customs or rule-keeping places one under a curse rather than receiving new life through faith.
4. Christ freed believers from this curse through his death, so that God's blessing could be received by all through faith in what God has said.
Bible Lessons For Youth - Florence Chadwick: Focused on the GoalKen Sapp
The 4th of July was not Florence Chadwick's day of her greatest triumph. It wasn't her most glorious moment. It was the time of her greatest defeat. It was also the time she decided never to give up ever again. As we celebrate Independence Day, let us also remember our independence from a life of sin and to never lose sight of Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
This document discusses hindrances to crucifying oneself and living according to God's calling. It asserts that temptation shapes one's character depending on whether one applies or denies the cross. Living without the cross leaves one's image of God frozen and the animal inside liberated. Famine and hardship show one the consequences of choices, gravity of decisions, and opportunity to repent. To connect with one's divine calling, one must get up, go, and speak after taking up the cross as a personal opportunity. Growth occurs when moving from a theology of receiving to being made by God. The document encourages coming forward for prayer and fresh consecration to one's divine calling.
This document discusses how faith can overcome adversity through the example of Moses. It summarizes Moses' life in three stages: 1) Refusing a sinful life as the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing God over Egypt's pleasures. 2) Determinedly leaving Egypt despite Pharaoh's wrath, believing in the unseen God. 3) Willingly obeying God's commands to put blood on doorposts and cross the Red Sea, doing "strange" things out of faith. It concludes that discernment from God's word, determination to leave sin, and obedience to God despite criticism are needed to have faith that overcomes through life's challenges.
Jesus teaches his followers that suffering can be expected as a result of following him. He states that those who are committed to him will be persecuted but that this persecution will drive them deeper into God's kingdom. The document discusses how Jesus and his prophets suffered and encourages Christians to remain committed to their faith even if it means suffering rejection, persecution, or martyrdom for their beliefs.
There are several key terms in the Bible related to discernment. The Old Testament terms refer to testing metals to determine authenticity. The New Testament terms include dokimadzo, which means to evaluate something before approval, and diakrino, which means to distinguish or separate. The biblical basis for discernment is that believers must evaluate ideas and teachings to determine what is acceptable or worthwhile versus what is worthless or disapproved. Developing this ability to discern is important given the many false ideas Christians encounter.
96 Jesus Uses The Word to Invoke Deeper ThinkingRick Peterson
Adapted from a Jeffery Anselmi sermon series https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/2-jesus-uses-the-word-to-invoke-deeper-thinking-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-faith-231821?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
The document provides case studies of individuals who rose from difficult beginnings to achieve great things through faith in God. It discusses Jabez, who had a sorrowful birth but found favor when he called on God. It also discusses Joseph, who was mistreated by his brothers but rose to a position of power in Egypt by interpreting the Pharaoh's dream. Finally, it discusses David, who was underestimated as a "runt" but went on to defeat Goliath and become king. The document emphasizes that through faith and perseverance, people can rise from humble origins to become heroes who impact their families and communities despite past hardships or present limitations.
Paul stresses "doing what is good" in Titus 3 because God's kindness and love for humanity leads us to repentance. God saves and renews people through the Holy Spirit so His people can spend their lives doing good works. Paul urges Titus to remind believers to live in a way that is not slanderous or quarrelsome, but kind, showing humility and gentleness toward all.
This document contains a personal reflection on coming to trust Jesus as one's savior. It discusses what God is currently doing in the person's life and how they plan to look for opportunities to share their faith story with others. The document provides tips on being courageous when sharing one's faith and encourages praying for opportunities to influence others toward faith in Jesus.
This document provides an invitation and agenda for a short-term Bible study on the book of Genesis. The study will examine key passages from Genesis 1-3 through discussion of scripture readings, videos, and reflection questions. Participants will explore early Israelite understanding of God and creation, interpretations of the Adam and Eve temptation story, and what it means to live with both the joy of God's creativity and awareness of human sinfulness. The goal is to encounter God's word through examining the context, characters, and themes within the opening chapters of Genesis.
This document discusses the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ based on passages from the Gospels. It outlines Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, his temptation in the wilderness, his proclamation of the good news, and his call to his first disciples. Key concepts discussed include the kingdom of God, repentance, belief, and following Jesus' example through aligning one's thinking, convictions, and behavior.
This document is a transcript of a sermon about how believers can glorify God through faith alone rather than works. It discusses how the law reveals human sinfulness but does not justify. The sermon says true faith in God pleases Him and brings glory to Him, as exemplified by Abraham, who believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. In contrast, trying to add works to faith undermines God's grace and tries to steal His glory. The conclusion is that we glorify God by accepting salvation as a free gift of grace through faith in Christ alone.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on Romans 3:19-4:4 about justification through faith alone. The sermon makes several key points:
1) The law reveals our sin but cannot justify us or make us righteous. Faith in Jesus Christ alone justifies us and brings God's righteousness.
2) All people have sinned and fall short of God's glory, but through faith in Jesus, God imputes his righteousness to believers, apart from works.
3) Believing God and having faith in him alone brings him glory. Faith pleases God and is the only way to be made righteous in his sight. Works cannot save and would rob God of glory.
Since the beginning of mankind, more thought has gone into the understanding of God than any other subject under the sun - and still nobody is any the wiser. In the length of a taxi ride, this little book explains once and for all.
The document provides an overview of the themes presented in the lay rollos (presentations) during a Cursillo weekend. It discusses how the rollos fit together to support the three encounters that candidates experience: encounter with self, encounter with God, and encounter with others. The rollos are designed as a "mosaic" or "puzzle" to present a unified message about growing closer to God and supporting one another. The document reviews each of the lay rollos and how they relate to the three encounters and spiritual growth of candidates. It emphasizes that the rollos should guide candidates' reflections and help them understand how to deepen their faith through study, prayer, and evangelization after the weekend.
Stability is one of the three vows that Benedictine sisters and monks take. This presentation considers what this vow might mean for lay people in every day life. Originally given as a retreat at St. Paul's Monastery, St. Paul, Minnesota in 2013.
The document presents passages from Paul's letter to the Philippians about living a Christ-like lifestyle and maintaining unity. It discusses conducting oneself worthily, standing firm together for the gospel, being humble and considering others, and having the same mindset as Christ who humbled himself and was exalted by God. The final sections encourage continuing to work out salvation without complaining and shining as examples for others.
SCROLL is a monthly newsletter brought out by MGOCSM Sharjah, intended to give the students something to reflect on, after the meeting. We invite you to be a part of this community and contribute with your time, effort, ideas and prayers.
This document provides a lesson outline about developing greater faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. It discusses several biblical stories including a parable about prayer, Jesus healing a blind man, Jesus dining with Zacchaeus, and Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. These stories teach that God answers prayers according to His will and timing, and that we should have faith in Him. We can develop faith by praying, showing gratitude, and remembering Jesus' love and compassion for others.
The document discusses the origins of common idioms and expressions in the Bible. It provides examples such as "I wash my hands of it" coming from Pontius Pilate washing his hands of responsibility for Jesus' death, and "the handwriting on the wall" coming from the mysterious writing that appeared during Belshazzar's feast in Daniel 5 which foretold his downfall. The document encourages readers to be aware of the biblical origins of common phrases when they encounter them in conversation or reading.
1. The passage discusses how Abraham and believers alike are made righteous through faith in what God has said, not works or rule-keeping.
2. It indicates God's plan from the beginning was for all nations to receive blessing, not just Jews, through faith in Christ.
3. Trying to please God through one's own cultural customs or rule-keeping places one under a curse rather than receiving new life through faith.
4. Christ freed believers from this curse through his death, so that God's blessing could be received by all through faith in what God has said.
Bible Lessons For Youth - Florence Chadwick: Focused on the GoalKen Sapp
The 4th of July was not Florence Chadwick's day of her greatest triumph. It wasn't her most glorious moment. It was the time of her greatest defeat. It was also the time she decided never to give up ever again. As we celebrate Independence Day, let us also remember our independence from a life of sin and to never lose sight of Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
This document discusses hindrances to crucifying oneself and living according to God's calling. It asserts that temptation shapes one's character depending on whether one applies or denies the cross. Living without the cross leaves one's image of God frozen and the animal inside liberated. Famine and hardship show one the consequences of choices, gravity of decisions, and opportunity to repent. To connect with one's divine calling, one must get up, go, and speak after taking up the cross as a personal opportunity. Growth occurs when moving from a theology of receiving to being made by God. The document encourages coming forward for prayer and fresh consecration to one's divine calling.
This document discusses how faith can overcome adversity through the example of Moses. It summarizes Moses' life in three stages: 1) Refusing a sinful life as the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing God over Egypt's pleasures. 2) Determinedly leaving Egypt despite Pharaoh's wrath, believing in the unseen God. 3) Willingly obeying God's commands to put blood on doorposts and cross the Red Sea, doing "strange" things out of faith. It concludes that discernment from God's word, determination to leave sin, and obedience to God despite criticism are needed to have faith that overcomes through life's challenges.
Jesus teaches his followers that suffering can be expected as a result of following him. He states that those who are committed to him will be persecuted but that this persecution will drive them deeper into God's kingdom. The document discusses how Jesus and his prophets suffered and encourages Christians to remain committed to their faith even if it means suffering rejection, persecution, or martyrdom for their beliefs.
There are several key terms in the Bible related to discernment. The Old Testament terms refer to testing metals to determine authenticity. The New Testament terms include dokimadzo, which means to evaluate something before approval, and diakrino, which means to distinguish or separate. The biblical basis for discernment is that believers must evaluate ideas and teachings to determine what is acceptable or worthwhile versus what is worthless or disapproved. Developing this ability to discern is important given the many false ideas Christians encounter.
96 Jesus Uses The Word to Invoke Deeper ThinkingRick Peterson
Adapted from a Jeffery Anselmi sermon series https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/2-jesus-uses-the-word-to-invoke-deeper-thinking-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-faith-231821?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
The document provides case studies of individuals who rose from difficult beginnings to achieve great things through faith in God. It discusses Jabez, who had a sorrowful birth but found favor when he called on God. It also discusses Joseph, who was mistreated by his brothers but rose to a position of power in Egypt by interpreting the Pharaoh's dream. Finally, it discusses David, who was underestimated as a "runt" but went on to defeat Goliath and become king. The document emphasizes that through faith and perseverance, people can rise from humble origins to become heroes who impact their families and communities despite past hardships or present limitations.
Paul stresses "doing what is good" in Titus 3 because God's kindness and love for humanity leads us to repentance. God saves and renews people through the Holy Spirit so His people can spend their lives doing good works. Paul urges Titus to remind believers to live in a way that is not slanderous or quarrelsome, but kind, showing humility and gentleness toward all.
This document contains a personal reflection on coming to trust Jesus as one's savior. It discusses what God is currently doing in the person's life and how they plan to look for opportunities to share their faith story with others. The document provides tips on being courageous when sharing one's faith and encourages praying for opportunities to influence others toward faith in Jesus.
This document provides an invitation and agenda for a short-term Bible study on the book of Genesis. The study will examine key passages from Genesis 1-3 through discussion of scripture readings, videos, and reflection questions. Participants will explore early Israelite understanding of God and creation, interpretations of the Adam and Eve temptation story, and what it means to live with both the joy of God's creativity and awareness of human sinfulness. The goal is to encounter God's word through examining the context, characters, and themes within the opening chapters of Genesis.
This document provides questions to help the reader prepare to share their personal story of coming to faith in Christ. It discusses the importance of being ready to share one's story and how a story is more powerful when a person's words and actions align. It also examines the story of the blind man in John 9, noting how his encounter with Jesus expanded his story and ultimately resulted in him sharing his testimony with others. Keys to finding opportunities to share one's story from Scripture are also highlighted.
This article discusses facing difficulties in life through the metaphor of a rainy day. The author was feeling discouraged due to her son's developmental delays, upcoming job and housing changes, and other challenges. Looking outside, she saw a bird hunting for worms made visible by the rain. She understood this as a message from God that the storms in her life, though difficult, have provided spiritual blessings that have fed and strengthened her, like the worms fed the bird. While challenges remain, focusing on these blessings allows her to remain hopeful even in hard times.
This document contains the sermon notes from Pastor Tom's sermon on October 25, 2009 at the Oregon City Evangelical Church. The sermon focuses on how God puts ordinary people on stage to reveal His story to the world. It discusses how the church, as the Body of Christ, is on stage to spread God's message of salvation to both the visible world and invisible spiritual realm. Parishioners are encouraged to consider how they can reveal Christ in their own world.
The document provides commentary on the biblical portion of Sh'lach L'cha. It summarizes that the scouts were sent by Moses to scout the promised land, but they returned with an evil report that discouraged the people and sowed doubt in God's promise. Only Caleb and Joshua had faith that the Israelites could take the land despite the challenges. As a result, God condemned that generation to wander in the wilderness until they died, while Caleb and Joshua would be allowed to enter the promised land.
Jesus was looked at and they are radiantGLENN PEASE
The document provides commentary on Psalm 34:5. It begins with a lengthy summary of the experiences described in the Psalm, including times of trouble, fear, looking to God for help, crying out, and receiving divine aid through answered prayers, angelic ministry, and deliverance. It then discusses how the Psalmist uses these experiences to encourage praise of God, exhortation of other believers, and guidance for young people on living righteously. The commentary emphasizes that though experiences differ, God's principles of rewarding the righteous and helping those who trust in Him remain the same. It encourages believers to recount God's faithfulness to encourage others.
The document provides commentary on several passages from the book of Numbers in the Bible. It discusses:
1) The census conducted by Moses, Aaron, and chieftains and why it was important to count the Levites accurately.
2) Instructions for handling wrongdoing between community members, including requiring restitution plus 20% for offenses and making offerings to God, as wronging another also wrongs God.
3) The unusual institution of nazirites, those who took special vows of abstinence from certain pleasures like drinking for a temporary period, and the differing views on them as either extreme or admirable in their religious devotion.
4) The well-known Priestly Blessing
Jesus was encamlped around those who fear himGLENN PEASE
This document provides a summary of Psalm 34:7 in 3 paragraphs. It discusses how the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and how God delivers them. It then provides a lengthy summary of a commentary on Psalm 34:1-22, touching on David's experience with trouble and seeking God's help, and how God answered his prayer and the prayers of others. It discusses how one can turn life's varied experiences to manifold uses by praising God, exhorting other saints, and providing guidance and assurance to others.
The sermon notes from Pastor Tom at the Oregon City Evangelical Church focus on Ephesians 3:1-13 and discuss three main points:
1. God puts ordinary people on stage and in the story of salvation.
2. Ordinary people reveal an extra-ordinary story through being on stage.
3. As God's church, believers are on stage to unfold the wonder of God's story to both the world and unseen spiritual realm.
The sermon emphasizes that all believers have a role to play in presenting the Gospel and that each person's message matters.
God puts ordinary people on stage and in the story of salvation. God’s people, the Body of Christ, His Church is on stage to unfold the wonder of God’s story to the world and the unseen spiritual realm! You are on stage! You are sending a message! Your message matters!
This document provides an introduction and analysis of the biblical portions Tazria/M’tzora.
The introduction acknowledges that these portions are difficult for modern readers to understand but emphasizes finding deeper meaning. It explains the ancient Israelites' belief that impurity was offensive to God and discusses differing ancient beliefs about the body.
The analysis then examines various aspects of the portions: the idea of ritual impurity surrounding childbirth; the mysterious condition known as tzara'at and why it is not actually leprosy; interpreting tzara'at as a metaphor for sin and how it can spread; and the priestly rituals described as a process for recognizing and treating sin. It argues this is intended as profound metaphorical and
1. The document introduces a course on studying the 613 mitzvot (commandments) in the Torah. It discusses how the mitzvot relate to working and guarding the spiritual garden within ourselves and helping others through righteous deeds.
2. The mitzvot help fulfill human needs, especially of the soul, and work through the body to elevate the soul. Living according to the mitzvot strengthens one's soul, protects from sin, and guides believers to live in a Godly way through both actions and abstaining from actions.
3. While the mitzvot were given to Jews, the document argues they represent a guide for a good life with value for all. The course
God's word guides us in keeping our way pure, gives us wisdom to gain understanding from God, and helps us resist temptation. It is a lamp that lights our path in life. We should study the Bible so that we can learn from God, understand his commands, and draw strength from his word to overcome challenges. The document provides scriptural examples to illustrate how God's wisdom, guidance, and strength can be found in studying the Bible each day.
The document provides an outline and summary of a sermon about listening to one's parents based on Proverbs 1:8-9. The summary includes:
1. These verses instruct children to listen to the instruction of their father and not forsake their mother's teaching.
2. Listening to one's parents is important because they want what is best for their children and have more life experience to offer wise counsel. Disobeying or abandoning their teachings can lead children astray.
3. As Christians, we should listen to our parents as an expression of honoring them, which is one of the Ten Commandments. Their guidance can help children grow in wisdom and avoid foolish mistakes.
This document provides an introduction and overview of key ideas in the book of Exodus. It discusses how Exodus tells the story of the Israelites' transition from families in Egypt to a nation, and how God redeems them to become God's people. The document also notes Exodus covers the revelation at Sinai, the Israelites' wanderings, rebellions, and the construction of the tabernacle. It highlights Exodus as a narrative of adventure and God's role in liberating the Israelites from slavery.
This document outlines a presentation on how to study the Bible personally. It discusses the importance of Bible study for spiritual growth, maturity and effectiveness. The key steps outlined are observation, interpretation and application. Observation involves asking who, what, where, when, why and what questions of the text. Interpretation looks at content, context, comparison, culture and consultation. Application involves relating the meaning to one's own life and practicing it. The presentation uses the example of Mark 4:35-42 and Romans 12:1-2 to demonstrate the process and concludes by encouraging regular Bible study.
1) The document discusses why the portion begins with the word "see" and provides several possible explanations, including that seeing can represent a deeper form of understanding.
2) It examines the rule that the Temple site must be singular and centralized, suggesting this contrasts pagan worship sites and emphasizes the oneness of God.
3) It considers whether the permission to eat meat represents a divine compromise or concession for those unable to regularly visit the sanctuary.
Let your conscience be your guide? The document discusses whether it is a good idea to follow one's conscience and identifies potential problems with doing so. It notes that consciences can be faulty according to scripture references. While consciences indicate right and wrong, they must be recalibrated and aligned with following Jesus to avoid foolish or sinful choices that damage lives. Groups discuss examples of people who refused responsibility and ways to ensure one's conscience follows Christ rather than other influences.
The document provides the schedule of events for Oregon City Evangelical Church for the week of July 11-18, including Sunday services, meetings, rehearsals, youth activities, and more. It also announces upcoming day camps as part of the church's Summer BLAST program and invites ladies to a bridal shower on July 19th. The document closes with prayer requests and focuses for the church and missionaries.
Benaiah was a valiant warrior from Kabzeel who served under King David. He killed two Moabite champions and chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day. Benaiah also killed an Egyptian warrior who was armed with a spear by taking the spear and using it against him. Due to these heroic deeds, Benaiah became as famous as David's three mightiest warriors and was honored above the other members of David's Thirty, being appointed as the captain of David's bodyguard.
This document provides a schedule of events for Oregon City Evangelical Church for the week of June 6-13, including Sunday services, prayer gatherings, youth groups, choir rehearsal and a council meeting. It also announces the church's annual vacation bible school from June 21-25 and provides other notices about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
This document provides a schedule of events for Oregon City Evangelical Church for the week of May 30th through June 6th. It includes Sunday services and classes, committee meetings, youth groups, prayer gatherings, and more. It also announces upcoming events like VBS, a camp out, and National Night Out.
This document provides a schedule of events for Oregon City Evangelical Church for the week of May 30th through June 6th. It includes Sunday services and classes, committee meetings, youth groups, prayer gatherings, and more. It also announces upcoming events like VBS, a camp out, and National Night Out.
This document provides information about upcoming events at Oregon City Evangelical Church between May 23rd and 31st, including Sunday services, classes, youth groups, choir practice and prayer gatherings. It also announces a Memorial Day celebration and several summer camps including Bible learning day camps in July and August and a soccer camp in July. Cookies and crackers are requested for upcoming Vacation Bible School.
This document provides the rehearsal schedule and notes for a church choir on May 19, 2010. It includes 10 songs to be rehearsed, as well as notes about an upcoming CityTeams concert on June 7 where the choir will perform some gospel songs alongside student testimonies. The schedule provides details of loading equipment at 5:10pm and students boarding the bus by 6:10pm for the concert and ministry event.
The document discusses character traits to develop in future generations of mothers based on Proverbs 31:10-31. It also asks how a person can show honor to a parent who may not seem worthy of it and things people now wish they had known as children. The document provides questions for personal reflection on honoring one's mother based on examples from Jesus' relationship with his mother in the Bible.
Paul instructed Titus that Christians should be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work. They should avoid slander and instead be gentle and show humility toward all people. This is because in the past, all people were foolish, disobedient, deceived, and enslaved to various passions. But God saved Christians through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
A friend asks you to explain God's grace to them. You would say that God's grace is unconditional love and forgiveness freely given through Jesus Christ. God loves all people and wants everyone to know His grace and be saved. You could show God's grace is attractive by living with love, joy, peace and kindness towards others, including your family, friends and coworkers. You could also pray for opportunities to gently share the Good News of God's grace with others.
The document provides details for the upcoming Gospel Sing concert including the rehearsal schedule, song list, and performance dates. It lists 10 songs for the choir to rehearse, along with ensemble selections and devotional readings. Additional details are given regarding costumes, a possible additional performance, and broadcasting of a program about the case surrounding Janet Tremain's daughter.
This document appears to be a study guide for a church growth group discussing the importance of living consistently with what one teaches. It includes questions about observing hypocrisy in others, focusing on self-control in one's own life, and changing attitudes and behaviors to be more effective in influencing others for Christ. Participants are also encouraged to share their testimonies about how attending Oregon City Evangelical Church has impacted their lives in order to welcome new visitors to the church.
This document appears to be a study guide for a church growth group discussing the importance of living consistently with what one teaches. It includes questions about observing hypocrisy in others, focusing on self-control and doing good works, changing attitudes and behaviors that hinder being an effective influence for Christ, and the importance of mentors modeling the message through their lives. Participants are also encouraged to share their testimonies about how attending this church has impacted them in order to welcome new visitors.
The document provides information about upcoming choir events including rehearsal schedules and song selections for an upcoming Gospel Sing concert on May 16th. It lists 12 songs for the concert and additional ensemble selections. The pastor asks for input on wearing solid colored performance attire and possibly performing some songs at a local mission. Extra rehearsals are scheduled for May 10th, 14th, or 15th. A CD of the song selections has been made available for $2 to help cover costs. A television program about a local missing person's case will air on May 17th which may be of interest.
As we look at Titus, one of the greatest themes is leadership. We have all called to be leaders when Christ gets a hold of our hearts and transforms us by His Grace, saving our souls and giving us His grand vision for making His name famous.
The document provides information about upcoming events for the church choir. It includes:
1) A list of faithful choir members who had perfect or near-perfect attendance in March.
2) Details about parking and attendance for Resurrection Sunday services, with over 900 attending the sanctuary and nearly 400 attending Sunday school.
3) An announcement of the biannual Gospel Sing concert scheduled for May 17th, including a preliminary song list and plans to explore performing some songs at a mission.
4) Upcoming choir calendar highlights of the Gospel Sing concert and a music & worship volunteer appreciation dessert.
This document advertises a SonQuest Rainforest Vacation Bible School event at the Oregon City Evangelical Church. The VBS will take place from June 21-25, 2010 from 9 AM to 12:10 PM daily and will include skits, games, crafts, music, snacks and Bible stories to help children discover their relationship with Jesus Christ. The event will also include a Rockin' Rainforest Roundup evening on June 24th with inflatables, animal shows and songs. The VBS aims to collect nickels to purchase 135 Creole language Bibles for children in Haiti at $9 each through a character challenge.
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The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
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Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
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Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
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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.
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.
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1. Application
8. In terms of a weather report, how would you describe your
life at present? How have you seen God helping you?
9. Have you ever been tempted to bail out of a stormy situation
and slip away in a life boat? What happened? What did you I. Don’t be shocked! Difficulties come even when a person is in
learn? What would you do differently now? God’s will.
10. You have looked at how Paul and others reacted in hard
II. Keep steady and watch for God.
situations. What will you draw from their examples that you
can apply to current life situations or to the next time you
face a difficult path?
III. On a difficult path Christians are to be God’s hands of grace.
Prayer Corner:
When facing a difficult situation we sometimes avoid
telling others and miss out on their encouragement and
IV. Open your Spiritual Eyes and travel your pathway by Faith.
prayer support.
If you are facing a difficult pathway, tell your
group and give God the chance to use group
members to encourage you and pray for you.
Prayer Tip:
Remember to keep private prayer requests of
others confidential as you pray for them!
2. 6. How do Paul's attitudes and actions compare with those of
the sailors? In what ways do the qualities Paul exhibited and
his words impact the frightening situation all were facing? To
what would you attribute Paul's ability to stay calm?
Getting Started
1. If you could take a cruise anywhere, where would you like to
go? Why? 7. There are many Biblical examples of God bringing someone
through a difficult situation. Look at the following stories.
a. What situation is being faced?
b. How is faith evident in the story?
2. Have you ever been seasick? How did it happen? How did c. Who trusted in God? What was the result?
you recover? d. What do you learn about faith?
Daniel 6:15-23
3. Share about a difficult time, pressure situation, or a
frightening life experience. How did you handle it? What was
the outcome?
Exodus 17:8-16
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4. After being in Caesarea for at least two years, what impact
would it have on Paul to hear the promise of Acts 23:11
repeated in Acts 27:24? Acts 12:1-19
5. Read about the storm and Paul’s experience on Malta in
Acts 27:13-38 and Acts 28:1-10. What qualities did Paul
demonstrate in his actions during these hard situations?
a. Acts 27:21-26 Extra Question if time allows:
In light of the fact that God wanted Paul to get to Rome, why do
you think he allowed all the events of Chapter 27:1-28:10 to
b. Acts 27:31-38 happen? What kind of stories would the Centurion and the
passengers tell once they arrived at their final destinations?
c. Acts 28:1-10