The Bible Day 86: "Divine Guidance, Compassion, and Faith

Jared led a Bible study focusing on various scriptures, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's guidance, compassion, and faith and the contrast between the fate of the righteous and the wicked. He also discussed the message of divine justice, the teachings of Jesus, and the parables, highlighting the importance of self-examination, mercy in judgment, and active implementation of Christ's teachings. Lastly, he shared stories from the Bible, discussed the themes of obedience and divine command in the books of Samuel and Jonah, and reflected on the reliability of God's promises and the importance of faithfulness in prophetic speech.

Obedience, Divine Command, and Consequences
Jared led a discussion on the themes of obedience and divine command in the books of Samuel and Jonah. He highlighted how the characters in these books, such as Samuel and Jonah, faced challenges recognizing and obeying God's will and how their disobedience led to consequences. Jared also emphasized the importance of identifying and following God's instructions, noting that personal motives can interfere with divine plans. The discussion concluded by reflecting on the reliability of God's promises and the importance of faithfulness in prophetic speech.

Jared's Parables and Teachings of Jesus
Jared spoke about various parables and teachings of Jesus, including the importance of self-examination and removing one's faults before judging others. He emphasized that actions reveal one's true character and that a good foundation leads to stability in adversity. Jared also shared the story of the servant of a centurion, who demonstrated great faith and trust in Jesus by asking him to heal his servant. This story, Jared noted, impressed Jesus as an example of great faith, even among non-Israelites.

Mercy, Forgiveness, and Faith in Christ's Teachings
Jared emphasized the importance of mercy in judgment, noting that generosity is more honored than measure and that the spirit of giving and forgiving determines the blessings received. He highlighted that Jesus does not judge but saves and that genuine discipleship requires active implementation of Christ's teachings, not just hearing them. Jared also discussed two parallels - the wise and foolish builders in the Sermon on the Mount and the healing of the centurion and Naaman. Both demonstrate the power of faith and its accessibility to all who believe, regardless of background. He concluded by transitioning to the Book of Numbers.

Biblical Stories and Personal Experiences
Jared shared a series of stories from the Bible, starting with that of Balaam, who had angered an angel by striking his donkey three times. Despite Balaam's initial intentions, the angel spoke through the donkey, and Balaam could not curse the Israelites as Balak, the king of Moab, had summoned him to do. Jared then recounted his own experiences, where he was instructed to curse specific individuals but found himself unable to do so, as their actions were not opposed to God's will. He also shared a vision of witnessing an offering ceremony, where he was instructed to relay a message about the unfaithfulness of Moab but felt powerless to reverse the blessings given.

Obedience, Divine Command, and Consequences
Jared led a discussion on the themes of obedience and divine command in the books of Samuel and Jonah. He highlighted how the characters in these books, such as Samuel and Jonah, faced challenges recognizing and obeying God's will and how their disobedience led to consequences. Jared also emphasized the importance of identifying and following God's instructions, noting that personal motives can interfere with divine plans. The discussion concluded by reflecting on the reliability of God's promises and the importance of faithfulness in prophetic speech.

Link to Study Guide:

https://www.howiseeit.info/post/the-bible-day-86-divine-guidance-compassion-and-faith

In Christ, love Jared W. Campbell

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