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  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - November 3rd - Psalm 81:10-11

    Psalm 81:10-11

    “For it was I, the LORD your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things. But no, my people wouldn’t listen. Israel did not want me around.”

    We probably all know the feeling when someone doesn’t want us around. It’s painful. For some reason, they don’t come out with it plainly and clearly, but we get the clear impression that we are not welcome. However, it is much more tragic when people decide that they don’t want God around, and that’s how the psalmist described Israel. He was the God who had led them out of slavery in Egypt. He was nothing less than their God of salvation, but time and again they rejected him and refused to listen to him.
    We are not just talking about ancient history – we are describing our society today. The majority of people totally ignore God. They don’t want him around because they think he will spoil their fun. They are concerned that they will lose their freedom. However, we need to take every opportunity to inform people that actually he is the God who wants to fill their lives with good things. As the psalmist put it in Psalm 84:11, “The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.” Far from spoiling our fun, God’s desire is to complete our enjoyment of life. Far from limiting our freedom, God enables us to find true freedom for the first time.
    The key to receiving God’s blessing is listening. Israel’s refusal to listen to God was at the heart of their downfall. God is kind and merciful, and as soon as we listen to him, he is able to bless us. Listening is much more than simply hearing. The listening that we need to do is all about giving God our full attention and showing our willingness to turn his words into action. When we listen like that, it is like opening our mouths wide, and, when we do, God is then able to fill us with good things.

    Question

    Why do we often find it hard to listen to God?

    Prayer

    Lord God our Father, we thank you that you are always looking for an opportunity to bless us. Help us to listen hard to your voice and be willing to turn your words into action. Amen

    4 min
  • The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Fragrant Faith: Spreading the Aroma of Christ - Part 6
    Are You Being Built Up—or Just Impressed? Discussion Questions for 2 Corinthians 10-11:
    1. What are some "earthly weapons" people rely on today, and how do they differ from the spiritual weapons Paul describes?
    2. How do we practically "take every thought captive"? What does that look like in a day-to-day mental battle?
    3. When have you seen someone use their leadership position to build others up rather than tear them down?
    4. Why do we often fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others in life (or ministry), and what exactly can shift our focus back to God's unique calling for us?
    5. What does it mean to be "betrothed to Christ"? How does that shape our daily choices and loyalties?
    6. In what ways do "false apostles" or modern spiritual distractions pull believers away from the simplicity of Christ today?
    7. How can we discern the difference between charisma that may draw larger crowds and genuine Christ-centered power in teaching today?
    37 min
  • Truth For Life Daily Program - The Man on the Middle Cross (Interview)
    In anticipation of his new release The Man on the Middle Cross, Alistair Begg sat down with publisher Jonathan Carswell for a conversation on the book’s contents. Join Alistair and Jonathan as they discuss Jesus’ life-changing encounters with three sinners in need of restoration.


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    25 min
  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - November 2nd - Psalm 80:19

    Psalm 80:19

    Turn us again to yourself, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved.

    When someone looks at us with their full attention and warmth, it tells us everything we need to know – that we are welcome and that they are on our side. On three occasions in this psalm, Asaph expresses his longing that God’s face would shine upon the people. This psalm was probably written at the time of the fall of Samaria to the Assyrians in the 8th century BC. The destruction of the ten northern tribes left little Judah terribly exposed and the people feared for their lives. In their despair, they turned to God and longed that he would turn his face to them and give them his blessing.
    God longed to give his people his blessing. Any loving father does, and the Old Testament makes clear to us that it was consistently God’s desire. Today’s verse reminds us of the Aaronic Blessing which we find in Numbers 6:24-26: “May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favour and give you his peace.” I love every opportunity to use those precious words. They poignantly express God’s desire to smile on us, but he will only do so when our lives are turned towards him in obedience and trust.
    Long ago, a friend showed me a picture of her father. He was smiling warmly and she explained that when the photo was taken, he was looking at her. I think that’s a beautiful picture of our God who longs to smile at us and throw his arms around us, but can only do so when our lives are committed to him.

    Question

    In what way do you believe God smiles on you?

    Prayer

    Loving God, thank you for your continual love and faithfulness. Help me to turn my full attention to you each day. Amen

    4 min
  • Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers on Oneplace.... - Questions & Answers 3029
    1) Why are the Jews not making sacrifices today?2) Why are you against a family devotional time?3) Dr. McGee explains the practice of water divining or water witching.4) Should we persist in prayer for lost souls?5) Why did God use a brass serpent as a symbol of Christ in Numbers 21?6) When the Jews rejected Jesus, what gospel was turned from the Jew and toward the Gentile?
    27 min

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