"LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND..." These are absolute instructions that are intended for absolute blessing. In order for Abraham to be known to us today as "The Father Of Our Faith," he had to obey, and literally and spiritually leave it all behind. From these directional words spoken by God, Abraham obeyed and set off on the epic journey of a lifetime. In this book, Crystal G. H. Lowery steps into the role of a tour guide as you travel with Abraham in his journey of faith. In the process, she thoroughly examines the ten intimate and powerful encounters Abraham has with Yahweh. Crystal also highlights major prophetic faith keys from Abraham's shortcomings and greatest successes that we can apply to our own lives and destiny. This book is your ticket to see and walk alongside, front and center, the journey where The Man Himself - The Patriarch - The Father Of Our Faith - exchanges his shoes of mediocrity for... Abraham's Sandals of Faith.
Holy Grit: The Will to Persevere is a refreshing oasis in a culture parched by doubt and despair. It is a clarion call to leave the cave of resignation and begin a godly perseverance movement. M. Dean Register, a gifted pastoral theologian, draws on years of wisdom as he examines prominent figures from the Bible who chose to endure rather than quit. Having observed many people who once burned with devotion only to abandon their faith, Register makes an inspiring and compelling case for recovery. He deftly illustrates truth with engaging anecdotes that motivate readers to rejoin the company of the courageous in order to re-sign rather than resign. He also considers questions such as: • How can we experience the heat of a burning passion to persevere with holy grit? • Why is “waiting” an opportunity to seek Him in spirit and truth? • How can we find ways to forgive others? Holy Grit is a treasure for weary and wounded evangelicals and a straightforward challenge to reignite a love relationship with Jesus Christ. It is good medicine for anyone who needs to persevere when life hits hard.
Desiring to be launched into the kingdom of God, I determined the first step was discovering A Faith Worth Having. Simple is all my heart can do when faced with difficult, life-altering seasons. I believe God wants more for us. Humor in the everyday and truth in the unexpected fills the pages of this challenging and encouraging journey to A Faith Worth Having.
Ray Stedman takes us on a rewarding and fascinating journey through the life of Abraham. His unique blend of insightful Bible teaching, delightful storytelling, and conversational style will draw you into the mind of the greatest of all Old Testament heroes. You'll experience each episode of Abraham's life in a new and life-changing way. As Pastor Stedman himself has said, “Each of the incidences in Abraham's life [is] a luminous illustration of some New Testament event or truth.” Rediscover the adventure of faith alongside this remarkable man known as Abraham.
Few Bible commentators simultaneously articulate both insightful spiritual truths and memorable life applications for readers who want to be relevant witnesses for Jesus Christ. Gifted Bible preacher and inspiring teacher Jon Courson effortlessly combines both in this easy-to-read, verse-based devotional commentary set. Pastor Jon's years of immersion in God's Word, as he regularly preached from the Bible, produced faithful, valuable teaching that is both a scholarly work and an encouragement for living the Christian life. His Application Commentary Series combines the following elements in a unique blend of pertinent information and needed inspiration: Deep love for God's word Colorful cultural insights Insightful historical information Applicable topical studies Vivid illustrations and stories Humorous, practical, and inspiring life lessons The three volumes of this devotional commentary offer thorough and comprehensive teaching on every paragraph in the Bible along with practical, in-depth topical studies. Courson has amassed a wealth of understanding in a very readable and comfortable expositional style. Volumes include: Volume 1, Old Testament, (Genesis-Job) Volume 2, Old Testament (Psalms - Malachi) Volume 3, New Testament (Matthew - Revelation)
When we rewind history back to Abraham’s era, we encounter people who concocted false superstitions to explain the unexplainable. Powerful kings claimed to be gods, building massive pyramids to achieve immortality. Out of this mass of misunderstandings, one man emerged. The man we know today as Abraham not only claimed that one true Creator existed but also staked his entire life on this belief. Why, thousands of years later, are we still discussing the faith of this desert nomad? One of America’s most popular Bible teachers Pastor Chuck Swindoll answers that question and many more in this compelling and insightful biography that will inspire your own faith.
With Hearts Surrendered is a compilation of daily devotions to help the avid reader of the Word to deeper faith and to challenge the occasional reader to begin reading more often and for greater meaning and understanding. It is not intended to be a substitute, but a supplement. The Bible is the ultimate authority. This book will help set the stage for each of the passages and draw out relevant truths that can be prayerfully applied to daily living. The writings are broken up into sections and can be used in themed studies or at random by title. No matter how you choose to use these devotions, it is the prayer of the author that God speak his truth and meaning through each one. May the use of this book, along with the corresponding Bible passages and prayer, produce personal growth, enhance your daily walk with Jesus, and live every day with hearts surrendered to him.
Take a journey filled with devotion and insight for forty days in the wilderness. Did you know that Jesus and we, his followers, are both the reject and the rebel? Or did you know how the simple beauty of a trees life mirrors our own growth and strength in Gods love? Forty Days in the Wilderness answers those questions while providing moments of reflection and rest during our busy schedules. Through the peaks and valleys of life, Gods Word serves as the firm foundation for our path and the authors inspiration for this daily devotional.
Our covenant with God is perhaps the most important aspect of our Christian life. A thorough understanding of our covenant improves our self-image, our interpersonal life with others, and our direct relationship with God.
Table of Contents Preface 1. Throw Away Your Thoughts: Get Out of Your Country, from Your Family, and from Your Father’s House (Genesis 12:1-5) 2. The Faith of the Altar of the Burnt Offering (Genesis 12:1-9) 3. The Blessings Received through God’s Church (Genesis 12:5-20) 4. Those Who Stand by Faith (Genesis 12:10-20) 5. You Should Recognize God’s Church (Genesis 12:10-20) 6. Place Your Heart in the Land of Canaan (Genesis 13:1-18) 7. The Lord Is with Those Who Have Set Their Hearts (Genesis 13:1-18) 8. Walk by the Spirit (Genesis 13:1-18) 9. Faith Is the Substance of Things Hoped for (Genesis 13:14-18) 10. Spend Your Wealth for the Lord (Genesis 14:1-24) 11. We Are God’s Children Consecrated from the World (Genesis 14:1-16) 12. The Life of Faith Is All about Uniting (Genesis 14:1-24) 13. Abraham Followed God Instead of the Flesh (Genesis 14:17-24; 15:1) 14. Abraham’s Faith That Forsook Material Possessions (Genesis 14:17-24; 15:1) 15. Abraham Truly Was a Great Man (Genesis 14:17-24) 16. Love God More than the World (Genesis 15:1) 17. The Same Faith as Abraham’s Faith (Genesis 15:1-6) 18. The Righteousness That Abraham Received from God (Genesis 15:1-7) 19. You Must Keep Your Heart Away from Material Greed (Genesis 15:1-7) 20. Possess the Faith That Abraham Had (Genesis 15:1-21) 21. The Seed of Salvation by the Word of God (Genesis 15:3-11) In the Book of Genesis, the purpose for which God created us is contained. When architects design a building or artists draw a painting, they first conceive the work that would be completed in their minds before they actually begin working on their project. Just like this, our God also had our salvation of mankind in His mind even before He created the heavens and the earth, and He made Adam and Eve with this purpose in mind. And God needed to explain to us the domain of Heaven, which is not seen by our eyes of the flesh, by drawing an analogy to the domain of the earth that we can all see and understand. Even before the foundation of the world, God wanted to save mankind perfectly by giving the gospel of the water and the Spirit to everyone's heart. So although all human beings were made out of dust, they must learn and know the gospel Truth of the water and the Spirit to benefit their own souls. If people continue to live without knowing the dominion of Heaven, they will lose not only the things of the earth, but also everything that belongs to Heaven. The New Life Mission https://www.bjnewlife.org
