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Elijah raises widow's son at Zarephath
1 Kings 17:19-24 (NIV)
"Give me your son," Elijah replied. He took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his bed.Created about 1 month ago
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Never despise yourself
2 Samuel 9:8 Mephibosheth bowed down and said, "What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?" Mephibosheth despised himself because he was lame and his grandfather (Saul the King)…
Created about 1 month ago
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Mephibosheth despised himself
2 Samuel 9:8 (NIV)
Mephibosheth bowed down and said, "What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?"Created about 1 month ago
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sauls body and son's cremated and then buried
1 Samuel 31:12-13 (NIV)
all their valiant men marched through the night to Beth Shan. They took down the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth Shan and went to Jabesh, where they burned them.Created 2 months ago
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Saul commits suicide
1 Samuel 31:4-6 (NIV)
Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword and run me through, or these uncircumcised fellows will come and run me through and abuse me." But his armor-bearer was terrified and would not do it; so Saul took his own sword and fell on it.Created 2 months ago
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Death of Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki-Shua.
1 Samuel 31:2 (NIV)
The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki-Shua.Created 2 months ago
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When the Spirit of God is with us
The spirit of God came to Saul. He had gone with an ill-motive to David but God changed him. He started prophesying. When the spirit of God is with you, you will totally be changed and you will do according…
Created 2 months ago
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God is with you
The Lord will always be with you. You'll gain favour from God. Remember, the more the Lord is with you, the more the people will be against you. Saul was against David because the Lord was with him.…
Created 2 months ago
1 Samuel 18:12 (NIV), 1 Samuel 18:13 (NIV), 1 Samuel 18:14 (NIV), 1 Samuel 18:15 (NIV), 1 Samuel 18:16 (NIV), 1 Samuel 18:28 (NIV), 1 Samuel 18:29 (NIV), 1 Samuel 18:30 (NIV)
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The Lord was with David and not Saul
1 Samuel 18:12 (NIV)
Saul was afraid of David, because the lord was with David but had departed from Saul.Created 2 months ago
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God looks at heart
1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
But the lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart."Created 2 months ago
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Obeying is better than a sacrifice
1 Samuel 15:22 (NIV)
But Samuel replied: "Does the lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.Created 2 months ago
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Samuel compared to Jesus
1 Samuel 2:26 (NIV)
And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the lord and with people.Created 2 months ago
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Hannah had 6 children
1 Samuel 2:21 (NIV)
And the lord was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the lord.Created 2 months ago
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God who lifts and blesses
1 Samuel 2:8 (NIV)
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. "For the foundations of the earth are the lord's; on them he has set the world.Created 2 months ago
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Ruth determined to go with Naomi
Ruth 1:16-17 (NIV)
But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.Created 2 months ago
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Samson dies
Judges 16:30 (NIV)
Samson said, "Let me die with the Philistines!" Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while he lived.Created 2 months ago
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Samson riddle
Judges 14:14 (NIV)
He replied, "Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet." For three days they could not give the answer.Created 2 months ago
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samson kills a lion
Judges 14:5-6 (NIV)
Samson went down to Timnah together with his father and mother. As they approached the vineyards of Timnah, suddenly a young lion came roaring toward him.Created 2 months ago
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Death of Gideon
Judges 8:28 (NIV)
Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. During Gideon's lifetime, the land had peace forty years.Created 3 months ago
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In-family marriage
Judges 1:12-13 (NIV)
And Caleb said, "I will give my daughter Aksah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher."Created 3 months ago
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Eleazar dies
Joshua 24:33 (NIV)
And Eleazar son of Aaron died and was buried at Gibeah, which had been allotted to his son Phinehas in the hill country of Ephraim.Created 3 months ago
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Joshua dies at 110
Joshua 24:29-30 (NIV)
After these things, Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the lord, died at the age of a hundred and ten.Created 3 months ago
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Israelites flashback
Joshua 24:1-13 (NIV)
Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges and officials of Israel, and they presented themselves before God.Created 3 months ago
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Conditions for living
Joshua 22:5 (NIV)
But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the lord gave you: to love the lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to keep his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul."Created 3 months ago
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Israelites flashback
Joshua 24:1-13 (NIV)
Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges and officials of Israel, and they presented themselves before God.Created 3 months ago
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Conditions for living
Joshua 22:5 (NIV)
But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the lord gave you: to love the lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to keep his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul."Created 3 months ago
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God who fulfills promises
We have God who is faithful to fulfill promises. After promising Israelites, the Bible says there is no single promise he didnt fulfill.
Created 3 months ago
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Levites given towns
Joshua 21:3 (NIV)
So, as the lord had commanded, the Israelites gave the Levites the following towns and pasturelands out of their own inheritance:Joshua 21:6 (NIV)
The descendants of Gershon were allotted thirteen towns from the clans of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan.Joshua 21:11 (NIV)
They gave them Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pastureland, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.)Created 3 months ago
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Joshua's sun miracle
Joshua 10:12-14 (NIV)
On the day the lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the lord in the presence of Israel: "Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon."Created 3 months ago
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Promises of Obedience
In Deuteronomy 5:33 and Ephesians 6:1-3 as the Holy Bible describes, one the promises of obedience is to LIVE LONGER. It doesn't matter who is above or below you in age, power or authority, the most important…
Created 3 months ago
Deuteronomy 5:33 (NIV), Deuteronomy 6:3 (NIV), Deuteronomy 6:24 (NIV), Ephesians 6:1 (NIV), Ephesians 6:2 (NIV), Ephesians 6:3 (NIV)
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Examples of people who waited upon God
(1) Jacob Gen 49:18 (2) Hannah 1Sam 1:2 (3) David Psalms 39:7 (4) Isaiah Isaiah 8:17 (5) Micah Micah 7:7 (6) Joseph of Arimathea Mark 15:43
Created 3 months ago
Genesis 49:18 (NIV), 1 Samuel 1:2 (NIV), Psalm 39:7 (NIV), Isaiah 8:17 (NIV), Micah 7:7 (NIV), Mark 15:43 (NIV)
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Benefits to those who wait upon God
(1) Are heard Psalms 40:1 (2) Are blessed Isaiah 30:18, Dan 12:12 (3) They experience God's goodness Lam 3:25 (4) Shall not be ashamed Psalms 25:3 (5) Shall renew their strength Isaiah 40:31 (6) Shall…
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 25:3 (NIV), Psalm 37:9 (NIV), Psalm 40:1 (NIV), Proverbs 20:22 (NIV), Isaiah 25:9 (NIV), Isaiah 30:18 (NIV), Isaiah 40:31 (NIV), Isaiah 64:4 (NIV), Lamentations 3:25 (NIV), Daniel 12:12 (NIV)
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How to wait upon God
(1) Continually/All times Hosea 12:6 (2) All the day Psalms 25:5 (3) Specially in adversity Isaiah 8:17 (4) In the way of His judgments Isaiah 26:8
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 25:5 (NIV), Isaiah 8:17 (NIV), Isaiah 26:8 (NIV), Hosea 12:6 (NIV)
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Requirements of waiting upon God
(1) Soul Psalms 62:5 (2) Earnest desire Psalms 130:6 (3) Patience Psalms 37:7 (4) Hope in His word Psalms 130:5 (5) Full confidence Micah 7:7
Created 3 months ago
Psalm 37:7 (NIV), Psalm 62:5 (NIV), Psalm 130:5 (NIV), Psalm 130:6 (NIV), Micah 7:7 (NIV)
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What we expect from waiting upon God
(1) Salvation Psalms 25:5 (2) Temporal blessings Psalms 104:27-28, Psalms 145:15-16 (3) Mercy Psalms 123:2 (4) Pardon Psalms 39:7-8 (5) Salvation Gen 49:18 (6) Guidance and teaching Psalms 25:5…
Created 3 months ago
Genesis 49:18 (NIV), Psalm 25:5 (NIV), Psalm 33:22 (NIV), Psalm 39:7 (NIV), Psalm 39:8 (NIV), Psalm 104:27 (NIV), Psalm 104:28 (NIV), Psalm 123:2 (NIV), Psalm 145:15 (NIV), Psalm 145:16 (NIV), Jeremiah 14:22 (NIV), Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV), Acts 1:4 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 1:10 (NIV)
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Reasons for waiting upon God
(1) It is good to wait upon the Lord Psalms 52:9 (2) For God calls us to Zeph 3:8 (3) Because of the Exhortations and encouragements to do so. Hosea 12:6
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Adoption typified
(1). Israel. God tells Moses to say to Pharaoh that Israel is His first of His sons. He therefore calls Israel His son. Ex 4:22, Hosea 11:1 (2). Solomon. Was taken him to be God's son and to be the…
Created 3 months ago
Exodus 4:22 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 28:6 (NIV), Hosea 11:1 (NIV)
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Illustrations of Adoption
(1). Joseph's sons (Ephraim and Manasseh). Jacob calls Ephraim and Manasseh his sons, just like Reuben and Simeon. He thereafter gives them a blessing. Gen 48:5, Gen 48:14 (2). Moses is adopted to Pharaoh's…
Created 3 months ago
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Promises of the Adopted
(1). God's childrenwill have a safe place. Prov 14:26 (2). God will give them a new name. Isaiah 62:2 (3). They are entitled to God's inheritance. ie. the heritage of God is theirs. Romans 8:17, Gal…
Created 3 months ago
Proverbs 14:6 (NIV), Isaiah 62:2 (NIV), Matthew 6:9 (NIV), Romans 8:17 (NIV), Galatians 4:7 (NIV)
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Characteristics of the adopted
(1). Children of God are like Him in their characters, behaviours and conduct. Matt 5:48, Eph 5:1 (2). Children of God must have a child-like confidence in God. Matt 6:25-34 (3). Children of God must…
Created 3 months ago
Matthew 5:9 (NIV), Matthew 5:16 (NIV), Matthew 5:48 (NIV), Matthew 6:6 (NIV), Matthew 6:14 (NIV), Matthew 6:18 (NIV), Matthew 6:25 (NIV), Matthew 6:26 (NIV), Luke 6:35 (NIV), Luke 6:36 (NIV), Ephesians 5:1 (NIV)
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How we are adopted
(1). We are God's children according to the promise of Abraham. Gal 3:29 (2). We are adopted to be the sons of God by the faith in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:26 (3). By God's grace. Eph 1:5-6 (4). Christ…
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John 1:12 (NIV), Galatians 3:26 (NIV), Galatians 3:29 (NIV), Galatians 4:4 (NIV), Galatians 4:5 (NIV), Ephesians 1:5 (NIV), Ephesians 1:6 (NIV)
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Adopted to be God's Children
We are all adopted to be God's children (sons and daughters). 2Cor 6:18 We were predestined to be children of God even before we came into existence. Romans 8:29 The Holy Spirit is a Witness that we…
Created 3 months ago
2 Chronicles 6:18 (NIV), John 20:17 (NIV), Romans 8:16 (NIV), Romans 8:29 (NIV)
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The Oasis Of En Gedi
About 35 miles south of Jerusalem, on the western shore of the Dead Sea, you will find the oasis of En Gedi. Just 20 miles north of En Gedi is the ancient community of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls…
Created 3 months ago
1 Samuel 23:29 (NIV), 1 Samuel 24:1 (NIV), Song of Solomon 1:14 (NIV)
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The Mount Of Olives
On the night of our Lord's betrayal He left the city of Jerusalem, probably passing through the Golden Gate, and crossed the Kidron Valley and entered the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26:36; John 18:1).…
Created 3 months ago
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Eleazar
Eleazar means help of God. Third son of Aaron (Ex 6:23, Ex 28:1) Married a daughter of Putiel, who bore him Phinehas (Ex 6:25) After the death of Nadab and Abihu is made chief of the tribe of Levi…
Created 3 months ago
Exodus 6:23 (NIV), Exodus 6:25 (NIV), Exodus 28:1 (NIV), Numbers 3:32 (NIV), Numbers 20:26 (NIV), Numbers 20:28 (NIV), Numbers 26:63 (NIV), Numbers 34:17 (NIV), Deuteronomy 10:16 (NIV), Joshua 24:33 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:1 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:2 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:3 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:4 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:5 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:6 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:7 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:8 (NIV), 1 Chronicles 24:9 (NIV)
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-02-17
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Good Report
The men Moses had sent to explore the land, who returned and made the whole community grumble against him by spreading a bad report about the land were struck down and died of a plague before the Lord.…
Created 4 months ago
Numbers 14:36 (NIV), Numbers 14:37 (NIV), Numbers 14:38 (NIV)
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Own Understanding Fails
Israelites wanted to conquer the promised land with their own understanding. They didn't know everything happens at it's own time. The Lord had said that they must wader in the wilderness for forty years…
Created 4 months ago
Numbers 14:41 (NIV), Numbers 14:42 (NIV), Numbers 14:43 (NIV), Numbers 14:44 (NIV), Numbers 14:45 (NIV)
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Patience really Pays
Israelites had no patience. Even after being delivered from Egypt, they don't see the hand of God with them. They prefer going back to Egypt rather than being patient to go to the promised land. If only…
Created 4 months ago
Numbers 14:3 (NIV), Numbers 14:4 (NIV), Numbers 14:29 (NIV), Numbers 14:30 (NIV), Numbers 14:31 (NIV), Numbers 14:32 (NIV), Numbers 14:33 (NIV), Numbers 14:34 (NIV), Numbers 14:35 (NIV), Numbers 14:45 (NIV)
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Do Not Despise Yourself
The men who Moses sent to explore the promised land could not believe that they could make it the win those who occupied the area. After exploring, they brought back bad reports that they could be defeated.…
Created 4 months ago
Numbers 13:31 (NIV), Numbers 13:32 (NIV), Numbers 13:33 (NIV)
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Respecting the Anointed One
We should respect the anointed ones of God. We should not ridicule or speak against them for they chosen by God. By becoming against them, a punishment is usually given. After the boys ridiculed Elisha…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights
2012-01-16
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2012-01-08
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Bookmarks
2012-01-06
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-01-04
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-01-01
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-11-02
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-10-31
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-10-26
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-10-26
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-07-21
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-06-12