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God’s Love Motivation
In Genesis 1, we are taught how the universe has been made: by his word.3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light… In Hebrews 1, we are reminded how all of Creation is sustained: again, by his word.3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power… Then, in Psalm 136, we discover the love motivation of God in all of this making and sustaining. To begin, verses 1-3, are a “call to worship” by David with a directive for the congregation of Israel to enter God’s praise with thanksgiving.…
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Day 5: Love
2 Peter 1:5-7 John 17:22-23, 26 1 John 2:5 Through the Bible ’23 “…but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him.” 1 John 2:5 ESV Tweet The love of God is a deep and firm foundation, to fully comprehend it; you must be willing to go deep… Jamie Harrington Ephesians 3:14-21For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,…
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Mighty Oaks Senior Trip ’23
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) We all know this verse well and often find ourselves speaking this over students that are about to graduate. It certainly is fitting as so many are unsure about what their future holds. In many ways, possibilities are endless which is a blessing but, at times, daunting. We share this verse to encourage and to remind them that God has plans for their GOOD… This year, I find myself reading on in Jeremiah 29:12-13 12 Then you will call…
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Day 3: Worship
John 4:21-22 Romans 12:1-2 Psalm 22:27 2 Chronicles 20 Through the Bible ’23 “All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You.” Psalm 22:27 ESV Tweet 21….Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” 22 As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.…
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A Relentless Hero in an Epic Story
This byline has a backstory. What it references is our current message series “It’s Epic” spanning the weeks between Advent 2021 and Palm Sunday 2022. The featured teachers are honed in on educating and reminding us that God’s Story effects everything and everyone – young and old, rich and poor, believers and unbelievers alike. God is the hero who won’t relent. The story includes MANY characters, but, He’s THE hero. Some months ago, Elder Jay Christian pointed out his sense that God’s people needed to be reminded of the “big stories” of God’s Word as he perceived defeat and discouragement looming in the hearts and minds of otherwise faith-filled and hopeful believers.…
