Life has a way of overwhelming us at times. A constant barrage of traumatic events can discourage even the strongest in the faith. Joseph is an example of the hardships and blessings of life. A roller coaster may be a good way of understanding the events that took place in his life. God kept liftingContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#11)”
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Scripture Reading Challenge (#10)
God can transform people. We are about to see that take place in the life of Jacob. After many years away from his family, Jacob is about to return home a changed man. He now has a family and many possessions. He fears, however, for his life and is willing to sacrifice all of itContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#10)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#9)
Trouble was in the house of Isaac. God already told Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, that their twin sons would strive for dominance and that the older would serve the younger. They, however, seemed to dismiss this word and went on their way. A family that appeared to have so much promise ended up inContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#9)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#7)
How did the Old Testament people receive salvation? Is Jesus Plan B? These two questions are given solid answers in this chapter. You may have heard someone say that the Old Testament was presented salvation by works and the New Testament by grace. However, salvation is received in the Old Testament and New Testament theContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#7)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#6)
Many of us remember, “Father Abraham had many sons. Many sons had Father Abraham, and I am one of them. So are you. So let’s just praise the Lord.” and all the accompanying motions. The next section of the Biblical story focuses to Abraham. We first learn that before God changed his name, it wasContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#6)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#5)
Learning another language can be hard. In our text today, however, we learn that humanity shared a common language. After an act of rebellion before God, we lost that gift. God has ways of reminding us that we are not in control, but that He is. Read Genesis 11:1-9 This passage unveils basic human needs. TheseContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#5)”
Reading Scripture Challenge (#4)
Do you know anyone that is absent-minded? Forgetfulness is something that we have to deal with in this world. God, however, always has us on His mind. Psalm 139:17-18 reads, “How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are moreContinue reading “Reading Scripture Challenge (#4)”
CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#2)
God’s creation included freewill. Adam could use this freedom to voluntarily choose to love God and obey his commands, or he could abuse this freedom and decide to disobey God. The reading today focuses on the fall of man and how sin entered into creation. Read Genesis 3:1-24 In this third chapter, we are introducedContinue reading “CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#2)”
CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#1)
Over the next 100 days, the congregation of Columbus First Christian Baptist is engaging in a Scripture reading challenge. We are using the Essential 100 reading guide by the Scripture Union. I am going to write a daily devotion that goes along with each of the readings. There are 50 Old Testament passages and 50Continue reading “CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#1)”
Christian Planning
The default Christian mixture of planning minimizes the role of people and lifts up our dependence on the leading of God. The problem is when those that are carnal find themselves in positions of leadership and espouse a spirituality that is a cover up for a laissez-faire attitude toward any type of preparation and planning.Continue reading “Christian Planning”
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