1. Introduction. As we look at Joseph’s life with the benefit of hindsight, see God at work, His sovereignty and His plan unfolding even though it wasn’t obvious at the time. Also we observe Joseph’s response to adverse and unfair treatment of himself by others. As you see these things ask God to help you
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1. Comparing the World and God Consider and discuss the following differences and results: What Isaiah says between God and people of the world? Isaiah 55:6-9. What Paul says between God’s people and the things of the world? 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 John 2:15-17. Following the sinful nature’s desires and living under the control of
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One issues that we are confronted with in Isaiah is that of God’s divine sovereignty in human affairs and our response to Him. Do you think it’s good news that God is sovereign over all human affairs? Why? Why not? Let’s see how this plays out with God’s relationship to Assyria. Read Isaiah 7:18-20 and
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1. Introduction We conclude our three week study on the book of Esther. It is the exciting climax which affirms God’s sovereignty and Him honoring those obey who Him. Include in last weeks study we looked at Queen Esther and Mordecai. 2. Haman This week we begin by looking at the villain Haman. Read Esther
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1. Review Last week in our introduction to the book of Esther we asked the question, ‘Where are you God’. Throughout the book of Esther we will see the invisible hand of God at work as He cares for and protects his people. As we began we looked at chapter one where God was preparing
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Today we begin a three week series on the book of Esther. This week’s study is titled, “Where Are You God?” Week two is titled, “For Such a Time as This.” Week three is titled, “If I perish.” 1. Introduction. Why study the Old Testament book of Esther especially considering the following? The Author is
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