Malcolm Cox

Here's a Hebrew word to inspire your worship team: ZAMAR. But what does it mean....? Let's find out.

Please leave a comment with your thoughts.

God bless, Malcolm

Is there something wrong with asking people to pray for us? Do you feel uncomfortable doing so? Is it selfish? Is there a right way and a wrong way?

1\. Be specific in what you request (Hebrews 13:18–19 NIV11)

2\. Ask for things that will also benefit others (Ephesians 6:19–20 NIV11) 

3\. Be vulnerable in your requests (Romans 15:30–32 NIV11)

Let us be specific, mindful of the benefits to others, and vulnerable.

What stops you from asking people to pray for you? What topics do you ask people to pray for when they pray for you?  

Please leave a comment here so that we can all learn from one another. We learn best when we learn in community.

I hope you have a wonderful week of fulfilling quiet times. 

God bless, Malcolm

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It is vital we connect with the heart when we are speaking. How can we do this? What do we see in Jesus?

Cliff Ravenscraft: “The Cliff Ravenscraft Show” episode 535. Interview with Ray Edwards.

"Stay in your head and you're dead; speak to my heart, now we can start.”

"Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things?”" Mk 2.8

**1\. Observe: **

Luke 14:7 "When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honour at the table, he told them this parable:….”

What are you seeing? Hearing? 

**2\. Question:**

Luke 9:18..20 "Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?”….“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.”

What are you learning?

What obstacles to your faith are you facing right now?

**Conclusion**

What do your audience need? 

What are they hoping for?

What are they worried about?

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Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for watching. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm

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How can we be willing to love God and serve Him? We look at the willingness of Jesus to offer his body and the willingness of God to remember our sins no more.

Please leave a comment with your own thoughts, or post a question.

"Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Heb 13.20-21

God bless, Malcolm

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Here's a Hebrew word to inspire your worship team: HALAL. But what does it mean....?

“Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.” (Psalms 149:1–3 NIV11)

halal: Praise (347x) to praise; give thanks; cheer, extol; Pu to be praised, be worthy of praise, be of renown; to make one’s boast in (the name of God); “Hallelujah” is a compound of the second person plural imperative and the personal name of God: hallelu-yah, praise Yah(weh); boast; exult; praise.

[God’s great dance floor](https://youtu.be/R-WOneEXr00) 

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It's very frustrating to be ignored. When it's a stranger it's an inconvenience. When it's your children it's an annoyance. When it's your spouse, it's an emergency!

But what about when it's God?

What helps you to come to God with the confidence that you will be heard?

Please leave a comment here so that we can all learn from one another. We learn best when we learn in community.

I hope you have a wonderful week of fulfilling quiet times.

God bless, Malcolm

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How do start our sermon strongly? 

Start with something than gives your audience a reason to listen to you.

While most audiences are willing to listen, it is unwise to take them or their attention for granted. 

I offer three suggestions backed up with examples from Jesus, Peter and Paul.

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for listening. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm

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What is it that gives us a clear conscience? How can we maintain a clear conscience over a lifetime? We look at Jesus and the way his one time sacrifice as a ransom sets us free from the slavery of a troubled conscience before God. 

Please leave a comment with your own thoughts, or post a question.                  

"Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Heb 13.20-21

God bless, Malcolm

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We are now really at the heart of the message of the book of Hebrews. 

The chapter begins with ‘the point’, which is the ‘main point’, showing that this is the author’s main point about the priesthood. We take a look at Hebrews chapter 8\. We examine the Old Covenant problems, the New Covenant promises and forgiveness. 

 Please leave a comment with your own thoughts, or post a question. 

 "Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Heb 13.20-21

God bless, Malcolm

Here's a Hebrew word to inspire your worship team: YADAH. But what does it mean....?

Please leave a comment and pass the link on ....

God bless, Malcolm

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