Category: Current Events: Biblical Perspectives

GM 2010-09-12 Current Events 9

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 8 – Right vs. Right

Readings:
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GM 2010-08-15 Current Events 8

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 8 – Fate & Destiny

Readings:
John 4:1-42

Notes:
Fate: A bigger plan than that is immediately apparent
Fatalism: Thinking that I (or we) have no effect on fate
God always shows up.

Points to ponder:
Always play hard (at least show up for the game).
Get right with what is (don’t play the what if game)
When you seek, open your eyes
Realize that “your” fate (destiny) in not isolated. We are interdependent.

GM 2010-08-08 Current Events 7

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 7 – Employment: Vocation & Volition

Readings:
Genesis 2
Ephesians 2:8-10

Notes:
Biblical Truths:
Work is Godly, good, and good for you
Work is hard, and hard on you

Vocation:
A Calling in your life

Volition:
A will (and power) for your life

Tips:
Listen for the Voice of God
Look for the Blessings of God

Consider:
Application – Do your best
Achievement – Pray that it is Blessed; give God the glory.

GM 2010-08-01 Current Events 6

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 6 – High Anxiety

Readings:
Psalm 46
Matthew 6:25-34

Notes:
Cause & Effect… How (much of) Life Works
Cause:
-Anxiety is caused by Wrong Perspectives
-Anxiety is caused by Wrong Priorities
Effect:
Anxiety Shortens Life
Anxiety Complicates Life

GM 2010-07-25 Current Affairs 5

Current Affairs: Biblical Perspectives 5 – Celebrate Good Times

Readings:
2 Samuel 6:12-23

Notes:
Celebration is in response to God’s blessings
Celebration may require effort & sacrifice
Celebration may involve risk-taking
Celebration will (almost) always be despised by someone
Celebration involves community (not solo)

Celebrate before the Lord
Celebrate Grace

GM 2010-07-18 Current Events 4

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 4 – The Observation of Hope

Readings:
1 Peter 3:31-18
1 Timothy 1:1-6
Romans 5:1-6

Notes:
OBSERVATION OF HOPE…
-Hope is not mere speculation or wishful thinking
-Hope is usually found in the context of suffering
-Hope is “not giving up”
-Hope is very personal
-Hope can be connected with real joy
-Hope is not disappointing
-Our Ultimate Hope is Jesus

GM 2010-07-11 Current Events 3

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 3 – Economics & Finance

Notes:

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GM 2010-07-04 Current Events 2

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 2 – Independence Day

Notes

“Give me liberty…”

Endowed by ________________
Inalienable _____________

Life:

Liberty:

Pursuit of Happiness:

GM 2010-06-27 Current Events 1

Current Events: Biblical Perspectives 1 – The Anatomy of Blame

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