Is that grounds for complaining that God is unfair? Not so fast, please. God told Moses, “I’m in charge of mercy. I’m in charge of compassion.” Compassion doesn’t originate in our bleeding hearts or moral sweat, but in God’s mercy. The same point was made when God said to Pharaoh, “I picked you as a bit player in this drama of my salvation power.” All we’re saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for better or worse.
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3 Days
We all find it difficult to understand why God allows wickedness. Christians often wonder: "Does God care?" Is God fair? Is God present? By following this strategy, you will learn the answers to all three questions in just three days of daily prayer and Bible study.
5 Days
This five day plan is an in-depth study of the doctrines of grace. T.U.L.I.P. is a heading of Theology that magnifies the sovereignty of God. Exalting God’s grace is the truth expressed in the doctrines of grace.
It is one of the toughest commandments we encounter in Scripture -- Jesus’ exhortation in Luke 6:27 to “Love your enemies.” In this five-part devotional, we’ll examine the ways Jesus wants and equips us to achieve that seemingly impossible task.
6 Days
We can all be tempted to hide the truth about ourselves, or change our true identity, to get ahead in life. In this six-day plan, Ken Costa explores the far-from-perfect life of Jacob, who wrestled with God to discover his true identity. When we’re brave enough to stop deceiving ourselves and others, we’re free to know God, know ourselves, and be who He created us to be.
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