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"Always an Answer" - July 31, 2012

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Every Word for July 31
"Always an Answer"

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In Short: When you call on God, you can be sure He will answer.

Verse: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
—2 Chronicles 7:14

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Sabbath School Lesson

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The Apostolic Example

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:35 AM PDT


The Character of the Apostles (1 Thess. 2:3)
Read 1 Thessalonians 2:3. What key point is he making there about motives?

Here Paul is talking about the motives behind the service that he offered to the Thessalonians. He said that the service did not come from deceit, error , or uncleanliness. The Apostolic example was to first beginning their service with the right motives in mind. Because they started out with good motives this enabled them to have an effective and powerful ministry. We must be able to examine the motives behind why we do things.

Think through your own motives for all that you do. How pure are they, how free are they of error, deceit, and impurity? If they are not what they should be, how can you change for the better? See also Deut. 10:16, Phil. 4:13, Ps. 51:1-10.

Wow , this is a striking and penetrating question. I pray that God will purify my heart.

Prayer: Lord God almighty make us holy unto thee. Thank you in Jesus name amen.

Boldness in Suffering

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 06:44 AM PDT


Boldness in Sufering

Boldness in Suffering

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:1, 2 in light of Acts 16. What connection does Paul draw between his earlier ministry in Philippi and his ministry in Thessalonica?

When Paul was in Philippi he went through a lot of hardships and they developed a boldness in suffering. Despite his hardships he continued to persevere in his ministry. When you decide to do something for God you will have opposition. The question is not will it come but when will it come. When it comes your response to the opposition will determine where your heart is. The good news is that God will give us strength in the midst of that opposition. Paul was convicted of what God called him to do and nothing could stop him so he pressed on. Paul was motivated by love. We too must be motivated with and internal conviction that presses on in the midst difficulties and develop a boldness in suffering.

What would you point to as evidence that God has changed your life? How is this evidence visible to others? Or is it visible at all?

My outlook on life has changed and the things that I focus my time on have changed. The way that I treat others has changed. The thing about Christianity is that it has to have an impact on the world around you. Our Christianity must be connected to works. While we are not saved by our works give evidence that we are saved.

Prayer: Father we thank you for the strength that you give us to persevere. Help us not to give up and develop a boldness in suffering

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"Called by Whom?" - July 30, 2012

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Every Word for July 30
"Called by Whom?"

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In Short: God's call is the only call you need!

Verse: "Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead)."
—Galatians 1:1

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"Meow! Woof, Woof!" - July 29, 2012

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Every Word for July 29
"Meow! Woof, Woof!"

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In Short: The way we treat animals says a lot.

Verse: "A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel."
—Proverbs 12:10

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"Following Directions" - July 28, 2012

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Every Word for July 28
"Following Directions"

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In Short: What do you do when you don't understand the directions you're getting?

Verse: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye."
—Psalm 32:8

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"Giving Thanks" - July 27, 2012

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Every Word for July 27
"Giving Thanks"

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In Short: There's so much to be thankful for!

Verse: "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
—Psalm 118:1

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"Eyes Wide Open" - July 26, 2012

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Every Word for July 26
"Eyes Wide Open"

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In Short: What you can't see is often more important than what you can see.

Verse: "And Elisha prayed, and said, 'Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.' Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha."
—2 Kings 6:17

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Assurance in Christ

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:24 PM PDT


Assurance in Christ

Assurance in Christ

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:5. How do we gain the assurance that we are right with God? What three evidences in the lives of the Thessalonians indicated to Paul that they were right with God?

Having assurance in Christ is amazing. I love when God does things because He does it right. The empty advice of the day sounds good to the ear but at the end of the day where do you find the power to be. God’s word is accompanied with power to do what He asks. The Gospel brings the power that you need to live the way that the Gospel asks you to live. According to Paul there are three evidences that the Thessalonians are right with God. There is power, there is the Holy Spirit, and there is an assurance. These three things give evidence of your standing with God. Over all you have an assurance in Christ through the Holy Spirit.

How does one know that the Holy Spirit is present and real in one's life and in the local church? See Gal. 5:19-23, 1 Cor. 12:1-11.

From these passages we understand that there is evidence of the Holy Spirit. The evidence of the Holy Spirit is fruit. When the Holy Spirit has control of our lives we will see the fruit of the Holy Spirit. On the other hand we may also see the fruit of the flesh working in our lives. Another evidence that the Spirit is working in our lives is that we will manifest the fruits of the Spirit. When we have our assurance in Christ we will we will see evidences of that.

How much assurance of salvation do you have? On what, in the end, must that assurance be based?

I know that Jesus have provided all that I need to be saved. I must only accept what he has given me. Sometimes you may get weary in your christian walk but continue to hold on to Christ. According to the work everyone can have an assurance in Christ.

Prayer: Lord God almighty, help us to find our assurance in Christ. Thank you in Jesus name amen.

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"More Than Enough" - July 25, 2012

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Every Word for July 25
"More Than Enough"

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In Short: God's promise is to give us more than enough!

Verse: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over."
—Psalm 23:5

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"The Song Remains..." - July 24, 2012

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Every Word for July 24
"The Song Remains..."

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In Short: Some songs stay stuck in your mind...which can be a good thing!

Verse: "He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live."
—Proverbs 4:4

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