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Jun 26

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    daverudd added a text contribution The Day of The Lord
    Many other passages are available to do a more in depth study of the "Day of the Lord". Joel gives the topic more treatment than any other OT writer, and he is the author who is quoted by Peter in Acts 2. Synthesizing Joel's writing and Peter's sermon is an important step for anyone who wishes to critically and holistically study this topic. Also important to the issue of the "Day of the Lord" is the recognition that: A) New Testament authors were looking forwar… Read more »

Jun 24

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    daverudd added a text contribution Jonah and Repentence Part One
    Did Jonah repent? If you read to the end of the book, you may have your doubts. However, if you only read chapter two, it certainly appears that he did. We ought to remember: Even those who set the worst example will occasionally do something for which they should be commended. Everyone of us should be slow to judge, quick to forgive, and devoid of held grudges... (oof!) JONAH'S REPENTENCE: 1) Jonah acknowledged the rightness of God's judgment. (vs. 4) Even though, we know that… Read more »

Jun 22

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    daverudd added a text contribution Judgment and Idolatry
    This passage begins with a description of a coming judgment which we have not yet seen the likes of. God will "wipe the earth clean". The rest of the passage describes a national judgment promised to Judah, and particularly Jerusalem. (v.13)The judgment will be quick and unforeseen. People will build houses and plant vineyards, expecting lasting prosperity. They will not live in the houses or harvest the grapes. (v.10-12) All of Jerusalem will mourn the destruction. No one will… Read more »
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    daverudd added a text contribution Things We Do Which Keeps the Gospel from Spreading
    Jonah was a prophet of Israel. He was doubly responsible to represent God to all nations. Jonah's Missed Opportunities to Represent God: 1. He was sleeping while others worked. Like Jonah, we are often so caught up in our own needs, we don't see the needs of others. 2. He said nothing when asked to call on his God. It's easy to talk about the things we are excited about. It's difficult to talk about God when we are at odds with Him. 3. He didn't come clean when th… Read more »
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    daverudd added a text contribution Five Steps to Disobedience
    1. Jonah "rose to flee". He chose to reject the clear Word of God. 2. Jonah headed toward Tarshish. He chose a direction clearly different from that which the LORD had commanded. 3. He found a ship. He made arrangements to disobey; he was no longer just reacting, he was now planning his disobedience. 4. He paid a fare. He sacrificed his own resources to enable his disobedience. He was willing to pay other people to help him disobey. 5. He sailed for Tarshish. At this point, t… Read more »

Oct 2

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    daverudd added a text contribution Three Claims People Make
    1 -- I know Him 2 -- I abide in Him 3 -- I am in the light Each of these claims is a verifiable claim. Those who know him, keep His commands. Those who abide in him, walk like He did. Those who are in the light, love their brother. The true marks of a believer? Obedience to Christ's Commands Following Christ's Example Loving like Christ loved Read more »