Back to Basics 8. Judges (a 10,000 foot view of the biblical narrative)

Apostasy and Appeals.

I have not always been honest. I’ve rarely lied outright – but I have been known to deceive by misdirection. Fortunately, this isn’t something that happened recently – it’s something that happened a long time ago – when I was in grade school. Believe me – I learned my lesson.

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Back to Basics 7. Conquest (a 10,100 foot view of the biblical narrative)

Entering the Promised Land.

Ever heard of the term “phone it in?” It means to perform an act in an, unthinking, half-hearted, uncommitted manner, as if it doesn’t matter all that much.

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Back to Basics 6: The Law (a 10,000 foot view of the biblical narrative)

Our Choice – Our Curse.

I have good news and bad news – which do you want first? A pastor once said that to the congregation. “The good news is we have all the money we need for a new ministry center. The bad news is it’s still in your pockets!” You’ve heard those old jokes.

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Back to Basics 5. Lost and Wandering ( a 10,000 foot view of the biblical narrative)

Faithlessness.

Have you ever stopped to think, “How is it that I got here, to this little corner of the world?” Where were you born? Where were you raised? Did you move to where you currently live from another place? If you were born or raised and did most of your growing up in one general area, this many not make much sense to you. . . but for many people who are “transplants,” have you ever stopped to think back on what series of events brought you to where you are now? It’s an important question. Maybe even if you have always live in one place.

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