The Voice

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 12 for Wednesday, January 22nd.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 11 for Tuesday about Saul’s uniting of Israel in battle to defend a town after threatening to cut up any draft dodger’s oxen.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 10 for Monday, January 20th. Saul is coached as to what will happen in the near future by Samuel where he receives the gift of prophesy, and is celebrated by most as the new king in Israel.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 9 about Saul trying to find his dad’s lost donkey’s and having a divine appointment with Samuel.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 8 for Thursday, January 16th. Samuel’s sons didn’t follow in their dad’s path. The Israelites wanted a king, like all the other surrounding peoples had. God spoke to foretell what a bad idea that was, and then allowed them to move forward with their bad idea.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 7 for Wednesday, January 15th. The ark is taken care of for 20 years in a town. Samuel tells the Israelites to stop worshipping idols, and things get better once they do. The Philistines are subdued ad peace ensues while Samuel judged.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 6 for Tuesday about the successful return of the ark of the covenant to the Israelites in a cart towed by two cows. Seventy men died for looking inside the ark though, which was forbidden.

In today’s reading of 1 Samuel Chapter 5 for Monday. We read about what the Philistines went through after deciding to keep the ark of the covenant of God beside their god Dagon in their temple. God was not happy about that and caused death and a plague of tumors, inciting panic and a spiritual… Continue reading 1 Samuel 5

Here I read 1 Samuel Chapter 4 for Friday, January 10th, 2014 about the fulfillment of a dire prophesy for many in Israel and the house of Eli, including the ark of the covenant. I also found a terrible baby naming instance near the end of this chapter.

Let’s read 1 Samuel Chapter 3 for Thursday, January 9th, 2014. May your ears tingle today as God reveals Himself to young Samuel for the first time, and a troubling prophesy is spoken to him about the house of Eli.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 2 for Wednesday. Hannah is blessed with five more children while Eli and his family line are cursed and his sons are prophesied to die on the same day because of their wickedness. God plans to bring up a man who follows his will and act in righteousness.

Reading 1 Samuel Chapter 1 for Tuesday, January 7th. Hannah prayed because she could not have a child, and after being bullied by a rival wife and misunderstood by a Priest, God answered her prayer with a son.

Reading Ruth Chapter 4 for Monday, January 6th. Boaz goes to the city gate and confirms with the nearest legal kinsman-redeemer that he chooses to waive his right to Ruth and the property of her dead husband, clearing Boaz for marrying Ruth, obtaining some land, and getting a free sandal.

Reading Ruth Chapter 3 for Friday, January 3rd. Naomi advises Ruth on how she can get Boaz’s attention and let him know that she is interested in him.

Listen to Ruth Chapter 2 followed by a short commentary about the chapter by Ezra Engle. Ruth finds the favor of Boaz while gathering grain as a needy person would in her culture.

Reading Ruth 1 for Wednesday, January 1st, 2014. Orpah and Ruth choose different paths when Naomi suggests they go back to their old homes.

Reading Romans 9 for Tuesday with a brief commentary.

Reading Romans Chapter 8 and a short commentary for Monday.

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We talk about Worth.

What do you want to talk about? Do you have any ideas about our group’s size? Does it seem like it is not growing much to you? Why do you think that is? Is that bad? What issues are at the forefront of your mind right now? What do you think about the style that… Continue reading Discussion: Discussion

Have you noticed that there are a lot of people who value or celebrate a lack of self control? (Movies & Extreme/Reality Shows like “Jack*ss”, BigBrother or Cartoons like “SouthPark”) Do you know people who want to act like children for the rest of their lives? (Like Disney’s Peter Pan character or The lyrics to… Continue reading Discussion: Maturity (2 of 2)

first discussion of 2 on this topic

What kind of person would your friends say you are? How do you treat your friends? Are you flaky, dependable, rude, a good listener, easy to talk to? Would your siblings say the same thing? How do you treat your family? Do you give them the same courtesies, kindness and respect you give your friends?… Continue reading Discussion: Fake

What do you like in a leader? What do you dislike? Have you ever lead something? How did leading make you feel? Are some people supposed to lead, while others follow? Is it better to lead, or follow? Is it harder for you to follow, than lead? Is it difficult to respect some leaders? Why?… Continue reading Discussion: Leaders

What do you like about your life? What do you wish was different? Do you think too long about what you are unhappy with sometimes? Phillipians 4:12-13 “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any… Continue reading Discussion: Satisfaction

What are some common values that most every human being has in common? – Life (not murdering) – Watching out for those who can’t help themselves (children, elderly, handicapped) Why do you think we share these values? What are some less common, higher values? – honesty, integrity – no sex before marriage What, would you… Continue reading Discussion: Judging

description: I have nothing to write now. We talk about Change.

High school teens talk about humility and other things also.

It is a discussion about Decisions, and how one makes them.

Karyn: •How many of you know someone who speaks, and nobody really listens? •Do you know somebody who’s words you respect, and want to listen to? •What is the difference? •What makes words valuable? •What devalues one’s words? •What effect does your reputation have on your words? [Factors: Authority, Responsibility, Truth, Wisdom, Power, Love, Respect,… Continue reading Discussion: Words