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The Hard Hearted Refuse to Submit to the Lord!
Thoughts from Exodus 10:13-20 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to surrender to the Lord despite the supernatural arrival and departure of the destroying locusts. Despite the fact that Egypt is ruined (Exodus 10:7), and the subsequent destruction of … Continue reading
The Hard Hearted Feign Repentance!
Some thoughts from Exodus 9:27-35 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh feigned repentance but reverted to his old ways as soon as the danger passed. There is a pattern to pride and this account of dealing with Pharaoh may show it … Continue reading
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Tagged Almighty, Bible, Christian, danger, disciple, fear, God, heart, Jesus, Lord, pride, repentance, supernatural
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The Hard Hearted Don’t Care When Their Actions Injure Others!
Some thoughts from Exodus 9:8-12 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to obey the Lord despite the severe injury to the health of all of his citizens. With everyone in the country affected, and the magicians unable to stand in … Continue reading
The Hard Hearted Care More About Their Reputation Than Other People’s Lives!
Some thoughts from Exodus 9:1-7 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to acquiesce to the Lord’s request despite the destruction of the nation’s food supply. With all of the livestock in the nation dead, except for those under the … Continue reading
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Tagged care, Christian, concern, death, disciple, fool, foolish, God, Jesus, Lord, pride, submission
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The Hard Hearted Refuse to Honor Their Commitments!
Some thoughts from Exodus 8:28-32 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to honor His own agreements despite the Lord’s follow through in keeping His side of the agreement. Pharaoh calls for prayer, saying plead for me as he verbally gives … Continue reading
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Tagged agreement, commitment, disciple, heart, Jesus, Lord, manipulative, pride
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Hope For Today – Only You Can Help Us Lord!
Photo Credit: www.clearlakechurch.com What do you do when your enemies surround you on every side and defeat looks imminent? Cry? Give up? Quit? I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today to remind us that … Continue reading
Posted in Hope For Today, Transformed
Tagged attacked, Bible, Christians, culture, defeat, disciple, enemies, God, Jesus, legal assaults, Lord, powerful, weak
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Hope For Today – Help Me Be Brave!
Photo Credit: sarahkocischeilz.wordpress.com Fear is insidious, isn’t it? It scares us right down to the lint between our toes. It stops us in our tracks and derails our life in an instant! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to … Continue reading
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Tagged abundant, brave, church, courage, disciple, faith, fear, global problems, heart, Jesus, lawlessness, life, reward
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Transformed #283: Modeling Our Sunday School After New Testament Health and Growth!
Sometimes we make the simple way too complicated. This is especially true when it comes to our discipleship using Sunday School or small groups. As we continue our New Year series, “When Sunday School Works Well!” Dr. Matthew Lee Smith … Continue reading
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Tagged baptize, complicated, disciple, empathy, growth, harmony, health, Jesus, lifestyle, method, obey, relationships, simple, Sunday School, sympathy, Unity
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Hard Heartedness Refuses to Acknowledge God’s Supernatural Activities!
Some thoughts from Exodus 7:20-25 (ESV) The hard-heartedness of Pharaoh refused to take the supernatural actions of the Lord to heart. We begin to understand Pharaoh better as we explore his stubborn refusal to accommodate the Lord’s command. Despite the … Continue reading
