Romans 8:14-15: For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
Job 14:7-9: At least there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail. Its roots may grow old in the ground and its stump die in the soil, yet at the scent of water it will bud and put forth shoots like a plant.
Matthew 18:21-22: Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
The Old Testament history (Joshua through 2 Kings) shows God is a Promise Keeper. These books include study of conquering the land, the ruling of the judges, and the uniting and dividing of the kingdom. This study ends with Israel conquered and scattered and Judah destroyed and exiled. In these studies, you have the great opportunity to read the each book entirely and grasp the big picture that God intends for us to receive. This study will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Friday mornings from 9:00-11:00. The cost of each member book is $10. Contact First Lutheran if you are interested in participating. Child care is provided.
Job 3:25-26: What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.