Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    The Activity Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?

    She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Affliction Of Naomi Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a witness for God and it touch others.

    In verses 1-3: The story of Ruth happens at some point during the time of the judges. These were dull days for Israel, when "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25). Regardless, during those dim and fiendish occasions, there were still some who followed ...read more

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    Failing To Do What We Are Told

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    The book of Judges is a book about heroes, some men, and some women.

    The book of Judges is a book about heroes, some men, and some women. Although they were not perfect, coming from diverse backgrounds, they were submissive to God. It is a book about sin and what happens to those who fall into sin. The book is divided into three sections. 1:1 - 3:4 tells how ...read more

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    The Forgiver That Would Not Forgive

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him

    What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him. Jesus explains with an illustration concerning the servant and a king. The king excuses the man's ...read more

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    Being Prepared For Battle Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    How do you prepare yourself for an impending struggle/altercation?

    In chapter 1, we see God's charge to Joshua and how he prepares the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter 2, we learn how Rahab protects the spies. In chapter 3, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter 4, the people build a monument to God. In chapter 5, the nation of ...read more

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    Taking Time

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus. We need to foster the control of investing energy alone with God. Spending time alone with God is necessary.

    Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus (Matthew 14:13). He made room in his bustling timetable to be separated from everyone else and be with the Father. Investing energy with God in petition and prayer supports an imperative relationship and prepares us to address life's ...read more

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    What Is Primer Or What Is A Primer?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    Look at what our society has turned into. Look at what society considers more important to instruct our children.

    What is primer or what is a primer? The online Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the following: A small book for teaching children to read - (to teach regardless of age) A small introductory book on a subject or a short informative piece of writing A compound used to ignite a spark - (needed to ...read more

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    A Fortune In A Field And A Goodly Pearl

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it.

    The Field The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it. The one who found the fortune in the field coincidentally found it unintentionally, however, he knew its worth when he discovered it. ...read more

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    The Mingled Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
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    What is the issue of being mingled? As we look at today’s scripture, it is telling us that something does not need to be mixed with something else

    The online free dictionary defines the word mingle as – to mix or bring together in combination, to be or become mixed or united, to associate or take part with others. The past tense form is mingled, which means the mixing has taken place, it has happened. As we look at today’s scripture, it is ...read more

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    Roll That Burden

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
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    What are we to do about our burdens?

    A yoke is a hefty wooden piece of gear that fits over the shoulders of an ox or a team of oxen. It is appended to a piece of hardware the oxen are to pull. A "heavy laden" creature has a major burden to pull. A “heavy laden” individual might be troubled with (1) sin, (2) religious leaders ...read more

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    I Don't Do That Do I?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
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    Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai.

    Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai. It is here that the Ten Commandments and guidelines on how to fabricate the Tabernacle were given to them. We ...read more

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    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
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    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

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    The Bush Still Burns

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
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    Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

    In verses 1-4: Moses had everything accomplished for him for he was the child of an Egyptian princess. As a shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding the vocation he was educated to loathe (Genesis 43:32; 46:32-34), and he lived as an obscure outsider. How humbling ...read more

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    Worry Less, Pray More

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
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    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach.

    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach. To worry also causes spiritual issues. It consumes our thoughts, and ...read more

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    Blurred Vision

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
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    Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where.

    Here we see Abram and his nephew Lot traveling together, with all their goods. They came upon the plain of Jordan. They had to come to an agreement to see who would settle where. Abram was the oldest and had the right to make the first choice. In this instance, Abram set an example of how to ...read more

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