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The Story of Jacob

Gary DeLashmutt
Genesis 25-33

An insightful overview of the first half of Jacob's life. God promised that He would provide for Jacob's major needs, but he struggled and schemed through his own means rather than trust Him. After resisting God his whole life, Jacob was finally broken of his self-sufficiency when he wrestled with God and surrendered. We all struggle with God ? by deeply mistrusting His goodness and by determining to control our own lives ? will we surrender to Him or not?

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The Book of Ruth: God's Redemption

Chris Risley
Ruth 1-4

In Ruth and Boaz we see people who chose to follow God and were blessed more than they ever imagined. We also learn that just as Boaz was a loving redeemer for Ruth when she was helpless and had nothing to offer, Jesus Christ wants to be our redeemer, free of charge. When we choose to take Him up on His offer, we also can experience the blessings of following God.\r\n

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The Great Shepherd

Chris Hearty
Psalms 23:1-6

The Bible repeatedly describes God as the "good shepherd," offering loving leadership and care. Just as sheep under a good shepherd's care trust him, we should seek to establish a trusting relationship with God through Jesus, looking to Him for our needs. With Jesus as our shepherd we have rest from our anxious fears, spiritual nourishment, stability, fulfillment, and eternal life.\r\n

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When Yahweh is Your Shepherd

Scott Risley
Psalms 23

In this famous Psalm, David describes the Lord as his shepherd who gives him all that he needs. This metaphor reveals the safety, provision and guidance we can experience from God when we are reconnected with him through Jesus, our Good Shepherd.

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God Is Our Fortress

Chris Hearty
Psalms 46

Psalm 46 reflects on God's faithfulness during a time of great danger and challenge, and on His power and love. God is a refuge, a river of nourishment, and a ruler who leads us, and is the only true source of security in this world. Jesus is the path to enjoying God as our fortress.

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Ishmael and Isaac

Mike Sullivan
Genesis 21:1-7

Through the story of the births of Ishmael and Isaac, we see two different ways of following God: one based on self-reliance, and the other based on trusting God to keep his promises. Self-reliance tends to lead to problems and defeat, while trusting in God's promises often involves waiting, but leads to peace and the experience of God's faithfulness.

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Melchizedek and the War of the Kings

Mike Sullivan
Hebrews 7:15-25

Abraham engages in warfare to rescue his nephew lot, then meets and is blessed by a priest, Melchizedek, king of Salem. From this story we see a foreshadowing of Jesus who would be a king-priest in the order of Melchizedek, our intermediary and final sacrifice. We also learn from Abraham that growing faith is active, will be tested, and has impact far beyond our lives.

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The Cutting of the Covenant

Gary DeLashmutt
Romans 4:1-5

A fascinating narrative describing how God ratified a covenant with Abram and providing three key insights into living by faith. God declares us to be in right standing with Him when we simply trust in His promise. Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is faith under strain. Faith submits to God's plan and to His timing for its fulfillment.

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The Meaning of Faith (Part 2)

Ryan Lowery
Hebrews 11:7-16

The author of Hebrews gives several examples of Biblical characters who lived by faith, knowing that this world was not their true home but that they were just passing through, and that their true home was in Heaven. We can learn from their example by putting the word of God above the opinions of others, surrendering control to God, and acting on truth even when we have doubts.

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