Tag Archives: Dividing the Word

Spiritual Nuggets 8/17/2023

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Curses, the Old Testament, and Freedom “And if a man commits a sin punishable by death, and so he is put to and you hang him on a tree, his dead body shall not hang on the tree, but certainly … Continue reading →

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Worship God In Truth – 8

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 5. Avoiding Contamination – Continued Please read Deuteronomy 12:29-13:18; 18:9-22 for the background to this section. Temptation from friends and relatives (verses 6–11). It would not be difficult to expose and execute a false prophet, but … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/16/2023

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Tent Making for Eternity Paul, the tent maker, knew the temporal nature of human-made structures. For someone who made and probably repaired tents, he knew all their flaws and tendencies for wear. So it’s not a stretch for him to … Continue reading →

Worship God In Truth – 7

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 5. Avoiding Contamination – Continued Please read Deuteronomy 12:29-13:18; 18:9-22 for the background to this section. Temptation from the prophets (13:1–5). God raised up prophets in Israel during those times when the people needed to be … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 8/15/2023

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

The Global Reset Button When I was a kid, I loved playing Super Nintendo—especially Donkey Kong. Despite my love for it, it would just make me angry at times. When I couldn’t handle the way the game was panning out, … Continue reading →

Worship God In Truth – 6

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 5. Avoiding Contamination Please read Deuteronomy 12:29-13:18; 18:9-22 for the background to this section. Moses pointed out four approaches the enemy could use to trap the Israelites into practicing idolatry, and he warned his people to … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 8/14/2023

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Compelled to Worship When we experience God’s mercy, it shows. Our instincts change and our priorities shift from gratifying our own ego to making much of God. We stop fearing what others think of us and find our identity grounded … Continue reading →

Worship God In Truth – 5

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 4. Bringing Tithes and Offerings Please read Deuteronomy 12:17-19 for the background to this section. The practice of bringing 10 percent of the produce to the Lord antedates the Law, for Abraham tithed (Genesis 14:17–20; Hebrews … Continue reading →

Faith From The Beginning 8/12/2023

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Abram’s Victory AFTER Abram passed through Sichem, the place of power, he came to Moreh. “Moreh” means the even place, or the place of instruction. After Abram’s victory at Haran, God leads him on to the plain of instruction. He … Continue reading →

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Worship God In Truth – 4

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 3. Respecting Life Please read Deuteronomy 12:15-16; 20-28 for the background to this section. These verses focus on the Jews’ treatment of the blood of animals that were either sacrificed at the altar or eaten … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 8/11/2023

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

An Irrational Life Love is irrational. It requires doing things that compromise every survival instinct. Moses tells God’s people to have a memory of what God has done among them and to love Him as a result: “And you shall … Continue reading →

Worship God In Truth – 3

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 2. Worshiping the Lord – Continued Please read Deuteronomy 12:4-14 for the background to this section. One altar for sacrifices (verses 6-7, 12-14). Canaanite worship permitted the people to offer whatever sacrifices they pleased at … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 8/10/2023

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

A Letter of Recommendation We file letters of recommendation from pastors, past supervisors, and teachers that highlight our skills, attitude, and work ethic. They present us as ideal candidates, glossing over the things we lack and the ways in which … Continue reading →

Worship God In Truth – 2

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 2. Worshiping the Lord Please read Deuteronomy 12:4-14 for the background to this section. “You must not worship the Lord your God in their way” (verse 4, NIV) is a simple statement that carries a … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 8/09/2023

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Treating the Symptom I regularly predict that something will only take me an hour when it actually ends up taking two. I’m beginning to think that this is a sign of a larger issue: the tendency to underestimate the severity … Continue reading →

Worship God In Truth – 1

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 12-13; 18:9-22 Moses was a wise instructor. He devoted the first part of his address (Deuteronomy 1–5) to reviewing the past and helping the new generation appreciate all that God had done for them. Then he told … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 8/08/2023

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Forgive, Forget, and Comfort There is a subtle type of grudge that festers. When we extend forgiveness, the challenge isn’t necessarily in the moment of reconciliation. It’s extending that moment and letting it permeate the interactions that follow. In 2 … Continue reading →

Who Is Man To You, O God? – 8

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Psalm 8 From last lesson: God comes to us, cares for us, and crowns us. And we are crowned, not through any human merit of our own, but we are crowned when we are possessed by the Lord … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/07/2023

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Your Inner Self “Did I leave the burner on?” “Did I lock the door?” “I feel like I’m forgetting something.” Forgetfulness is a syndrome we all experience at one time or another. Many of our forgetful moments end up being minor inconveniences. … Continue reading →

Who Is Man To You, O God? – 7

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Psalm 8 III. The Lord’s Passion – Continued From last lesson: You and I are not what we were meant to be. How, then, do we realize our potential? How do we fill the longing in our hearts? … Continue reading →