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Fluctuations in Faith

Posted on 2013/09/25 by Shawn Thomas

In I Samuel 16:2, Samuel’s response to God’s command to go and anoint another king of Israel to replace Saul was less than faith-filled: “But Samuel said, ‘How can I go? When Saul hears of it, he will kill me.’” … Continue reading →

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Faith vs. Sight

Posted on 2013/09/12 by Shawn Thomas

In I Samuel 13:11 King Saul explained that he did not wait on Samuel to offer the sacrifice before the battle with the Philistines “Because I saw that the people were scattering …”. One of Saul’s problems was that he … Continue reading →

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When You’ve “Messed Up”: (Part IV) Don’t Give Up On Your Walk With God

Posted on 2013/09/05 by Shawn Thomas

I Samuel 12 describes how the people of Israel had “messed up” by seeking a king to reign over them, in order that they might be like all the other nations. Verses 17-19 make it clear that the people had … Continue reading →

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Repentance From Dead Works

Posted on 2013/08/31 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 6:1 says: “Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God …”. The writer of Hebrews is addressing the … Continue reading →

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David’s 3 Commitments In Trials

Posted on 2013/08/26 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 71, David rehearsed in :10-13 all of the troubles he was facing: those who were watching for his life (:10) etc. Then he said in :14, “BUT AS FOR ME …” and he listed 3 actions he was … Continue reading →

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You Are My Hope

Posted on 2013/08/23 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 71:5, David said to God: “For You are my hope; O Lord God; You are my confidence from my youth.” Notice he said: “For YOU are my hope.” David’s hope in the difficult situation he describes in Psalm … Continue reading →

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“Just Thunder” — or the Work of God?

Posted on 2013/07/31 by Shawn Thomas

I Samuel 7:10 says: “The Lord thundered with a great thunder on that day against the Philistines and confused them, so that they were routed before Israel.” There are times in scripture when it seems that God does enough of … Continue reading →

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Not Just For Atheists

Posted on 2013/07/25 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 53:1 says, “The fool has said in his heart, ‘there is no God.’” It has often been quoted in regard to atheists, and certainly it applies. But the verse also applies to the many who claim to be God’s … Continue reading →

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Hearing Is Not Enough

Posted on 2013/07/23 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 4:2 warns: “For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they did also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard.” “They” in … Continue reading →

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We Do Not Yet See

Posted on 2013/07/09 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 2:8 says: “But now we do not yet see all things subjected to Him.” This verse follows a whole section of the first part of the book, which proclaims the superiority of Christ, and how God has “put all … Continue reading →

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