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1 Samuel 1 through 3

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1 Samuel 1 through 3 New American Standard Bible https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mcconachie/nasb/1Sam.1   Elkanah and His Wives 1  Now there was a man from Ramathaim-zophim from the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.  2  And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah and the name of the [ a ]other Peninnah; and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. 3  Now this man would go up from his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of armies in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the Lord there.  4  When the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters;  5  but to Hannah he would give a double portion, because he loved Hannah, but the Lord...

Bible O.C.Q.A.R.* [Joshua Edition]

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Joshua 1:1-18 I. Introduction    A. Background of the Book of Joshua    B. Context of Chapter 1 II. The Charge to Joshua    A. God's command to Joshua (Joshua 1:1-5)    B. Promises and encouragement given to Joshua (Joshua 1:6-9)    C. Joshua's responsibility as the new leader (Joshua 1:10-11) III. Preparation for Conquest    A. Instructions to observe and follow the law (Joshua 1:7-8)    B. Command to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:6, 9, 18)    C. God's presence and assurance (Joshua 1:5, 9) IV. Joshua's Leadership    A. Joshua's communication with the people (Joshua 1:12-15)    B. Response and commitment of the people (Joshua 1:16-18)    C. Joshua's relationship with God (Joshua 1:1-9) V. Conclusion    A. Recap of key points in Joshua Chapter 1    B. Application to our lives today  ...

Love ‘G’PS: Becky Tirabassi Style

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Love ‘G’PS: Becky Tirabassi Style   OPEN IT     Who is the most loving person you know? Why do you think so?       EXPLORE IT     What makes speaking in tongues, faith, generosity and even martyrdom worthless? (1Cor.13:13)   How could a person use spiritual gifts in a useless manner? (1Cor.13:1-3)   What do we gain if we don’t have love? (1Cor.13:3)   Why is love important? (1Cor.13:3) What qualities does love have? (1Cor.13:4-8)   Why will prophecy, tongues, and knowledge pass away? (1Cor.13:8-9)   How will we be different when we see Christ? (1Cor.13:10-12)   What is our spiritual imperfection like? (1Cor.13:11)   How do adults and children act and reason differently? (1Cor.13:11)   How will our knowledge of God change when we see Christ? (1Cor.13:12)   What is the greatest of all gifts? (1Cor.13:13)   GET IT In what practical ways can you show a love that never fails?   When have you rec...