Tag: Surrender
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The Wisdom of Providence
1 Corinthians 2:6–10 Examine The church in Corinth admired intelligence. Greek culture celebrated philosophers, eloquent speakers, and those who possessed impressive knowledge. Wisdom was something to pursue, display, and even use to elevate oneself above others. Paul confronts this mindset by reminding believers that the wisdom he proclaims is nothing like the wisdom the world…
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The Power Is Not in Me
How often do we delay sharing what God has placed on our hearts because we’re waiting for the perfect words? Paul reminds us that the power of the gospel is not found in eloquence or delivery, but in the Holy Spirit. When we stop trusting our ability and start trusting God’s power, we become willing…
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Boast in the Lord: Finding Significance in Christ
For many men, significance is a lifelong pursuit. We search for it in achievement, approval, power, and position, hoping they will satisfy the deep desire to know that we matter. Yet Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 that our worth is not found in what the world values but in what Christ has accomplished.…
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Suit up!
Ephesians 6:19–20 (CJB) 19 And pray for me, too, that whenever I open my mouth, the words will be given to me to be bold in making known the secret of the Good News, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may speak boldly, the way I should. Examine / Explain Paul…
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Christianity Confusion
Ephesians 2:1–2 (NASB 95) 1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Examine / Explain In our humanity, we are…
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Overthrowing Heaven
Ephesians 1:10b–12 (NASB 95) 10b In Him 11 also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. Examine / Explain Obtained…
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It’s enough
Psalm 33:13–17 (NASB 95) 13 The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men; 14 From His dwelling place He looks out On all the inhabitants of the earth, 15 He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all their works. 16 The king is not…