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judson added a link contribution Finding Wisdom in the Book of Ruth Chapters 2:14-3:17 (a)[Ruth 2:14-3:13- NASB] V14-16 Continuing from Last Week… Once mealtime came around, Boaz invites Ruth to come eat dinner with his people and/or family. This act is Ruth being included and treated as one of Boaz’s own paid reapers. He is attempting to treat her as one he cares for. Boaz is feeding his staff because he wants reapers who are nourished to harvest grain for him. He is nourishing her... Read more » -
judson added a link contribution Contend for the Faith: Studying the Letter of Jude :: Jude 3-4 (A)3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. 4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus... Read more »
Nov 3
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judson added a link contribution Contend for the Faith: Studying the Letter of Jude :: Jude 1-2Introduction The book of Jude is one of the most neglected books in the New Testament. Many (if not most) pastors have never preached through it, and many (if not most) Christians have never even read it from start to finish. Despite the fact that the Jude is commonly neglected (whether intentional or not), it remains one of the most practically applicable books in all of the Bible – especially in... Read more »
Nov 1
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judson added a link contribution Finding Wisdom in the Book of Ruth – Ruth 2:1-13[Ruth 2:1-13 NASB] 2:1-3 – Ruth Works in the Field of Boaz Naomi & Ruth have returned to Jerusalem and Naomi is bitter for what God has done in her life. Ruth, more than likely, has picked up on Naomi’s bitterness and at some point decides to make an attempt to turn things around. Ruth inquires have the opportunity to go and collect food and hopefully find favor with someone in this new land.... Read more »
Oct 31
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judson added a link contribution From Faith for Faith :: Reflections on Romans 1:16-17For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:16-17 ESV) I read through this yesterday morning when I was waiting to go play basketball and was just mulling over verse... Read more »
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judson added a video contribution John Piper - Are You a Church or a Club?John Piper at it again... You don't have Christians in need when Christians have plenty. Follow Us: VoM|Posts - http://bit.ly/19VfUP Twitter - http://bit.ly/2jzl0v Facebook - http://bit.ly/1zH5MI Tumblr - http://bit.ly/KcHOz Join Vessels of Mercy: http://bit.ly/19VfUP Read more »
Oct 29
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judson added a video contribution Videology :: Unreached PeoplesThis video will help you understand that there is MUCH to be done in carrying out the Great Commission and how little is being done to accomplish it. Follow Us: VoM|Posts - http://bit.ly/19VfUP Twitter - http://bit.ly/2jzl0v Facebook - http://bit.ly/1zH5MI Tumblr - http://bit.ly/KcHOz Join Vessels of Mercy: http://bit.ly/19VfUP Read more »
Oct 28
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judson added a link contribution Finding Wisdom in the Book of Ruth – Ruth 1:6-22[Ruth 1:6-22 NASB] V6 –7 God’s Grace & Setting Out to Receive It At some point, Naomi and her daughters heard of God’s visiting Bethlehem and blessing and giving them food. This act of grace, one could say it was a miracle, was provided to the Jews who remained in Bethlehem but not with Naomi who resided in Moab. Her first response was to immediately return home where God made his presence known.... Read more »
Oct 18
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judson added a link contribution To the Priase of the Glory of His GraceRecently I was listening to this message by Pastor John Piper and the following is an excerpt of his message: God’s Ultimate Purpose Ephesians 1:4–6 takes us from eternity past to eternity future—from the cause of all things to the goal of all things. I am especially interested in the goal of all things. Why has God created the universe, permitted the Fall, planned redemption, sent his... Read more »
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judson added a link contribution Finding Wisdom in the Book of Ruth – Ruth 1:1-5This was a VERY HARD time for those in Israel. The economic status was down, due to the sins of Israel, which impacted generations – because Israel forget God and ignored spiritual leadership. It was a time when God and Wisdom was needed more than ever. “there was a famine in the land” To add salt to the wound of those living in Israel,they not only lived in very hard times but also a famine. Typically,... Read more »
Oct 8
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judson added a link contribution Finding Wisdom in the Book of Ruth – IntroductionI am beginning a Hybrid Study in my teaching and thought I would share my summaries here. It is focused on two old testament books, Ruth and Proverbs. I will be attempting to teach Ruth primarily and utilize the wisdom from Proverbs to apply Ruth’s principles. With that said, let us get started… Background & Context: Ruth is a Moabite woman who married a son of Elimelech, who became a widow, arrived... Read more »
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judson added contributions: Finding Wisdom in the Book of Ruth – Introduction and Finding Wisdom in the Book of Ruth – Introduction
Oct 2
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judson added a link contribution Do We Have Free Will?Article by Andrew Naselli August 2009 Non-Christians and Christians alike often give the same answer to difficult questions like these: Why did God allow sin in the first place? Why does God save some people and not others? Why does God send people to hell? Why can living like a Christian be so frustrating? The immediate solution often suggested is simple: "free will." To many people, it's a satisfying... Read more »
Sep 27
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judson added a link contribution VoM|POST: The Gospel Reloaded Part 2 - Don't Be ReligiousJoin Vessels of Mercy VoM|Posts - http://bit.ly/19VfUP Twitter - http://bit.ly/2jzl0v Facebook - http://bit.ly/1zH5MI Colossians 1:12-14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness... Read more »
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judson added a link contribution Devotional Meditations: Philemon 18Philemon is a strange book isn’t it? All it is is a personal letter from Paul to his friend Philemon. In it Paul is requesting that Philemon will accept his former slave Onesimus. There doesn’t appear to be much application for us modern day Americans. None the less, I began reading this book a few days ago because it was on my reading plan. I found verse 18 to be an amazing challenge! “If he... Read more »
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judson added a link contribution Wisdom, Wives & Worship Part 6Prize Rachel and Rachel will exalt you It has been some time since I have posted on Proverbs 4. This is the final post, therefore, I hope this will help us find a “common thread” in our spiritual growth, spouse and worship. If I prize Rachel and “show her off” by putting her on a pedestal she will speak highly of me, because I am lifting her up and showing I find her valuable. If I don’t talk about... Read more »
Aug 24
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judson added a link contribution Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?One thing we try to do through this online ministry is answer the tough questions to the best of our ability. If you have a question, comment or concern you would like to have answered or discussed you can contact us by clicking here. We want to provide this opportunity for you to interact with us and we want to do our best to the Glory of God to bring Him glory in the name of Jesus. Therefore,... Read more »
Aug 18
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judson added a video contribution I am A Great Sinner; but He is A Great Savior – I am Second: Brian “Head” WelchI am A Great Sinner; but He is A Great Savior – I am Second: Brian “Head” Welch Original VOM Post: http://bit.ly/p84SQ Now, this post is very special to me because it truly defines redemption for someone that I used to idolize growing up in my teen years. If you have read my testimony then you know I was mildly obsessed with Korn growing up. I owned every album, behind the scenes VHS and memorized... Read more »
Aug 7
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judson added a link contribution Religion or Jesus: Which Side are You On? - Bible Study AttendersSo, this series is here to help us gauge if we have fallen into “religion” rather than being captivated by Jesus. My goal is to expose areas of our lives where, we are saved by the gracious blood of Christ through faith; however, we continue to live a life of religion. I am attempting this goal through audio, visual and written forms of communication. This is my first written installment. With... Read more »
Jul 27
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judson added a link contribution Wives, Wisdom & Worship Part 5Last week I stated that one thing that I found, which is really neat, is that Wisdom is personified as a “Her”. As if I could translate this text regarding something intangible as “wisdom” with somehting tangible as “my wife”. Therefore, I went back through this verse replacing wisdom with a “her” and that “her” is my wife, “Rachel”. So as we go through these verses the second time around, please... Read more »
Jul 24
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judson added a video contribution Religion or Jesus: Which Side are You On?You seriously can't find a way to give and minister in your local church body? So, are you living religion or are you living Jesus? Take out a piece of paper and do the following Make four (4) columns * In the first, write what you want in a local church * In the second, write how you minister in your local church (i.e. tithe, sing, teach, daycare etc.) * In the third, write what your... Read more »
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