2 Corinthians 9:6-8 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
He grew up without his father, but James Fickley had someone who stuck closer than a brother . Don't miss this heartwarming story of God's provision.another true dramatization on Unshackled!
They destroyed Jericho, they annihilated Ai and the next city to fall was the stronghold of Gibeon. What would you do if you were a Gibeonite? The Gibeonites developed a plan of deception to save themselves, but that plan would play out in a way that no one could imagine. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he demonstrates how the Lord used a major error to introduce a people to Himself.
Do you remember the story of Jesus allowing a bunch of demons to enter a herd of pigs? We find if funny but it is no laughing matter. Today we’ll be looking at how Jesus responded to a demon possessed man. And how the community reacts when that man is given a new life at the cost of a herd of pigs?
There are some ways to tell if you’re really walking right with Jesus—John lays it out for each of us. But even if you aren’t, we’ll see how to handle that as well. Listen in and get your spiritual checkup now. Notes: Focus verse - 1 John 2 Read 1 John 2: 1–6 #1 How’s Your Walk? 1 John 2: 1–6 Sin is serious, but Jesus is our Advocate. It’s not if you sin—it’s when. The question is, “How will you respond? ” Read 1 John 2: 3–4 Are you walking toward Jesus? Are you alongside Him? Or are you name dropping as you walk the other way? Propitiation: the means by which sins are forgiven. Read 1 John 2: 7–11 #2 How’s Your Heart? 1 John 2: 7–11 Sometimes it’s easier to love a God you can’t see than it is to love the person next to you. Anyone who claims to live in God’s light and hates a brother or sister is still in the dark. 1 John 2: 9 (MSG) Redemption means giving the love you never received, because God gave it to you first. The compassion Christ showed you is the same compassion you’re called to show them. If your heart is constantly cold toward others, if your instinct is to isolate, criticize, or cut people off, or if you cling to your grudge like an emotional support animal, maybe it's not them—it's you. Read 1 John 2: 12–17 #3 What’s Got Your Heart? 1 John 2: 12–17 Your spiritual health is not a matter of perfection, but direction. Jesus isn’t saying that having wealth is the problem. He’s saying being owned by it is. There’s nothing wrong with having possessions, as long as your possessions do not' possess you. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2: 17 (NKJV) --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest. org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https: //harvest. org/supportSee omnystudio. com/listener for privacy information.