Bible Studies

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Read Judges 11:1-11, 32

Read Genesis 30:22-24; 37:23-24; 37:36; 39:2; 41:41; 45:1-11;

Read Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7; 23:33-38; 24:50-53; Acts 4:12 John 7:5

Compare the lives of the three individuals in the above passages:

List similarities:

Jephthah Joseph Jesus

Mother:
Brothers:
Brothers’ attitude
Treatment by others
Attitude to others
Results

What can we learn from them?
While our situation in life may be unfortunate and even beyond our control and there may be circumstances that we can not change, God has a specific plan for each of us to accomplish. We need to wait patiently for the opportunity and then act in God’s time and with His guidance.

What is God’s purpose for your life? While we may not know his specific purpose, we do have instructions and guidance from His Word about our general purpose. We find that our general purpose will always be to bring glory and honor to God and help others.

Praise Psalms 119:175; 145:21
Unity Eph 4:3 & 13
Reconciliation 2 Co 5:18-19
Peace 1 Co 7:15
Obedience 2 Jn 6
Serve Gal 5:13
Encourage 1 Th 5:11

Read the following Scriptures about God’s purposes and plans for you!

Pr 19:21
Ro 8:28
Ps 33:11
Jer 29:11


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