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WHat does it mean to believe?
To verify, to live within the story, to live out the story in the world.
Created about 1 month ago
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The end is only the beginning
This is an incredible story, from sad to glad, from famine to feast. The amazing finale is that Ruth, the foreigner who should not be welcome in Israel, is the great Grandmother of King David. Ruth ascends…
Created 2 months ago
Ruth 4:13 (NIV), Ruth 4:14 (NIV), Ruth 4:15 (NIV), Ruth 4:16 (NIV), Ruth 4:17 (NIV)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-03-25
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A Bad Investment?
Boaz wasn't next in line to help the family of Ruth and Naomi. He had to get permission from the one who was next in line (The Family Guardian). Boaz sets up the transaction, and includes Ruth in the…
Created 2 months ago
Ruth 4:1 (NIV), Ruth 4:2 (NIV), Ruth 4:3 (NIV), Ruth 4:4 (NIV), Ruth 4:5 (NIV), Ruth 4:6 (NIV), Ruth 4:7 (NIV), Ruth 4:8 (NIV), Ruth 4:9 (NIV), Ruth 4:10 (NIV), Ruth 4:11 (NIV), Ruth 4:12 (NIV)
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what is happening here?
Paul speaks of Jesus as the fulfillment of everything the Jews have been waiting for. He proves it from the scriptures. "He is the one you have been waiting for." Paul nails it. The message makes sense…
Created 3 months ago
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The scene changes...
The church in Antioch receives word from God that they need to send out missionaries. This is the beginning of the next phase of Acts, where the church goes out to the world to tell others if Jesus, and…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2012-01-04
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God's Expansive Love
What do we require of people that God does not require? God extends love to all who are thirsty, not just those who are worthy. God isn't worked up about the skeletons in our closets. He doesn't use…
Created 6 months ago
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The Answer to Endings - MHBC Sept 18 2011
"They will become witnesses of the resurrection." The resurrection was a historical fact. They wanted someone who could tell the story of Resurrection, because Resurrection is the answer to the problem…
Created 9 months ago
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Why are you still standing here? - MHBC 9-11-11
You have work to do! Let's get on with it! it's about Identity Belonging Mission (It takes all three) Anyone at anytime can be witness to the saving grace of Jesus. the club isn't exclusive. If you…
Created 9 months ago
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An I Don't Know Passage - MHBC: 8/28/11
This is one of those passages of the Bible that is a mystery. Passages like this strike and move us, and we don't really know why. And that's okay. Truth comes from God. It does not come from our abilities.…
Created 9 months ago
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This is love for God - MHBC 08-21-2011
... To keep his commands. This language is only found in religious contexts. Keep - Teromen (greek): to watch carefully or attend to This is a different word for keep than earlier in passage. Commands…
Created 9 months ago
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How do we know we live in God? - MHBC 08/14/11
God is in relationship with Jesus and Jesus with God. By acknowledging that relationship we become a part of it, in relationship with God and Jesus. God is Love - Agape, perfect love. We know God is…
Created 10 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-08-14
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One and Only
One and Only Son - in greek: monogene - one kind or unique. We are all children of God, but Jesus is the unique Son of God, the "atoning sacrifice for our sin" (v 10). You no longer need to sacrifice…
Created 10 months ago
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