Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

Part 2 - “Route 66” (a series with a message from each of the 66 books of the Bible)

The Exodus of Israel through the blood of the Passover lamb displays God's gracious provision of redemption. The Exodus is the most important event of the Old Testament--just as the cross is for the New Testament.

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Part 1 - “Route 66” (a series with a message from each of the 66 books of the Bible)

Genesis demonstrates how God’s right to rule through man is challenged by the sin of man. So God, in His grace, chose to bless the whole of mankind through one man's descendants. The problem of sin is met with the promise of gracious redemption.

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“To Do: Fear God and Love People” --

The application of the greatest command in the Bible can release us from our dependence on people. Solomon concluded after a meaningless life of chasing idols: “The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.”(c) 2008 Wayne Stiles

“Delight in Your Powerful God” --

The person who fears the Lord fears nothing else. The fear of the Lord is awe, trust, devotion, and worship. We can loosen our grip on people when we grow to understand that God is more loving and more powerful than we can possibly imagine.(c) 2008 Wayne Stiles

"Big Needs and a Little God" --

We hear: "I need a vacation." "I need sex." "I need my husband to listen to me.” “I need a better job." Needs are sometimes greeds cloaked in good intentions, or at best, elevated godly desires. The Bible reveals our true needs for God and people are not often what we think. So what do you need?(c) 2008 Wayne Stiles

Jeremiah 17:5-8 -- We live in a world that looks to people to fulfill what only God can give: assurance, security, and love. Whom you need you worship, and people have become our idol of choice. Jeremiah shows that such fear of man leads to desolation, but fearing God leads to life and fulfillment.(c) 2008 Wayne Stiles

“The Curse of Self-Esteem”--

We usually see our low esteem as a problem between us and people, rather than between us and God. But low self-esteem usually betrays a thwarted pride. It's only when we face our nakedness before God that He covers our shame—in fact He removes it.(c) 2008 Wayne Stiles

Part 12 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 5:8-14 -

The clear source of suffering is an enemy we can’t see and yet who’s on the prowl for those unprepared. So be prepared! Stand firm in your faith, knowing you’re not alone in the struggle, and the struggle is only a temporary state before an eternal glory.

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Part 11 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 5:1-7 -

To those in authority over others, the goal is humility. To those under the authority of others, the goal is also . . . humility. God honors humility, but humbles the proud. We can choose to receive God’s grace by resisting that natural impulse of pride.

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Part 10 - “Faith in Times Like These”

- 1 Peter 4:12-19 -

Peter argues that suffering is part of God’s plan for every believer; the variable remains how we will suffer. The best way to suffer is to rejoice in the knowledge that trials are normal, but temporary, and rejoicing at what’s eternal will cause extraordinary rejoicing in eternity. The best way to suffer as a Christian is to suffer unjustly, entrusting yourself to God—for in so doing “for the name of Christ, you are blessed.”

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