Sep 8
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andy-myers added a text contribution The Foolishness of the CrossThese 3 verses are interesting. Different cultures have their highest ideal they are looking for. Jews were looking for signs, Greeks were looking for wisdom. As an American, I suppose I'm looking for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But none of these things give the ultimate answer to the human dilemma. The ultimate answer is not a sign, a wise saying, or an opportunity, but the crucified Christ. Seems like foolishness in our minds, but it's the only thing that hasn&… Read more »
Jun 26
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andy-myers added a text contribution When Government FailsI love the fact that when our solutions to problems - our "foundations" - are destroyed, we can still turn to God who "is in his holy temple." We need not lose heart when our ideas about governmental change are not implemented. God is still on his throne. Read more »
Apr 22
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andy-myers added a text contribution Diversity in the ChurchBarnabas was from Cyprus, Simeon from Niger (Africa) and there is a possibility he was a freed slave, Lucius was from Cyrene, Manaen had been brought up with Herod among the wealthy, and Saul (ex-persecutor of Christians). Read more »
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andy-myers added a text contribution Excellent Worship2 Samuel chapter 6 has always been a scary passage for me. It tells the story of a worship service gone wrong - much more wrong than sound system troubles, guitar strings breaking, hitting the wrong notes. Really wrong! God's command is that the Levites CARRY the ark, but they decide to modernize the worship and put it on a "new cart" (verse 3). An ox stumbles and a worship leader named Uzzah reaches up to steady the ark and keep the worship service from going completely awry.… Read more »
Apr 14
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andy-myers added a text contribution The Name of Jesus1. Why was Mary to give her son the name Jesus? 2. Jesus is the Greek from of Yeshua (or Joshua). You might want to refresh your memory of some of the things Joshua of the Old Testament did (see the book of Joshua). They might give you a lot of insight into the significance of the name Jesus. 3. What is the meaning of verse 22? Read Isaiah 7:14, 53:5,6 (written hundred of years before Jesus was born). 4. Not only is Mary's child to be called Jesus, he's also to be calle… Read more »
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andy-myers added a link contribution C.S. Lewis on Miracles and Laws of NatureC.S. Lewis argues that belief in miracles in past history was not because people were unaware of the laws of nature. Uses the story of Joseph as proof. Read more »
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andy-myers added a text contribution Matthew 1:1-17 Bible Study1. Have you ever looked into your family's heritage (family tree) or listened to stories of your family's past from grandparents, etc.? Any interesting stories? Embarassing stories? Do you feel like your family's heritage defines who you are in any way? 2. Read Matt. 1:1-17. Why is something as boring as a genealogy at the beginning of Matthew? Is it important? 3. What kind of people are in Jesus' background? Abraham? Women [Ruth, Tamar, Rahab, Uriah's wi… Read more »