Day 12: The Blessing of GOD (Who is He)? (1 of 2)
1 Samuel 5:1-7 – He has a sense of humor. The Philistines stole the ark of God (ark of the covenant) and put it in Dagon’s (their idol) temple. When they came to the temple early in the morning, Dagon was on it’s face in front of the ark. This also happened on the second…
Day 11: The Blessing of Family (part 2 of 2)
What does a healthy, functioning family do? Philippians 2:1-4 Vs. 3 Selfish ambition or conceit or Lowliness of mind, esteem others better than himself Vs. 4 Not only for his own interests or Interests of others A Healthy Family will… TALENTS (Roles in the body, the church) Romans 12:6-8 – Everyone is needed for the…
Day 10: The Blessing of Family
How important is family? What happens when we don’t have a relationship with our family? God gives each one of us a family, we are born with at least a mother and a father. God does that – what we do with that is where the trouble comes in. Any deviation from the God-given plan…
Day 9: The Blessing of Forgiveness
Do you consider receiving forgiveness a blessing? Why? What are we asking forgiveness for? A stubborn heart? Pridefulness? Hating our brother? Loving money? Envy? sowing discord? Leaving things undone? Hebrews 12:1– Sin ensnares (Greek word means to stand around, in every direction). The picture is one competitor standing in the way of another competitor. FORGIVENESS…
Day 8: The Blessing of Peace (2 of 2)
Peace WITH God Romans 5:1 Because of our faith (active, not dead faith), and obedience (justification) – we have peace with God THROUGH Jesus – without active, obedient faith we don’t have peace with God Romans 3:10-18 is Paul’s list of the characteristics of the wicked, those who are not righteous. In this list (verse…
Day 7: The Blessing of Peace (1 of 2)
Everyone desires peace. Where does the World look for peace? The King James Dictionary defines peace as “a state of quiet or tranquility, freedom from disturbance or agitation” Synonyms of peace? unity, order, calm, tranquility Antonyms of peace? disagreement, discord, agitation, distress, upset, confusion Psalm 29:11 David wrote that the Lord would give us peace.…
Day 6: The Blessing of Liberty! (2 of 2)
A Study of Romans 14 VERSES 9-12 Verse 9 Verse 10 We have many responsibilities to our fellow Christians, but being their judge is not one of them. That responsibility belongs to Christ alone. If God’s word has judged it to be wrong, then it is wrong!! If the “gospel according to Luann” has judged…
Day 5: The Blessing of Liberty! (1 of 2)
A Study of Romans 14 What is Liberty? (Webster’s) permission especially to go freely within specified limits. Everything was dictated for the Jews under the Old law. They were under bondage to that law. In contrast, we have liberty in Christ; we are given commands and principles to live by but are at liberty to…
Day 3: The Blessing of Confidence (3 of 4)
BOLDNESS Hebrews 4:16 In verses 14 and 15 the writer says that we have a compassionate High Priest who has been through what we have, can sympathize with our cares. Hebrews 10:19-22 We are not to be timid when approaching God, we have assurances from Him! Assurance means there is no doubt. Hebrews 7:25 As…
Day 4: The Blessing of Confidence (4 of 4)
CONFIDENCE 1 John 5:14-15 Hebrews 13:6 Ephesians 3:12 2 Timothy 1:12 Notice the absolute confidence Paul has in Christ. Habakkuk 3:17-19 Though all around me is failing-The Lord is my strength (My confidence is in Him!) 1 Samuel 17:46-47 Consider the confidence in David when he faced Goliath the giant. He KNEW God was with…