One of the things that I love about young children is their energetic and focused response to whatever catches their attention at the moment. There is no holding back their enthusiasm, curiosity, playfulness or their tears! You might say that they spontaneously live out the word “wholehearted”. In the opening 4 chapters of Deuteronomy, Moses…… Continue Reading
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Deuteronomy – Then and Now
If you went to Sunday School as a child, you might remember that the first five books of the Old Testament are called the Books of the Law or the Pentateuch. In these books Moses started with creation and followed the origin of the Jewish race and the first few centuries of the history of…… Continue Reading
With All Your Heart
A study of the Book of Deuteronomy. 11 lessons from Fall 2011.
STUDY DEUTERONOMY? WHY?
That’s a very good question. It actually may have been your first response when you discovered that the focus for our fall Bible study would be this book of the Old Testament. Here are 10 good reasons for you to consider. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so…… Continue Reading
New Study – Starting September 16
Before you know it September will be here! For some of you this will mean a new schedule, new activities, and some amount of change. For others, things will stay pretty much the same as you have had it during your summer months. Your vacation days may be over or still to come. But whatever your…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Sharing an Insight
God’s peace and God’s strength. That’s what I need today! I love the way the Amplified NT phrases these 2 ideas. Peace is “untroubled, undisturbed well-being” and strength is “the infusion of His strength into me so that I am ready for anything and equal to anything”. Somehow the word infusion creates a helpful word…… Continue Reading
Lesson 10 – Introduction – Aug. 18-25 Philippians 4: 8 – 23
It does not matter whether it is a teacher, boss or preacher. When you hear the words “in conclusion”, your attention increases. It could be that you will have one more chance to hear what you missed while your mind was wandering or it may be your opportunity to understand more clearly what the speaker…… Continue Reading
Fall Theme and Schedule
How healthy is your heart? Eat right. Exercise. Control your stress and fatigue. Then exercise some more. It’s all about taking care of our physical heart because it is an organ that is basic to our survival, isn’t it? However, we have more than a “physical heart” which God wants us to guard. There is…… Continue Reading
Lesson 9 – Introduction- Aug. 12 – 19 Philippians 4: 1 – 7
Do you like to take those personality assessment tests? You know, the ones that help you figure out if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert? A decisive planner or more spontaneous and unpredictable? The results can be helpful, but the thing that always surprises me is the amount of insight that those…… Continue Reading
Lesson 8 – Sharing an Insight
I was intrigued by Paul’s connection of maturity with a confidence that God could change the mind of others who see things from a different point of view than mine. No need to argue or get defensive or be persuasive. He actually doesn’t need my help! Let God be God. And in the process, I will…… Continue Reading