Read Acts 1:1-8.At the beginning of the book of Acts, the disciples had been encouraged by seeing Jesus alive again after His death. In verse 3, Jesus had spent 40 days with them. Luke also says that Jesus presented Himself by “many convincing proofs” after His resurrection. What were those proofs? According to the Gospel … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #41
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Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 13)
A WarriorGideon and his men pursued the fleeing Midianites. With the help of the Ephraimites, they cut off the retreating enemy.The kings of Midian, however, continued to run. But Gideon caught up with them and killed them, making the defeat final.Gideon took, according to verse 21, the ornaments from the camels of the two kings … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 13)
Social Justice Project #25
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 4: WiseGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #25
Discipleship Minute #39
Read Genesis 12:1-3.Do you remember your first job? Mine was with the Ouachita Parish Public Library in West Monroe, Louisiana. I learned a lot from that first job. But, I am not a librarian any more. I have had several vocational changes since then. However, my mission has remained the same. I am commissioned to … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #39
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 12)
A WarriorGod told Gideon to make a reconnaissance into the Midianite camp. He went to an outpost where Gideon and his servant heard the men talking about a dream. The Midianite said that a loaf of barley bread tumbled through camp and wiped it out. The other man on patrol had the gift, in this … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 12)
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 11)
A WarriorNext, we begin to see Gideon as a warrior.Chapter 7 of Judges begins with Gideon and his force camped south of the Midianites on ground that was above the enemy. Gideon was in a good tactical position to attack. Leaders of military forces, like Grant and Sherman, would have given their eye teeth for … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 11)
Social Justice Project #24
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 3: OmniscienceGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #24
Discipleship Minute #38
Read Luke 24:13-35.Have you ever been accused of “missing the forest for the trees?” I know I have. If you read the Gospel accounts, the disciples did that a lot. How many times did Jesus have to explain to those twelve men exactly what was going on and why He was on earth? How many … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #38
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 10)
A Scared Young ManThe second lesson is that God is patient with His people when they have a lack of faith.Gideon was commissioned by God Himself to take on the Midianites and was promised victory against them because God was with them. Yet, at each turn, Gideon displayed a lack of faith. This is especially … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 10)
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 9)
A Scared Young ManIs there something that we can learn from Gideon’s account so far? I think there are two lessons we can see from this part of the account.The first lesson is that God will discipline His people.As we’ve seen, God warned the people that He would discipline the nation if they walked away … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 9)
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