The great controversy is real; two sides are battling for our souls. One is drawing us to Christ ( John 6:44 ) and one to the world ( 1 John 2:16 )
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Wednesday: The Life of Wisdom
One of the most beautiful stories in the Bible is found in the story of Solomon’s request to God, to give him above all things “an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” ( 1 Kings 3:9, NKJV ). Image © Lars Justinen Goodsalt.com What important words did God say to Solomon that, had he heeded, would have spared the king the ruin that his possessions brought upon him? Why was what God said to him here so important for all of us? 1 Kings 3:14 ; see also 1 John 5:3 , 1 Pet
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4: Escape from the World’s Ways – Discussion Starters
Mem ory verse: “Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. . . . He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage” ( Proverbs 11:4 , 28 , NKJV). Does a strong relationship with Christ protect us from evil and prepare us for eternal life with Him? What do you think are the key elements of a strong personal relationship with Jesus? A relationship with Christ. “Before any other relationship, Christ must be our first priority.” How did Moses illustrate this priority in his life? Is it possible for you to be so attracted to the world and its pleasures that God can no longer reach you
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Tuesday: The Life of Prayer
“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” ( John 17:3, NKJV ). It is no wonder that Christians often say that their faith is about a relationship with God. If knowing God is “eternal life,” then we can find that life through a relationship with Him. Image © Lifeway Collection Goodsalt.com And, of course, central to that relationship is communication. We saw yesterday that God communicates to us through His divine Word.
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Monday: In the Word
More than six billion Bibles have been distributed worldwide, but how many are viewed as the Word of the living God? How many are read with a sincere heart open to know truth
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