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Understanding the persecution that ordinary Christians face every day
When we hear the word persecution we often correlate it to the early church martyrs who lived centuries ago. It’s foreign, and far removed from our world today.
Practical ways to settle disputes with those in the family of God
No one is immune from conflict. Disagreements and squabbles break out, even between followers of Christ. Having difficulty finding the middle ground?
Find encouragement to persevere
Thursday, February 9, 2012, Part 1
Idea: We’re identified with Jesus, and He is identified with us.
Purpose: To help listeners understand how Christ identifies with us and how that lifts our suffering for Him to a new level.
Discover how to press through the inevitable challenges of life
Sometimes standing firm in our faith means enduring hardship and suffering. Perhaps you’re experiencing adversity right now.
“Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me; let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers, and an alien to my mother’s children; because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me” (Psalm 69:6-9).
Idea: Christ identifies with us if we are insulted for His sake.
Purpose: To help listeners realize how closely we’re identified with Christ when we are put to shame for His sake.
An authentic discussion on the life of a believer in Christ
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, Part 2
“Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me; let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers, and an alien to my mother’s children; because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me” (Psalm 69:6-9).
Idea: Christ identifies with us if we are insulted for His sake.
Purpose: To help listeners realize how closely we’re identified with Christ when we are put to shame for His sake.
How the decisions we make today can shape our future
Monday, February 6, 2012, Part 1
“Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me; let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers, and an alien to my mother’s children; because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me” (Psalm 69:6-9).
Idea: Christ identifies with us if we are insulted for His sake.
Purpose: To help listeners realize how closely we’re identified with Christ when we are put to shame for His sake.
Find encouragement even through difficult circumstances
Friday, February 3, 2012
“Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me; let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face. I have become a stranger to my brothers and an alien to my mother’s children; because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me” (Psalm 69:6-9).
Idea: Christ identifies with His people when they suffer.
Purpose: To help listeners realize that any burden they bear for Christ, He bears as well.
A thought-provoking discussion on the most important decision of our lives
Thursday, February 2, 2012, Part 4
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: God’s people may not look like God’s people to others, but Christians must see them as God called them to be.
Purpose: To help listeners see God’s people as God sees them.
Step back in time to the ancient civilization of Egypt
Tuesday, January 31, 2012, Part 2
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: God’s people may not look like God’s people to others, but Christians must see them as God called them to be.
Purpose: To help listeners see God’s people as God sees them.
Discover what to do when pressure and ridicule come from those around us
Monday, January 30, 2012, Part 1
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: God’s people may not look like God’s people to others, but Christians must see them as God called them to be.
Purpose: To help listeners see God’s people as God sees them.
The importance of answering God’s call in the choices we make
Friday, January 27, 2012, Part 2
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: Sin is disobedience to what I know God wants me to do.
Purpose: To help listeners realize that sin is often an attitude more than an act.
Discover a fresh perspective on the primary barrier to following God
Thursday, January 26, 2012, Part 1
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: Sin is disobedience to what I know God wants me to do.
Purpose: To help listeners realize that sin is often an attitude more than an act.
Let’s look at the life of a wealthy man who turned his back on riches for a greater calling
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: Faith that gives up much to get nothing is more overwhelming than faith that gives up nothing to gain something.
Purpose: To help listeners realize that acting on true faith can be costly.
Continue an in-depth study of the life of Moses
Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Part 1
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: Faith that gives up much to get nothing is more overwhelming than faith that gives up nothing to gain something.
Purpose: To help listeners realize that acting on true faith can be costly.
An engaging discussion about making good choices
Monday, January 23, 2012, Part 2
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:23-26).
Idea: Crises reveal faith, but they may also create faith.
Purpose: To help listeners realize that crises not only reveal our faith but also shape our faith.
