Ruth & Naomi* The Book of Ruth is filled with examples that are applicable for our lives today.  John Piper suggests one main lesson is: The life of the godly is not a straight line to glory, but they do get there.  The life of the godly is not taking Interstate 94 and picking up … [Read More…] Ruth & Naomi – Application

Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He Redeems and Provides for the Poor Widow Naomi and Ruth Naomi suffered greatly when she and Elimelech her husband moved away from Israel to Moab during a time of famine.  Let’s discover how, despite her difficult circumstances, God provided for her and her daughter-in-law Ruth. Read Ruth … [Read More…] Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He Redeems and Provides for the Poor Widow – Naomi & Ruth

A woman as a judge of Israel!? Some commentators suggest that God chose Deborah as a kind of “plan B” because the right man wasn’t to be found. But our sovereign God’s plan never needs an alternate, or second choice. His will is always done! Let’s see how a woman was chosen to lead God’s … [Read More…] Because of God’s Steadfast Love for Us, He Raises Up Leadership in Conflict – Deborah

Day after day we hear stories of victimization, violence, abuse, and bad choices which have negatively impacted people’s lives.   The stories we read in the headlines aren’t any different than the stories in God’s Word.  Rahab is on the list of women whose past could have permanently defined her.  Other women include Eve, Sarah, Bathsheba, … [Read More…] Your Past Does Not Define You – Rahab Life Application

Because of God’s Steadfast Love for Us He: Rescues Those Who Fear Him – RAHAB Joshua 2   Joshua 3:4   Joshua 6:17-25 Matthew 1:15   Hebrews 11:31   James 2:25 Rahab is the perfect picture of God’s grace & love to Israel and us. She was a gentile; chosen by Him, sanctified by Him, saved by Him, loved by … [Read More…] Because of God’s Steadfast Love for Us He: Rescues Those Who Fear Him – RAHAB Nov. 15th Lesson

When Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah stood before Moses, Eleazar the Priest, the chiefs, and the entire congregation, they demonstrated brave character.  They were wise as they spoke in the precise moment the decision was issued.  They knew the law, interpreting they would not receive the land inheritance.  They were pious choosing to obey … [Read More…] Zelophehad’s Daughters – Life Application

Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He treats People Fairly Zelophehad’s Daughters How have you seen unfair situations handled?  Have the two parties been reasonable or contentious; have they worked toward compromise or dug in their heels?  Let’s look at how God handled a request from five women that required a precedent setting decision … [Read More…] Zelophehad’s Daughters – Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He Treats People Fairly – Nov. 1st Lesson

Lot’s Wife- Mom2Mom 2018 Excerpts taken from: Morse, Greg. “From Flight to Fight, How Christians Struggle with Sin.” Desiring God, 5 Sept. 2016 www.desiringgod.org/articles/from-flight-to-fight. Lot and his wife were instructed to flee to escape from sin.  Joseph fled from the advances of Potiphar’s wife.  In 2 Tim 2:22 it says, “Flee youthful passions and pursue … [Read More…] Lot’s Wife – God Warns Us of Danger – Life Application

Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He Warns Us of Danger Lot’s Wife We issue warnings to our children every day. Sometimes they heed the warnings, and at other times, they ignore them.  How do we respond when God warns us of impending danger?  Lot’s wife received many warnings.  Let’s look at how she … [Read More…] Lot’s Wife – God Warns Us of Danger Oct. 11 Lesson