January, 2019 (7)
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Consider your ways (Haggai 1:1-15)
The Israelite's in Haggai's day were struggling and downhearted - because their priorities were wrong.
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When offering help is dangerous (9:1-5)
Paul sent three men to help the Corinthian church to carry through its promises. But he knew he was taking a big risk.
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The Decree of Cyrus (Ezra 2 & 3)
The background to Haggai: appalling disaster, great and thrilling promises, an astonishing intervention into history, a brave remnant of Jewish people returning to build the temple but then discouragements, setbacks and failure. But all interwoven into the lives of ordinary people like us.
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Three Trusted Men (8:16-24)
Paul lists the three men who were to supervise the famine relief collection at Corinth. Titus was one; the other two aren't named - or are they?
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Giving, Fairness, and Practical Wisdom (8:13-15)
Believers and Churches must use their resources fairly for the benefit of all God's people. But there are many practical questions to be considered. We need the wisdom that only God can give.
