Dearest Rachel – There’s an obscure story in the middle of the book of Jeremiah, in chapter 35, where the prophet is instructed to invite members of a certain family, descendants of a man named Recab, to eat with him at the Temple. Now, it so happens that this family had a number of traditions,Continue reading “The Rules of Recab”
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Growing the Stone
Dearest Rachel – It’s not the most well-known of Bible stories, but I’m sure that you remember Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of the great statue made of many materials in the second chapter of the book of Daniel; with the head of gold, chest of silver, midsection of bronze, legs of iron, and the original “feet ofContinue reading “Growing the Stone”
from Rachel: Enjoy the Blessing
According to these Scriptures, what are some actions that incur divine blessing? Luke 11:27-28 – “hearing the Word of God and obeying it” John 13:14-17 – “being a humble servant to others”Romans 10:12 – “calling on the Lord” Has walking with God resulted in a change in your circumstances? If so, how? “I know itContinue reading “from Rachel: Enjoy the Blessing”
from Rachel: The Display of His Renown
Read Isaiah 43:1-12. What do verses 8, 10, and 12 suggest God purposes to do with your life? “(7? 9?) We are to be His witnesses, to testify of the great things He has done.” Please write the five benefits of your covenant relationship with God based on the book of Isaiah. – “To knowContinue reading “from Rachel: The Display of His Renown”
from Rachel: Taking Thoughts Captive
What is God’s goal for our thought life? “to think with the mind of Christ” In our previous lesson, we cited a possible reason why God usually does not simply remove temptation from us. What was it? “We would then still be just as vulnerable to all the similar attacks in the future.” Read PsalmContinue reading “from Rachel: Taking Thoughts Captive”
from Rachel: God’s Daily Rule
Explain why Jeremiah said [in 29:11-13] walking with God is so much wiser and personally fulfilling than asking God to walk with us. “God‘s plans are to prosper us and give us hope and a future.” “Father, what are those golden treasure boxes on certain days?” “Blessings, My child, I had for you along theContinue reading “from Rachel: God’s Daily Rule”
from Rachel: God’s Right to Rule
What does 2 Corinthians 3:17 tell you about freedom? “It is where the Spirit of the Lord is.” Now compare John 1:12; Romans 8:15; and 1 Corinthians 2:12. What common denominator ties each of them together? “The gift of the Holy Spirit ‘received’” How did Christ explain this idea in John 14:15-18? “Jesus would comeContinue reading “from Rachel: God’s Right to Rule”
from Rachel: Broken Pottery
Based on our previous lesson, how can God’s Word become our glorious liberation? [by] “obeying it” Complete the following sentences with the first four characteristics.1. A rebellious child of God doesn’t “act like a child of God.”2. A rebellious child of God isn’t willing to “listen to the Lord’s instruction.”3. A rebellious child of GodContinue reading “from Rachel: Broken Pottery”
from Rachel: The Ancient Boundary Stone
Point 1: Even Christ had a blend of the “negative” and “positive” in His lineage. Point 2: We don’t have to “disinherit or dishonor” our physical lineage to fully “accept and abide in” our spiritual lineage. How did God identify Himself? Complete the verse: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out ofContinue reading “from Rachel: The Ancient Boundary Stone”
Letters to Rachel 