Week 1
In 2:7, God tells me man was formed from the dust of the ground. Man typically thinks of himself as the zenith-the height of an evolutionary process. But there is nothing very sophisticated about dust. Read More
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Week 43
Mark 10:17-27 | The Rich Young Man What God Is Saying in This Passage: In verse 22, the man "went ... Read More
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Week 39
A life of obedience to God is not just a matter of following the rules but it is a transformation of the heart. Doing right involves heart change not just behavioral change. The desires and affections of the person must be moved from a place of self centeredness to a focus on God's heart. Read More
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Week 38
There is so much imagery in these final chapters of Daniel that it is difficult for me to understand. However, in Ch 12:1-3, something becomes quite simple for just a moment. Read More
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Week 34
God is completely unlike us in some regards. This is the what the term "holy" means. Verses 8-9 make plain this fact. Usually we associate holiness with moral purity. However, the particulars of His holiness on this occasion relate to his forgiveness and compassion. Even though we continually sin and run into destruction, He calls us to come (v1&2a), listen (2b) and be restored. This seems to be the picture that Jesus paints of God in more detail in Luke 15. What a magnificent God! Read More
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Week 29
"When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider; God has made the one as well as the other...." God ordains that we should go through times of difficulty, pain and suffering. It is not happenstance, coincidence or bad luck. It is our opportunity to display the sovereignty of God in our lives by not freaking out. Read More
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Week 28
It is clear to me through proverbs that God loves to give us the desires of our heart when we align our heart with him and fear him with awe and respect. Read More
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Week 26
According to Psalm 95, we are either worshipers or wanderers. The first seven verses represent a call to come and worship. "Let us come" (1, 2, 6); "Let us shout" (1); Let us kneel" (6). Twice, reasons for worshipping are introduced with "for" (3, 7). We are invited to worship God as Creator and Caretaker. Read More
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Week 24
Sin is always a big deal but God desires to forgive, not judge. Nevertheless repentance is a requirement. The difference between David and his predecessor Saul, was not that one sinned greatly and the other didn't. Read More
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Week 23
I think one reason that God made the Behemoth and the Leviathon was to show man how powerless he is and how useless his weapons are against God's powerful creation. These huge animals could not be tamed or conquered by man. Their weapons were of no avail against them. Read More
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