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A QUICK REFRESHER

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What does God expect of us? It’s in the Bible, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, NIV. “And now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?”

God expects us to care about the details of our life. It’s in the Bible, Luke 16:10, NIV. “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

Fools talk too much. It’s in the Bible, Proverbs 10:8, NIV. “The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.” Proverbs 17:28, NIV. “Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.”

Whom did Jesus pronounce blessed? It’s in the Bible, Luke 11:28, NIV. “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

None of God’s promises in the Bible ever fail. It’s in the Bible, Joshua 23:14, ESV. “…not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed.”

ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.

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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM

WHAT GOD DID FOR US

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WHAT GOD DID FOR US
 
Titus 3:3–8
Indeed, we, too, were once stupid, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures. We were mean and jealous. We were hated, and we hated each other.  However, when God our Savior made his kindness and love for humanity appear, he saved us, but not because of anything we had done to gain his approval. Instead, because of his mercy he saved us through the washing in which the Holy Spirit gives us new birth and renewal. God poured a generous amount of the Spirit on us through Jesus Christ our Savior. As a result, God in his kindness has given us his approval and we have become heirs who have the confidence that we have everlasting life. This is a statement that can be trusted. I want you to insist on these things so that those who believe in God can concentrate on setting an example by doing good things. This is good and helps other people. 
 
LET US NOT FORGET WHAT GOD DID FOR US.
 
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WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE GOD

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WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE GOD
 
1 John 4:15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.
 
Lamentations 3:24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
 
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
 
Romans 10:10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
 
Romans 14:11 It is written: ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’
 
Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
 
ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
 
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Shun Hypocrisy

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Shun Hypocrisy
 
Proverbs 26:23–28 ⸤Like⸥ a clay pot covered with cheap silver, so is smooth talk that covers up an evil heart.  Whoever is filled with hate disguises it with his speech, but inside he holds on to deceit.  When he talks charmingly, do not trust him because of the seven disgusting things in his heart.  His hatred is deceitfully hidden, but his wickedness will be revealed to the community.  Whoever digs a pit will fall into it.  Whoever rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.  A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth causes ruin. 
 
Titus 1:16 They claim to know God, but they deny him by what they do. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit to do anything good. 
 
Romans 2:3 When you judge people for doing these things but then do them yourself, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?
 
Hypocrisy is when someone claims to have certain beliefs, principles, or standards but acts in a way that contradicts them. It’s like preaching honesty while secretly being deceptive, or criticizing others for something you do yourself. It can be frustrating because it creates a gap between words and actions.
 
BE AWARE OF HYPOCRISY
DON’T BE A HYPOCRITE
BE WHO YOU SAY YOU ARE
 
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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM

GOD TEACHES US ABOUT OUR SPEACH

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GOD TEACHES US ABOUT OUR SPEACH
 
Ephesians 5:4 It’s not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks ⸤to God⸥.
 
The believer follows God, by being clean-mouthed. If a believer is to follow and imitate God, he has to be pure in speech and conversation; he has to keep his mouth or tongue clean. He cannot let his mouth become foul, polluted, filthy, and vile.
He is never, not once, to be engaged in filthiness (aischrotes): using the mouth in obscene, shameful, foul, polluted, base, immoral conduct and conversation. What an indictment of our day—a day of sodomy and perversion. And note: the word refers to both conduct and speech. How polluted and foul-mouthed so many have become—so much so that society could easily be known as a second Sodom and Gomorrah.
The believer is never once to engage in foolish talking (morologia): empty, unthoughtful, senseless, wasted, idle, aimless, or purposeless talk; talk that just fritters away and wastes time, that has absolutely no purpose to it. It also means sinful, foolish, silly, and corrupt talk.
 
Ephesians 4:29 Don’t say anything that would hurt ⸤another person⸥. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.
 
The believer is to strip away filthy and foul talk. The word corrupt (sapros) means rotten, foul, putrid and polluting. Corrupt talk, of course, would include cursing and unholy talk and even the worthless conversation that is so often carried on by people. The Amplified New Testament has a good description.
 
      “Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word, nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth” (Ep. 4:29).
 
Scripture says that a man with a foul mouth has a mouth that is “an open sepulchre [grave]” (Ro. 3:13). An open grave is foul, and it is a symbol of corruption. So is a man with a sinful mouth.  His mouth is …
 
      •      foul
      •      dirty
      •      obscene
      •      polluted
      •      filthy
      •      detestable
      •      profane
      •      dishonorable
      •      offensive
 
The obscene mouth may range from off-colored humor to dirty jokes, from immoral suggestions to outright propositions for sex. But no matter, a man with a foul mouth stinks just like an open grave; his filthiness causes corruption, the decay of character. The filth from his mouth eats and eats away at his character and at the character of his listeners—so much so that he becomes as offensive as that of a decayed corpse. The foul, filthy mouth kills character, its attractiveness, trust, faithfulness, morality, honor, and godliness.
 
I HOPE YOU FOUND THIS QUICK STUDY TO BE A GOOD REFRESHER.
 
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WELL DOING

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WELL DOING
 
1 Peter 2:15 God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing what is right.  
This verse emphasizes the power of good deeds and righteous living in countering negativity or opposition. Instead of responding to criticism with hostility, it encourages believers to let their actions speak for themselves. Living a life of integrity and goodness can be a testimony that quiets those who misunderstand or criticize unjustly.
 
OUR GOD TEACHES US THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING GOOD DEEDS.
Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” This verse encourages persistence in doing good, reminding believers that their efforts will be rewarded.
 
Matthew 5:16 – “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Doing good is a way to reflect God’s love and inspire others.
 
Titus 2:7-8 – “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.”
This verse reinforces the idea that upright behavior can leave critics with no grounds for accusation. 
 
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 – “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
Living a respectful and diligent life can be a testimony to those outside the faith.
 
ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS QUICK REFRESHER.
WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT WE CAN SILENCE OPPOSITION BY DOING GOOD AND LIVING A RIGHTEOUS LIFE.
 
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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM

THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT BELIEVING

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THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT BELIEVING

Mark 9:23: “‘If you can?’ said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.“

Acts 16:31: “They replied, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”

Hebrews 11:6: “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

Romans 1:17: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.”

John 11:40: “Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’

Psalm 27:13: “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

I HOPE YOU FIND THIS QUICK REFRESHER TO BE HELPFUL.
TRUST, BELIEVE, AND RECEIVE.

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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM

THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO US ABOUT WIDOWS

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THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO US ABOUT WIDOWS

1 Corinthians 7:39–40 A married woman must remain with her husband as long as he lives. If her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but only if the man is a Christian.However, she will be more blessed if she stays as she is. That is my opinion, and I think that I, too, have God’s Spirit. 

Marriage is for life, and is ended by the death of one of the partners (7:39–40). Paul says Christian widows are free to marry—but they should only marry a fellow Christian. His own judgment is that widows will find more happiness in the undivided life of being single.

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED AND RECEIVED FROM THIS QUICK REFRESHER.

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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM

WE NEED GOD

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WE NEED GOD

John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing.”

Psalm 121:1-2: “I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Isaiah 40:29-31: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Hebrews 4:16: “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

LET US NOT FORGET HOW MUCH WE NEED GOD.

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GOD IS OUR DELIVERER AND OUR HEALER

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GOD IS OUR DELIVERER AND OUR HEALER

Psalm 34:17: “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

2 Samuel 22:2: “He said: ‘The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.’ “

Nahum 1:7: “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”

Psalm 103:2-3: “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”

Jeremiah 30:17: “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord.

These verses beautifully capture God’s power and promises of deliverance and of healing, offering comfort and hope.

GOD IS OUR DELIVERER AND OUR HEALER.

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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM