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Things You Need To Know About 1 Peter
Let me share with you 7 Key Words of 1 Peter. I think it will greatly encourage us to be people of hope in Christ (See 1 Peter 1:3-4, 13; 3:15). 1 Peter is a book about GRACE. Notice 1 Peter 1:2, 10 and 13. In fact, the word occurs in all 5 chapters of the book (10 times in all). How we all desperately need greater awareness of God’s grace! What has been given so freely in Jesus is…
Keep Your Eyes On Your Ears
“He who has ears, let him hear” (Matthew 13:9) Good communication can be tough, can’t it? Experts say we spend about 75% of our conscious hours communicating: 10% writing / texting, 15% reading, 30% speaking and 45% hearing (ecgcoaching.com). If you were wondering why you feel so tired, now you know! English-speaking persons typically talk at a rate of 110-170 words per minute (debatrix.com), although you likely know people who absolutely obliterate both ends of that spectrum. But get this.…
One Generation
All it takes is one generation. One generation was there and witnessed the awesome power of God in parting the waters of the Red Sea. One generation witnessed the backing up of the Jordan River when entrance was granted by God into the Promised Land. One generation followed Joshua all of his days. One generation knew Joshua and the mighty works of God and they served the Lord. However, one generation later, there arose a generation who did not know…
Lessons From Jesus On How to Treat Women
The Gospel of Luke stresses the universal scope of our Savior’s ministry. It especially stands out for the considerable attention it gives to the “have nots” – those of low status or those the people generally looked down upon. This would include tax collectors, sinners, Gentiles, the poor, the sick and disabled, and women. Here are 7 truths to consider from the interaction of Jesus with women in the Gospel of Luke. 1. Jesus consistently treated women with dignity, respect…