Worshipping Micah’s Carved Image – Judges 18:30-31
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Your best chance of living a healthy spiritual life as a believer is when you are a part of a healthy and growing community of believers.
A Sacrifice of Atonement – 2 Corinthians 5:21
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God offered Jesus as a spotless sacrifice to atone for our sins. Nothing we can do will add to what God has done for us.
Watch Out for Yourselves – Acts 20:28a, 30
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There are many whose teaching may sound appealing but who are proclaiming a different gospel—a perversion of the truth. Run from them.
How Often Do I Deny Jesus? – Mark 14:31
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We deny Jesus in many ways. When we do, we should repent and seek forgiveness—knowing that Jesus stands ready to forgive and restore.
A Legal Precedent – Acts 18:14-15
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Despite the split that has occurred between us, as Christians, we should never forget the deep roots we have in Judaism.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – Mark 12:26-27
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I do not have a clear picture of what my future holds. But I do know who holds that future. And I look forward to my future resurrection.
Responding to God’s Sovereign Will – Jeremiah 11:7-8
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There is always a price to pay for choosing my will over God’s. How much better to align my will with God’s and experience his blessing.
Making a Rash Vow – Judges 11:30-31
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The story of Jephthah should serve as a warning against making rash promises to God. They are unneeded. And can come back to haunt us.
Responding to Human Acclaim – Acts 14:13-15a
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It is encouraging to be told we were helpful. But any acclaim we receive or give should be redirected to our Lord.
What It Means to Know God – Jeremiah 22:15-16
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To know God is to be in a relationship with him. A relationship that changes our lives and is demonstrated by the fruit we produce.
An Unwelcomed Answer to Prayer – Jeremiah 21:2
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We have no reason to expect God to respond to our prayer if we are not fully committed to him. And if he does respond, it may be unwelcomed.
Like a Fire Burning Within – Jeremiah 20:9
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God's call to service in our lives is like a fire that is burning within us. A fire that is only satisfied when we obey.
