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Introduction
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” - Proverbs 2:6
My dad worked for IBM, and, as a young girl, I would occasionally visit his office. He always let us peek into the enormous room filled with giant machines that generated a lot of noise and heat. Dad said those machines were called “computers.” Today, the cell phone I carry in my purse has far more capacity for information than the entire room my dad showed me as a child.
We live in a culture flooded with information, but in a sea of information, wisdom matters. How do we process all we can learn into what we should believe? How do we discern fact from opinion? Scripture has answered those questions throughout history. “The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6).
One of the most powerful proofs of the miraculous nature of God’s word is the fact that it has transcended the cultural trends of every generation. Today’s world is filled with information, yet popular movies and television are fascinated with fantasy.
Is an idea or belief based on fact or fiction? God’s word is the wisdom we need so we can process what we learn into what we should know, trust, and believe. The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. When we search his word, we find the truth, wisdom, and discernment we need.
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Feb 1
Do we choose God’s wisdom over the world’s?
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Feb 2
Do we choose to stand firm in God’s truth?
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Feb 3
Do we choose to believe the Bible is totally true?
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Feb 4
Do we choose to grow up in Christ?
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Feb 5
Do you choose to invest your life in God’s work?
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Feb 6
Do you choose to live as a disciple of Christ?
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Feb 7
Do you choose to live in the light of his truth?
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Feb 8
Do you choose to approach God in repentance and truth?
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Feb 9
Do you choose to abide in God’s truth?
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Feb 10
Do you choose to think about God throughout the day?
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Feb 11
Do you choose to be sanctified in Christ Jesus?
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Feb 12
Do you choose to treasure the stability of God?
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Feb 13
Do you choose to worship God in every season of life?
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Feb 14
Do you choose God’s high standards as your own?
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Feb 15
Do you choose to seek God’s Kingdom priorities?
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Feb 16
Do you choose the way of faithfulness?
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Feb 17
Do you choose to follow God’s directives?
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Feb 18
Do you choose to share the word of Christ?
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Feb 19
Do you choose to believe Jesus is the only way to the Father?
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Feb 20
Do you choose freedom in Christ?
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Feb 21
Do you choose to publically live with the love of Christ?
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Feb 22
Do you choose to unite your heart with God’s?
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Feb 23
Do you choose to speak God’s word, for his purpose?
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Feb 24
Do you choose the Lord as your shepherd?
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Feb 25
Do you choose to enjoy what God has provided?
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Feb 26
Do you choose the right judgment of God?
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Feb 27
Do you choose God’s thoughts as your spiritual truth?
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Feb 28
Do you choose to speak God’s truth to others?
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Introduction
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” - Colossians 3:16
The word of God is his voice. When we worship God in spirit and truth we are ushered into his holy presence. When we want the presence of Christ to dwell in our hearts and minds we seek his word.
I love to have my sons and their families return home for the weekend. Even in the early morning quiet, while everyone is asleep, I am aware of their presence. I don’t have to see them to think about them. I know I can expect to see them come down the stairs and join me. That is the picture that comes to mind when I think of the word dwell. I enjoy the texts and phone calls, but it isn’t the same as those days when they “live” in my house.
Paul encouraged the early church to allow the word of Christ to dwell among them as their source of teaching, encouragement, instruction, correction, and joy-filled worship and praise.
Our Bibles are so much more than information. God’s word is our inspiration to live with thankfulness in our hearts to God.
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Mar 1
Do you live daily with God’s voice?
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Mar 2
Do you delight in God’s laws?
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Mar 3
Do you choose trends or truth?
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Mar 4
Do you allow what matters forever to matter most?
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Mar 5
Do you worship God in spirit and truth?
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Mar 6
Do you think godly thoughts?
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Mar 7
Do you think about your thoughts?
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Mar 8
Do you live with eternal priorities?
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Mar 9
Do you live empowered by God’s spirit?
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Mar 10
Do you live for Christ’s return?
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Mar 11
Do you live with the freedom of Christ?
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Mar 12
Do you escape your temptations?
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Mar 13
Do you hand your worries to God?
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Mar 14
Do you live with the contentment of Christ?
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Mar 15
Do you live with the peace of Christ?
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Mar 16
Do you allow the love and forgiveness of Christ to flow through you?
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Mar 17
Do you allow Christ to provide your spiritual strength?
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Mar 18
Do you share a good word with others?
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Mar 19
Do you guard your hearts?
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Mar 20
Do you trust God completely?
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Mar 21
Do you think like Christ?
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Mar 22
Do you give thought to your next step?
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Mar 23
Do you meditate on God’s word?
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Mar 24
Do you seek the presence of God and his strength?
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Mar 25
Do you know how to have God’s peace?
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Mar 26
Do you know what God is thinking?
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Mar 27
Do you recognize a false prophet?
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Mar 28
Do you know God as your perfect and loving judge?
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Mar 29
Do you know you can argue it out with God?
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Mar 30
Do you know why God requires our complete commitment?
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Mar 31
Do you know the key to contentment?
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Introduction
“And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” - 1 Corinthians 1:30
One of the best descriptions of Jesus is to see him as God, in human form. It is difficult to understand how Jesus could be fully God, yet fully man. Jesus is the only One in human history who will ever carry that distinction.
When Jesus spoke, he spoke with the wisdom of God. Jesus lived each day of his life in a righteous, or right, relationship with God. Jesus led a life of holiness, sanctified by God and set apart to serve him. And Jesus was born to be the Messiah and provide for our redemption.
Paul described Jesus as the One who became wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. When we received Christ as our Lord and Savior, Jesus became the source of God’s character in us, through his Holy Spirit.
Jesus is the model for our own faith and the pathway for our relationship with God as our Father.
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Apr 1
Why is God with you today?
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Apr 2
What does it mean to walk faithfully with God?
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Apr 3
Why is a salvation experience necessary for all people?
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Apr 4
What will we be like in heaven?
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Apr 5
What does the cross mean to your life?
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Apr 6
How can we love others like Jesus?
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Apr 7
How do you accomplish God’s plan for your life?
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Apr 8
Where do Christians belong?
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Apr 9
How can we love as Jesus loves?
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Apr 10
What can Jesus create from your life?
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Apr 11
Why are we still waiting for Jesus?
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Apr 12
Why do we need an advocate with the Father?
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Apr 13
How do we share the gospel?
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Apr 14
How can we serve Christ?
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Apr 15
Why do we need to confess our sins?
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Apr 16
Are you filled with Christ?
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Apr 17
What did Jesus not come into the world to accomplish?