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WHO WROTE MICAH?
The prophet Micah identified himself by his hometown, called Moresheth Gath, ... Judah (Micah 1:1–3:12), the other of the restoration of God’s people in the millennial kingdom (4:1–5:15). Judgment and restoration ... sequence of Micah’s prophecy, a courtroom scene in which God’s people stand trial before their Creator for turning away from Him and ...
... communicator, Jesus was nothing short of remarkable. Without the assistance of a public address system or the comfort of beautiful music, ... we're safe in saying that "the word" refers to truth. God's truth. Truth for living. Life-giving words provided for us by the Lord ...
... Charles Dickens’ famous opening line, Christmas can be “the best of times, and the worst of times.” We have them both, don’t we?
... to speak. It’s “the best of times” for it.
This is God’s annual reminder to us—luring us, pulling us, encouraging us, in ...
... If so, you know how victims often fight their rescuers in the hysteria of that terrifying moment. The same is often true when an attempt ... around me and he took me to shore. And he, by the grace of God, was the reason I was restored. He would not let me go.” 1
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It is quite possibly the most abused, misused, and flippant word in the English language. Consider how we use it. I love God, and I love sausage rolls. I love my children, and I love empty parking ... explains that love is deeply rooted to the character of God. As he explains the expressions of love and the significance of love to the ...
... researching fellow believers who have been comforted by the hope we have in Christ during times of crisis, I came across a Christmas ... verse) Then pealed the bells more loud and deep; ‘God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail ...
Terms in the Bible are specialized words of particular significance. In Coming to ... and freedom from disease.
Why do we need healing? When God made everything, it was perfect. There was no sickness. When man sinned, ... that He was the Messiah (Matthew 11:2-5) and the kingdom of God was invading the domain of darkness under Satan’s rule. It was a witness ...
WHO WROTE SECOND SAMUEL?
As we noted in the previous chapter , 1 and 2 Samuel form one book in the Hebrew Bible. The ... of the Davidic dynasty and the expansion of Israel under God's chosen leader. The book opens as David learned of Saul's death. His ...
Are you in the process of looking for a church? That can be a challenge, can't it? Many of ... following six essential qualities of a healthy church.
God Gets the Glory
Buildings can be beautiful, preachers can be gifted, and ... your heart and mind are directed to the Lord. To glorify God means to magnify and elevate Him—to draw attention to His greatness, to ...
How do we find the balance between objective and subjective faith? Let’s start by defining ... doctrine, and teaching. This external object of our faith is God’s Word.
The subjective aspect of faith is that which is comprehended ... subjective faith, is an encounter between each one of us and God and is necessary for salvation.
And now you Gentiles have also heard ...
... chilly, bleak-and-barren February. If you’re not skiing on the slopes, skating on the ice, or singing in the freezing rain, there’s not ... all knew the old command: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” ...
WHO WROTE EZEKIEL?
The book of Ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a ... But when his wife died during his prophetic ministry, God prevented Ezekiel from mourning her in public as a sign of Judah's lack of concern for the things of God (Ezekiel 24:16–24).
WHERE ARE WE?
Ezekiel lived among the Jewish ...
The writers of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) believed the Good ... to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his ... that Jesus is the master of nature and co-equal with God the Father.
Remember, Jesus is the ultimate character and the supreme ...
... over Nehemiah’s shoulder for a couple of hours, reviewing the things this ancient Jewish leader recorded while rebuilding the wall around ... could hardly sleep as he imagined himself accomplishing God’s objective. His passion was off the chart.
The second building ...
Canada is a mosaic of people from all over the world with many different ideologies and religious beliefs. Because of this ... are equally valid and that there is more than one path to God. While it’s touted as tolerant and therefore superior and more ... claim that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to God and salvation.
There are two questions we must answer when confronting ...
WHO WROTE SECOND KINGS?
As we noted in the previous chapter, 1 and 2 Kings originally comprised one book of history. ... faithfulness—or unfaithfulness—to their covenant with God. Ezra, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah have all been named as possible authors.
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... John Wycliffe.
John Wycliffe was born near Richmond in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England sometime in the late 1320s. He went to ... Church’s teachings and is the only reliable source of God’s truth declaring, “ Holy Scripture is the highest authority for every ...
"If there is a God why is He allowing the things around the world to happen? The more I read and listen to what is ... are not a bad thing if they are couched in humility and move us toward greater knowledge, faith, and growth instead of toward unbelief. ...
... is best known for his reality TV program, Man vs. Wild. The basic premise of the show is to show you and I how to survive in the ... 3:23 that… “Everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.”
Sin not a popular word. Most people think of ...
WHO WROTE TITUS?
Paul identified himself as the author of the letter to Titus, calling himself a “bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ” (Titus 1:1). The origin of Paul's ...
