The following provides suggested answers to the Message Based Discussion Questions following the outline provided to the message presented on August 18, 2013. The answers are suggested to stimulate thinking, not to end thinking. Continue reading
This message was presented on August 18, 2013 as an addendum to the Malachi Series.
Giving USA, a non-profit foundation that studies philanthropy in the United States, in its 2008 report found 33.4% of estimated total giving, $103.32 billion, went to houses of worship and denominational organizations in 2007. Continue reading
These suggested answers are provided for the Message Based Discussion Questions from the message presented on August 11, 2013. They are provided as a stimulus to your thinking, not as a replacement of your thinking. There are several additional ways to answer many of the questions. The outline of the message is provided first.
Law or Grace Giving
Malachi compared to the New Testament
How do I know what to give? Continue reading
This message was presented on August 11, 2013 as a part of the series on Malachi and is an amplification and explanation of God’s view of giving today from Malachi 3:8-10.
What motivates someone to give? Listen to what Paul wrote the Corinthian Church, Continue reading
This is the Message Based Discussion Questions following the message given on August 4, 2013. The outline is provided first and the suggested considerations follow. Continue reading
This message was presented on August 4, 2013 as part of the Malachi series.
Last words are often considered important. Here are several “last words” attributed to various people. Continue reading
Ezra 9:3-9,13-15
How do you know if you are a part of the remnant?
1) Most were not and found it useless to serve God 3:13-15 Continue reading
God has blessed America like no other nation has been blessed. We were founded by the light of truth. Our founding fathers loved God’s Word and established a constitution that reflected integrity, checks and balances and vision for a people who wanted freedom from tyranny and opportunity to see their dreams become a reality.
Israel was also founded on truth. God established Israel through the Abrahamic Covenant and Israel continued to grow in might and influence, until Solomon’s dedication of the temple. Continue reading
These are suggested answers to the Message Based Discussion Questions from the message presented on July 14, 2013. The purpose is to provide initial thoughts to spur greater discussion and deeper thinking.
This message was presented on July 14, 2013 as a part of a series on Malachi.
Shepherding Truth 