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 8/13/2023 2:01 PM |
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“ Timing, Responsibility, & Distress! ”
Dr Davis gives us three observations about these two stories and he admonishes us to take home lessons from each.
First, let's observe the timing of God's providence. There are no coincidences: God works things in our history to our benefit. (Davis relates a bicycle accident from his youth to illustrate the point!) Give thanks to God for his timing.
Second, we have a responsibility to react rightly to the testimony about God. The king of Israel learned about Yahweh's work through Elisha. Did he respond appropriately? We know of the saving work of Jesus Christ--do we respond appropriately?
Finally, notice the sad distress of God's judgement. Elisha was distressed that God's righteous judgement at the hand of the pagan Hazael would result in the death of many Israelites. Jesus, too, wept at the coming judgement of Jerusalem. Our God does not take joy in the justice He commands--and so we must have a similar posture.
Dr. Davis gives us much to consider about our Creator in these 48 minutes. What a blessing. |
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| 7/22/2022 4:51 PM |
| Bob | | Florida | |  |  |
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“ Listen, Receive, Love & Treasure...Find! ”
Wisdom spoke at the end of chapter 1, now the father speaks again to the son!
We see a pattern here for the son: Listen, Receive, Love & Treasure, Find!
Listen: The son is called to listen to his teachers. And he is to listen with FAITH. The objection might be raised, "What if my parents are wrong or sinful?" Voddie reminds us: they are! In fact, all parents fail. We are called to have faith in the God who put our parents in our lives! We teachers/parents must stay grounded in the Word of God to help us guide our students.
Receive: the student needs to accept the teaching given by the Word of God. Four things to avoid here! Legalism and moralism (both are covered extensively by Voddie in the series). We also need to avoid procrastination--the idea of trusting God later...when one is done sowing wild oats. Also, those who understand the doctrine of election must avoid a proclivity of doubting one's motives so much that they give up in despair.
Love/Treasure: understand the Word of God is worth more than any treasure you might desire on earth!
Find: The end result will be a healthy relationship w/your Creator! Finding God is the goal, and that will happen as you pursue Him.
Blessings may come but beware they do not become idols!
Seek ye first the ki |
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| 3/20/2022 7:31 PM |
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“ Godly Truth about Godly Children or Disciples ”
Second in hs series on Proverbs, Voddie gives parents/teachers powerful reminders.
After a short review on the four rules of 'how to read Proverbs', Voddie reminds us of God's sovereignty in the process. Like the farmer who plants the seed, plows, fertilizes, and waters his land--we are to engage in teaching and instruction but the results belong to the Lord!
Four important points:
1. Our goal should be to produce godly sons/daughters (or disciples, students in the case of teachers)! Godly means having the wisdom that loves and worships Christ. Any other measure of success--rich kids, powerful kids, talented, etc. are not the goal.
2. Never forget this whole process is "Dependent"! Our children can (and do) reject the instruction they receive. We must realize we are dependent upon God for the results, so stay in prayer for your kids.
3. This process is "comprehensive": it never ends! Yes, there are 31 chapters in Proverbs, but learning and teaching godliness doesn't stop there. All of our lives we are learning and teaching!
4. The work is "crucial"! The very first illustration in the book, 1:10-19, show us knowing wisdom is not trivial. This is a matter of life and death! Generations not yet born are at stake!
Proverbs has much for the parent and |
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| 2/13/2022 1:59 PM |
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“ Great Sermon! ”
What a gifted teacher he was. So much in such a small amount of time. I love to listen to him teach the Bible. |
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 5/31/19 4:52 PM |
| bob | | ohio | | | |
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 This is beyond ridiculous! Rather than being greatful for a movie like this, I can't believe the number of posts I've read slamming this Abby Johnson. You people definitely have free speech, I just hope we don't have more Christians like you. One is too many. |
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