ASKING FOR WISDOM – James 1:5-8

AM Bible Study Group; March 14, 2012 James 1:5-8 Theme: In the midst of our trials, we are encouraged to ask God for wisdom by faith. James had just gotten through speaking to the matter of our trials (vv. 2-4). God’s desire is that we go through those trials in such a way as to gain the benefit He intends by them. But that takes wisdom. And so, Pastor James next speaks to his readers...
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COUNT IT ALL JOY! – James 1:1-4

AM Bible Study Group; March 7, 2012 James 1:1-4 Theme: We are to rejoice in the maturity God is bringing about in us through our trials. This morning, we begin a study of the New Testament letter of James. This letter is the Bible’s “counseling manual” to the saints. It’s about how to put faith to work in daily living. A key verse is 1:22; “But be dowers of the...
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MOSES AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE PROMISED LAND – Deuteronomy 34:1-12

AM Bible Study Group; February 29, 2012 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Theme: This passage describes for us the story of Moses view of the promised land before he dies. The closing phase of Moses’ life are somewhat veiled in mystery. That, it appears, was intended. But at the same time, what the Bible does show us of it gives us a beautiful picture of God’s love for His faithful servant at...
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A FINAL BLESSING – Deuteronomy 32:48-33:29

AM Bible Study Group; February 22, 2012 Deuteronomy 32:48-33:29 Theme: Moses gives his final blessings to the people of Israel. Final words of blessing are important. We read of such words spoken by Jacob on his death-bead to the twelve tribes (see Genesis 49). And here—in a very similar way—we find the final words of blessing from Moses to the twelve tribes. They were not spoken...
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A SONG OF WITNESS – Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47

AM Bible Study Group; February 15, 2012 Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47 Theme: God urges His people’s repentance by giving them a song of witness. The last thing that God called Moses to do, before he left his people, was to give them a song. This song is given to us in Chapter 32. As W.H. Griffith Thomas has wisely written, "This chapter refers primarily to Israel, and can only be used by...
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ESTABLISHING REMINDERS – Deuteronomy 31:14-29

AM Bible Study Group; February 8, 2012 Deuteronomy 31:14-29 Theme: God establishes testimonies for His people to remind them of Himself when they’re tempted go astray. The apostle Peter once wrote to his believing Jewish kinsmen of the importance of staying true to, and building faithfully upon, their faith in Jesus. And as he himself was nearing the time of his departure from them, he...
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