tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92247422026-01-25T12:13:02.170-05:00by searching God's Word to know about His Love and His KingdomAngie Comptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00784830464261869060noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9224742.post-1820530804201737912026-01-25T12:13:00.000-05:002026-01-25T12:13:01.802-05:00

By saying the Shema and V’ahavta (continuation of the Shema), we are reciting the 2 Greatest Commandments. Deuteronomy 6:4-7 ESV [4] “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. [5] You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. [6] And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. [7] You shall teach them diligently to

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 “Stranger Things” is a fictional story about a group of friends who save the world, but do you know we are living in a strange but real story of our own? It began right after God created the world and mankind. Mankind released a great evil in this world because of their sin (disobeying God, the Father). It was Death and it spread to all generations. (Genesis 2 & 3, Romans 5) Because of

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The next part of the Shema is this:Deuteronomy 6:5 - And you shall love (Ahavah) the LORD your God…The Hebrew word Ahavah means to love. It is used for human love for one another and for the love God has towards mankind. It is more than just a feeling, it is an action.God’s expression of love for us is explained in John 3:16-17 -John 3:16-17 ESV[16]  “For God so loved the world, that he gave

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The Lord our God, the Lord is One - Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai EchadAdonai in Hebrew means “Master” or “Lord” - we respect His Power and obey Him. In the Bible, women also called their husband “Lord”.I Peter 3:5-6 NKJV[5] For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, [6] as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling

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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” John 3:16-17 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.3.16-17.KJVGod made His Son, Jesus, as King of His Kingdom, which was started in Israel and now

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Today I was given the privilege of speaking in church on Ephesians 5. I thought I would share my notes here in case anyone wanted to review them.Ephesians 5:1-2 ESVWalk in Love[1] Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. [2] And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.Now Ephesians 5 is really a continuation of Ephesians 4

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God reminded me today of this article that I wrote back in April 2007.  I thought it would be a good time to share it again:I watched “The Passion of the Christ” again recently.I had forgotten how bloody the movie really was.  Thescene that sticks out the most to me this time waswhen the Roman soldiers were hurrying to break thelegs of the other two men who were being

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I finally finished the last scene of the Enduring Love Story!  I have compiled scriptures from Genesis to Revelation that specifically bring out the narrative of God’s enduring love story with us.  This is the last scene that covers 2 Timothy through Revelation.  As you follow along, let His Words draw you in and help you understand how you have a part to play in this story.  

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I was born in the late 60's and I grew up saying the Pledge of Allegiance in school every morning - "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."As we are awaiting to see who will be inaugurated as our next President, I realize that no matter who is elected, our

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Loving God with all of my strength means: I will perform the ministry that Jesus has given me to fulfill by denying myself, teaching His Word, and loving others. Romans 12:1 Luke 9:23-24 It will take a lot of effort to deny yourself.  You have been in control over your body for so long, and the process of sacrificing that control is going to be painful and long.  Reprogramming your

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My searches on defining “loving God with all of my strength” lead me to believe that “my strength” is the effort and actions that I make and control in my life. Loving God with all of my strength means: #1 - I will confess my sins to Jesus and will put all my effort into living a righteous and holy life by following all of God’s commandments. #2 - I will cleanse myself of all filthiness of the

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Loving God with all of my strength means: I will honor God with the best of all that I possess (money, property, etc.) and will give to Jesus what belongs to Him. Exodus 20:12   (from the Ten Commandments, #5) Proverbs 3:9-10 Deuteronomy 14:22-23 Malachi 3:8-10 1 Chronicles 16:28-29 The things that you own are only on loan from God.  You are just managing them, so you have

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Loving God with all of my strength means: I will glorify God in my body and serve Jesus in all that I do - in my work, my lifestyle, and my leisure activities. 1 Corinthians 15:58 John 5:17 Colossians 3:23-24 Proverbs 23:4-5 Ephesians 6:5-8 Isaiah 49:5 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Jesus did the work of God the Father because He loves Him, and now you must do the work of Jesus because you love

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Loving God with all of my strength means: I will cleanse myself of all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and will abstain from every form of evil, walking properly before God. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since you are in relationship with Jesus, you are now a child of God with a promised inheritance and eternal life.  God is your Father now, so you must cleanse yourself

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Loving God with all of my strength means: I will confess my sins to Jesus and will put all my effort into living a righteous and holy life by following all of God’s commandments. 1 John 1:9 Proverbs 28:13 Psalm 51:1-2 Ok, let's first do a little review... In order to get close to God, one has to be pure, holy, and sanctified (see Leviticus 8:6-15,  Leviticus 16:3-4).  In the

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Loving God with all of my mind means: I will guard my mind by going to Jesus first in prayer with thanksgiving for all my requests, needs, and desires. Philippians 4:6-7 Colossians 4:2 Ephesians 6:17-18 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Jude 1:20-21 1 Kings 8:45 Your mind is the biggest hurtle that you have to face when making plans, decisions, and

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Loving God with all of my mind means: I will commit my way to Jesus by looking to His Word for direction, asking God’s advice in prayer, and waiting to know His will. Psalm 37:5 Proverbs 4:23-27 Psalm 119:105 Committing to someone is an action of the mind.  When you commit to that person, then you are making a decision to have a relationship with them and will do your part in keeping

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My searches on defining “loving God with all of my mind” lead me to believe that “my mind” is where my thoughts, plans, and desires are formed. Loving God with all of my mind means: #1 - I will focus my thoughts, plans, and desires on God and His Word by only allowing the things that please Jesus into my mind - through what I see and hear. #2 - I will commit my way to Jesus by looking to His

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My searches on defining “loving God with all of my soul” lead me to believe that “my soul” is where my emotions, feelings, and affections are generated. Loving God with all of my soul means: #1 - I will worship, bless, and praise God everyday for who He is and all that He has done and given to me, giving glory to His name - Jesus. #2 - I will sing praises and give thanks to Jesus morning and

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Loving God with all of my mind means: I will focus my thoughts, plans, and desires on God and His Word by only allowing the things that please Jesus into my mind - through what I see and hear. Colossians 3:2 When you are falling in love with someone, your mind is constantly thinking of them: planning the things you want to do with them, how you can get closer to them, and how you can show them

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Loving God with all of my soul means: I will cry out to God when I am afraid and feel overwhelmed, finding my comfort in His Word. Psalm 61:1-8                 Deuteronomy 31:6 Psalm 91:14-16 Because you have made a vow to love Jesus, He has promised to hear you and answer you when you cry out to Him.  He promises to be with you when times are

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Loving God with all of my soul means: I will fear God and will hold fast to Jesus, clinging to Him with all of my might because He is my life. Deuteronomy 10:20-21 Proverbs 19:16 Deuteronomy 11:22-28 Deuteronomy 30:19-20 Psalm 119:30-32 When you fall deeply in love with someone, you want to hold on to them.  You want to experience everything with them – joys and sorrows, and you want

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Loving God with all of my soul means: I will talk about all of God’s marvelous works, and will declare my love for Jesus. Psalm 66:16-17 Psalm 145:4-13 Psalm 105:1-6 1 John 1:1-3 When you are falling in love with someone, you get the urge to declare it to the world.   It is in our nature, our soul, to talk about the love, joy, and happiness that our new love gives to us.  We

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Loving God with all of my soul means: I will sing praises and give thanks to Jesus morning and night because He is awesome, loving, faithful, and the only one who can satisfy my soul. Psalm 69:30 Psalm 92:1-2 Psalm 100:1-5 Psalm 104:33-35 Psalm 95:1-3 Psalm 101:1 Psalm 66:1-4                Psalm 63:1-8

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When I was a girl, I used to dream about who I would marry and how my life would be when I was married.  "To be married" when I grew up was my ultimate goal as a child.  I deeply desired that kind of love in my life. After studying "marriage" and "love" in the Bible, I believe that the ultimate relationship that a Christian should be striving for in their walk with God should be

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