The Lord’s words are compared to pure silver, free from impurities. This purity parallels the Bible, believed to contain only God-breathed words, similar to silver purified seven times.
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Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022
How many of you know my favorite scripture? (Pause) You should. It’s on a poster in the Gathering Room. It’s 1 Timothy 4:12 which says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith, and by being sexually pure.” It’sContinueContinue reading “Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022”
Heart-Filled Words || Psalm 119:11 || Mid-Week Midrash #21
The series was created to help memorize and understand verses, finding solace and guidance in them. Keeping God’s word close can provide strength and support in times of need, discouraging actions driven by fleeting emotions.
Bread of Life || Matthew 4:4 || Mid-Week Midrash #20
In Matthew 4:4, Jesus resists temptation by emphasizing the importance of God’s word over physical sustenance. This highlights the spiritual nourishment provided by scripture in times of trouble.
God is Always Right || Psalm 33:4 || Mid-Week Midrash #19
Psalm 33:4 asserts God’s word as true and everything He does as right. The Bible’s truth is emphasized, with “truth” appearing 167 times. Truth equals God’s righteousness.
Steel Tipped Bible || Hebrews 4:12 || Mid-Week Midrash #18
The Bible, in Hebrews 4:12, is described as a powerful, living force that penetrates the deepest parts of our being, impacting our thoughts and actions. Its relevance to our lives today is emphasized.
2 || Numbers of Lent || Week 3
During our Lenten journey, we talked about: The number 40 and how it represents different journeys, specifically the 40-day journey through Lent.The number 3 and how it represents completeness, especially the completeness of Jesus’ final act. Today we focus on the number 2. The number 2 represents a union, division, or verification of facts byContinueContinue reading “2 || Numbers of Lent || Week 3”
3 || Numbers of Lent || Week 2
Last week, we talked about the meaning of the number 40 for the Lenten season. This week, we are talking about the number 3. Luke 23:39-43 talks about the conversation Jesus had with the two criminals while they were hanging on the cross. This story shows that three people talked with each other, while oneContinueContinue reading “3 || Numbers of Lent || Week 2”
40 || Numbers of Lent || Week 1
The song, “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” refers to the story of Jesus’ temptation after he was Baptized from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Jesus was sent by the Holy Spirit into the desert for 40 days. During these 40 days, Jesus had nothing to eat. He did what was called “fasting”,ContinueContinue reading “40 || Numbers of Lent || Week 1”
God’s Discerning Plans || 1 John 5:14 || Mid-Week Midrash #17
In 1 John 5:14, we are assured that when we ask God for things aligned with His will, He listens and cares. We can approach Him without judgment, pressure, or perfection. Asking aligns us with His plan.