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Don't Forget
Have you ever noticed that you tend to forget God whenever things are going so well for you in life? I've noticed this in my own life; when I have what I need, and get things I don't need, and am "fat…
Created about 3 years ago
Deuteronomy 5:3 (ESV), Deuteronomy 6:10 (ESV), Deuteronomy 6:11 (ESV), Deuteronomy 6:12 (ESV)
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Our God is Close...but We Must Take Care
The God we serve is close to us...He hears us when we call to Him. Yet, we have work to do as well...the passage teaches that we must take care of ourselves; that we must keep our souls diligently. We…
Created about 3 years ago
Deuteronomy 4:7 (ASV), Deuteronomy 4:8 (ASV), Deuteronomy 4:9 (ASV)
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The Mantle of Leadership
You can hear Moses beginning the process of handing the torch of leadership off to Joshua, who would lead the people after Moses' death. It's intentional and clear. Leaders--we must be the same way with…
Created about 3 years ago
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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man
It's interesting to me when the fear of men trumps our fear of God. I've been guilty of this; my first thought goes to people...and usually after, then I begin to think about God. The Israelites nearly…
Created about 3 years ago
Deuteronomy 1:26 (ASV), Deuteronomy 1:27 (ASV), Deuteronomy 1:28 (ASV)
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Reminders
I think it's cool that God allows for, and encourages, us to have reminders around us of his commandments and reminders for us to be holy. What kinds of reminders do you use in your life?
Created about 3 years ago
Numbers 15:37 (ASV), Numbers 15:38 (ASV), Numbers 15:39 (ASV), Numbers 15:40 (ASV)
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Complete Obedience
Sometimes, as we read this, we think to ourselves, "Why all the detail?" But the phrase that keeps coming to the surface is, "as the Lord had commanded, so had they done it." These things were done in…
Created over 3 years ago
Exodus 39:1 (ASV), Exodus 39:5 (ASV), Exodus 39:7 (ASV), Exodus 39:21 (ASV), Exodus 39:26 (ASV), Exodus 39:29 (ASV), Exodus 39:31 (ASV), Exodus 40:16 (ASV), Exodus 40:19 (ASV), Exodus 40:21 (ASV), Exodus 40:23 (ASV), Exodus 40:25 (ASV), Exodus 40:27 (ASV), Exodus 40:29 (ASV), Exodus 40:32 (ASV)
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We Have Christ's Spirit in Us
Just this thought is amazing to me...Paul states that the Spirit of God knows God's thoughts. And we have that very Spirit living in us. Thus, we are able to know the thoughts of God.
Created over 3 years ago
1 Corinthians 2:10 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 2:11 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 2:12 (ASV)
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To Just Know Christ Crucified
What would it look like to know ONLY Christ and him crucified? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Created over 3 years ago
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Paul's Baptizing
I think it's interesting that Paul only baptized a few in the Corinthian church...that means that the majority of the baptisms were performed by someone other than Paul. He planted the seeds...other watered…
Created over 3 years ago
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What Sets the People Apart
Moses understands...and we should too...that it was God's presence with His people that made them distinct from all other people. We have the Holy Spirit inside of us...to set us apart...to make us different…
Created over 3 years ago
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Moses, a Friend of God & Leadership Lessons
Despite all of Moses' failings and inconsistencies, he was a friend of God. He spoke with Him face to face, as though a friend. Moreso, in this passage we see the faithfulness of Joshua. Joshua was learning…
Created over 3 years ago
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The Importance of Rest
Above all...you shall keep my Sabbath. God places an immense importance upon rest. We would do well to honor his desires.
Created over 3 years ago
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Cherishing Sin
God won't listen if we cherish sin in our hearts. For most of us, that's the only place we really can cherish sin...because we can hide it in our hearts; if you cherish it externally, people will know!
Created over 3 years ago
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14 days
I think God wanted the Israelites to keep the lamb for 14 days so they could grow attached. Thus, when the sacrifice took place, it would be personal. And they wouldn't just be going through the motions.…
Created over 3 years ago
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Action Verbs
The people "cried" for rescue...God "heard" their groaning...God "remembered" his covenant...God "saw" the people...and God "knew."
Created over 3 years ago
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Ironic
It's ironic to me that Joseph was concerned about the blessing on the firstborn over the others...considering his history!
Created over 3 years ago
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The Promise
Here, already, God promises to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Egyptians someday.
Created over 3 years ago
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More Grace
This is a cool, almost unnoticeable sign of grace. Even though you have sinned against me, leave your old life behind, for I have a better life for you here.
Created over 3 years ago
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Joseph's Promotion
Joseph getting screwed by Potiphar and his wife led to his being #2 in command over all of Egypt. Another amazing picture of God's fingerprints all over our circumstances.
Created over 3 years ago
Genesis 41:39 (ASV), Genesis 41:40 (ASV), Genesis 41:41 (ASV)
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Pointing to God
Joseph is quick to tell everyone that God is the one working in him. He takes no credit.
Created over 3 years ago
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Bad Situation
Joseph finds himself here in a bad situation...around Potiphar's wife with "none of the men of the house" present. I don't doubt Joseph's integrity...I am sure he didn't mean to put himself in that situation.…
Created over 3 years ago
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Integrity
Joseph does not lie with Potiphar's wife because he wanted to honor his boss-man and moreso, his God.
Created over 3 years ago
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False Righteousness
In light of all Judah has done that is less than righteous, he demands that Tamar be burned for her immorality. What a glimpse into his character...and moreover, this becomes Jesus lineage!
Created over 3 years ago
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A Testimony
The Psalmist says he waited on God, he prayed to God...and God took him out of a life of destruction and danger. He gave him a new life of strength and security. He gave him a new song of praise to sing…
Created over 3 years ago
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Grace in the OT
Esau's treatment of Jacob is a great picture of grace, forgiveness, and forgetting trespasses.
Created over 3 years ago
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