Tag: intercession
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Genesis 44: Judah Is The Substitute
Joseph enacts the final part of his plan to bring his brothers into repentance. As a result we see very significant changes in the way his brothers deal with their father’s favored son even to the point of Judah offering himself as a substitute. Sources: Wiersbe, W. W. (2010). Be Authentic: Exhibiting Real Faith in…
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A Controversy In IHOPKC
General Kurt Fuller, the acting director of IHOPKC, made this statement earlier this week. I encourage you to watch the video, but I want to let you know where I’m at after seeing it this week.
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Thoughts On The International House Of Prayer
I haven’t said much publicly about the allegations against Mike Bickle at IHOPKC, though I’ve said plenty privately. I think it’s time that changed.
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A Response To Rising Antisemitism
The blogger discusses their frustration over people’s attitudes on the internet, particularly those who believe the Church replaces Israel as God’s people. They express shock over incidents of violence in Israel and the subsequent dismissive viewpoint by some Christians. Reassuring their readers, they assert we are not yet in the end times and encourages prayer…
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Genesis 20: Abraham And Abimelech
Abraham deceived Abimelech, the king of Gerar, into thinking Sarah was just Abraham’s sister. So naturally, Abimelech took Sarah as his wife. But wait! Didn’t God just tell Abraham and Sarah they would have a child within the year? But now Sarah is another man’s wife and we have a serious problem on our hands.…
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Genesis 19: Sodom And Gomorrah
Do certain sins contribute more to moral decline than others? Also, Lot misses his opportunity to intercede for his city, we see the cost of living in compromise, and more. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide for Genesis 19. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-19.cfm Armstrong, S. (2011, December 4). Genesis 2011 – Lesson 19A. Verse By…
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Genesis 18: The Promise And The Prayer
Three men appear at Abraham’s doorstep. Who were they and why were they there? Then, we are shown a model for intercession that we can use even today. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 18.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-18.cfm. Accessed 30 May 2023. Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson 18B.” Verse by Verse…
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From Forsaken to Married
With the Global Isaiah 62 Fast wrapping up this week, I want to take the opportunity to share some thoughts I have on Isaiah 62 and on Israel in general. Millions of believers across the world have joined together in prayer for Israel for these 21 days and this is so encouraging to me. And…
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Genesis 8: The Waters Recede
The flood waters finally recede! We can learn much from Noah’s actions after he leaves the ark, especially from his sacrifice to God and how we can offer sacrifices in the same way. Sources: Bible Hub. (n.d.). 2142. zakar. Strong’s Hebrew: 2142. זָכַר (Zakar) — remember. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2142.htm Guzik, D. (2018).…
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Until All Israel Is Saved
So it’s been a couple weeks since I’ve made a blog post. Podcasting takes up a lot of time. Who knew? I do want to take a few minutes and promote something I’ll be participating in with other believers locally and around the world in the month of May. Starting on May 7th, people around…
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