- Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives.
- Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.
- God’s Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm.
- The awareness of God’s presence energizes us for our work.
- God does not require us to understand His will, just obey it, even if it seems unreasonable.
- You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow.
- The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us.
- Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time.
- Trusting God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees.
- If necessary, God will move heaven and earth to show us His will.
- God assumes full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him.
- Peace with God is the fruit of oneness with God.
- Listening to God is essential to walking with God.
- God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.
- Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.
- Whatever you acquire outside of God’s will eventually turns to ashes.
- We stand tallest and strongest on our knees.
- As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances.
- Anything you hold too tightly, you will lose.
- Disappointments are inevitable, discouragement is a choice.
- Obedience always brings blessing.
- To walk in the Spirit is to obey the initial promptings of the Spirit.
- You can never out give God.
- To live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live His life in and through us.
- God blesses us so that we might bless others.
- Adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with God.
- Prayer is life’s greatest time saver.
- No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith.
- We learn more in our valley experiences than on our mountaintops.
- An eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively.
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Our intimacy with God—His highest priority for our lives—determines the impact of our lives. Gen. 1:26
What the Bible Says About
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity, Gen. 1:1, 2
The Cover-Up, Lev. 6:6, 7
Enjoying God’s Presence, Eccl. 2:26
God as Our Lover, Song 2:4
The Best Friend You Will Ever Have, Song 5:16
Knowing All of God, Hos. 2:19, 20
God’s Forever Love, 1 Cor. 13:1–13
Spiritual Growth, 2 Pet. 3:18
Answers to Life’s Questions
What does the Bible say to lonely people? 1 Sam 12:22
What does it mean to “sit before the Lord”? 2 Sam. 7:18
How can I develop and maintain an attitude of active listening before the Lord? 1 Kin. 19:11–13
How can I find renewal and restoration? Ps. 23:2–4
How does my relationship with the Lord affect what and how I hear from Him? Ps. 79:13
What happens when we praise God? Ps. 150:1–6
What does God’s love look like? Song 6:4
When is the appropriate time to praise the Lord? Is. 25:1
How does God define sin? Jer. 2:13
How can I get to really know God? Hos. 6:6
What are the characteristics of a godly man? Matt. 1:20, 21
How can I know if my worship pleases God? John 4:23, 24
How can God use an imperfect person like me? 1 John 1:9
Life Examples
Phinehas: A Man with a Zeal for God, Num. 25:12, 13
Deborah: A Mother in Israel, Judg. 5:7
Hosea: A Longing for Intimacy, Hos. 11:8, 9
The Wise Men: Giving Passionate Praise, Matt. 2:1–12
The Centurion: A Bold Confession, Mark 15:39
Mary of Bethany: A Life Devoted to God, John 12:1–8
Judas: Rabbi Is Not Enough, John 18:3
Stephen: Echoing His Savior, Acts 7:59, 60
Timothy: A Man Who Honored God, 1 Tim. 1:2, 18
Luke: Laboring in the Background, 2 Tim. 4:11
Titus: Serving God with Abandon, Titus 1:4
Onesimus: Doing the Hard Thing, Philem. 13
James: A Changed Man, James 1:1
Life Lessons
| Gen. 1:16
Gen. 2:18 Gen. 2:25 Gen. 3:7 Gen. 3:8 Gen. 3:15 Gen. 4:16 Gen. 4:26 Gen. 5:24 Gen. 8:20 Gen. 24:63 Gen. 29:35 Gen. 35:2 Ex. 20:3 Lev. 20:26 Lev. 26:12 Deut. 4:24 Deut. 7:4 Deut. 32:36 Judg. 17:3 1 Sam. 2:17 1 Sam. 7:3 1 Sam. 12:21 2 Sam. 6:22 1 Kin. 8:10 1 Kin. 8:43
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1 Kin. 12:33
2 Kin. 17:33 1 Chr. 16:7 1 Chr. 28:9 2 Chr. 26:5 Ezra 7:10 Neh. 13:26 Job 31:4 Job 42:5, 6 Ps. 37:3 Ps. 42:1 Ps. 63:1 Ps. 84:10 Ps. 92:2 Ps. 103:1 Eccl. 1:18 Song 2:13 Song 5:16 Song 8:6 Is. 17:7 Is. 57:15 Jer. 2:32 Jer. 13:11 Jer. 24:7 Dan. 11:32 Hos. 2:16
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Nah. 1:2
Nah. 3:19 Zeph. 3:9 Zech. 7:5 Zech. 12:10 Matt. 4:23 Matt. 14:23 Mark 1:35 Mark 6:46 Mark 15:38 Luke 2:47 Luke 3:11 Luke 5:16 Luke 14:23 Luke 15:32 Luke 19:10 John 4:23 John 7:37 Acts 3:19 2 Cor. 5:19 Gal. 4:6 Gal. 6:2 Eph. 2:13 1 John 1:3 Rev. 2:4
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Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him. Ex. 19:5
What the Bible Says About
The Thrilling Adventure of Obedience, Is. 30:21
Bearing One Another’s Burdens, Gal. 6:1–3
Spiritual Growth, 2 Pet. 3:18
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I rid myself of guilt? Lev. 5:5
What does it mean to live in “the fear of the Lord”? Lev. 25:36
Why does God tell us to “flee from evil”? Deut. 19:19, 20
Is “fleece-throwing” a good way to discover the will of God? Judg. 6:36–40
How can we effectively guard against temptation? 2 Sam. 11:2–4
Where do we draw the line between healthy and unhealthy compromise? 1 Kin. 11:4
How do I deal with the temptation toward pride? 1 Chr. 28:9
When is the appropriate time to praise the Lord? Is. 25:1
What role does obedience play in a mature Christian’s life? Jer. 42:1–6
How can I confront a believer who has fallen spiritually? Ezek. 16:2
How can I become a more obedient Christian? Dan. 1:4–16
What can I do when my feelings go from discouraged to hopeless? Hab. 3:17–19
What are the characteristics of a godly man? Matt. 1:20, 21
What does it mean to be conformed to the truth? Rom. 8:29
Why is it so important to forgive others? Eph. 4:31, 32
Can the devil really make me do it? Rev. 18:23
Life Examples
Noah: Obedient and Dry, Gen. 6:22
Aaron: A Fatal Compromise, Lev. 8:2, 3
Baruch: Given His Life as a Prize, Jer. 45:1–5
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: Facing the Fire, Dan. 3:19–29.
Amos: Obedient Without Compromise, Amos 2:6
Matthew: Leaving It All Behind, Matt. 9:9–17
Mary: Woman of Faith, Luke 1:31–38
Life Lessons
| Gen. 3:1
Gen. 3:5 Gen. 3:7 Gen. 3:10 Gen. 3:12 Gen. 17:23 Ex. 1:17 Ex. 4:12 Ex. 5:22 Ex. 8:15 Ex. 9:12 Ex. 16:4 Ex. 16:18
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Ex. 23:22
Ex. 32:34 Lev. 1:17 Lev. 9:24 Num. 11:1 Num. 12:14 Num. 20:12 Num. 33:55 Josh. 22:22 Josh. 23:13 Judg. 2:2, 3 1 Sam. 10:22 1 Sam. 15:9
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1 Kin. 8:18, 19
2 Chr. 1:1 Neh. 4:1 Ps. 5:4 Matt. 6:32 Matt. 10:28 Acts 4:19 Acts 12:5 Acts 14:22 Acts 23:11 Rom. 13:14 1 Cor. 15:58 Heb. 11:13
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God’s Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm. Num. 23:19
What the Bible Says About
How God Speaks to Us, Ex. 31:18
The Importance of Developing a Discerning Spirit, Deut. 6:6
The Immense Value of Meditation, 2 Sam. 7:29
Binding Satan, Matt. 16:19
The Importance of the Scriptures, 2 Tim. 3:16, 17
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I know it’s God’s voice I hear and not something else? 1 Sam. 3:19, 20
What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? 2 Kin. 7:1
How can I gain wisdom from God? Prov. 2:1–7
Where can I look for good advice? Prov. 13:10
What does God really think of me? Rom. 3:24
What does it mean to be conformed to the truth? Rom. 8:29
How can I rightly comprehend God’s truth? 1 Cor. 2:9, 10
How can I develop a better self-image? Eph. 2:10
How can I combat my fears? 2 Tim. 1:7
How can I claim God’s promises? Heb. 10:23
How can I enrich my time alone with God? James 4:8
Life Examples
Ezra: Applying God’s Word, Ezra 7:10
King Jehoiakim: God’s Word Stands, Jer. 36:30, 31
Habakkuk: Trusting God in the Dark, Hab. 3:17–19
Joshua: A Picture of the Messiah, Zech. 6:9–13
Life Lessons
| Gen. 8:22
Gen. 12:10 Gen. 21:33 Gen. 28:15 Gen. 46:4 Ex. 3:2 Ex. 33:19 Num. 7:89 Num. 13:31 Num. 14:9 Deut. 17:19 Deut. 26:7 Deut. 27:2, 3 Deut. 32:31 Josh. 1:8 Judg. 19:25 Judg. 20:46 1 Sam. 8:6 1 Sam. 28:19 1 Kin. 12:15 2 Kin. 22:10
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2 Chr. 6:15
Ezra 5:1, 2 Neh. 6:2 Esth. 7:9 Job 23:12 Job 38:1 Ps. 4:8 Ps. 9:10 Ps. 12:6 Ps. 31:3 Ps. 43:3 Ps. 46:1, 2 Ps. 61:2 Ps. 109:4 Ps. 111:2 Ps. 117:2 Ps. 119:11 Ps. 119:28 Ps. 119:67 Ps. 119:105 Ps. 119:125
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Ps. 119:162
Ps. 138:2 Prov. 6:23 Prov. 18:10 Is. 40:8 Is. 41:10 Jer. 25:11 Ezek. 12:25 Joel 2:11 Amos 2:4 Matt. 4:4, 7, 10 Matt. 28:18, 19 John 12:16 Acts 4:29 Acts 6:4 Col. 3:16 1 Thess. 1:6 2 Tim. 3:16, 17 Titus 1:9 Heb. 4:12
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The awareness of God’s presence energizes us for our work. Deut. 20:1
What the Bible Says About
The Value of Hard Work, Gen. 39:2–6
Enjoying God’s Presence, Eccl. 2:26
The Value of Diligence, Eccl. 11:6
God’s Empowering Presence, Jer. 1:6–10
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I find courage in times of adversity? Josh. 1:6–9
How does my relationship with the Lord affect what and how I hear from Him? Ps. 79:13
How can I find fulfillment in my work? Eccl. 9:10
How do I deal with burnout? Is. 40:28–31
How can I feel secure in the Lord during troubled times? Hag. 2:4
When and how am I filled with the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:4
How can I cope with feelings of loneliness? 2 Tim. 4:13, 17, 21
How can God use an imperfect person like me? 1 John 1:9
Life Examples
Elijah: Responding to Stress, 1 Kin. 19:3
Micaiah: Bold Servant of God, 2 Chr. 18:13
Isaiah: A Life-Changing Encounter, Is. 6:1–7
Zacchaeus: A Life That Counts, Luke 19:1–10
Martha: Worship as You Work, John 11:19–44
John Mark: Learning to End Well, Col. 4:10
Luke: Laboring in the Background, 2 Tim. 4:11
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:15
Ex. 28:3 Deut. 3:20 Deut. 7:17, 18 Deut. 8:18 Josh. 3:10
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2 Kin. 1:10
2 Kin. 2:21 1 Chr. 15:26 Ps. 100:2 Prov. 16:3 Eccl. 9:10
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Eccl. 10:18
Hag. 2:4 Acts 1:5 Acts 1:8 1 Cor. 15:10
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God does not require us to understand His will, just obey it, even if it seems unreasonable. Josh. 3:8
What the Bible Says About
How to Control Our Anger, Is. 64:9
Answers to Life’s Questions
What does it mean to be set free in Christ? John 8:31, 32
Why is it so important to forgive others? Eph. 4:31, 32
Life Examples
Gideon: Circumstances Convey Confirmation, Judg. 6:36–40
Mary: Woman of Faith, Luke 1:31–38
Simeon: Whole in the Arms of God, Luke 2:25–35
Life Lessons
| Gen. 3:1
Gen. 3:5 Gen. 12:7 Gen. 15:6 Gen. 17:23 Gen. 18:14 Gen. 22:5 Ex. 2:8–10 Ex. 4:12 Ex. 8:15 Ex. 10:11 Ex. 16:4 Ex. 16:8 Ex. 16:18 Ex. 30:9 Lev. 1:17
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Lev. 15:31
Num. 2:2 Num. 9:23 Deut. 19:5 Josh. 6:5 Josh. 8:2 Josh. 17:4 Josh. 23:13 1 Sam. 1:5 1 Sam. 1:18 1 Sam. 10:22 1 Sam. 10:27 1 Sam. 15:9 1 Sam. 24:6 1 Sam. 26:10 1 Kin. 8:18, 19
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1 Kin. 17:9
2 Kin. 3:7 2 Kin. 5:14 Job 26:7 Job 40:8 Job 42:10 Ps. 13:1 Jer. 13:1 Mark 13:13 Luke 24:31 John 4:10 John 7:17 John 16:33 John 18:11 2 Cor. 5:7 Rev. 2:10
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You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow. Judg. 2:1–4
What the Bible Says About
The Forbidden Practice of the Occult, Deut. 18
The Deadliness of Anger, 1 Sam. 18:7, 8
How God Judges and Rewards Our Work, Rev. 22:12
Answers to Life’s Questions
Why does God tell us to “flee from evil”? Deut. 19:19, 20
How important is it to set goals? Phil. 3:11–14
Will God really meet all my needs? Phil. 4:19
Life Examples
David: Competent over Time, 1 Sam. 17:48–51
Nebuchadnezzar: A Lesson in Humility, Dan. 4:30–37
Tychicus: Beloved Messenger, Eph. 6:21
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:20
Gen. 3:16–19 Gen. 4:11, 12 Gen. 4:23 Gen. 8:1 Gen. 17:5 Gen. 19:9 Gen. 19:29 Gen. 19:36 Gen. 25:18 Num. 11:34 Num. 12:14 Num. 15:30
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1 Sam. 25:21
1 Sam. 30:6 2 Sam. 16:21 2 Sam. 19:4 2 Sam. 21:1 1 Kin. 2:32 1 Kin. 12:1 1 Chr. 9:1 1 Chr. 21:14 2 Chr. 21:19 2 Chr. 24:21 Esth. 2:10 Job 21:7
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Job 36:11
Is. 14:24 Dan. 7:25 Hos. 8:7 Hag. 2:19 Matt. 7:12 Luke 20:47 1 Cor. 5:5 1 Cor. 5:11 2 John 8 Rev. 2:23
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The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us. 1 Sam. 30:1–6
What the Bible Says About
God’s Limitations on Adversity, 2 Chr. 20:29
How God Limits Our Adversity, Job 1:12–2:6
The Process of Spiritual Growth, Jer. 18:1–6
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can a good God allow suffering in a believer’s life? Joel 1:19
How does God deal with our disobedience? Jon. 3:1
How does God teach me patience? 2 Thess. 3:5
How do I handle a difficult trial not of my own doing? 1 Pet. 1:6, 7
Life Examples
Joseph: Waiting and Trusting, Gen. 40:23
Moses: God’s Pattern for Success, Ex. 3:1–4
Ezekiel: Watching Dead Bones Come Alive, Ezek. 37:14
Life Lessons
| Gen. 6:18
Gen. 12:10 Gen. 21:16 Gen. 22:1 Gen. 32:31 Gen. 39:2 Gen. 39:21 Gen. 41:1 Gen. 41:46 Gen. 42:5 Gen. 50:20 Ex. 5:9 Ex. 5:22 Ex. 13:21 Ex. 14:2 Ex. 15:18 Ex. 17:7 Ex. 33:19 Lev. 14:33, 34 Num. 21:2 Num. 35:10, 11 Deut. 2:7 Deut. 8:2 Deut. 8:16
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Josh. 11:23
Judg. 2:22 Ruth 1:21 1 Sam. 1:18 1 Sam. 9:16 1 Sam. 30:1, 2 1 Sam. 31:2 1 Kin. 14:5 1 Kin. 19:18 2 Kin. 11:17 1 Chr. 21:16 2 Chr. 26:16 Esth. 9:22 Job 5:7 Job 7:11 Job 16:9 Job 29:2 Job 34:12 Job 36:15 Job 42:8 Job 42:12 Ps. 10:1 Ps. 13:1 Ps. 18:18
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Ps. 22:1
Ps. 43:3 Ps. 44:22 Ps. 55:6 Ps. 66:10 Ps. 119:105 Eccl. 7:14 Song 2:3 Is. 10:25 Is. 41:17 Is. 43:20 Is. 45:15 Is. 49:15 Is. 50:10 Mic. 7:8 Luke 12:6 John 11:37 Acts 27:20 Rom. 5:3, 4 1 Cor. 7:11 2 Cor. 1:3, 4 2 Cor. 1:9 James 1:2, 3
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Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time. 2 Sam. 15:31
What the Bible Says About
Asking God for Specific Things, 1 Kin. 3:5
Effectively Tackling a Prayer Burden, Neh 1:4–6
Binding Satan, Matt. 16:19
The Many Faces of Prayer, Col. 1:9–12
Principles for Effective Intercession, James 5:15, 16
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I find courage in the face of stiff challenges? 1 Sam. 17:12–54
What role does faith play in doing great things for God? 1 Sam. 17:26
What can I do to help change the spiritual and moral climate of my nation? 2 Chr. 7:14
How can I deal with the anger or bitterness of another? Prov. 14:10
How can I deal with discouragement? Jer. 29:11
How can I make my prayer life fresh and new? Jer. 33:1–3
How can I become a godly influence on others? Ezek. 22:30
How can I learn to pray effectively? Dan. 9:2
What tools has God provided to help me share my faith? Mark 16:15
How do I handle nagging doubt? Luke 24:38
What does it mean to “pray without ceasing”? 1 Thess. 5:17
How can I combat my fears? 2 Tim. 1:7
Life Examples
Jacob: Wrestling with God, Gen. 32:24–32
Hannah: Asking in Faith, 1 Sam. 1:10, 11
Elisha: Enjoying a Hedge of Angels, 2 Kin. 6:18
David: The Joy of Forgiveness, Ps. 32:1–11
Daniel: A Man of Prayer, Dan. 6:10
Rhoda: Joy in Prayer, Acts 12:12–17
Life Lessons
| Gen. 20:17
Gen. 24:12 Gen. 30:2 Num. 14:19 Deut. 4:7 Josh. 10:12, 13 Judg. 5:13 1 Sam. 1:10 2 Sam. 12:4
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2 Kin. 19:20
1 Chr. 5:20 2 Chr. 14:11 2 Chr. 16:12 Ezra 8:31 Neh. 4:4 Job 26:14 Ps. 20:7 Ps. 115:3
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Matt. 7:7
Matt. 18:20 Mark 14:35 Luke 21:36 Acts 4:31 Acts 16:25 Eph. 6:18 Heb. 4:16 Heb. 5:7
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Trusting God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees. 2 Kin. 6:17
What the Bible Says About
The Origin, Work, and Destiny of Satan, Ezek. 28:12–19
How Adversity Reveals Our Level of Faith, Mark 4:35
Growing in Our Faith, Luke 18:1–8
The Grace in Which We Stand, Rom. 5:2
Answers to Life’s Questions
Why doesn’t God answer my prayers sooner? Gen. 45:25–46:4
Can I really trust God to provide what I need? Ex. 16:1–3
How do I keep my focus on God and not on the obstacles in my life? Num. 14:8, 9
Is “fleece-throwing” a good way to discover the will of God? Judg. 6:36–40
How can I deal effectively with jealousy? Ps. 37:4
How can I praise God when life doesn’t go well? Lam. 3:40
How can I overcome anxiety? Matt. 6:25–34
How do I handle nagging doubt? Luke 24:38
Why do I still have the impulse to sin? Gal. 2:20
Will God really meet all my needs? Phil. 4:19
How can I partner with the Holy Spirit in my life? Col. 2:6, 7
How can I be the kind of faithful person God honors? Heb. 6:11, 12
How can God use an imperfect person like me? 1 John 1:9
Life Examples
Sarah: Laughing All the Way to the Crib, Gen. 18:9–15
Caleb: A Profile in Boldness, Josh. 14:6–12
Nehemiah: Daring to Believe, Neh. 4:14
The Preacher: Rich Doesn’t Mean Expensive, Eccl. 2:4
Habakkuk: Trusting God in the Dark, Hab. 3:17–19
The Centurion: A Bold Confession, Mark 15:39
Simeon: Whole in the Arms of God, Luke 2:25–35
Thomas: From Doubt to Faith, John 20:24–29
Silas: Singing for Victory, Acts 16:24–34
Life Lessons
| Gen. 12:7
Gen. 12:18 Gen. 15:6 Gen. 17:23 Gen. 22:5 Gen. 35:5 Ex. 2:7–10 Ex. 3:19 Ex. 4:2 Ex. 14:2 Ex. 14:13 Ex. 15:22, 23 Ex. 17:7 Ex. 21:33 Lev. 8:35 Lev. 15:31 Num. 11:28 Num. 13:28 Num. 13:31 Num. 14:9 Josh. 8:2 1 Sam. 1:18 1 Sam. 13:8 1 Sam. 13:14
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1 Sam. 17:33
1 Sam. 22:3 1 Kin. 5:12 1 Kin. 8:18, 19 1 Kin. 14:5 2 Kin. 6:17 Esth. 2:23 Job 3:25 Job 4:4, 5 Job 13:15 Job 17:15 Job 19:23 Job 21:22 Job 40:8 Job 42:10 Ps. 1:3 Ps. 1:5 Ps. 7:17 Ps. 9:7 Ps. 13:1 Ps. 22:1 Ps. 23:6 Ps. 27:1 Ps. 34:7
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Ps. 55:6
Is. 55:9 Dan. 2:16 Dan. 3:28 Hab. 3:18 Matt. 14:27 Luke 1:30 Luke 1:37 Luke 24:31 John 4:10 John 11:14, 15 John 16:33 John 18:11 Acts 10:20 Acts 11:17 Rom. 4:21 Rom. 8:18 Rom. 8:28 1 Cor. 2:12 2 Cor. 5:7 2 Cor. 7:6 Phil. 4:8 1 Pet. 4:19
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If necessary, God will move heaven and earth to show us His will. 2 Chr. 20:12
What the Bible Says About
The Importance of Developing a Discerning Spirit, Deut. 6:6
Seeking God’s Guidance, Ps. 27:14
How the Holy Spirit Guides Us, John 16:13
Answers to Life’s Questions
What good does fasting do us? Neh. 1:4
Why do I sometimes fail to hear God when He speaks? Jer. 22:21
How can I rightly comprehend God’s truth? 1 Cor. 2:9, 10
Life Examples
John the Baptist: A Man of Discernment, Mark 6:14–29
Life Lessons
| Gen. 3:15
Gen. 6:22 Gen. 8:1 Gen. 15:1 Ex. 2:8–10 Ex. 9:16 Lev. 24:12 Num. 8:4 Num. 17:8 Deut. 32:36
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Josh. 14:9, 10
1 Sam. 3:7 1 Sam. 23:13 2 Kin. 4:2 2 Kin. 4:17 2 Kin. 8:5 1 Chr. 10:14 Esth. 8:8 Ps. 148:8 Eccl. 8:5
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Is. 20:2
Is. 45:19 Matt. 1:20 Acts 4:31 Acts 5:19, 20 Acts 9:4 Acts 12:9 Rom. 12:2 Titus 2:11, 12
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God assumes full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him. Job 42:7–17
What the Bible Says About
Gagging on Financial Indebtedness, 2 Kin. 4:1
The Thrilling Adventure of Obedience, Is. 30:21
Finding Confidence in God, Lam. 3:23, 24
Answers to Life’s Questions
Can I really trust God to provide what I need? Ex. 16:1–3
What place should money take in my life? Ex. 20:2, 3
How should I respond to failure or setbacks? Josh. 7:6–15
Why do I sometimes fail to hear God when He speaks? Jer. 22:21
What role does obedience play in a mature Christian’s life? Jer. 42:1–6
How can I overcome anxiety? Matt. 6:25–34
How can I learn to feel content? 1 Tim. 6:7, 8
Life Examples
Naomi: Sowing in the Midst of Suffering, Ruth 1:18–22
The Preacher: Rich Doesn’t Mean Expensive, Eccl. 2:4
John the Baptist: A Man of Discernment, Mark 6:14–29
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:20
Gen. 3:1 Gen. 3:5 Gen. 3:7 Gen. 17:23 Gen. 22:5 Ex. 1:20 Ex. 4:12 Ex. 5:22 Ex. 8:15 Ex. 9:12 Ex. 10:11 Ex. 16:4 Ex. 16:8
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Ex. 16:18
Ex. 23:22 Lev. 1:17 Lev. 9:24 Num. 11:1 Num. 14:24 Num. 33:55 Deut. 19:5 Josh. 5:12 Josh. 23:13 1 Sam. 10:22 1 Sam. 15:9 2 Sam. 15:25 2 Kin. 11:2
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1 Chr. 22:13
Job 42:10 Job 42:12 Ps. 1:3 Ps. 5:4 Ps. 112:2 Matt. 6:4 Matt. 10:42 John 7:17 Acts 18:9, 10 Phil. 4:6 James 4:3 Rev. 2:3
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Peace with God is the fruit of oneness with God. Ps. 4:8
What the Bible Says About
The Cover-Up, Lev. 6:6, 7
Confidence in Times of Distress, Ps. 46:1–11
God as Our Comforter, Jer. 8:18
Your Identity in Christ, Heb. 3:1
Answers to Life’s Questions
What should I do when I feel distant from God? Judg. 6:6
What does the Bible say to lonely people? 1 Sam 12:22
How can I find renewal and restoration? Ps. 23:2–4
What does God’s love look like? Song 6:4
How can I have God’s peace? Is. 26:3
How can I get to really know God? Hos. 6:6
How can I endure in my faith during hard times? Zeph. 3:17
How can I know if my worship pleases God? John 4:23, 24
What does God really think of me? Rom. 3:24
Is there a limit to God’s forgiveness? 1 Cor. 6:9–11
Life Examples
The Wise Men: Giving Passionate Praise, Matt. 2:1–12
Jesus: Example or Sacrifice? Matt. 26:39
Nicodemus: Unclean but Unblemished, John 3:1–21
Mary of Bethany: A Life Devoted to God, John 12:1–8
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:25
Gen. 4:26 Deut. 12:18 Josh. 21:44 2 Kin. 6:15 1 Chr. 22:9
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Job 23:12
Job 25:4 Ps. 4:8 Ps. 17:8 Ps. 92:2 Is. 26:12
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Is. 57:21
Jer. 6:14 John 14:27 Rom. 5:1 Heb. 13:20, 21
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Listening to God is essential to walking with God. Ps. 81:8
What the Bible Says About
How God Speaks to Us, Ex. 31:18
How Listening Spares Us Pain, Josh. 7:1–13
God’s Desire to Communicate with Us, Ps. 139:1–24
Principles for Effective Intercession, James 5:15, 16
Answers to Life’s Questions
How does God get our attention? Deut. 4:42–44
How can I know it’s God’s voice I hear and not something else? 1 Sam. 3:19, 20
How can I develop and maintain an attitude of active listening before the Lord? 1 Kin. 19:11–13
What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? 2 Kin. 7:1
How does my conscience differ from the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Rom. 2:14, 15
How can I develop a better self-image? Eph. 2:10
How important is it to set goals? Phil. 3:11–14
How can I enrich my time alone with God? James 4:8
Life Examples
Samuel: Learning to Hear God’s Voice, 1 Sam. 3:1–10
King Solomon: We All Need God’s Wisdom, Prov. 3:5, 6
Life Lessons
| Gen. 5:24
Gen. 6:8 Ex. 3:2 Num. 1:1 Num. 7:89 Num. 9:8 Deut. 5:24 Josh. 1:1 Judg. 1:1 2 Sam. 2:1 2 Sam. 5:19 2 Sam. 5:23
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2 Sam. 13:32
2 Sam. 15:8 1 Kin. 8:58 2 Kin. 14:10 2 Kin. 20:17 2 Chr. 33:10 2 Chr. 35:22 Esth. 3:4 Job 33:14 Job 38:1 Ps. 16:7 Ps. 31:3
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Ps. 77:10
Ps. 143:8 Is. 28:29 Jer. 22:21 Jer. 33:3 Lam. 3:25 Luke 5:16 John 6:38 Acts 10:20 1 Thess. 4:3
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God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. Is. 64:4
What the Bible Says About
The Process of Spiritual Growth, Jer. 18:1–6
God’s Forever Love, 1 Cor. 13:1–13
Answers to Life’s Questions
What can I do to earn a more spiritually responsible role? Ex. 3:3–9
What should I do when I feel the need to act in haste? Neh. 2:3
How can I become a godly influence on others? Ezek. 22:30
How does God teach me patience? 2 Thess. 3:5
Life Examples
Abraham: The Man of Endurance, Gen. 21:1–3
Joseph: Waiting and Trusting, Gen. 40:23
Simeon: Whole in the Arms of God, Luke 2:25–35
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:20
Gen. 8:1 Gen. 17:5 Gen. 17:17 Gen. 22:14 Gen. 41:1 Ex. 2:23 Ex. 8:23 Deut. 1:30 Judg. 1:8 Ruth 3:18 1 Sam. 1:10 1 Sam. 13:8 1 Sam. 22:2 1 Sam. 26:10
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2 Sam. 3:1
2 Sam. 5:23 1 Kin. 9:3 1 Kin. 16:30 1 Kin. 18:43 2 Kin. 6:33 2 Kin. 24:20 Esth. 8:12 Esth. 9:1 Job 30:20 Job 42:8 Ps. 25:4, 5 Ps. 36:5 Ps. 40:1 Ps. 46:10
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Ps. 62:5
Ps. 77:10 Ps. 123:2 Ps. 130:5 Eccl. 3:1, 2 Is. 25:9 Is. 38:14 Is. 64:4 Ezek. 39:22 Dan. 10:13 Hag. 2:19 Matt. 28:4, 5 Rom. 4:20 James 5:7 2 Pet. 3:8
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Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness. Jer. 15:19
What the Bible Says About
The Benefits of Prayer and Fasting, Esth. 4:16
God’s Hatred of Human Pride, Prov. 16:18
How to Handle Feelings of Guilt, Is. 44:9–11
God as Our Comforter, Jer. 8:18
Brokenness, the Way to Blessing, Joel 2:12–20
How God Uses Adversity to Get Our Attention, Acts 9:1–20
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I rid myself of guilt? Lev. 5:5
How should I respond to failure or setbacks? Josh. 7:6–15
What should I do when I feel distant from God? Judg. 6:6
What can I do to help change the spiritual and moral climate of my nation? 2 Chr. 7:14
How can I help to restore someone to fellowship with God? Ezek. 36:16–38
How does God deal with our disobedience? Jon. 3:1
What does it mean to do spiritual battle? Rom. 7:15–25
Life Examples
David: A Case Study in Repentance, 2 Sam. 12:13
Uzziah: The Downfall of Pride, 2 Chr. 26:16–23
David: The Joy of Forgiveness, Ps. 32:1–11
Isaiah: A Life-Changing Encounter, Is. 6:1–7
Gomer: What Did She Want? Hos. 2:14
Martha: Worship as You Work, John 11:19–44
Paul: Strength in Weakness, 2 Cor. 12:7
John Mark: Learning to End Well, Col. 4:10
Life Lessons
| Gen. 12:10
Gen. 21:16 Gen. 25:21 Gen. 39:2 Ex. 5:9 Josh. 13:1 Judg. 13:3 Ruth 1:21 1 Sam. 1:10
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1 Sam. 1:18
1 Sam. 9:16 1 Sam. 30:1, 2 2 Chr. 26:16 Job 42:17 Ps. 113:7, 8 Ps. 126:5 Is. 40:29 Is. 41:17
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Is. 64:8
Jer. 18:6 Zech. 1:17 Acts 8:4 Acts 9:4 James 1:2, 3 James 4:10
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Whatever you acquire outside of God’s will eventually turns to ashes. Ezek. 25:6, 7
What the Bible Says About
The Deadliness of Anger, 1 Sam. 18:7, 8
Gagging on Financial Indebtedness, 2 Kin. 4:1
Answers to Life’s Questions
How does God define sin? Jer. 2:13
How can I learn to feel content? 1 Tim. 6:7, 8
Life Examples
Pharaoh: A Bad Case of a Hard Heart, Ex. 3:19, 20
Life Lessons
| Gen. 3:1
Gen. 3:5 Gen. 3:12 Gen. 6:18 Gen. 11:4 Gen. 16:4 Gen. 19:24 Gen. 19:36 Gen. 25:34 Gen. 41:16 Ex. 3:11, 12 Num. 11:34
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Num. 12:2
Judg. 7:2 1 Sam. 4:13 1 Sam. 12:21 1 Sam. 18:8 1 Sam. 22:8 2 Sam. 2:10 2 Sam. 16:3 2 Sam. 18:18 1 Kin. 1:5 2 Kin. 8:18 2 Chr. 20:37
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Ps. 49:20
Ps. 106:15 Ps. 107:9 Prov. 23:4, 5 Eccl. 2:11 Eccl. 2:17 Jer. 2:11 Jer. 8:9 Mark 14:10 Acts 12:23 2 Cor. 3:5 3 John 9
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We stand tallest and strongest on our knees. Dan. 6:10, 11
What the Bible Says About
How to Pray with Authority, 1 Kin. 18:20–40
Effectively Tackling a Prayer Burden, Neh 1:4–6
The Many Faces of Prayer, Col. 1:9–12
Answers to Life’s Questions
Why doesn’t God answer my prayers sooner? Gen. 45:25–46:4
What is our authority in prayer? 2 Chr. 20:3
How does my relationship with the Lord affect what and how I hear from Him? Ps. 79:13
How can I make my prayer life fresh and new? Jer. 33:1–3
How can I learn to pray effectively? Dan. 9:2
What does it mean to “pray without ceasing”? 1 Thess. 5:17
Life Examples
Stephen: Echoing His Savior, Acts 7:59, 60
Silas: Singing for Victory, Acts 16:24–34
Life Lessons
| Gen. 30:2
Num. 14:19 Deut. 4:7 Josh. 10:12, 13 Judg. 5:13 1 Sam. 1:10 1 Sam. 7:8 2 Kin. 19:20 1 Chr. 5:20
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2 Chr. 14:11
2 Chr. 16:12 Neh. 4:4 Job 26:14 Ps. 115:3 Dan. 9:18 Matt. 7:7 Matt. 14:23 Matt. 18:20
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Luke 6:12
Luke 21:36 Acts 4:31 Acts 12:5 Eph. 6:18 Phil. 4:6 Heb. 4:16
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As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances. Hos. 3:4, 5
What the Bible Says About
God’s Desire to Communicate with Us, Ps. 139:1–24
The Origin, Work, and Destiny of Satan, Ezek. 28:12–19
Answers to Life’s Questions
Does God bring us adversity? Gen. 39:20
How can I find courage in the face of stiff challenges? 1 Sam. 17:12–54
What role does faith play in doing great things for God? 1 Sam. 17:26
How can I find the strength to endure when I face spiritual opposition? Ezra 4:1–24
How can I endure in my faith during hard times? Zeph. 3:17
Life Examples
Sarah: Laughing All the Way to the Crib, Gen. 18:9–15
Cyrus: An Instrument of God, Ezra 1:1
Job’s Friends: Adamant, but Wrong, Job 42:7–9
Jonah: No Fleeing the God of Everywhere, Jon. 1:3
Rhoda: Joy in Prayer, Acts 12:12–17
Life Lessons
| Gen. 4:16
Gen. 12:10 Gen. 16:9 Gen. 32:31 Gen. 39:21 Gen. 41:46 Gen. 50:20 Num. 11:14 Num. 13:28 Num. 14:18
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Num. 20:21
Deut. 1:27 Ruth 1:21 1 Sam. 1:10 1 Sam. 1:18 1 Sam. 30:1, 2 1 Sam. 31:2 2 Chr. 13:18 Ezra 6:12 Job 4:17
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Job 20:4, 5
Job 29:2 Ps. 31:15 Ps. 42:11 Luke 13:3 Acts 2:23 Rom. 8:28 Rom. 11:33 Phil. 1:6, 12, 29 1 Pet. 1:3
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Anything you hold too tightly, you will lose. Amos 6:6, 7
What the Bible Says About
Gagging on Financial Indebtedness, 2 Kin. 4:1
Brokenness, the Way to Blessing, Joel 2:12–20
Answers to Life’s Questions
What place should money take in my life? Ex. 20:2, 3
How do I deal with the temptation toward pride? 1 Chr. 28:9
How do I deal with burnout? Is. 40:28–31
How does God teach me patience? 2 Thess. 3:5
Life Examples
David: A Case Study in Repentance, 2 Sam. 12:13
Uzziah: The Downfall of Pride, 2 Chr. 26:16–23
Nebuchadnezzar: A Lesson in Humility, Dan. 4:30–37
Gomer: What Did She Want? Hos. 2:14
Life Lessons
| Gen. 3:1
Gen. 3:5 Gen. 3:12 Gen. 6:18 Gen. 11:4 Gen. 16:4 Gen. 19:36 Gen. 41:16 Ex. 3:11, 12
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Num. 11:5
Num. 11:34 Num. 12:2 Judg. 7:2 1 Sam. 2:29 1 Sam. 4:13 1 Sam. 18:8 1 Sam. 22:8 2 Sam. 3:9
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Ezra 1:6
Prov. 23:4, 5 Eccl. 2:11 Eccl. 5:15 Matt. 6:21 Matt. 6:24 1 Tim. 6:9
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Disappointments are inevitable; discouragement is a choice. Hab. 3:17–19
What the Bible Says About
Your Identity in Christ, Heb. 3:1
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I deal with discouragement? Jer. 29:11
How can I praise God when life doesn’t go well? Lam. 3:40
Why doesn’t God keep us from tests and trials? Dan. 6:16
Life Examples
Joshua: The Need for Courage, Josh. 3:5–17
Job: Choosing to Trust, Job 19:25, 26
Ezekiel: Watching Dead Bones Come Alive, Ezek. 37:14
Life Lessons
| Gen. 12:10
Gen. 39:2 Gen. 41:46 Ex. 5:9
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Ex. 6:9
Num. 13:28 Ruth 1:21 Ezra 3:3
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Ps. 42:11
1 Cor. 16:9 2 Cor. 2:14 2 Tim. 3:12
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Obedience always brings blessing. Luke 11:28
What the Bible Says About
The Forbidden Practice of the Occult, Deut. 18
The Thrilling Adventure of Obedience, Is. 30:21
Grieving the Holy Spirit, Eph. 4:30
How God Judges and Rewards Our Work, Rev. 22:12
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I become a more obedient child of God? Gen. 12:1
What can I do to earn a more spiritually responsible role? Ex. 3:3–9
How do I keep my focus on God and not on the obstacles in my life? Num. 14:8, 9
What should I do during times of adversity? 1 Chr. 22:13
What role does obedience play in a mature Christian’s life? Jer. 42:1–6
How can I become a more obedient Christian? Dan. 1:4–16
Should I tithe when I am struggling financially? Mal. 3:8–12
Do I have a role to play in communicating God’s truth to others? Matt. 28:19, 20
What does it mean to be set free in Christ? John 8:31, 32
How can I be the kind of faithful person God honors? Heb. 6:11, 12
How can I claim God’s promises? Heb. 10:23
Life Examples
Pharaoh: A Bad Case of a Hard Heart, Ex. 3:19, 20
Deborah: A Mother in Israel, Judg. 5:7
Josiah: Committed to Following the Lord, 2 Kin. 23:25
Mordecai: Bowing Before No Man, Esth. 3:2
Baruch: Given His Life as a Prize, Jer. 45:1–5
Peter: Willing to Change, Matt. 16:18
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:20
Gen. 3:1 Gen. 3:5 Gen. 4:7 Gen. 12:1 Gen. 12:7 Gen. 17:23 Gen. 18:19 Gen. 22:18 Gen. 24:1 Gen. 24:7 Gen. 28:9 Ex. 1:20 Ex. 4:12 Ex. 5:22 Ex. 8:15 Ex. 16:4 Ex. 16:18 Ex. 19:5 Ex. 20:12 Lev. 1:17 Lev. 8:35 Lev. 25:21 Num. 9:23 Num. 11:1 Num. 11:28 Num. 14:24 Num. 15:39 Num. 16:28 Num. 20:12 Num. 22:12 Num. 33:55 Deut. 5:24 Deut. 5:29 Deut. 5:33
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Deut. 6:5
Deut. 6:18 Deut. 11:13, 14 Deut. 23:12, 13 Deut. 28:3, 4 Deut. 30:1–3 Josh. 5:8 Josh. 11:11 Josh. 23:13 Josh. 24:24 Judg. 9:4 Judg. 13:23 Judg. 16:20 Judg. 17:13 Ruth 3:10 Ruth 4:15 1 Sam. 1:20 1 Sam. 2:35 1 Sam. 22:18 1 Sam. 26:10 1 Sam. 30:20 2 Sam. 6:3 2 Sam. 6:13 2 Sam. 7:21 1 Kin. 17:17 2 Kin. 4:2 2 Kin. 4:17 2 Kin. 5:14 2 Kin. 6:31 2 Kin. 18:7 1 Chr. 5:26 1 Chr. 14:12 1 Chr. 15:13 2 Chr. 15:7 2 Chr. 20:25
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2 Chr. 31:21
Neh. 3:5 Neh. 8:17 Esth. 2:10 Esth. 8:8 Job 1:10 Job 36:11 Job 42:12 Ps. 1:3 Ps. 66:18 Ps. 72:17 Ps. 81:10 Ps. 81:13, 16 Ps. 88:3 Ps. 112:2 Is. 1:5 Is. 3:10 Is. 28:29 Is. 55:2 Jer. 5:12 Jer. 23:3 Jer. 38:20 Nah. 1:9 Nah. 2:13 Hab. 1:13 Mal. 3:16 Matt. 10:42 Luke 1:45 John 6:38 John 13:17 Acts 7:9, 10 Heb. 12:11 1 John 1:4 2 John 8 Rev. 2:10
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To walk in the Spirit is to obey the initial promptings of the Spirit. Acts 10:19
What the Bible Says About
How the Holy Spirit Guides Us, John 16:13
Grieving the Holy Spirit, Eph. 4:30
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I become a more obedient child of God? Gen. 12:1
What are the characteristics of a godly man? Matt. 1:20, 21
How does my conscience differ from the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Rom. 2:14, 15
How can I partner with the Holy Spirit in my life? Col. 2:6, 7
Life Examples
King Ahasuerus: A Restless Spirit, Esth. 6:1
Tychicus: Beloved Messenger, Eph. 6:21
Life Lessons
| Gen. 3:12
Gen. 12:7 Gen. 17:23 Gen. 35:5 Ex. 4:12 Ex. 8:15 Ex. 10:10, 11 Ex. 16:4 Ex. 16:18 Lev. 1:17 Lev. 8:35 Num. 1:1 Num. 7:89 Num. 9:23
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Num. 11:28
Num. 16:28 Deut. 5:24 Josh. 7:21 Josh. 23:13 1 Sam. 3:7 1 Sam. 10:22 1 Sam. 16:3 1 Kin. 8:58 1 Kin. 17:9 1 Chr. 12:18 Ezra 1:5 Neh. 2:12 Neh. 7:5
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Job 33:14
Job 40:8 Ps. 63:6 Jer. 26:2 Mark 2:22 Luke 4:1, 14 Luke 24:31 Acts 1:8 Acts 16:6, 7 Rom. 3:23 1 Cor. 2:12 Heb. 13:20, 21 2 John 8
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You can never outgive God. 2 Cor. 9:8
What the Bible Says About
How God Defines Wealth, 1 Chr. 29:12
Spiritual Shortsightedness in Giving, Hag. 1:2–11
Tithing and Giving, Mal. 3:8–12
Answers to Life’s Questions
Does God consider loyalty an important trait in His people? Ruth 1:16, 17
Should I tithe when I am struggling financially? Mal. 3:8–12
Life Examples
Matthew: Leaving It All Behind, Matt. 9:9–17
Zacchaeus: A Life That Counts, Luke 19:1–10
Life Lessons
| Gen. 11:4
Gen. 13:8 Gen. 31:42 Gen. 48:11 Num. 14:11 Num. 18:20 Deut. 15:7 Deut. 15:11 Deut. 16:17 Judg. 11:24
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1 Sam. 2:21
2 Sam. 7:8 2 Sam. 7:11 2 Sam. 9:7 1 Chr. 17:1 1 Chr. 29:9 1 Chr. 29:14 2 Chr. 25:9 Ezra 2:69 Neh. 10:38
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Ps. 108:12
Ps. 109:27 Matt. 6:4 Matt. 6:32 Luke 14:14 2 Cor. 9:7 2 Cor. 9:8 2 Cor. 9:15
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To live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live His life in and through us. Gal. 2:20
What the Bible Says About
Adversity as a Revealer of Our Strengths and Weaknesses, Judg. 6:12, 13
How to Control Our Anger, Is. 64:9
True Religion, Mic. 6:8
Loving the Unlovable, Matt. 5:44
Growing in Our Faith, Luke 18:1–8
Spiritual Growth, 2 Pet. 3:18
Answers to Life’s Questions
What does it mean to live in “the fear of the Lord”? Lev. 25:36
How can I deal effectively with jealousy? Ps. 37:4
How can I confront a believer who has fallen spiritually? Ezek. 16:2
How can I avoid burnout in doing God’s work? Zech. 4:6, 7
When and how am I filled with the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:4
What does it mean to do spiritual battle? Rom. 7:15–25
What value could there possibly be in weakness? 2 Cor. 12:9
Why do I still have the impulse to sin? Gal. 2:20
What is the fruit of the Spirit and how does it grow in me? Gal. 5:22, 23
How can I cope with feelings of loneliness? 2 Tim. 4:13, 17, 21
Life Examples
Jeremiah: Sorrowful Compassion, Jer. 14:17
Jesus: Example or Sacrifice? Matt. 26:39
Judas: Rabbi Is Not Enough, John 18:3
Stephen: Echoing His Savior, Acts 7:59, 60
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:25
Gen. 6:22 Ex. 7:5 Ex. 21:36
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Ex. 22:28
Lev. 8:35 Lev. 18:4 Lev. 19:9, 10
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Lev. 22:21
Gal. 2:20 Col. 2:6 Col. 3:2
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God blesses us so that we might bless others. Eph. 4:28
What the Bible Says About
How God Defines Wealth, 1 Chr. 29:12
The Benefits of Prayer and Fasting, Esth. 4:16
The Best Friend You Will Ever Have, Song 5:16
Accountability Relationships, 2 Cor. 5:10
Answers to Life’s Questions
What does God’s love look like? Song 6:4
Do I have a role to play in communicating God’s truth to others? Matt. 28:19, 20
What tools has God provided to help me share my faith? Mark 16:15
Life Examples
Barnabas: Always an Encouraging Word, 1 Cor. 9:6
Life Lessons
| Gen. 1:22
Gen. 30:27 Gen. 33:11 Ex. 25:2 Num. 10:29 Num. 22:12 Deut. 15:7 Deut. 15:11 Ruth 2:15 1 Sam. 30:6
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1 Kin. 2:6, 9
Ps. 37:3 Ps. 70:4 Ps. 106:3 Prov. 3:27 Prov. 17:5 Eccl. 4:9, 10 Eccl. 5:19 Is. 58:6 Jer. 38:20
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Ezek. 22:30
Matt. 10:8 Luke 12:48 Acts 9:4 Acts 11:29 Acts 27:25 1 Tim. 6:18 2 Tim. 1:6
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Adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with God. Phil. 3:10, 11
What the Bible Says About
God’s Limitations on Adversity, 2 Chr. 20:29
How God Uses Adversity to Get Our Attention, Acts 9:1–20
Answers to Life’s Questions
Does God bring us adversity? Gen. 39:20
How can I find courage in times of adversity? Josh. 1:6–9
What role does Satan play in our adversity? Job 2:4–7
Where is God when I’m in pain? Is. 63:9
Why doesn’t God keep us from tests and trials? Dan. 6:16
Is there a limit to God’s forgiveness? 1 Cor. 6:9–11
How do I handle a difficult trial not of my own doing? 1 Pet. 1:6, 7
Life Examples
Joel: Prophet of Revival, Joel 2:13
Paul: Strength in Weakness, 2 Cor. 12:7
Life Lessons
| Gen. 6:18
Gen. 12:10 Gen. 22:1 Gen. 32:31 Gen. 39:2 Gen. 41:46 Gen. 42:5 Gen. 50:20 Ex. 5:9 Ex. 14:2 Ex. 17:7 Ex. 33:19 Lev. 14:33, 34 Num. 13:31 Num. 14:9 Num. 21:2 Num. 35:10, 11 Deut. 8:2 Deut. 8:16 Josh. 1:9 Josh. 11:23 Judg. 2:22 Ruth 1:21
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1 Sam. 1:18
1 Sam. 8:6 1 Sam. 9:16 1 Sam. 30:1, 2 2 Sam. 4:9 2 Sam. 10:12 1 Kin. 19:18 2 Kin. 11:17 2 Chr. 26:16 2 Chr. 28:22 Ezra 4:23 Esth. 9:22 Job 1:20 Job 5:7 Job 10:20 Job 12:13 Job 16:9 Job 29:2 Job 36:15 Job 42:8 Job 42:12 Ps. 10:1 Ps. 13:1
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Ps. 35:27
Ps. 57:1 Ps. 66:10 Ps. 107:19 Ps. 119:67 Eccl. 7:14 Is. 9:13 Is. 29:24 Is. 38:17 Is. 41:17 Is. 51:12 Jer. 31:14 Lam. 3:31, 32 Lam. 4:17 Mark 13:13 Luke 12:6 John 11:37 Acts 27:20 Rom. 5:3, 4 2 Cor. 1:3, 4 2 Cor. 1:9 James 5:11 Rev. 2:10
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Prayer is life’s greatest time saver. 2 Thess. 3:1
What the Bible Says About
Asking God for Specific Things, 1 Kin. 3:5
Seeking God’s Guidance, Ps. 27:14
The Many Faces of Prayer, Col. 1:9–12
Answers to Life’s Questions
What does it mean to “sit before the Lord”? 2 Sam. 7:18
What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? 2 Kin. 7:1
What good does fasting do us? Neh. 1:4
How can I deal with the anger or bitterness of another? Prov. 14:10
Will God really meet all my needs? Phil. 4:19
What does it mean to “pray without ceasing”? 1 Thess. 5:17
Life Lessons
| Gen. 13:4
Gen. 19:29 Josh. 7:5 Josh. 9:14 1 Sam. 7:8
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2 Sam. 12:4
2 Kin. 20:5 1 Chr. 4:10 Ezra 8:21 Ezra 8:31
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Job 26:14
Ps. 115:3 Matt. 7:7 Mark 9:24 James 4:2
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No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith. Heb. 10:24, 25
What the Bible Says About
The Need for Christian Friendship, 1 Sam. 20:42
Loving the Unlovable, Matt. 5:44
Accountability Relationships, 2 Cor. 5:10
Bearing One Another’s Burdens, Gal. 6:1–3
The Making of an Encourager, 1 Thess. 3:1–10
Answers to Life’s Questions
Does God consider loyalty an important trait in His people? Ruth 1:16, 17
How can I find the strength to endure when I face spiritual opposition? Ezra 4:1–24
Life Examples
Ruth: Loyal to the End, Ruth 4:13–22
Nathan: The Value of Godly Counsel, 2 Sam 12
Barnabas: Always an Encouraging Word, 1 Cor. 9:6
Life Lessons
| Gen. 2:18
Gen. 2:20 Ex. 17:12 Ex. 18:8 Ex. 18:23 Lev. 23:2 Num. 13:31 Deut. 1:13 Deut. 1:38 Deut. 3:20 Deut. 7:17, 18 Deut. 31:6 Deut. 33:27 Josh. 1:9 Josh. 23:6 Judg. 5:13 Judg. 6:16 Ruth 1:6 1 Sam. 12:23 1 Sam. 18:1
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1 Sam. 20:12, 13
1 Sam. 23:16 1 Sam. 30:6 2 Sam. 1:26 1 Kin. 2:3 1 Kin. 8:66 1 Kin. 19:18 1 Chr. 22:19 Neh. 2:18 Job 2:11 Job 10:20 Ps. 3:2 Ps. 9:10 Ps. 10:14 Ps. 26:12 Ps. 43:3 Ps. 104:4 Ps. 122:1 Ps. 124:1, 3 Prov. 15:22
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Eccl. 4:9, 10
Song 1:4 Is. 37:4 Acts 2:42 Acts 4:31 Acts 11:29 Acts 13:2 Acts 27:25 Rom. 15:2 Rom. 15:30 1 Cor. 1:10 1 Cor. 12:7 1 Cor. 13:9 1 Cor. 14:12 Eph. 6:18 Col. 3:16 2 Thess. 1:3 James 5:16
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We learn more in our valley experiences than on our mountaintops. James 5:10
What the Bible Says About
Adversity as a Revealer of Our Strengths and Weaknesses, Judg. 6:12, 13
How Adversity Reveals Our Level of Faith, Mark 4:35
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I handle criticism during times of adversity? Job 2:10
Does Satan cause all of our adversity? Job 16:11
Where is God when I’m in pain? Is. 63:9
How can I help to restore someone to fellowship with God? Ezek. 36:16–38
How can a good God allow suffering in a believer’s life? Joel 1:19
What can I do when my feelings go from discouraged to hopeless? Hab. 3:17–19
What value could there possibly be in weakness? 2 Cor. 12:9
Life Examples
Moses: God’s Pattern for Success, Ex. 3:1–4
Life Lessons
| Gen. 12:10
Gen. 21:16 Gen. 32:31 Gen. 39:2 Gen. 41:1 Gen. 41:46 Gen. 42:5 Gen. 50:20 Ex. 5:9 Ex. 14:2 Ex. 17:7 Lev. 14:33, 34 Num. 13:31 Num. 14:9 Num. 21:2 Deut. 2:7 Deut. 8:2 Deut. 8:16
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Josh. 11:23
Judg. 2:22 Ruth 1:21 1 Sam. 1:18 1 Sam. 9:16 1 Sam. 17:37 1 Sam. 30:1, 2 1 Sam. 30:20 2 Sam. 4:9 1 Kin. 19:18 2 Kin. 11:17 2 Chr. 26:16 2 Chr. 28:22 Ezra 4:23 Job 5:7 Job 16:9 Job 23:10 Job 29:2
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Job 36:15
Job 42:12 Ps. 66:10 Eccl. 7:14 Is. 29:24 Is. 41:17 Is. 43:20 Is. 49:15 Luke 12:6 Luke 22:31 John 11:37 Acts 27:20 Rom. 5:3, 4 2 Cor. 1:3, 4 2 Cor. 1:9 Rev. 2:10
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An eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively. Rev. 22:12
What the Bible Says About
The Value of Diligence, Eccl. 11:6
How God Judges and Rewards Our Work, Rev. 22:12
Answers to Life’s Questions
How can I find fulfillment in my work? Eccl. 9:10
Life Examples
Timothy: A Man Who Honored God, 1 Tim. 1:2, 18
Luke: Laboring in the Background, 2 Tim. 4:11
Titus: Serving God with Abandon, Titus 1:4
Life Lessons
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Ex. 28:3 Deut. 3:20 Eccl. 9:10 Matt. 25:13
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Luke 21:34
1 Thess. 5:6 2 Thess. 3:5 1 Tim. 6:12 Heb. 6:12
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Rev. 19:16
Rev. 22:7 Rev. 22:20
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[1] Stanley, C. F. (2005). The Charles F. Stanley life principles Bible: New King James Version. Nashville, TN: Nelson Bibles.
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