A few weeks ago, I preached from 1 Corinthians 9:24, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” We noted how the Isthmian Games (similar to the Olympics) were held in Corinth. Paul used this very familiar analogy to call
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I am thankful that we were able to at least have some connection with each other yesterday through the live stream sermon. Let me just remind us of some of the points from that message “Watching Jesus Pray“. Jesus prayed! If God incarnate desired and felt the need to pray, how much more should we
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Introducción y Esquema El escenario histórico de este pequeño libro es el tiempo notorio de los jueces. Como señaló nuestro último estudio, ese período fue de gran oscuridad, rebelión y pecado contra Dios. Sin embargo, el libro de Rut nos muestra que incluso durante estos tiempos de gran maldad, Dios todavía estaba trabajando para traer
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Note: This Study #10 is from our ongoing Bible Study series through the Old Testament. Introduction and Outline The historical setting of this little book is the notorious time of the Judges. As our last study noted, that period was one of great darkness, rebellion and sin against God. Yet, the book of Ruth shows
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Versículo clave: “En aquellos días no había rey en Israel, pero cada hombre hacía lo que bien le parecía”. Jueces 17: 6; 21:25 Introducción-Capítulo 1-3: 6 Narrativa de los Jueces-3: 7-Capítulo 16 Descripción de la Desastrosa Condición Social y Espiritual: Capítulos 17-18 El período de los jueces fue posterior a Josué y la premonarquía. Los
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Note: This Study #9 is from our ongoing Bible Study series through the Old Testament. Key Verse: “In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” Judges 17:6; 21:25 Introduction-Chapter 1-3:6 Narrative of the Judges-3:7-Chapter 16 Description of the Disastrous Social and Spiritual
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He estado leyendo lentamente un libro pequeño de Edward Welch para el corazón ansioso. Hasta ahora, he sido desafiado y bendecido. Welch enfatiza acertadamente que mirar las Escrituras como un medio para combatir la ansiedad y el miedo pecaminoso es una de nuestras mayores fuentes de esperanza y fortaleza. Sin embargo, también admite que a
I have been slowly reading through Edward Welch’s A Small Book for the Anxious Heart. So far, I have been challenged and blessed. Welch rightly emphasizes that looking to Scripture as a means of combatting sinful anxiety and fear is one of our greatest sources of hope and strength. However, he also admits that sometimes
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“Ahora el Dios de la esperanza te llena de gozo y paz al creer, para que puedas abundar en esperanza, por el poder del Espíritu Santo.” Romanos 15:13 Los primeros 13 versículos de Romanos proporcionan a los creyentes en Cristo grandes motivos para la esperanza. La verdadera esperanza es parte del ADN del cristiano. Sin
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“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Romans 15:13 The first 13 verses of Romans supply believers in Christ with great grounds for hope. True hope is part of the Christian’s DNA. Yet, it can
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