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  1. Tang Wei Ping

    Jesus also encountered obstinate and stubborn people

    Ezekiel 2:4 : For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD. Historical Context: At this time, the Israelites were living in exile in Babylon because of their persistent rebellion against God. Their disobedience...
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    LORD God values life, creativity, and abundance over violence and destruction

    Isaiah 2:4 : And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Historical Context: Isaiah wrote these...
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    God calls His people to be humble, recognizing that true wisdom comes from Him

    Proverbs 26:16 : The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Historical Context: In the ancient world, wisdom was highly valued, especially in Israel, where Proverbs was written to guide people in godly living. The idea of being “wise in your own eyes”...
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    build strong, meaningful relationships w/ fellow believers who will encourage

    Psalm 119:63 : I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts Historical Context: In the time of the psalmist, the Israelites were set apart as God’s chosen people. They were surrounded by nations with different beliefs and practices. For the faithful, it was...
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    By choosing to speak words of life, encouragement, & truth➡can create a harvest

    Proverbs 18:20 : A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Historical Context: In the ancient world, especially in Israel, words were seen as powerful and significant. There were no modern forms of communication like...
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    LORD God is not a distant or passive deity but is fully involved in our lives

    Psalm 18:14 : Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them. Historical Context: David wrote Psalm 18 after God delivered him from years of persecution and danger, especially from King Saul. In David’s time, storms with lightning and...
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    As followers of Christ, we are called to walk in His footsteps, valuing humility

    Proverbs 13:10 : Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Historical Context: In ancient Israel, relationships within the community and family were highly valued. Conflict and strife were often seen as destructive forces that tore apart the fabric of society...
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    LORD God does not give up on His people, even when we all have failed Him

    Nehemiah 1:9: But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there. Historical Context: The...
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