In today’s passage, Israel responds to God’s proclamation of their rebellion. We also see part of God’s counter-response. We will see more of it tomorrow. The Israelites respond as though they are doing what God has demanded but he is not paying attention to them. Israel is acting like a child caught not doing theirContinue reading “God’s Expectations, Pt. 2”
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God’s Expectations, Pt. 1
Last week we walked through the Beatitudes. For the next three days, we are going to look at what God expects of us…and has for nearly three thousand years. In Isaiah 58, is a proclamation, response, and counter-response—God, his people, and God. God tells the prophet to proclaim to Israel their rebellion and false attemptsContinue reading “God’s Expectations, Pt. 1”
Look Forward to Worship
What brings you joy? What makes you glad? Does being with family and friends make you happy? What about co-workers? Does seeing your favorite team win bring you excitement and happiness? Are you happy when you go to the church building for worship services? Being glad or happy can depend on the situation. Some willContinue reading “Look Forward to Worship”
A Clear Conscience
Are you grateful to God? Do you worship him with a clear conscience? Have you given him your whole heart? Is your mind focused on him when you worship? Do you remember others in your prayers? Do you pray for the church as a whole? Do you pray the lost will be found? We don’tContinue reading “A Clear Conscience”
Run to God
Have you experienced a time of deep sorrow? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Have you experienced the unexpected loss of a job? Have you had a vehicle or a house repossessed? Have you been at a complete loss, not knowing where to turn for help? Experiencing a time of deep sorrow,Continue reading “Run to God”
Evil Will Be Defeated
Have you ever tried to view the world through God’s eyes? Have you taken a step back to see the bigger picture? Have you tried to think as God thinks when he looks at this world? Have you concluded the world is not worth saving? Would you simply give up on it? Seeing the worldContinue reading “Evil Will Be Defeated”
This Ain’t Nothing
How important is money to you? How important is property to you? How much of your parents’ stuff do you want to grab hold of when they pass from this life? Have you made money and possessions your idol? Have they overtaken your desire to serve God? It seems like everyone is seeking to makeContinue reading “This Ain’t Nothing”
Fear Only God
What is your biggest fear? Is it the loss of a loved one? Is it the loss of a job? Is it a broken relationship? Do you buy into conspiracy theories? Do you believe what you see on social media? Do you believe what you hear from the pundits? If we allow it, there areContinue reading “Fear Only God”
Law vs Faith
How well do you fall every law in the nation, state, and local area in which you live? Are there some laws you ignore? Do you attempt to obey them all? Have you found it near impossible to obey every law? Have you considered the consequences for breaking a law? Obeying every law in theContinue reading “Law vs Faith”
As the Deer
What do you long for? Is it financial success? Is it prestige and fame? Is it a spouse? Is it a close friend to lean on? Whatever it is you desire, it will consume your time and effort to achieve it. For it is the heart’s desire that drives us. It will drive us toContinue reading “As the Deer”
Marty Pressey 