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God Still Works Through Terrible People (Genesis 34-36)
Genesis 34-35 teaches us that God's decision to work through us is not rooted in personal merit. It's based on his overarching plan for humanity.
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Why the Most Mature Christians Walk with a Limp (Genesis 31-33)
Have you ever wrestled with God? In Genesis 32, we have a unique encounter where Jacob wrestles with God.
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Have You Settled for Being a “Functional Atheist”? (Psalm 9-11)
The psalms give us a wonderful collection of ups and downs. In Psalm 9, David recounts all God has done. But then, in Psalm 10:1, an anonymous psalmist asks the tough question many ask in times of turmoil: “LORD, why do you stand so far away?”
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Why Wisdom Must be Purchased and Cherished (Proverbs 4)
Sometimes, it’s easy to look at the craziness in our world and wonder why people don’t make better decisions. But in Proverbs 4, Solomon indicates the reason wisdom is so elusive is because it isn’t pursued.
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The Only True Ladder (Genesis 27-30)
It’s important to remember that, as with other Biblical characters, there are two stories at play in the life of Jacob. One is personal, and the other ties into what God has been doing throughout human history.
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Why Are Wells So Significant? (Genesis 23-26)
Why are there so many “well meetings” in Scripture, and is there anything significant about these encounters? Wells in the Bible are similar to grocery stores or gas stations today. They were the center of activity in a community, and communities revolved around them.
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Why Would God Tell a Man to Kill His Son? (Genesis 21-22)
Why would God command Abraham to kill his son Isaac? First, we should note that Genesis 22 is one of the most controversial and challenging passages in Scripture. A lot is going on in this passage.
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What Does God’s Covenant with Abram Mean for Us? (Genesis 14-20)
While Genesis 12 details God’s promise to Abram, Genesis 15 outlines God’s covenant with him. When it comes to covenants, God establishes two forms with his people—conditional and unconditional.
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Is God’s Promise to Abram Extended to Us? (Genesis 12-13)
What is the importance of Abram (soon to be called Abraham), and how are Christians today linked to this name? To answer this question, we must understand the flow of Scripture and that it is made up of a series of “movements.”
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Trust in God with All Your Heart (Proverbs 3)
Usually, we think of trust as conditional. We trust others to the extent that we can believe and depend on them. And when, not if, they disappoint us, we lose some of this trust. Thus, the concept of total trust feels unnatural.
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God's Plan for Building Our Faith (Hebrews 12-13)
What is God's plan for building our faith? The building blocks of a "Hall of Faith" Hebrews 11 life come on top of the blocks of struggle and discipline outlined in Hebrews 12-13.
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What Does True Faith in Jesus Look Like? (Hebrews 11)
We often like to associate great faith with bold acts of courage. But often, the greatest demonstrations of faith we will make are those quiet mornings we choose to wake up and make the next right decision—regardless of how out of alignment our choices might seem with what we hope God has in store.