CHAPTER 14 - WHY DID SHE DO THAT? – A RESPONSE OF GRATITUDE
Not only are believers recipients of great mercy but we also receive amazing grace. God’s grace is His extension of favor that we have not earned and do not deserve. It is difficult to acknowledge God’s unmerited favor without being overwhelmed with gratitude. The responses of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, and Zacchaeus, the tax collector, to the mercy of Jesus are examined to illustrate expressions of gratitude through giving.
Reference Scripture:
John 12:1 – 8 (Mary and the anointing perfume)
Supporting Scriptures:
Luke 10:41 – 42 (Mary chooses the better part, sitting at Jesus’ feet)
John 11:25 (I am the resurrection)
John11: 14 – 15 (I am glad I was not there)
Luke 19: 1 – 10 ( Zacchaeus)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Internet Bible Study - Chapter 13
CHAPTER 13 - WHY DID SHE DO THAT? – A RESPONSE OF LOVE
The next examination of motive involves the Biblical account of Jesus’ visit to the house of Simon the Pharisee. In this account we see how those who receive and recognize the great mercy of God respond with great love. The woman’s response to Jesus illustrates that our love for God involves more than emotion, it involves action and that its natural expression is selfless giving.
Reference Scripture:
Luke 7:36 – 47 ( Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman)
Supporting Scriptures:
Revelation 3:20 (I stand at the door and knock)
Ephesians 1:22&23 ( the church is the body of Christ)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
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The next examination of motive involves the Biblical account of Jesus’ visit to the house of Simon the Pharisee. In this account we see how those who receive and recognize the great mercy of God respond with great love. The woman’s response to Jesus illustrates that our love for God involves more than emotion, it involves action and that its natural expression is selfless giving.
Reference Scripture:
Luke 7:36 – 47 ( Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman)
Supporting Scriptures:
Revelation 3:20 (I stand at the door and knock)
Ephesians 1:22&23 ( the church is the body of Christ)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Internet Bible Study - Chapters 12
A new lesson has been added.
CHAPTER 12 - WHY DID HE DO THAT? – A RESPONSE OF FAITH
This is the first of three topics discussing examples of motives for giving that please God. Abraham’s willingness to offer his son Isaac as an offering to God is examined to discern what motivated his actions. Abraham’s offering above all else was an offering of faith. He was willing to give Isaac because he believed God. He knew that God would either provide an alternative sacrifice or raise Isaac from the dead. He establishes a human example of giving without reservation with the belief that God will provide.
Reference Scripture:
Genesis 22: 1- 15 (Abraham willing to sacrifice Isaac)
Supporting Scriptures:
Hebrews 11:17 – 19 (Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead)
Genesis 15:1 ( I am your shield, your very great reward)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
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CHAPTER 12 - WHY DID HE DO THAT? – A RESPONSE OF FAITH
This is the first of three topics discussing examples of motives for giving that please God. Abraham’s willingness to offer his son Isaac as an offering to God is examined to discern what motivated his actions. Abraham’s offering above all else was an offering of faith. He was willing to give Isaac because he believed God. He knew that God would either provide an alternative sacrifice or raise Isaac from the dead. He establishes a human example of giving without reservation with the belief that God will provide.
Reference Scripture:
Genesis 22: 1- 15 (Abraham willing to sacrifice Isaac)
Supporting Scriptures:
Hebrews 11:17 – 19 (Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead)
Genesis 15:1 ( I am your shield, your very great reward)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
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Introduction - Tommy Gathen - A Song Writer's Heart
I want to introduce you to Tommy Gathen. Tommy is another anointed brother in Christ. I met Tommy while he was a member of my local church. Tommy was a founding member of the ensemble named "GBW". The name was an acronym for the church's mission: Glory God, Buildup the saved, Win the lost. At that time, it was easy to see that God was nurturing the musical gift He had planted in Tommy. In addition to playing the piano and singing, Tommy continued taking piano lessons seeking to pursue excellence in his craft. Tommy and his family moved to Tennesse a number of years ago but he continued to work out that which God had planted in him. He now serves as the Minister of Music for his local church and through diligent effort has birthed his first formal musical project entitled " A Song Writer's Heart". The project is under the "Majestic Kingdom Melodies Entertainment" label.
The CD is a compilation of Christian Love Songs, Worship Melodies and contemporary soulful instrumentals. Tommy wrote/arranged all of the songs (except the Lord's Prayer of course). Several other vocalists are featured performing the songs. The music is very fitting for weddings, banquets, or just quiet times of meditation.
I have created a link to the label's website as I expect this to simply be the first of many projects. Enjoy!
The CD is a compilation of Christian Love Songs, Worship Melodies and contemporary soulful instrumentals. Tommy wrote/arranged all of the songs (except the Lord's Prayer of course). Several other vocalists are featured performing the songs. The music is very fitting for weddings, banquets, or just quiet times of meditation.
I have created a link to the label's website as I expect this to simply be the first of many projects. Enjoy!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Introduction - Jason Harrell
I want to introduce you to Jason Harrell. Jason is a brother in Christ into whom God is pouring His wisdom. Jason recently launched a blog site entitled: Life Notes From God. Jason is pouring out what God is pouring in. I think you'll find his posts insightful, challenging, motivating and inspiring. I invite to join his conversation and community.
The blog is located at: godscall.blogspot.com A link to his site is provided below.
Larry
The blog is located at: godscall.blogspot.com A link to his site is provided below.
Larry
Internet Bible Study - Chapters 10 & 11
Two new lessons have been added to the sbcwheaton.org website
CHAPTER 10 - GIVING THAT GETS GOD’S ATTENTION
The Biblical account of a widow’s offertory gift of two mites is examined from the perspective of its proportional magnitude. Readers survey several Biblical accounts where individuals were willing to render their all. The decision to surrender all to the Lord always gets His attention and such giving is memorialized in scriptures.
Reference Scripture:
Mark 12:41 – 44 (widow’s mite)
Supporting Scriptures:
Genesis 22:11 – 18 (Abraham… you have not withheld from me your son)
Romans 8:31 – 32 (He who did not spare His own son)
Philippians 2: 3 – 8 (He humbled himself and became obedient to death)
CHAPTER 11 - A QUESTION OF MOTIVE
Giving offertory gifts that are valuable is not enough. God wants more. Why we give is as important as what we give. This discussion reviews Jesus’ teachings about improper motives for giving. The examination explores the roles of both the individual giver and the local church in protecting the purity of our motives for giving.
Reference Scripture:
Matthew 6: 1 – 4 (acts of righteousness before men)
Supporting Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 9:7 (give what he has decided in his heart)
Genesis 3:1 – 6 (Eve wanted to be like God)
Isaiah 14: 12 – 14 (Lucifer desired to be like God)
1 John 2: 15 – 16 (pride of life)
Proverbs 16:18 (pride before destruction, haughty spirit before a fall)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
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CHAPTER 10 - GIVING THAT GETS GOD’S ATTENTION
The Biblical account of a widow’s offertory gift of two mites is examined from the perspective of its proportional magnitude. Readers survey several Biblical accounts where individuals were willing to render their all. The decision to surrender all to the Lord always gets His attention and such giving is memorialized in scriptures.
Reference Scripture:
Mark 12:41 – 44 (widow’s mite)
Supporting Scriptures:
Genesis 22:11 – 18 (Abraham… you have not withheld from me your son)
Romans 8:31 – 32 (He who did not spare His own son)
Philippians 2: 3 – 8 (He humbled himself and became obedient to death)
CHAPTER 11 - A QUESTION OF MOTIVE
Giving offertory gifts that are valuable is not enough. God wants more. Why we give is as important as what we give. This discussion reviews Jesus’ teachings about improper motives for giving. The examination explores the roles of both the individual giver and the local church in protecting the purity of our motives for giving.
Reference Scripture:
Matthew 6: 1 – 4 (acts of righteousness before men)
Supporting Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 9:7 (give what he has decided in his heart)
Genesis 3:1 – 6 (Eve wanted to be like God)
Isaiah 14: 12 – 14 (Lucifer desired to be like God)
1 John 2: 15 – 16 (pride of life)
Proverbs 16:18 (pride before destruction, haughty spirit before a fall)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
Don't study alone. This is the worldwide web. Invite a family member, friend, someone from another state or another country to join you.
Ask questions! Make comments! Let's create a worldwide conversation.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Monday's Meditation - December 10, 2007 - God's Provision For Ministry
As the budget chairperson for my local church, I have observed that many Christians struggle with the quantity of church funds that are expended for the compensation of church workers and benevolence ministries. The care extended to the church staff members and the less fortunate can be viewed as poor stewardship by some believers.
Yet the familiar scripture , Malachi 3:10, still reads: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house….”
I wonder how often we consider the practical intent of that statement. The food wasn’t for ministry programs. It was for people. It was for the workers of ministry and the less fortunate. This approach was designed by God and reflects His intent for the support of ministry both then and now.
This is the first in the series of podcasts regarding the theme : "What Our Giving Accomplishes".
As always, I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Yet the familiar scripture , Malachi 3:10, still reads: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house….”
I wonder how often we consider the practical intent of that statement. The food wasn’t for ministry programs. It was for people. It was for the workers of ministry and the less fortunate. This approach was designed by God and reflects His intent for the support of ministry both then and now.
This is the first in the series of podcasts regarding the theme : "What Our Giving Accomplishes".
As always, I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Announcement - New Brochure Available
I have published a new companion brochure for the Monday's Meditation Podcast entitled "God’s Provision For Ministry". The podcast itself will be published tomorrow. This is the first in the series of podcasts regarding the theme : "What Our Giving Accomplishes".
There are now 14 downloadable brochures available for your private or ministry use. They are free! Take advantage of this resource to help spread the message.
Thanks for your prayers and support!
Larry
There are now 14 downloadable brochures available for your private or ministry use. They are free! Take advantage of this resource to help spread the message.
Thanks for your prayers and support!
Larry
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Praise Report From India
I received the message below from the Indian Theological Seminary and Gilgal Gospel Mission in India. Please join me in prayer of thanksgiving that:
1) God's message is being received with gladness of heart,
2) This word would find good soil in the hearts of those whom receive it and
3) It will produce a harvest many times greater than what has been sown
(Matt. 13)
Larry
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> Dear Mr. Robinson,
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> I hope this note finds you and your family in good health. Thank you for the
> books you sent to India. They are being used by the village missionaries and
> our seminary students. I apologize for the delay in sending this thank you
> note but please do accept my sincere thanks on behalf of Gilgal Gospel
> Mission.
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> May God bless you and the work you have undertaken. I am sure many will be
> blessed through the reading material.
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> Thanks again.
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> In Christ,
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> Christobel Russelliah
1) God's message is being received with gladness of heart,
2) This word would find good soil in the hearts of those whom receive it and
3) It will produce a harvest many times greater than what has been sown
(Matt. 13)
Larry
>
> Dear Mr. Robinson,
>
>
>
> I hope this note finds you and your family in good health. Thank you for the
> books you sent to India. They are being used by the village missionaries and
> our seminary students. I apologize for the delay in sending this thank you
> note but please do accept my sincere thanks on behalf of Gilgal Gospel
> Mission.
>
>
>
> May God bless you and the work you have undertaken. I am sure many will be
> blessed through the reading material.
>
>
>
> Thanks again.
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> In Christ,
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> Christobel Russelliah
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Monday's Meditation - Nov. 12, 2007 - The Giver's Heart
God desires to give us eternal life. However, eternal life is not measured by the length of our existence. It is measured by the depth of our relationship with the Father and the Son (John 17:3). God offers us the opportunity to give that we might experience life in Him more abundantly. He knows that we cannot serve two masters. We cannot serve both God and money. When material accumulation takes an unhealthy position in our value systems, He often allows us to be confronted with that critical question of choice: “Your Money or Your Life?” Sadly, when faced with that choice, many believers respond “I’m thinking”.
Today’s episode is the final episode in the series affirming the importance of what our giving reveals. Our next podcast will begin the series affirming the importance of what our giving accomplishes.
As always, I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Today’s episode is the final episode in the series affirming the importance of what our giving reveals. Our next podcast will begin the series affirming the importance of what our giving accomplishes.
As always, I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Mondays Meditation - October 31, 2007 - The Givers Reverence
Recently, I’ve been curious about the background of the Halloween tradition. Given its name, I’ve never quite understood what it was really about. The root word "hallow" means to make holy, to sanctify, to set apart for God. Although the costumes, candy, dunking for apples and carving of pumpkins may be fun, our celebrations often do not make clear what (if anything) is being hallowed. While I considered those thoughts, Deuteronomy 14: 22&23 came to mind. This passage begins with an instruction that could easily be paraphrased “Be sure to hallow a tithe of all you produce each year” and the passage ends by explaining the purpose “ so that you may learn to revere the Lord your God always”. Reflecting on this passage, I realized that our reverence for the Lord is enhanced as we hallow our offertory gifts to Him. As I think about offertory giving in our churches today, I wonder how often givers consider their gifts as holy, sanctified, specifically set apart for God. I wonder if our approach to giving helps us to learn to reverence the Lord. I wonder, if as with Halloween, many of us have lost sight of the intent and therefore fail to fulfill God’s intended purpose for our giving.
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what our giving reveals.
As always, I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what our giving reveals.
As always, I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Monday, October 08, 2007
Monday's Meditation - October 08,2007 - The Giver's Stewardship
Jesus begins the parable regarding an unjust steward ( Luke 16) with a master telling his servant that the servant must give an account of his stewardship. Like that servant , a day of reckoning will come for each of us. On that day, our deeds will declare our allegiance and answer Jesus’ implied question: Whose steward are you?
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Monday's Meditation - Sept. 24, 2007 - The Giver's Understanding of God's Ownership
Genesis records that God entrusted mankind with stewardship of the earth. The trap that mankind falls into over an over again is that we (like Nebuchadnezzar) confuse stewardship with ownership. Whatever dominion God allows us to experience represents delegated authority not a transfer of title. That which we seemingly obtained through our efforts still belongs to God. Failing to reconcile the issue of true ownership leads to confusion in our relationship with the Lord and our response to Him. When we fail to acknowledge God’s ownership, we tend to behave like we are out of our minds.
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday's Meditation - September 10, 2007 - The Giver's Gratitude
Ten lepers stood by the side of the road, at a distance, calling in a loud voice to Jesus for mercy and grace. Ten lepers demonstrated their faith by following Jesus’ instruction that they behave as if they were healed even before their healing visibly manifested itself. Ten lepers received a miracle and yet only one returned to acknowledge his healing. Only one threw himself at Jesus’ feet. Only one used his loud voice to render praise and thanksgiving. Seeing this, Jesus asked his disciples “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?” This biblical story reminds me that each day, each one of us should consider whether we are more like the "one" or more like the "nine"?
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
In today’s episode, we continue to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with me!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Internet Lesson 8 - Ritual or Relationship
Two reference scriptures are used to illustrate Jesus’ view of giving in the context of relationships. In His comments Jesus both affirms the value of giving and emphasizes the priority of nurturing relationships. The focus of the relationship building about which Jesus spoke is our human relationships. The discussion explores how the scripture intertwines the nurturing of our human relationships with the nurturing of our spiritual relationship with the Father.
Reference Scripture:
Matthew 23:23 (you have neglected the more important matters – justice,mercy)
Matthew 5: 21 – 24 (first go and be reconciled with your brother)
Supporting Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 9: 1&2, 12 – 15 (affect of Corinthian giving on others)
John 17: 1 – 3 (This is eternal life)
Matthew 22: 35 – 40 (1st & 2nd commandment love God , love neighbor)
1 John 4: 7&8; 12 – 20 (love one another, love comes from God)
John 13: 34 – 35 ( by this shall all men know you are my disciples)
John 17: 20 – 22 (Jesus’ prayer for our oneness)
2 Corinthians 9:7 (each man should give what he has decided in his heart)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
Don't study alone. This is the worldwide web. Invite a family member, friend, someone from another state or another country to join you.
Ask questions! Make comments! Let's create a worldwide conversation.
Reference Scripture:
Matthew 23:23 (you have neglected the more important matters – justice,mercy)
Matthew 5: 21 – 24 (first go and be reconciled with your brother)
Supporting Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 9: 1&2, 12 – 15 (affect of Corinthian giving on others)
John 17: 1 – 3 (This is eternal life)
Matthew 22: 35 – 40 (1st & 2nd commandment love God , love neighbor)
1 John 4: 7&8; 12 – 20 (love one another, love comes from God)
John 13: 34 – 35 ( by this shall all men know you are my disciples)
John 17: 20 – 22 (Jesus’ prayer for our oneness)
2 Corinthians 9:7 (each man should give what he has decided in his heart)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
Don't study alone. This is the worldwide web. Invite a family member, friend, someone from another state or another country to join you.
Ask questions! Make comments! Let's create a worldwide conversation.
Internet Lesson 7 - A Matter of Perspective
Following the discussion on ownership is an examination of perspective. Sometimes the issue is not one of true ownership but of physical possession or control. Our society has become comfortable with the assumption of ownership through physical possession. The parable of the unjust stewards is examined to shed light on God’s view of this perspective.
Reference Scripture:
Mark 12: 1 – 12 ( unfaithful stewards)
Supporting Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 4:7 (what do you have that you did not receive)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
Don't study alone. This is the worldwide web. Invite a family member, friend, someone from another state or another country to join you.
Ask questions! Make comments! Let's create a worldwide conversation.
Reference Scripture:
Mark 12: 1 – 12 ( unfaithful stewards)
Supporting Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 4:7 (what do you have that you did not receive)
Click on the link to the Internet Bible Study to review the full text of the lesson.
Don't study alone. This is the worldwide web. Invite a family member, friend, someone from another state or another country to join you.
Ask questions! Make comments! Let's create a worldwide conversation.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
"Time out" - September 2, 2007
I live in the Chicagoland area and suffered damage during the storm on 08/23/2007. We loss power, our backup pump (with battery) failed and 4" of water backed-up in our basement. Water is an amazing substance. The basement was finished but now its a mess. In addition, my iMac has developed a mysterious problem sustaining its connect to the internet, so I can't podcast. We aren't fretting. The damage is repairable. My family is safe, we still have our home and are conscious of God's care, even in the midst of the life's thunder showers.
The issues aren't big but they have forced me to pause. I ask for your prayers, that I may discern God's message for me during this "time out". If He is speaking, I don't want to miss what He's saying.
The issues aren't big but they have forced me to pause. I ask for your prayers, that I may discern God's message for me during this "time out". If He is speaking, I don't want to miss what He's saying.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Monday's Meditation - August 13, 2007 - The Giver's Love
It was February of 1999. For several months, I had shared a series of instructional thoughts on giving with my local church congregation just prior to the collection of the offering during Sunday worship service. As I sought the Lord for guidance concerning what to share for the upcoming Sunday, I was drawn to the spiritual symbolism embedded in our Valentine’s Day tradition. A clear and simple principle emerged. Love gives.
In today’s episode, we begin to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with us!
In today’s episode, we begin to affirm the importance of what the gift reveals, even though God is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with us!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Monday' Meditation - July 30,2007 - God's Interest In Ou Relationships With Others
It is interesting to note that God often assesses our giving by first assessing the condition of our human relationships. While we focus on our gift, He chooses to examine how we are treating one another. Even the earliest scriptural account of giving (the story of Cain & Abel) speaks not only to the issue of the acceptability of Cain’s offering but also to issues involving Cain’s relationship with God and Cain’s relationship with Abel. How ironic it is that in a story about giving, Cain asks the eternal question: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” The fact is that while we may desire for our giving to be viewed and judged as an independent spiritual activity, God refuses to do so and He purposefully keeps Cain’s question ever before us even while we give.
In today’s episode, we continue to examine why I believe that even though God gives us scriptural instructions to give offertory gifts, He is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
Receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with us!
In today’s episode, we continue to examine why I believe that even though God gives us scriptural instructions to give offertory gifts, He is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
Receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with us!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Monday's Meditation - July 16, 2007 - The Giver and His Relationship With God
One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question, Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus replied, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment (Matt. 22: 35-38). In this response to a question from the crowd, Jesus establishes that our highest pursuit is our love relationship with the Father. All other requirements flow from the pursuit of that relationship, even our giving.
In today’s episode, we continue to examine why I believe that even though God gives us scriptural instructions to give offertory gifts, He is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
Receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with us!
In today’s episode, we continue to examine why I believe that even though God gives us scriptural instructions to give offertory gifts, He is actually interested in more than the gift itself.
Receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
Keep praying with us!
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