The Worth of Relationships
Every person we meet is made in the image of God. Because of this, we need to recognize the worth of relationships and practice God’s presence in them.
Every person we meet is made in the image of God. Because of this, we need to recognize the worth of relationships and practice God’s presence in them.
In Acts 20–21, Paul shows us that this life is brief, transient, and ephemeral. But our joy is to obey God, even at the cost of our life.
“Beware lest you forget.” This theme in Deuteronomy reminds us to remember God’s provision in the past and trust Him in the present.
If we’re not careful, we approach God with laundry-list prayers. Praying through Scripture is a useful method of prayer that helps turn our hearts back to praising God.
Have you ever idealized the past so much that you forget God’s faithfulness? Numbers 14 shows that this mindset caused the Israelites to rebel against God.
Why is it so difficult to sustain a reverential and humble attitude toward God? It is because, embedded in our fallen human nature, there is a clash between two opposing value systems.
When will Christ return? Although the false teachers of Peter’s day thought that His delay meant He would not come back, Peter reminds his readers that God’s timing is not our own.
The book of Numbers puts God’s holiness, sovereignty, and mercy on display. The Israelites grumble against Him, but He remains faithful to the covenant He made with them.
Just as the flood came without warning, so Jesus will return like a thief in the night (2 Peter 3:10). Therefore, we must be ready at any moment, not presuming upon God’s patience, but living in light of our eternal home He is preparing for us.
Read various interviews on the timely message offered in “Shaped by Suffering.”
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