Weekly Reflection - Hebrews 11 part 7: “By Walking With God” Our view of death drives every decision we make. Or to say it another way, our view of life after death or no life after death drives every decision we make. It dictates our actions, our thoughts, how we use our time, money, resources,… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/4/24
Weekly Reflection – Hebrews 11: Run With Endurance – “Our Race” “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 2/26/24
Hebrews 11 part 6: Worship Reflects the Heart “By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.” Hebrews 11:4 ESV Acceptable worship starts with the BLOOD, requires the… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 2/19/24
Hebrews 11 part 5: “The Heart of Worship” That’s unacceptable. Do you think that we can offer to God unacceptable worship? Is there worship that we can offer to God, that God says to us, “That’s unacceptable?” Remember verse 6, “Without faith it is impossible to please God…”? This seems to indicate that there is… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 2/12/24
Hebrews part 4: “You’re Hoping in Something.” In 2022 a poll showed that 81% of people in America answered yes to the question, “Do you believe in God?” In the first half of Hebrews 11:6 it says, “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 2/5/24
Hebrews 11 part 3: “Flip the Switch” Faith is a lifestyle. “But my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38 ESV Faith starts with discontentment. Until you are discontent with what this world has to offer you will not live a lifestyle… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/29/24
Hebrews 11 part 2, “You have to take the medicine.” Click the images below to listen: When you are sick, and your doctor gives you a prescription for the medication that you need to get well you need to do more than just reflect on the idea that your doctor knows how to help you.… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/22/24
Hebrews 11: “A Better Possession” Hebrews Author – the author does not identify themself. Recipients – the general consensus is that the letter was written to Jewish Christians, either in Palestine or Rome. Date – Likely before 70AD because there is no mention of the destruction of the temple and the author writes as though… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/15/24
Weekly Reflection – Calling is the Road, Purpose is the Destination Purpose We are the creation. God is our creator. We were created for God’s purpose. That purpose is to glorify God. Man was created from the beginning in God’s image that we might display God’s glory. Isaiah 43:6-7, Colossians 1:16, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 5:14-16… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 1/3/24
Advent: Joy – “The Face is the Key.” Luke 2:1-14 Listen again. “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 12/18/23
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