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About Shawn Thomas

My blog, shawnethomas.com, features the text of my sermons, book reviews, family life experiences -- as well as a brief overview of the Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson for Southern Baptist Sunday School teachers.

When It’s Too Late to Ask

Posted on 2015/02/25 by Shawn Thomas

People seem to think that they can respond to God whenever they feel like it, but scripture points to an opposite reality. Proverbs 1:28 says, “Then they will call on me and I will not answer; they will seek me … Continue reading →

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Are You Really That Close to God?

Posted on 2015/02/24 by Shawn Thomas

Many people claim to be “a friend of God”, but the Bible indicates that number may be far fewer in actuality. Psalm 25:14 says, “The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He will make known … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take That Road!

Posted on 2015/02/23 by Shawn Thomas

After a brief introduction to the book, the wisdom of Proverbs begins in earnest in verse 10: “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.” It is no coincidence that the first word of wisdom given after the introduction … Continue reading →

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Wisdom For Whoever You Are

Posted on 2015/02/20 by Shawn Thomas

We know who wrote the Book of Proverbs; verse 1 says they are the “proverbs of Solomon the son of David, King of Israel.” But who are they written FOR? Verses 4 & 5 give us the answer:

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A Surprising Key To Your Restoration?

Posted on 2015/02/19 by Shawn Thomas

Job 42:10 contains an interesting detail regarding Job’s restoration by God after his trial. It says: “YHWH restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends.” Those last words may hold an important key to our own restoration … Continue reading →

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Finishing His Work In You

Posted on 2015/02/18 by Shawn Thomas

Scripture records two responses of Job to God’s appearance to him in the whirlwind. After God first spoke, Job answers in 40:3-5. But God was not finished. He continued to ask Job questions and reveal His glory through His creation, … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t “Owe” You Anything!

Posted on 2015/02/17 by Shawn Thomas

Many people spend their lives trying to get God to “owe” them salvation, or blessing, or answered prayer, etc. But in Job 41:11 we find God stating an important principle: He doesn’t owe anyone anything! “Who has given to Me, … Continue reading →

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“The Christian Race” (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)

Posted on 2015/02/16 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at FBC Pauls Valley 2-15-15) Although I have run for exercise for much of my adult life, I have never been very fast. When we lived in Tulsa back in the 1990’s (when I was in my 30’s) I … Continue reading →

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A More Glorious Creator

Posted on 2015/02/16 by Shawn Thomas

Job 41:1-10 contains an interesting but somewhat enigmatic description of “Leviathan” in God’s response to Job. Some have taken pains to understand the details regarding this “Leviathan”, but :10 sheds light on the real point of the passage:

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God’s Unchanging Love

Posted on 2015/02/13 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 25:6 says: “Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and Your lovingkindnesses, for they have been from of old.” The Hebrew word for “compassion” here can mean “feelings of love, loving sensation, mercy, compassion.” “Lovingkindness” is the almost undefinable word “chesed”; … Continue reading →

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