Trusting God in tough times Part 19
Can you really trust God in tough times? Well, today on Discover the Word, the group continues their study of “The Miraculous Life of Elisha” and why trusting God with healing a Syrian military leader named Naaman was so tough for all concerned. Join the group today on Discover the Word!
Leprosy, a military commander, and a message Part 18
What would you say is the most feared communicable disease of our day? Well, during the time of “The Miraculous Life of Elisha,” it had to have been leprosy. And a Syrian military commander named Naaman had it. Today on "Discover the Word," we will talk about an astounding prophetic message behind this intriguing story. Don’t miss the conversation today on "Discover the Word"!
Similarities between Elisha’s and Jesus's miracles Part 17
It was a time of famine in Israel, and Elisha the prophet fed a large crowd with only twenty loaves of bread. And there was a bunch left over. Does this event in “The Miraculous Life of Elisha” sound familiar? Today on "Discover the Word," we will tie Elisha’s miracle to when Jesus fed a crowd of thousands with five loaves and two fish. You’ll find fascinating similarities between the two today at on "Discover the Word"!
Elisha’s strange miracles Part 16
The Old Testament prophet Elisha performed some pretty strange miracles. Like the one where he threw flour in a pot of stew to remove the poison so a bunch of prophets-in-training could eat it. Entertaining story, but what relevance could this story have to us? Today on "Discover the Word," we will continue the discussion on “The Miraculous Life of Elisha.” Join the study today on "Discover the Word"!
Exploring a well-known psalm Part 5
Today, we'll pose the question, “How could David go from praising His Creator to asking God to kill those who hated Him?” What tripped David’s switch? Was this a sentiment that God shared or was there another reason why it might be included in Psalm 139? Explore a confusing shift in a part of this well-known psalm we often ignore.
God has planned our days Part 4
Does God make mistakes? In times of crisis and confusion it’s easy to doubt, because it’s hard for us to see the big picture. Today on "Discover the Word," we discuss how God has planned our days in a way that goes beyond time and space, so that even our mistakes can be turned around for His redemptive purposes. Join the discussion today on "Discover the Word"!
“Fearfully and wonderfully made”
Psalm 139 isn’t just an account of how David’s heart had been searched by God, it also invites God to continue searching. And the deeper God searched, the more David developed a sense of awe and wonder that he was “fearfully and wonderfully made.” And so are we. Don’t miss this important conversation today on "Discover the Word"!
God knows us and loves us anyway Part 2
Are there certain friends in your past who you would rather not get in touch with today because they knew you when you weren’t at your best stage of life? Today on "Discover the Word," we'll talk about how God knows everything about us, our full story, yet loves us anyway. Don’t miss the discussion today on "Discover the Word"!
Search me and know me Part 1
King David messed up royally, yet he was not afraid to have his heart searched by God. Today on "Discover the Word," we begin the discussion called “Search Me.” For some, the words, “You have searched me and known me” in Psalm 139 produce fear and foreboding, making them want to hide. For others it brings comfort. But why the disparity?
Truth-telling and the workplace Part 10
We see it all the time, advertisements for products with misleading information and guarantees built on false promises. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation as we conclude our series on "Faith at Work"!
How can we use the wealth God has given us? Part 9
The Bible makes it clear that God calls us to offer care and compassion for the poor. The Old Testament prophets were burdened for the poor. In fact, Isaiah told God's people that it was better to help the needy than to fast.
Behind the Bible’s stories about the rich and the poor Part 8
Wealth and possessions have divided people ever since time began. Jesus spoke into this division when He said, "life does not consist in the abundance of possessions."
Are contentment and ambition enemies? Part 7
The word "ambition" often is used with suspicion in Christian circles. Perhaps because the word "selfish" is often associated with it! Don't miss this important discussion.
What should our attitude be about work? Part 6
When we meet someone for the first time, we usually ask "What do you do?" So much of our identity is linked to our work, but how do we keep our jobs from defining us completely? Listen in as we explore our relationship to our labors.
A conclusion we all need to hear Part 5
Americans might be tempted to roll their eyes at the shorter work week that some nations are known for. But the people of those nations might shake their heads at the number of hours Americans put in at work. So, what's the proper balance?
