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Bible Emergency Numbers: Part 5

11/29/2022

Have you ever wondered where to go in the Bible when you need courage? How about when you’re lonely or feeling fearful? And what about when people fail you?

Did you know there are answers for these situations in God’s textbook for life—the Bible?

There’s so much wisdom found there!

Like what to do when the finances are tight, how can I develop an eternal focus, and how to pray when I am in danger.

Find these and more in this 25-day Bible study.

This study leads the reader through God’s Word from Joshua—courage, to Hebrews—faith.

Have you ever thought about praying for safety before you travel? It’s in there!

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3 Pictures From Hosea 1-3

11/25/2022

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This summer, while reading through the Bible using the Sweeter Than Honey #Biblereading plan, I came to the #OldTestament book of #Hosea. In chapters 2-3, we see 3 visual pictures. 1st, Hosea shows us a picture of #God’s #mercy. 2nd, we see a picture of #Heaven. 3rd, a picture of His love. God's undeserved mercy, Heaven, and God's steadfast love are all pictures I needed to see that day. I hope these visual pictures from the book of Hosea are just what you need to see today too! #Biblestudy

“Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the Lord are right, and the upright walk in them..." Hosea 14:9

This summer, while reading through the Bible using the Sweeter Than Honey Bible reading plan, on July 16 I came to the Old Testament book of Hosea.

In chapters two and three of Hosea, we see three visual pictures. First, Hosea shows us a picture of God’s mercy. Second, we see a picture of Heaven. Third, a picture of His love.

God's undeserved mercy, Heaven, and God's steadfast love are all pictures I needed to see that day. I hope these visual pictures from the book of Hosea are just what you need to see today too, friend!

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Bible Emergency Numbers: Part 4

11/22/2022

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Have you ever wondered where to go in the #Bible when you need #courage? How about when you’re #lonely or feeling #fearful? And what about when people fail you? Today, let's look at Part 4 of the Bible Emergency Numbers #Biblestudy. We'll cover these topics: When I Hold Too Tightly To Possessions: Mark 10:17-25 When I Am #Sorrowful: John 14:1-3, 6 When I Want to Be Fruitful: John 15:1-9 When People Are #Unkind: John 15:12-13, 18-21 When I Need #Assurance of #Salvation: Romans 8:1-8 #Scripture

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Intentional About Sharing the Gospel

11/18/2022

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I was listening to a preacher recently who posed a question about the way that we share the #Gospel. His question essentially centered on whether we only #witness when there is a clear opportunity or if we make a concerted effort to go out to witness. We've heard it said that we may be the only #Bible some people ever read which is why our actions and attitudes are so important. I encourage you to go out today with the distinct purpose of sharing the Gospel and the love of #Christ. Be the sower!

I was listening to a preacher at a missions conference recently who posed a question about the way that we share the Gospel with unbelievers. His question essentially centered on whether we only witness when there is a clear opportunity handed to us or if we make a concerted effort to go out on purpose to witness to unbelievers.

I have to admit that my mind was intrigued, and I began to consider my own life. I find that often I leave my witnessing opportunities up to “chance” encounters with unsaved people as I am going about my regular life. As I have pondered on and prayed through these thoughts, I have come to the conclusion that waiting for the opportunities to witness is not wrong. BUT if that is the ONLY time I speak of the wondrous love of my Lord, I may be missing the point of the Great Commission as Christ gave to His disciples prior to His ascension.

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Bible Emergency Numbers: Part 3

11/15/2022

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Matthew 13 and The Kingdom of Heaven

11/11/2022

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Recently, while I was reading through the Bible with the Sweeter Than Honey Bible reading plan, I came to Matthew 13.

The devotional reading that day was about where to find rest for your soul from Matthew 11:

“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

But when I got to chapter 13 and saw "the Kingdom of Heaven" repeated over a half dozen times, it really caught my attention and stood out to me!

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