We all are experienced in the storms of life. As we say, "In every life some rain must fall." Sometimes it becomes a torrent! It is my objective to learn from this historical account so that we might have peace in our hearts as we face the rough seas ahead.
Whether we like it or not, life is a series of choices. You cannot avoid decisions. It is my objective to review the context of our passage and then reflect upon the content of our passage. By God's grace, we will learn something that will help us in our day-to-day existence and in the choices we will make.
Man often views God from his own perspective or thinks Him to be less than He is. Because of this man thinks he can be righteous before God. Our text teaches otherwise. It is my objective to consider the truths found here in regard to both the unbeliever and believer.
It is my objective to point out to you several main lessons found within our story. Each of these lessons will serve as a good reminder.
What is revival? Is it a special service with a special speaker and special singers? Or, is it the moving of God in the midst of the lost bringing them to salvation and among Christians bringing a renewal? It is my objective to talk about revival, especially among God's people. Are you in need of revival?
Our text tells us about the impact that righteousness and sin has upon any nation. But nations consist of individuals. Therefore, it is my objective to learn from this text but also apply the lessons to the individual. I exhort you to pursue righteousness.
As I observe society, I am struck by the blatant indifference to spiritual thoughts and divine matters. Therefore, with the purpose of issuing a warning, and putting our culture on notice, I think it necessary to learn from the past.
Each of us is an example. We may be a good example or we may be a bad example, but we are examples. In our text Paul exhorts Timothy to be a good example. Let this lesson drive home to your hearts today.
Last weekend was our annual get-together with me, my brother, and my two sisters. Looking back, the truth is, as a family unit, we were lost sinners. But, in time, God saved us all. It is then, my objective to reflect upon your youth, and share with you God's amazing grace.
Witnessing for the Lord is a difficult thing to do. Nonetheless, it is our responsibility. It is my objective to remind you of this task. May we give testimony. May we be a witness.