Posts with the category “old-testament”

August 27Habakkuk 3Habakkuk exults in the God of his salvation.INSIGHTHabakkuk wrestles with God concerning the sinfulness of his fellow Jews: "Why does God not do something? Why does God not judge Hi...  Read More

August 26Nahum 1Nahum warns Nineveh to turn from idolatry and to be true to her vows.INSIGHTNahum is sent from God to urge repentance again. This message must seem absurd. In the ensuing years, Nineve...  Read More

August 25Micah 7Micah laments the degradation of his fellow men, but hopes in the Lord.INSIGHTMicah sets his narrative in an imaginary courtroom where he pours out scathing rebuke on the injustice he ...  Read More

PG: Week 2 - Marriage God's Perfect DesignSmall Group Discussion Guide based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25Opening PrayerHeavenly Father, we gather here to seek Your wisdom and guidance as...  Read More

Marriage: Perfect DesignDaily Devotion based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25Each day there is a daily topic. Journal or, if you're married, discuss these topics with your spouse.Day 1: The ...  Read More

In Pursuit:Continuing To Serve--Preventing Spiritual Drift Across GenerationsDaily Devotional adapted from a sermon by Tim Bach, preached on6/29/25Day 1: The Power of Choices- Opening Prayer:  Pray fo...  Read More

Continuing to Serve: Preventing Spiritual Drift Across GenerationsSmall Group Discussion Guide based on Sermon by Tim Bach, 6/29/25Opening Prayer:Start with a moment of silence, then offer a prayer as...  Read More

Seeking God's Wisdom--Dangers of Going It AloneSermon from Sunday, June 22, 2025Daily DevoDay 1: Seeking God’s Guidance**Opening Prayer:**Heavenly Father, we come before You, seeking Your wisdom and g...  Read More

In Pursuit: Don't Go It AloneSmall Group Discussion Guide from June 29, 2025To transform this sermon into a small group discussion guide, we can create a structure that allows participants to explore ...  Read More

Sermon Recap: This week we explored a difficult but necessary topic: the wrath of God as seen in the destruction of Jericho in Joshua 6. Far from being a story of arbitrary violence or divine overreac...  Read More

In Pursuit:  God's Wrath on JerichoSmall Group Discussion GuideSermon Recap: This week we explored a difficult but necessary topic: the wrath of God as seen in the destruction of Jericho in Joshua 6. ...  Read More

Daily Devo: Walking To Victorybased on sermon by Tim Bach, June 8, 2025Day 1: Foundations of Faith- Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, guide us today as we seek to strengthen our foundation of faith. He...  Read More

 June 8, 2025Small Group Discussion GuideOpening PrayerStart with a heartfelt prayer asking for God's presence, guidance, and wisdom during the discussion."Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You tod...  Read More

Opening Prayer: "Gracious God, teach me to turn remembrance into obedient action. Draw me closer to You through Your Word and my experience of Your love. Amen." Scripture Reading: James 1:22-25 ...  Read More

Rahab's faith not only changed her life but also had a profound impact on her family. Her story illustrates how our faith can bring blessing and transformation to those we love....  Read More

The scarlet chord - a symbol of protection, a parallel to the blood of passover, the sign of our redemption...  Read More

Daily Devo--In Pursuit: Lessons in Leadership from sermon preached by Tim Bach, 5/4/25, Argyle Community Church, Argyle, TXDay 1: Trusting in God's CallScripture Joshua 1:1-9  Reflection: Reflect on G...  Read More

In Pursuit: A Study in the Book of JoshuaLessons In Leadership -- Be Strong & CourageousOpening PrayerBegin with a prayer to set the tone for the session and invite God’s presence and guidance.Example...  Read More

In Pursuit - Week 1God’s Redemptive Plan Personified – A Journey to JoshuaStudent Review and Discussion GuideMajor Review Points From Sermon:1. The Fall and Spiritual EntropyAdam and Eve’s sin introdu...  Read More