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October 21, 2024A Book for Living
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Old Testament
Struggling through reading the lesser-known Old Testament passages and long prophetic oracles may seem to have little relevance to everyday 21st-century life. But there are important things we can learn from the Old Testament. First, the New Testament is based on the Old Testament. Second, the Old Testament reveals the character of God. Third, the Old Testament has transformational power. Its message transcends time, geography, and culture. It speaks to everyone, everywhere, in every situation.
Joseph: The Dreamer of Faith and Forgiveness
Sometimes we’re at the receiving end of others’ bad choices, facing hardship and pain that we didn’t invite into our lives. It’s during these struggles that we can draw inspiration from the remarkable story of the Old Testament character Joseph.
Job: Faithful through Adversity
The Old Testament character of Job was a man of unwavering character. God allowed Satan to strip Job of everything he had. Despite these harsh trials, God knew Job would remain faithful.
Lions in Daniel's Den
One of Chuck Swindoll’s favourite Bible stories is Daniel in the lions’ den, although he thinks it should be called the lions in Daniel’s den.
Abigail: Wise and Resourceful Wife
Abigail from the Old Testament had impressive character. Her example serves as inspiration for how individuals can navigate difficult situations with wisdom, humility, and resourcefulness.
The Golden A-B-Cs
An old German version of the Bible calls Psalm 119 “the Christian’s Golden ABC of the praise, love, power, and use of the Word of God.” If we can absorb the lessons from this chapter, we’re off to a good start.
Elijah: Courageous and Prayerful Prophet
Elijah was an Old Testament prophet remembered for his courage and commitment to prayer. His story is relatable for anyone who doesn’t understand God’s plan for their life!
Moses: Leader and Prophet
Moses, a leader and profit who was meek and dedicated to the Lord, teaches us through his life story that where you start is not where you end up, with God’s help, and failure is never final.
Beyond the Broadcast: On-the-Job Integrity
If you need a standard by which to gauge your own business integrity, Joseph is a perfect example—he demonstrated integrity in every aspect of his life. And by observing his business life, we’ll learn how to order our priorities and test our motives.
God of the Fly
Have you ever wondered about the name, “Baalzebub?” The name is comprised of two Hebrew words—Baal meaning “lord or god,” and Zebub meaning, “to move here and there quickly,” referencing flies.
