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What Do Manna and Money Have to Do with Each Other? (Exodus 16)

Manna and money share similarities. The Israelites were to each take “one omer” (Exodus 16:16), which is a tithe: “An omer is one-tenth of an ephah” (Exodus 16:36). Manna is fitting illustration of money in that it did many of the things for Israel that money does for us. Read or listen to part of this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn what manna and money have to do with each other.Table of contentsWhat Is the Relationship Between Manna and Money?Manna and Money Provide and Test...

How to Pay Off Debt (Psalm 37:21)—Here Are the Best Strategies!

Psalm 37:21 says, "The wicked borrows but does not pay back." Do you want to know how to pay off debt? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn the best strategies for paying off debt.Table of contentsStrategies to Avoid a MortgageFirst, Consider a RentalSecond, Live ModestlyThird, Purchase a Starter HomeTwo Pieces of Advice if You Decide to Purchase a MortgageFirst, Understand "Qualifying"Second, Choose a 15-Year Versus a 30-Year MortgageThe Best Strategies for P...

Jesus Will Bind the Strong Man (Satan) – Hebrews 2:5-9 and Matthew 12:29

In Matthew 12:29, Jesus said people were seeing Him "bind the strong man," referring to Satan. This showed Jesus is stronger than Satan, and able to deliver people from his kingdom. Learn how Satan obtained a kingdom (Hebrews 2:5-9).Table of contentsThe Book of Hebrews Is About Jesus Being BetterJesus Became Better than the Angels?God Gave Man AuthorityMan Forfeited His Authority to Satan at the FallSatan Offered Jesus His AuthorityThe Antichrist Accepts Satan's OfferSatan Is not Ruling and ...

Learn a Biblical Stewardship of Money with Your Finances God’s Way

Do you want to develop a biblical stewardship of money? I've got the book (and workbook) for you! Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn about financial stewardship in the Bible.Table of ContentsGoing Into Full-Time Ministry without Being Paid MuchSome Credibility and EncouragementLiving on a Single-Income with Modest SalariesWhen People Don't Understand a Biblical Stewardship of MoneyThe Devastating Nature of Financial Problems“Are You Going to Help Me Become R...

The Kingdom of God Is in Your Midst (Luke 17:20-21)

In Luke 17:20-21 Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is in your midst." Jesus said this because He was on the earth and people could see Him, hear Him, and touch Him. He had the kingdom with Him. To be near Jesus was to be near the kingdom.Table of contentsThe Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven Are the SameJesus's Purpose During His Earthly MinistryThe Changing Message of the Unchanging Gospel They Preached the Kingdom of God in the GospelsThey Preached the Coming Messiah in the Old Testam...

God Loves a Cheerful Giver and How You Can Become One (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Paul said, "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to learn the scriptures on sowing money, and how you can become a cheerful giver God loves.Table of ContentsGod Gives to Us So We Can Give to OthersWhat Do the Scriptures on Sowing Money Mean?The Principle of Reaping and Sowing Is Repeated in ScriptureIf We Give Enough Will God Make Us Rich?Do We Reap in This Life or the Next?God Gives Us Grace So We Can Give MoreGive Chee...

For If Christ Is Not Raised (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)

In 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Paul hypothetically discussed "for if Christ is not raised." Read, listen, or watch to learn what it means for believers if Christ was not raised, and what it means for unbelievers that Christ was raised.Table of contentsWe All Have DoubtsWhat Makes People Heretics?What It Means for BelieversFor If Christ Is Not Raised a Believer’s Preaching is WorthlessFor If Christ Is Not Raised New Testament Authors Are LiarsFor If Christ Is Not Raised a Believer’s Faith Is Worth...

The Parable of the Talents Teaches Faithful Stewardship (Matthew 25:14-30)

Is the parable of the talents about money (Matthew 25:14-30)? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Finances God’s Way to have your questions answered and learn what this parable teaches about faithful stewardship.Table of ContentsEncouraged By the Parable of the TalentsThe Parable of the Talents Reveals God Judges Believers' Stewardships Versus SinsFirst, God Gives What We Can HandleSecond, God Judges Our Proportion Versus Our PortionThird, God Does Not Compare Us with OthersThe First Da...

Let Patience Have Its Perfect Work to Become Better Versus Bitter (James 1:4)

James 1:4 says, "Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." Read or listen to this chapter from Enduring Trials God's Way to learn how to let trials make you better versus bitter.Table of contentsWe Must Choose to "Let" Patience Have Its Perfect WorkLet Patience Have Its Perfect Work to Avoid Becoming BitterBitterness Is the Temptation During TrialsDavid Was Made Better by TrialsDavid Trusted God's SovereigntyAsa Became Bitter by TrialsDiscuss...

The Couple’s Bible Study for Christ-Centered Relationships

Your Marriage God's Way Workbook is the couple's Bible study husbands and wives can do together for Christ-centered relationships. Read or listen to the introduction to see why this workbook stands out among husband-and-wife Bible studies.Table of ContentsBeing not Only Hearers, but DoersUsing this Couple's Bible StudyTake Your Time and Pray!Expect Tension with This Couple's Bible StudyFocus on the Way Your Spouse FeelsCrucify Your Flesh When Doing this Couple's Bible StudyApologize the Righ...