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May '16
When You Don’t Fit In
01
May '16
When You Don’t Fit In
by Jarrid Wilson, Today’s Topical Bible Study
We all want to be liked, cherished, and appreciated by our peers. But what if I told you that God could not care less about these things? What if I told you that God didn’t care how many Facebook friends you have, or how many people follow you on Twitter? And what if I told you that God isn’t worried about how popular you are? In fact, what if I told you that the purpose of the Gospel isn’t to fit in at all, but to – in fact – stand out
Romans 12:2, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
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Apr '16
When In Doubt
24
Apr '16
When In Doubt
by Wisdom Hunters
“When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask Him, “Are You the One Who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Matthew 11:2–3
Doubt seeks to destroy our faith. It is in our discouragement, even despair that we begin to question God: “What did I do wrong?” “Lord, did you call me to this place of confusion?” “Where is my joy and hope?” “Are you even real or just a figment of my imagination?” Left to its natural conclusion, doubt crushes our faith in Christ.
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Apr '16
Rich in Generosity
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Apr '16
Rich in Generosity
by Wisdom Hunter, 4/14/2016
“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Cor. 9:11)
Of all the Biblical books, when I read Paul’s letters to the Corinthians, I feel as though he is writing to a culture that I recognize; a world that I know. It’s truly not claiming too much to say that 1 and 2 Corinthians are Paul’s most relevant letters to our contemporary culture. Corinth was a major center of commerce and trade. It was multi-ethnic, pluralistic, and technologically advanced. And it was very, very rich.
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