Sunday Notes, August 1, 2010
August 7th, 2010 - No Responses
Kyle Vaught unfolded the parable of the unmerciful servant. Many insights and surprises!
Sunday Notes, July 25, 2010
August 7th, 2010 - No Responses
Al Quinlan taught on the life of Ruth, a foreigner who had more faith and commitment than most Israelites.
Sunday Notes, July 18, 2010
August 7th, 2010 - No Responses
Joseph, for all his troubles – betrayal, racial prejudice, unfair treatment, and seemingly unnoticed virtue – is now vindicated. (Genesis 41) One day he is rotting in prison, the next day, Prime Minister of Egypt. All his experiences paved the way for his prudent, loyal and humble service; he had found God’s purpose for his life. What about you and me? Have we found our reason for living? Have all the events of our life been woven into something beautiful for God? Have we been broken to the point that only the Lord can put us back together? Consider Luke 7:1-10, what is great faith and how is personal brokenness a part of this?
Promotion and justice come from the Lord as Psalm 75 so eloquently states.These Old Testament Scriptures are written for our instruction that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Notice how Joseph takes no glory for himself, but instead states plainly – Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.”
Along with rereading Psalm 75, Luke 7:1-10 and Genesis 41 this week consider these points:
* What are areas in our life where we need to do what is right and leave the results to the Lord?
* What can we learn from Joseph’s economic program to help our family financial planning?
* James, John’s brother, was beheaded by Herod, but Peter was rescued by the Lord’s angel. (Acts 12) We can trust our Heavenly Father not to abandon us, but what about James? Did Joseph feel distraught in prison?
This is a rich chapter on life’s unfairness and ultimate reward for virtue. Let’s pray together Christ will give us wisdom as we consider these things.
See you Sunday,
Lee