Author: David and Robin Watters

(47) – Deeply loved

(47) – Deeply loved

The Preface: Have you ever wondered if God really cares? Are you tempted to doubt God’s love at times? How often do you look for the approval of man instead of God? The Passage: Matt 11:2-19; Luke 7:18-35 The Process: The Purpose: What was God doing? Why did He have this written down? The religious […]
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(48) The Definition of Success

(48) The Definition of Success

The Preface: What is your definition of success? What are the conditions of success for you? Is success for you about the end result, or is it defined by the process? The Passage: Matt 11:20-30: The Process: The Purpose: What was God doing? Why did He have this written down? It is clear that, although […]
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(46) The God of All Comfort

(46) The God of All Comfort

The Preface: Why does God allow difficult things to happen, especially for those who are His kids? If He is sovereign and all powerful, He could certainly stop bad things from happening. But, He is also all knowing! And being all knowing, He knows what is going to produce the deepest growth and what will […]
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Occupied With Christ

Occupied With Christ

Galatians 3:1-14 Review: Paul continues to defend his authority and his partnership with the apostles. Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. You foolish Galatians. Who has bewitched you? Paul is saying, “Come on guys! Use your brains. How could you be […]
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How to Overcome Prayerlessness

How to Overcome Prayerlessness

I don’t know about you, but through the years of my spiritual journey, consistency in my prayer life has been one of my biggest challenges.  I do pretty good to find the time / make the time for Bible reading and/or Bible study.  I am regularly involved in fellowship with other believers.  Giving of my […]
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The Weapon of Prayer

The Weapon of Prayer

When a general chooses the place from which he intends to strike his enemy, he pays most attention to those points that he thinks most important in the fight.  The place of private prayer is the key, the strategic position, where decisive victory is obtained. The Enemy also knows this strategic tool is the key […]
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(45) What Amazes Jesus

(45) What Amazes Jesus

The Preface: On our recent road trip, we stopped at a state park in the middle of Illinois farm country. The park was part of the Illinois river basin. It was incredible to see deep gorges and amazing scenery that you would have never guessed were there. We were amazed at God’s creation. But, this […]
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It is Not in Self

It is Not in Self

  “In me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing.” —Rom. 7:18. What is your opinion of your old self? Do you truly repudiate it? Do you recognize and believe as Paul said in Rom 7:18 that “In me, that is, in my flesh, dwelling NO good thing?” Are you prepared to tell yourself […]
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Paul Confronts Peter

Paul Confronts Peter

Galatians 2:11-21 Paul Opposes Peter Review: Paul continues to defend his authority and his partnership with the apostles. Galatians 2:11-13 11 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12 Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when […]
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Paul Straightens Out the Apostles

Paul Straightens Out the Apostles

Galatians 2:1-10 – Paul Straightens Out the Apostles Review: Gal 1:1-5 Paul set the stage for why it is so astonishing that the Galatians walked away from the truth! Salvation is by faith in what Christ did on their behalf. Christ gave himself for their sins to rescue them from the present evil age. He […]
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