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Lessons from the Prodigal Son’s Brother and Jonah (Luke 15.31-32 and Jonah 4)

We can learn wonderful lessons from the prodigal's son's brother and Jonah. Reading Jonah 4 is like reading Luke 15:25-31. If God is going to put two similar accounts in the Bible – one in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament – it seems He’s trying to drive home the points they make.https://youtu.be/ZkIsRFUXgGAWe can learn wonderful lessons from the prodigal's son's brother and Jonah. Reading Jonah 4 is like reading Luke 15:25-31.Table of contentsFamily Worship Guide for Less...

What Is Agape, Phileo, Storge, and Eros Love?

We have one word for love, but Greek has multiple: agape, phileo, storge, and eros. What is the difference between agape and phileo love? What about eros and storge? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to find out.Table of ContentsDEFINING THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF LOVEEros—Physical AttractionStorge—Natural AffectionPhileo—Strong AffectionAgape—A Superior LoveA WIFE’S PHILEO FOR HER HUSBANDWhat are a few things I love? I love my kids, eating popcorn, and teaching the...

Why Does God Test Us? (Deuteronomy 8:2 and Psalm 26:2)

Why does God test us as Deuteronomy 8:2, Psalm 26:2, and other verses describe? Read or listen to this chapter from Enduring Trials God's Way to learn how trials prove your faith!Table of contentsGod Tests Us to Prove Our FaithTrials Test Us and Prove the Genuineness of Our Faith to UsTrials Test Us and Prove the Genuineness of Our Faith to OthersTrudging through the Swamp of DespairTrials Test Us and Prove Genuineness of Our Faith to GodGod Tested IsraelGod Tested HezekiahGod Tested Abraham...

How to Encourage Your Husband to Lead Spiritually

Wives, I want you to know how to encourage your husband to lead spiritually. Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way for godly words of encouragement for your husband.Table of ContentsENCOURAGE YOUR HUSBAND TO LEAD SPIRITUALLY BY EMBRACING HIS LEADERSHIP STYLERECOGNIZE A HEART FOR GOD IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LEADERSHIP STYLEMAKE YOUR HUSBAND’S SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP EASIERFive Practical Tips to Encourage Your Husband to Lead Spiritually...First, thank your husband when he ta...

When God’s Grace to Others Bothers Us (Luke 15:30 and Matthew 20:1-15)

We like God’s grace to us, but we don’t always like God’s grace to others. Grace is unmerited favor. It is undeserved, which means by nature it is unfair. People are being given what they did not work for or earn and that upsets us. We will look at two examples of this in Scripture and then discuss the application for us.https://youtu.be/fPcXHwCBxZ8We like God’s grace to us, but we don’t always like God’s grace to others. Grace is unmerited favor. It is undeserved. It seems unfair.Tabl...

Why Did God Ask Abraham to Kill His Son, Isaac?

Why did God ask Abraham to kill his son? Read or listen to the Introduction to A Father Offers His Son if you've ever wondered, "Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?"Table of contentsFirst, God asked Abraham to Kill His Son, Because He Wanted to Test AbrahamSecond, God asked Abraham to Kill His Son, Because He Wanted a Type of His Son, JesusLet me make three requests for you to keep in mind as you read A Father Offers His Son… First, put yourself in Abraham's placeSecond, put yourself...

We Don’t Serve the Lord with Gladness When…-Luke 15:25-29 and Psalm 100:2 (Video)

Psalm 100:2 says, “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” This verse doesn’t just tell us to serve the Lord, it tells us HOW to serve the Lord: with gladness. And it is evident the older son in the parable of the prodigal son was not serving the Lord with gladness. Perhaps we don’t always serve the Lord with gladness, so we can learn from him.https://youtu.be/d3Muma2HlCMFamily Worship GuideDirections: Read the verses and then answer the questions:Da...

Where Is the Resurrection of Jesus Prophecy in the Old Testament?

There are prophecies the Messiah would be raised from the dead, but where is the resurrection of Jesus prophecy in the Old Testament? Is there an Old Testament prophecy of resurrection on the third day? Read or listen to this chapter from A Father Offers His Son for answers.Table of contentsJonah Is a Resurrection of Jesus Prophecy in the Old TestamentJonah’s “Death”Jonah’s BurialJonah Was "Raised" on the Third DayHosea Contains a Resurrection of Jesus Prophecy in the Old TestamentIsrael: Go...

Be Imitators of God the Father Toward – Luke 15:24 and Ephesians 5:1 (Video)

Ephesians 5:1 commands us to, "Be imitators of God [the Father] as beloved children." The parable of the prodigal son gives us a wonderful view of God the Father and reveals how we should be toward others as we imitate Him.https://youtu.be/wgTCm9CmuxAEphesians 5:1 commands us to, "Be imitators of God [the Father]." The father of the prodigal son reveals how we should be toward others.Table of contentsFamily Worship GuideSermon NotesLesson One: The prodigal son represents repentant sinn...

A Biblical View of Sex in a Christian Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1-6)

What is a biblical view of sex in a Christian marriage? What does the bible say about withholding sex from your spouse? What threatens enjoyable sex? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way for answers.Table of ContentsA BIBLICAL VIEW OF SEXSex in a Christian Marriage Is Blessed by GodSex in a Christian Marriage Is for Enjoyment as Much as for ProcreationSex in a Christian Marriage Is CommandedYour Body Belongs to Your SpouseShould You Ever Abstain?UNDERSTANDING EROSWhat ...