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Nehemiah 13, Proverbs 14:19-35, Luke 19:1-10, Titus 1:10-16 Luke 19:1–10: The famous story of Zacchaeus, a rich man, but also a “chief tax collector” (Luke 19:2). The story is not simply about a rich man who is saved and becomes generous. It is a story about a rich man who is a collaborator with the occupying Roman officials who is saved and becomes generous. Jesus’ astonishing grace towards him is not only the grace of God towards a rich person, it is the grace of God towards someone who has betrayed his people and extortioned them. This is why Zacchaeus offers to restore “fourfold” that which he has defrauded from people (Luke 19:8). Note: the grace of God is available even to those who cheat and betray. Note also: when the grace of God falls on a rich person, the inevitable response is generosity. When Zacchaeus responds with generosity in verse 8, Jesus then declares “salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:9).…
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You’ve probably heard that “you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” So, if the church is a family, is it any wonder that we can sometimes fall into the trap of seeing others in the body of Christ in less than friendly terms? We’ll continue our look at unity in today’s study.
Galatians 2:6-10
What Would It Look Like to Put God First?
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What does your calendar look like today? What does it look like this month? Like many, you’re probably trying to make the most of summer, squeezing events in before the rush of fall. It’s true. Time is valuable. However—just as how we spend our money shows where our treasure is, our schedules show where our priorities are.
We hear phrases like “every second counts” or “every moment matters,” so we take ownership of our time. My question for you today is: Are you prioritizing time with God as a valued part of your day?
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During August at God Centered Life, we're offering a copy of Time Well Spent by Colin Webster with your gift of any amount. When it comes to devotional life, we can struggle to get started for all kinds of reasons. We may feel too busy or simply not know where to begin. Perhaps we see it more as a chore than as fuel for the soul. In Time Well Spent, Colin Webster tackles these concerns head-on. This short book will show you what a devotional involves, how to set aside common distractions, and why our time with God really is well spent.
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