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Church Notes: Strongholds
These are my notes from our 7/10/2011 church meeting. Leader: Philip Weatherford Assignment Let’s talk about the meaning of the word stronghold, and discuss the effects of physical and mental “strongholds” in our lives that hinder our daily walk with God.
July 7 – Isaiah Prophesies of a Spiritual Awakening
Reading Isa. 29:22-24; 27:2-13; 32:12-20; 33:2-24; 22:15-25 Devotional Today’s reading contains promises from GOD about a spiritual awakening that would come for Israel: 22 Therefore thus says the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob: “Jacob shall not now be ashamed, Nor shall his face now grow pale; 23 But when he sees…
July 1 – Isaiah’s Prophecy against Assyria, Moab, and Damascus
Reading Isa. 34:1-4; 14:24-27; 15:1-9; 16:1-14; 17:1-14 Devotional Under wicked king Ahaz, Judah is now paying tribute to Assyria. GOD is in the process of bringing about the discipline upon His people for their evil ways. He will use even more wicked nations to accomplish this purpose, but they too will receive punishment. It is…
May 10 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 22)
Reading Psalm 45; 47; 48; 87; 110 Devotional Psalm 45 The Messiah is the most excellent of men. His lips have been anointed with grace, since GOD has blessed Him forever. GOD’s throne will last forever, a scepter of justice will be the scepter of His kingdom. The Messiah loves righteousness and hates wickedness, therefore…
May 1 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 13)
Reading Psalm 75; 93; 94; 97; 98; 99; 100 Devotional Psalm 75 GOD’s name is near and His deeds are wonderful. He is the judge of man. He brings one down and lifts up another. The LORD holds a cup filled with foaming wine mixed with spices and He pours it out and makes all…
April 25 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 7)
Reading Psalm 120; 121; 140; 143; 144 Devotional As we journey through the Psalms we are focusing on those things we learn of GOD’s nature, character and actions. Psalm 120 is a prayer for deliverance from lying Gentiles who want to go to war. In this Psalm we learn that GOD: Answers me when I…
April 23 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 5)
Reading Psalm 70; 71; 77; 83; 86 Devotional As we journey through the Psalms, our daily focus is upon what we learn of GOD. Today we learn that GOD: Is my help. Is my deliverer. Is where I take refuge. Is righteous. Is my rock of refuge. Is where I can always go. Is my…
April 22 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 4)
Reading Psalm 61; 62; 64; 69 Devotional As we journey through the Psalms, our daily focus is upon what we learn of GOD. Today we learn that GOD: Has been my refuge and strong tower against the foe. Has heard my vows and given me the heritage of those who fear His name. Provides rest…
April 21 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 3)
Reading Psalm 35; 41; 43; 46; 55 Devotional As we journey through the Psalms, our daily focus is upon what we learn of GOD. Today we learn that GOD: Rescues the poor from those too strong for them, and the poor and needy from those who rob them. Sees what is happening to us and…
April 20 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 2)
Reading Psalm 13; 17; 23; 26; 28; 31 Devotional As we journey through the Psalms, our daily focus is upon what we learn of GOD. Today we learn that GOD: Never fails in His love toward us. Provides salvation. Has been good to us. Will answer our prayer. Saves those who take their refuge in…