Teaching by Tag: Trust
Esther, Part 3: The Plots Thicken
As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God in our darkest hours, to do the right thing no matter what, and to stand against cultural erosion as salt and light.
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Naaman: Blessings of the Larger Story, Curses of the Smaller Story
Like the Old Testament Naaman, we may become frustrated if life doesn’t “follow our script.” But we should instead look to the larger story that God is writing.
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The Attributes of God: Sovereignty
We can trust God precisely because, and only because, He is sovereign over everything.
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The Church in Acts, Part 6: Deception Within, Opposition Without
When we are growing in Christ, two things will increasingly result: trust and obedience. That will lead us to have lives like Stephen’s, full of faith and full of the Holy Spirit.
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A Psalm for All Seasons: Psalm 121
God’s provision and providence are perpetual, protective, and pervasive. Therefore, we are to trust God, set goals for the future, and serve Him with boldness.
Watch / ListenA Psalm for All Seasons: Psalm 13
The world has taught us to complain and mistrust God. The Bible teaches us the art of living in the tension of the sovereign control of God and the pain of this world.
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A Rhythm with Rest, Part 2: The Sabbath
The pattern of Sabbath rest, initiated by God, shows that we are created to create, but also to always trust in Him, to remember His provision, and to be set apart for His purposes.
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Living Faith, Part 12: Pride, Planning, and Perspective
Christians should not arrogantly make plans independent of life’s frailty and God’s sovereignty. Rather, we are to go about the business of life with a humble dependence on God.
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The Names of God: Jehovah Sabaoth
We do and should call out to Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts, in our moments of desperation. Yet we must avoid presumption, placing our confidence is in the power and will of the God of heavenly armies, who is always with us.
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The Names of God: Jehovah Rapha
God can and sometimes does bring physical healing, but His primary priority is for our spiritual healing. And He uses the brokenness of this world to shape us into the people He wants us to be.
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