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Divine Plan
Posted on October 31st, 2008 No commentsThe word of God may not mean this OR that on any given issue, but this AND that. Should we really put it past our God that He couldn’t align events so that His word has multiple meanings in different contexts?
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Home Study
Posted on October 31st, 2008 No commentsHome study example (The Rock Church – San Diego)
- 6-12 (more than 12, forced split)
- Led by a facilitator (not a leader) – encourages participation
- All you do is lead the discussion – not necessarily have the answers – and encourage participation
- Church attendance requires small group participation
- If you’re late, you’re out
- More persecution-proof
- Purpose is to learn / grow – not necessarily primarily evangelism
- It’s not an outreach – joining requires approval
- The only boast should be the Lamb
- The Spirit leads
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Devotion
Posted on October 27th, 2008 No commentsGod prefers devotion over doctrine
- Reward is to eat of the Tree of Life
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Tomorrow’s World – Bible Study Course – Lesson 1 Notes
Posted on October 26th, 2008 No commentsKeys to understanding the Bible:
- Attitude
- Obedience
- Understanding specific verses in the context of the rest of the Bible
- Start with the plain, clear verses on any subject
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Experiencing God – Chapter 1 questions
Posted on October 25th, 2008 No comments- I am certain that I am a child of God and that He has forgiven me of my sin. I have experienced the evidence of His existence, power, and grace throughout my life, and my life is now a testament to my relationship with Him.
- I would like to see God speak / confirm to me what He would like me to do with my life and my time, related to my profession. I long for a more moment-by-moment relationship with him. I long for Him to show me how to profoundly improve my methods of / and understanding His Word. I would like more than anything to experience the contagious and joyful aspects of walking with Him.
Lord, I pray that you would reveal to me your will and how I can experience an ever-greater level of joy in our relationship.
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Day of Atonement
Posted on October 25th, 2008 No commentsGod commands us to fast on the Day of Atonement
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Experiencing God
Posted on October 25th, 2008 No commentsDescriptors of my current relationship with God
Positive:
- Exciting
- Growing
- Miraculous
- Victorious
- Powerful
- Dynamic
- Deepening
Not applicable:
- Nonexistent
- Plateaued
- In decline
- Confused
- Discouraging
- Bewildered
- Defeated
- Hopeless
- Sinful
- Embarrassing
- Ashamed
Opportunity:
- Contagious
- Joyful
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Test of Being Saved
Posted on October 23rd, 2008 No commentsIf you do not have a passion to see lost souls saved, you are not saved yourself – be sure of that – Charles Spurgeon
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Put Jesus in the Middle
Posted on October 22nd, 2008 No commentsIf there’s a question in the scriptures, put Jesus in the middle of it.
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Prophecy
Posted on October 22nd, 2008 No commentsAbraham and the disciples are ‘friend of God’ – given the gift of prophecy. Daniel and John were ‘dearly beloved’ – given the gift of apocalyptic prophecy.