April 19, 2023 Today we conclude our reading in 1st Samuel reading chapters 28 to 31 and Psalms 18. Chapter 28 – Saul was in a bad place as the Philistines had gathered to go to war against Israel. He was afraid. The Lord had departed him so he seeks out a medium forContinue reading “Bible Study April 19”
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Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 12
Chapter 12 – Today is our twelfth installment from Thom Rainer’s Autopsy of a Deceased Church – 12 ways to Keep Yours Alive. I will share his thoughts as presented in his book for our consideration. My Church has Symptoms of Sickness: Four Responses “Though this book is brief, the path to get to thisContinue reading “Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 12”
Bible Study April 18
April 18, 2023 In case you are seeing this for the first time we are reading through the Bible in a year and I am adding notes for you to consider as you join us. Today we are back in the Psalms reading from 17, 35, 54, and 63. As we read these think aboutContinue reading “Bible Study April 18”
Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 11
Chapter 11 – Today is our eleventh installment from Thom Rainer’s Autopsy of a Deceased Church – 12 ways to Keep Yours Alive. I will share his thoughts as presented in his book for our consideration. “The Church Obsessed Over the Facilities” That is the title of chapter eleven. He discusses a visit to oneContinue reading “Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 11”
Bible Study April 17
April 17, 2023 From chapters 25 through 27 we see three primary highlights: David marries Abigail, he once again spars the life of Saul and well among of people the Philistines for 16 months. Chapter 25 – Samuel dies and Israel is in lament over his death. He anointed Saul as the fist king, nowContinue reading “Bible Study April 17”
Bible Study April 16
April 16, 2023 We begin our week in the book of Psalms reading from chapters 56, 120, and 140 to 142. Chapter 56 – According to this Psalm David wrote it when the Philistines seized him in Gath when he was fleeing Saul. David calls on God to be gracious in light of his adversariesContinue reading “Bible Study April 16”
Discipleship Class
Discipleship Class We are starting a Discipleship class a t Asbury United Methodist Church on Monday May 1st @ 7:00 PM. We are going to look at what it is to be a disciple of Jesus. During our journey we will look at many things that will help us as we grow in our lifeContinue reading “Discipleship Class”
Bible Study April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023 For Saturday we read five Psalms of David they are 5, 27, 31, 34, and 52. Psalm 7 – David prays that God will deliver him from his pursuers. He was willing to be chastised for what he did wrong. David affirms that God does not only judge human actions but alsoContinue reading “Bible Study April 15, 2023”
Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 10
Chapter 10 – Today is our tenth installment from Thom Rainer’s Autopsy of a Deceased Church – 12 ways to Keep Yours Alive. I will share his thoughts as presented in his book for our consideration. “The Church Had No Clear Purpose” I believe we have a purpose but I feel we must pursue itContinue reading “Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 10”
Bible Study April 14
April 14, 2023 A question to consider as we read from 1 Samuel 21 – 24. How can we spend time waiting for God’s deliverance? Chapter 21 – David’s deceit causes the death of the priests of Ahimelech and other priests. Scripture records both good and bad of the heroes of the faith. David wroteContinue reading “Bible Study April 14”
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