Read Galatians 2:20
· Rick Warren in his book Purpose Driven Life, said, “It’s not about you; it’s about God.” How does Galatians 2:20 affirm Rick’s statement?
· Why is it so hard to get your eyes off yourself?
· In what areas of your life do you consistently have difficulty giving over to the Lord?
· Read Galatians 2:20 and state that area in place of the first two “I’s” in the passage. Claim Christ’s power in that area of your life by faith. You can have assurance that He will hear your prayer and will give you strength to turn from your self and instead focus on Christ living in you.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Thursday's devotional 09.18.2008
Read Matthew 5:16-17; Psalms 119:105
· In Matthew, light is an analogy to what in your life?
· According to Psalm 119:105, what should light your path?
· What is the relationship between the light from your life and the light to your life?
· To those in the dark, light is refreshing and comforting. To what degree do your good
works shine light to others?
· Do your good works point people or stir people to seek God?
· Ask the Lord to give you His ability to shine your light brightly to others for His glory.
· In Matthew, light is an analogy to what in your life?
· According to Psalm 119:105, what should light your path?
· What is the relationship between the light from your life and the light to your life?
· To those in the dark, light is refreshing and comforting. To what degree do your good
works shine light to others?
· Do your good works point people or stir people to seek God?
· Ask the Lord to give you His ability to shine your light brightly to others for His glory.
Wednesday's devotional 09.17.2008
Read Revelation 22:18-19; Galatians 1:6-7
· John is warning his readers regarding the seriousness of preserving the Word of God. He is specifically speaking of the book of Revelation but the application very much includes all of Scripture. What are the consequences of adding to or taking away from God’s revelation in Scripture?
· Is it important to understand and communicate God’s truth accurately?
· How well to you understand God’s truth?
· Join with others in an accountable relationship to help you grow in this area of your life.
· John is warning his readers regarding the seriousness of preserving the Word of God. He is specifically speaking of the book of Revelation but the application very much includes all of Scripture. What are the consequences of adding to or taking away from God’s revelation in Scripture?
· Is it important to understand and communicate God’s truth accurately?
· How well to you understand God’s truth?
· Join with others in an accountable relationship to help you grow in this area of your life.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tuesday's devotional 09.16.2008
Read 2 Peter 3:15b-16
· Sometimes Scripture is hard to understand. Even Peter, referring to some of Paul’s writing, found some things difficult. You may feel untaught and you can make steps to know God’s Word. Being unstable means not being consistent in allegiance. How would you evaluate your consistency and allegiance to the teachings of the Lord?
· Is your inconsistency intentional or unintentional?
· According to v. 16, what is the end result? If you take seriously the end result, take necessary action to adjust your actions with that of Scriptural teaching.
· Sometimes Scripture is hard to understand. Even Peter, referring to some of Paul’s writing, found some things difficult. You may feel untaught and you can make steps to know God’s Word. Being unstable means not being consistent in allegiance. How would you evaluate your consistency and allegiance to the teachings of the Lord?
· Is your inconsistency intentional or unintentional?
· According to v. 16, what is the end result? If you take seriously the end result, take necessary action to adjust your actions with that of Scriptural teaching.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday's devotional 09.15.2008
Read Luke 24:31, 44-45; Matthew 28:19-20
· According to Luke 24:31 and 45, what is God’s role in our coming to understanding His
Word?
· In order to live for something we must first have confidence in what we believe. The Law,
the Prophets, and the Psalms are the three major divisions of the Old Testament. Christ
says that the Old Testament speaks of Him. How should this give us greater confidence
in what we believe?
· What is the goal of our belief and teaching according to Matthew 28:20?
· Ask the Lord to give you confidence in His Words and strength to obey His Words.
· According to Luke 24:31 and 45, what is God’s role in our coming to understanding His
Word?
· In order to live for something we must first have confidence in what we believe. The Law,
the Prophets, and the Psalms are the three major divisions of the Old Testament. Christ
says that the Old Testament speaks of Him. How should this give us greater confidence
in what we believe?
· What is the goal of our belief and teaching according to Matthew 28:20?
· Ask the Lord to give you confidence in His Words and strength to obey His Words.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Answers
Here are the questions from Sunday:
1. When were angels cast down?
2. When were they created?
3. What exactly was it that Lucipher did to get kicked out of heaven?
4. What was/is the purpose of angels?
I think I have been able to find good answers to these questions in Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
.
You can read most of the related text here: Google book preview of Grudem's Systematic Theology.
Question 1: When were angels cast down?
According to Grudem, we don't exactly know the time that the angels were cast down. We do know that it had to happen prior to Satan tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3.1). Grudem also suggests that it occurred after the sixth day of creation since God proclaims everything He created good (Genesis 1:31). Grudem says "but beyond this, Scripture give us no further information". (Grudem p. 402)
Question 2. When were the angels created?
Grudem says that they did not always exist but were part of the creation. Quoting Ezra 'You are the Lord, you alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host ... and the host of heaven worships you' (Nehemiah 9:6; cf. Ps. 148:2,5)Grudem 397). He goes on to explain that the angels had to be created before the seventh day because Genesis 2:1 states "Thus the heavens and earth were finished, and all the host of them" and that it's possible (but not definite) that Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 may indicate that the heavens were complete because earth is specifically called out to be without form and void.
Question 3. What exactly was it that Lucipher did to get kicked out of heaven?
Grudem points out that at the end of creation God "say everything that he had made, and behold it was very good" (Genesis 1:31). (Grudem 412) Since this is true, the heavens did not even have evil angels (demons or Satan aka. Lucipher) at that time. (412) I referenced earlier in the week the passage that best declares the reference to what he did:
Isaiah 14:12-15
12 How you have fallen from heaven,
O morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
you who once laid low the nations!
13 You said in your heart,
"I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. [a]
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High."
15 But you are brought down to the grave,
to the depths of the pit.
more to come...
1. When were angels cast down?
2. When were they created?
3. What exactly was it that Lucipher did to get kicked out of heaven?
4. What was/is the purpose of angels?
I think I have been able to find good answers to these questions in Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
. You can read most of the related text here: Google book preview of Grudem's Systematic Theology.
Question 1: When were angels cast down?
According to Grudem, we don't exactly know the time that the angels were cast down. We do know that it had to happen prior to Satan tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3.1). Grudem also suggests that it occurred after the sixth day of creation since God proclaims everything He created good (Genesis 1:31). Grudem says "but beyond this, Scripture give us no further information". (Grudem p. 402)
Question 2. When were the angels created?
Grudem says that they did not always exist but were part of the creation. Quoting Ezra 'You are the Lord, you alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host ... and the host of heaven worships you' (Nehemiah 9:6; cf. Ps. 148:2,5)Grudem 397). He goes on to explain that the angels had to be created before the seventh day because Genesis 2:1 states "Thus the heavens and earth were finished, and all the host of them" and that it's possible (but not definite) that Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 may indicate that the heavens were complete because earth is specifically called out to be without form and void.
Question 3. What exactly was it that Lucipher did to get kicked out of heaven?
Grudem points out that at the end of creation God "say everything that he had made, and behold it was very good" (Genesis 1:31). (Grudem 412) Since this is true, the heavens did not even have evil angels (demons or Satan aka. Lucipher) at that time. (412) I referenced earlier in the week the passage that best declares the reference to what he did:
Isaiah 14:12-15
12 How you have fallen from heaven,
O morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
you who once laid low the nations!
13 You said in your heart,
"I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. [a]
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High."
15 But you are brought down to the grave,
to the depths of the pit.
more to come...
Friday, September 12, 2008
Friday's devotional 09.12.2008
Read Luke 1:1-4
· The Bible is different from all other human writings in its continuity, circulation, and survival. On the human side, Luke represents a detailed approach to his writings (which also includes the book of Acts). In verse two, he speaks of an oral and written tradition “handed down to us.” How does the fact that Luke was an eyewitness give you confidence in Scripture?
· There is great consistency in Scripture, it has had many attempts to destroy it, yet it has survived with great accuracy. Take some time to read and study about the reliability of the Bible. A good source is www.bible.org. Once there do a site search for “The history of the Bible.” There will be several articles that are well worth reading.
· The Bible is different from all other human writings in its continuity, circulation, and survival. On the human side, Luke represents a detailed approach to his writings (which also includes the book of Acts). In verse two, he speaks of an oral and written tradition “handed down to us.” How does the fact that Luke was an eyewitness give you confidence in Scripture?
· There is great consistency in Scripture, it has had many attempts to destroy it, yet it has survived with great accuracy. Take some time to read and study about the reliability of the Bible. A good source is www.bible.org. Once there do a site search for “The history of the Bible.” There will be several articles that are well worth reading.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Thursday's devotional 09.11.2008
Read 2 Peter 1:19-21; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Corinthians 2:14
· “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for theologians to swim in without ever touching the bottom.” (Walter Henrichsen) How does Peter’s words affirm the depth of God’s Word?
· What does the Bible claim about itself?
· Our confidence that God is the source of Scripture cannot be overstated. Since God is the author of Scripture through His Spirit, who can understand Scripture according to 1 Corinthians 2:14?
· “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for theologians to swim in without ever touching the bottom.” (Walter Henrichsen) How does Peter’s words affirm the depth of God’s Word?
· What does the Bible claim about itself?
· Our confidence that God is the source of Scripture cannot be overstated. Since God is the author of Scripture through His Spirit, who can understand Scripture according to 1 Corinthians 2:14?
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wednesday's devotional 09.10.2008
Read Psalms 119:97-105
· Meditating on God’s Word will benefit you in what ways?
· Obeying God’s Word gives you?
· In what ways does God’s Word illuminate your steps?
· How would your answers to these questions help you in your life?
· Meditating on God’s Word will benefit you in what ways?
· Obeying God’s Word gives you?
· In what ways does God’s Word illuminate your steps?
· How would your answers to these questions help you in your life?
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday's devotional 09.09.2008
Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17
· Paul Harvey is quoted as saying, “Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts
itself, but because it contradicts them.” How does verse 16 affirm Paul Harvey’s view of
the Bible?
· According to this verse, what are the four benefits of Scripture in the life of the believer?
· What is the result of those benefits?
· The fourth benefit of Scripture is “training or discipline in righteousness.” If you have sensed weaknesses in your own journey in righteousness, how could reading, meditating, studying, listening to, and memorizing God’s Word help you?
Ben's thoughts:
I have tried a few different ways to do each of these. One method that John MacArthur suggests in The MacArthur Study Bible: Revised & Updated Edition
is to read a passage of approximately 7 chapters every day for a month. Doing this you will read the New Testament in 3 years. You aren't trying to memorize the text, but by meditating on that same text each day for a month you will become essentially a human concordance of the New Testament. There are some other good ways to learn scripture. One method I tried when I first received Christ was Topical Memory System Package: Life Issues (Topical Memory System)
· Paul Harvey is quoted as saying, “Men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts
itself, but because it contradicts them.” How does verse 16 affirm Paul Harvey’s view of
the Bible?
· According to this verse, what are the four benefits of Scripture in the life of the believer?
· What is the result of those benefits?
· The fourth benefit of Scripture is “training or discipline in righteousness.” If you have sensed weaknesses in your own journey in righteousness, how could reading, meditating, studying, listening to, and memorizing God’s Word help you?
Ben's thoughts:
I have tried a few different ways to do each of these. One method that John MacArthur suggests in The MacArthur Study Bible: Revised & Updated Edition
is to read a passage of approximately 7 chapters every day for a month. Doing this you will read the New Testament in 3 years. You aren't trying to memorize the text, but by meditating on that same text each day for a month you will become essentially a human concordance of the New Testament. There are some other good ways to learn scripture. One method I tried when I first received Christ was Topical Memory System Package: Life Issues (Topical Memory System)
Monday, September 8, 2008
When was Satan cast down?
I don't have the answer yet (if I will this side of heaven I don't really know). But look at this passage.
Isaiah 14:12-15 (New International Version)
12 How you have fallen from heaven,
O morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
you who once laid low the nations!
13 You said in your heart,
"I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. [a]
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High."
15 But you are brought down to the grave,
to the depths of the pit.
So, Satan (the morning star, and son of the dawn) seems to have had aspirations related to the creation (stars, mount, mountain, clouds) before his fall (make myself like the Most High).
I'll keep searching. Let me know what you think.
Isaiah 14:12-15 (New International Version)
12 How you have fallen from heaven,
O morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
you who once laid low the nations!
13 You said in your heart,
"I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. [a]
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High."
15 But you are brought down to the grave,
to the depths of the pit.
So, Satan (the morning star, and son of the dawn) seems to have had aspirations related to the creation (stars, mount, mountain, clouds) before his fall (make myself like the Most High).
I'll keep searching. Let me know what you think.
Monday's devotional 09.08.2008
Read 2 Timothy 3:13-15
· In a discussion you mention some principles taught in the Bible. How would you respond if your friend responds, “That’s if you take the Bible literally. But you can’t trust something that was written thousands of years ago by a bunch of men.” How would your past experience of faith help you reply to her?
· In verse 14, Paul encourages Timothy to defend against evil imposters because he has been “convinced” about what he was taught. To be convinced means, “To be sure about because of its reliability.” To what degree are you convinced?
· Talk to some trusted friends and discuss what you can do to become more convinced of the things God has revealed in His Word.
Ben's thoughts:
I have certainly seen God work in my life to many things that could only be the result of answered prayer. Some of the times I've seen God work were actually during times of sharing faith with unbelievers. My mom was a prayer partner of mine when I used to go out sharing the Gospel about 12-14 years ago. During that time, I could tell when God was being actively prayed to by my mom. After the sessions, I would say "Mom, you were (or weren't) praying today" and she would confirm my answer almost every time. When she was praying, we saw amazing results.
A couple of great books for further information on this topic are Why I Believe
and The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict Fully Updated To Answer The Questions Challenging Christians Today
.
Click "comments" below to add your comments.
· In a discussion you mention some principles taught in the Bible. How would you respond if your friend responds, “That’s if you take the Bible literally. But you can’t trust something that was written thousands of years ago by a bunch of men.” How would your past experience of faith help you reply to her?
· In verse 14, Paul encourages Timothy to defend against evil imposters because he has been “convinced” about what he was taught. To be convinced means, “To be sure about because of its reliability.” To what degree are you convinced?
· Talk to some trusted friends and discuss what you can do to become more convinced of the things God has revealed in His Word.
Ben's thoughts:
I have certainly seen God work in my life to many things that could only be the result of answered prayer. Some of the times I've seen God work were actually during times of sharing faith with unbelievers. My mom was a prayer partner of mine when I used to go out sharing the Gospel about 12-14 years ago. During that time, I could tell when God was being actively prayed to by my mom. After the sessions, I would say "Mom, you were (or weren't) praying today" and she would confirm my answer almost every time. When she was praying, we saw amazing results.
A couple of great books for further information on this topic are Why I Believe
and The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict Fully Updated To Answer The Questions Challenging Christians Today.Click "comments" below to add your comments.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Riding Saturday
Ok, Angie and I went riding yesterday. We dropped Benjamin off for football practice and then took Whitney (on the back of my bike) to cross-country in Plano.
I know that Ricky and Julie went riding all day as well.
Where's everyone else been riding lately?
Ben
I know that Ricky and Julie went riding all day as well.
Where's everyone else been riding lately?
Ben
Comprehending Creation
Today we watched a quick clip on "Accidental Masterpiece", another one from Mission To Mars
and discussed various views of creation:
1. Literal 6-day creation – must deal with the fossil account that indicates the earth is much older than 4000 years. Some explain this through the flood.
2. Evolution-
a. Major gaps in the fossil record.
b. No continuation of species progressing.
c. Mutations must tend to be positive which is contrary to evidence. Example – if left alone a hybrid rose will revert back to a wild rose.
d. Still doesn’t answer the question of where matter comes from.
e. Reduces the dignity of man.
3. Theistic Evolution – has the same problems as evolution.
4. Gap Theory – a gap in time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:3.
5. Progressive Creation – “There was morning and evening” refers to 6 days
of creation being over large periods of time.
6. Age Theory – God created in 6 days, but days mean age.
We had some interesting discussion around the discussion guide questions.
Before closing prayer, we watched "A Majestic God".
Then, quite a few "research and return" questions were asked related to Angels and the war in heaven:
1. When were angels cast down?
2. When were they created?
3. What exactly was it that Lucipher did to get kicked out of heaven?
4. What was/is the purpose of angels?
These are great questions. Let's see if we can figure it out during the week. Feel free to add your comments here.
Click "comments" below to add your comments.
and discussed various views of creation:1. Literal 6-day creation – must deal with the fossil account that indicates the earth is much older than 4000 years. Some explain this through the flood.
2. Evolution-
a. Major gaps in the fossil record.
b. No continuation of species progressing.
c. Mutations must tend to be positive which is contrary to evidence. Example – if left alone a hybrid rose will revert back to a wild rose.
d. Still doesn’t answer the question of where matter comes from.
e. Reduces the dignity of man.
3. Theistic Evolution – has the same problems as evolution.
4. Gap Theory – a gap in time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:3.
5. Progressive Creation – “There was morning and evening” refers to 6 days
of creation being over large periods of time.
6. Age Theory – God created in 6 days, but days mean age.
We had some interesting discussion around the discussion guide questions.
Before closing prayer, we watched "A Majestic God".
Then, quite a few "research and return" questions were asked related to Angels and the war in heaven:
1. When were angels cast down?
2. When were they created?
3. What exactly was it that Lucipher did to get kicked out of heaven?
4. What was/is the purpose of angels?
These are great questions. Let's see if we can figure it out during the week. Feel free to add your comments here.
Click "comments" below to add your comments.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday's devotional 09.05.2008
Read Hebrews 11:3
· Some of our advancements in Science and Technology have been nothing short of
phenomenal. For example, the Hubble telescope images are breath taking. These images truly expand our view of time and space. But these advances have often been used to try and “explain” how the Universe came into existence. As Christians we will never be able to explain how God created the Universe. When the arguments for and against Creation are weighed, what ultimately must be exercised to believe one or the other?
· Have you lost sight of the simple faith that God asks of you in believing that He created the Universe?
· Ask Him to give you that simple faith.
Click on "comments" below to add your thoughts on this subject
· Some of our advancements in Science and Technology have been nothing short of
phenomenal. For example, the Hubble telescope images are breath taking. These images truly expand our view of time and space. But these advances have often been used to try and “explain” how the Universe came into existence. As Christians we will never be able to explain how God created the Universe. When the arguments for and against Creation are weighed, what ultimately must be exercised to believe one or the other?
· Have you lost sight of the simple faith that God asks of you in believing that He created the Universe?
· Ask Him to give you that simple faith.
Click on "comments" below to add your thoughts on this subject
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday's devotional 09.04.2008
Read Acts 17:22-26
· In verses 22-23, Paul notices that the residents at Mars Hill were looking for something. What do you think they wanted to find? In verses 24-25, what five character traits of God does Paul emphasize?
· Religion emphasizes what man does for God. In contrast, how does Paul illustrate the personal nature of God toward man?
· Do you tend toward doing things for God or trusting God to give you every good thing?
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· In verses 22-23, Paul notices that the residents at Mars Hill were looking for something. What do you think they wanted to find? In verses 24-25, what five character traits of God does Paul emphasize?
· Religion emphasizes what man does for God. In contrast, how does Paul illustrate the personal nature of God toward man?
· Do you tend toward doing things for God or trusting God to give you every good thing?
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday's devotional 09.03.2008
Read Genesis 2:7
· CS Lewis argued that all humans are by nature hungry because food has been made to
satisfy our hunger. He also argues that mankind seeks to meet the longing in their hearts for someone or something “outside” themselves. This is seen in the limitless expressions of religion, which is man trying to fill the legitimate spiritual void in their souls. Our soul is the sphere by which we can relate to and know God. Having a soul is unique to us as human beings. What are practices that you can implement that would help you keep in touch with your souls longings?
· How would practicing Christian disciplines like prayer, meditation, reading Scripture, worship, fellowship with others, giving, and serving help to shape your soul toward God?
· Which one of these is weakest for you?
· Share it with someone and ask him or her to help you grow in that discipline.
Ben's thoughts:
In Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible
Howard and William Hendricks teach some great ways to read the Bible that include meditative/prayerful reading. I think that prayer and Bible study are obvious ways to grow our faith. When combined they seem to have an exponential potential.
Click on "comments" below to add your thoughts on this subject
· CS Lewis argued that all humans are by nature hungry because food has been made to
satisfy our hunger. He also argues that mankind seeks to meet the longing in their hearts for someone or something “outside” themselves. This is seen in the limitless expressions of religion, which is man trying to fill the legitimate spiritual void in their souls. Our soul is the sphere by which we can relate to and know God. Having a soul is unique to us as human beings. What are practices that you can implement that would help you keep in touch with your souls longings?
· How would practicing Christian disciplines like prayer, meditation, reading Scripture, worship, fellowship with others, giving, and serving help to shape your soul toward God?
· Which one of these is weakest for you?
· Share it with someone and ask him or her to help you grow in that discipline.
Ben's thoughts:
In Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible
Howard and William Hendricks teach some great ways to read the Bible that include meditative/prayerful reading. I think that prayer and Bible study are obvious ways to grow our faith. When combined they seem to have an exponential potential.Click on "comments" below to add your thoughts on this subject
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Tuesday's devotional 09.02.2008
Read Genesis 1:26-28
· In Genesis 1:1 we get a glimpse of God’s power as seen through His work of creation. Here in Genesis 1:26-27 we get a glimpse of God’s image. As Christians, we believe that the God who has existed through all time, is the God who created our universe, and He is found reasonable and personal. What are the areas that you think man is created in God’s personal image?
· Do you take those areas for granted?
· How can you be a steward of your mind or intelligence?
· How can you appreciate your emotions without being led by emotions in your life?
· Do you realize that God has given you a will by which you can choose?
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· In Genesis 1:1 we get a glimpse of God’s power as seen through His work of creation. Here in Genesis 1:26-27 we get a glimpse of God’s image. As Christians, we believe that the God who has existed through all time, is the God who created our universe, and He is found reasonable and personal. What are the areas that you think man is created in God’s personal image?
· Do you take those areas for granted?
· How can you be a steward of your mind or intelligence?
· How can you appreciate your emotions without being led by emotions in your life?
· Do you realize that God has given you a will by which you can choose?
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Monday, September 1, 2008
Monday's devotional 09.01.2008
Read Genesis 1:1
· There are three ideas of origin, 1) A Godless material universe, 2) God is an intelligent presence in all things, a universal mind, and 3) A personal God. Of those three, which do you tend to have alignment? As you read Gen 1:1, what is Moses claiming?
· “To create” in this passage means to “bring into existence out of nothing.” How does this simple, short verse give us an understanding of God’s character?
· Ask Him to give you the faith in whatever situation you face, to “bring something out of nothing.”
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· There are three ideas of origin, 1) A Godless material universe, 2) God is an intelligent presence in all things, a universal mind, and 3) A personal God. Of those three, which do you tend to have alignment? As you read Gen 1:1, what is Moses claiming?
· “To create” in this passage means to “bring into existence out of nothing.” How does this simple, short verse give us an understanding of God’s character?
· Ask Him to give you the faith in whatever situation you face, to “bring something out of nothing.”
Click on "comments" below to add your thoughts on this subject
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