You see in these few verses that Samuel positioned himself in a place where God could speak to him. Often we find ourselves like Eli in this story—distracted, busy, and away from God’s presence. Can God shout over the noise of our lives? Yes, but he usually asks us to quiet our lives and lean… Continue reading HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD — SAMUELDEUTH.COM
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[Romans Study 10-2] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ (Romans 5:1-2)
[Romans Study 10-2] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ [Romans 5:1-2] 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Regeneration; Rebirth How can fallen human beings be regenerated? Only when we place our faith in Christ. Only Christ offers a cure for the total depravity of… Continue reading [Romans Study 10-2] Our Justification and ‘Therefore’ (Romans 5:1-2)
Unlimited: The Reason For Powerlessness | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Reason for Powerlessness May 15, 2024 1968 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer” (Mark 9:28–29, NIV). The disciples weren’t able to heal a boy possessed by an evil spirit, and their failure led to an embarrassing public… Continue reading Unlimited: The Reason For Powerlessness | Good News Unlimited
[Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)
[Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith [Romans 3:27-4:25] 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. 28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. 29 Is God the God of Jews only?… Continue reading [Romans Study 9-3] Grace And Faith (Romans 3:27-4:25)
Unlimited: Belief And Unbelief | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Belief and Unbelief May 13, 2024 1788 If you can do anything, take pity on us and help us. “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” (Mark 9:23–24, NIV)! Jesus was faced with a man who doubts whether Jesus can… Continue reading Unlimited: Belief And Unbelief | Good News Unlimited
[Romans Study 8-3] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ (Romans 3:9-26)
[Romans Study 8-3] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ [Romans 3:9-26] 9 What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not… Continue reading [Romans Study 8-3] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ (Romans 3:9-26)
How to Offer Petitionary Prayers (2 Sam 2.1)
David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” “To which shall I go up? These inquiries typically took place outdoors—for David, they were often at his military camp. Some of them take place in a place of sanctuary.6 David relies on this formal petition frequently—Saul did not, perhaps… Continue reading How to Offer Petitionary Prayers (2 Sam 2.1)
How Many Times Should Christians Pray? Answers From The Bible
How many times you should pray isn’t recorded in the Bible. It’s an individual choice that should be continuous. However, it is recommended to be a daily activity. Christians sometimes wonder if they are praying less or too much and wonder again if something is wrong with their prayer pattern; Thinking that might cause them… Continue reading How Many Times Should Christians Pray? Answers From The Bible
Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel
As we noted in the introduction to this section, First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings, are one continuous narrative divided into four “books.” It relates certain events from the history of the Israelites from the conquest of Canaan until the Babylonian Exile. The transition to kings from judges and prophets is an… Continue reading Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel
Shaping Worries into Prayers
Harper and I were having a visit on Facetime. This five-year-old bundle of love, my niece’s daughter, was telling me all about her Guinea pig, Skitters. Skitters was her new best friend. He went down the sliding board with her, nibbled on baby carrots at tea parties across from her, and nestled in the mini… Continue reading Shaping Worries into Prayers