Topic: How to apply the Exodus Law? (part 2)
If it was God’s will to protect Israel from exploitation even in slavery, what does God expect followers of Christ to do for those who suffer the same oppression, and worse, today?
Topic: How to Apply the Exodus Law? (part 1)
Christians honor God and his law not only by regulating our behavior, but also by allowing the Holy Spirit to transform our attitudes, motives, and desires (Rom. 12:1-2)
Topic: Jacob’s Faith (Genesis 48:1-6,13-16, Hebrews 11:21)
Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God
Topic: Lessons from Sodom and Gomorrah
The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were first mentioned in Genesis 10:19. Abram, and his nephew Lot, had been traveling together, but their group had gotten too big, “…so that the land could not support both of them dwelling together…” (Genesis 13:6). They decided to separate into two different groups. Lot chose to settle near the town of Sodom.
Topic: The Blessing of Saying “Yes”
In Genesis chapters 1-11, God is dealing with man through the lives of Adam and Noah. In Chapter 12, God introduces us to Abram (later changed to Abraham). Abraham’s life becomes an example of living by faith and the example of how grand the promises of God are.
During the month of June, the Bible reading is Genesis 1-25. Today, I want to challenge you to live like Enoch.
Topic: Do I have a role to fulfill?
Take a moment and read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. If you have ever wondered about what your role is a Christian, this is your purpose. All believers are called to be an ambassador of Christ.
Topic: Spiritual Gifts : I Corinthians 12:27-31
My spiritual gifts are not for my own self-advancement. They were given to me for the purpose of serving God and enhancing the spiritual growth of other believers. Spiritual gifts are the power source for serving in the body of Christ. Are you serving? If not, you are not utilizing the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Topic: Life of Paul
Who was Paul? What was the secret of Paul’s strength? He anchored himself in a purpose that was higher than his life. He realized he was part of a work which began long before he was born, and would continue long after he would be gone from this earth. Do we do the same? Are we anchoring ourselves in something which is higher than this life?