Scripture: Deut.34:1-4
How did Moses feel after 40 years through the arid desert, leading 3-4 millions Israelites, standing at this mountain to see the Promised Land but unable to enter it?
Why did God banned Moses from entering the Promised Land?
- Moses' anger and disobedience
- Know that every act of obedience is an act of trusting and honouring God
- Remember that all glory belongs to God
- Understand that every discipline of God is embedded in His love, mercy and compassion
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Genesis
Lessons from the life of Joseph:
- God's ways are not our ways
- Suffering is a part of walking with God
- We must flee from sin
- Jealousy destroys
- God is with you in the midst of trial
- Forgiveness
Scripture: book of James
Lessons from the book of James:
- How to take joy in times of trial
- How not to boast
- There is strength in humility
- The temptation to sin usually arises within us
Scripture: book of Ruth
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29
Live a life of wisdom by taking heed to Jesus' instructions.
- making religious sounds do not save us, obedient does
- never substitute obedience with ministry activities
- Jesus must always be the LORD and the MASTER of our lives
- all who listen to Jesus' instructions and follow them are wise
- those who hear Jesus' instructions and ignore them are foolish
- moving from "feeling good" to total obedience
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16
Do not despise the little things, even when they seem insignificant. In God's kingdom, in God's plan, they can achieve greater things than we can imagine.
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Scripture: 1 Tim. 5:8 , Psalm 103:13, Prov.24:16
Fatherhood is a balancing act:
- Provision vs Presence
- Discipline vs Tenderness
- Mistakes vs Failures