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Saul
Saul did not consult God, he just went out and started a war with the philistines. He realized he was in over his head, so he offered a burnt offering. Samuel rebuked him, Saul had done things all wrong.…
Created 5 months ago
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Follow God with your whole heart
It seems the Isrealites thought they needed something else. Samual reminded them that God had done all these things for them, and yet when there was a crisis, they asked God for a king. Samual called…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-12-22
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God compares Israel's idolatry to adultry.
God compares Israel's idolatry to adultry. In both sins, we satisfy our selfish desires and mess up something beautiful God has given us. Later in the New Testement, the church is called the 'bride…
Created 10 months ago
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God is Eternal
God is not bound by time, He is eternal. 'I am who I am', God 'just is'. He is outside of time. There was never a time when God 'was not'. He is God of the past, present and future.
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-04-26
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We are now the temple
In the old testament God's glory dwelled in the temple. Since the vail was torn, God's glory dwells in the members of his church, us. Even in all our imperfections, God covers us with his grace and chooses…
Created about 1 year ago
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Perspective
David was in some kind of crisis. He felt that the Lord had forgotten him. He felt that the Lord was hiding His face from him. He was tormented in his mind, and had a constant sorrow in his heart. He…
Created about 1 year ago
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Taking 'refuge' in the Lord
Everyone who comes to God has reason to be joyful. Joy is a 'gift of the Spirit', something that God gives us through the Holy Spirit. God accepts and protects everyone who 'takes refuge' in Him. Our…
Created about 1 year ago
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Rooted in God
God blesses those who seek after God. One of the best ways to Seek God is to read the Bible. If I want to be blessed in all the ways that are really important, I will seek after God. What does it mean…
Created about 1 year ago
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hold your tongue
We need to be careful about what we say. It is better to not speak than to say something we will regret. We should not impulsively say things, we should Pray for God's wisdom and discernment before we…
Created about 1 year ago
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Pray
We should pray on any/all occasions. Praying can be our default response to issues, problems, etc. When we ask God for His help/blessing in our situation, we rely on Him. He is our strength, foundation.
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-03-29
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The Old Life
Paul insists that christians must no longer live as the gentiles (rest of the world) do: in the futility of their thinking. Their thoughts influence their way of life. This is the normal/accepted way…
Created about 1 year ago
Ephesians 4:17 (NIV), Ephesians 4:18 (NIV), Ephesians 4:19 (NIV)
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The 'Mystery'
The 'mystery' is that God has brought together all peoples, not just Israel, into the new covenant/promise in Jesus. This was his plan from the beginning, and was only revealed later through Jesus.…
Created about 1 year ago
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Trials
We are refined by trials. God knows exactly what we are going through. He is with us. We should be excited when we are going through tough times. God uses them to grow and refine us. The ultimate fact…
Created about 1 year ago
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Fruits of the Spirit
These are not things that we can muster up on our own. Verse 23 even says that legalism/following the law/works even get in the way of these spiritual gifts. The bottom line is that they are "gifts".…
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-02-28
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-02-22
