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1. ( a.) Suffering calamity; wretched; miserable. 2. ( a.) Producing, or attended with distress and misery; making wretched; wretched; unhappy. Greek. 4190. poneros -- toilsome, bad. ... which refers rather to essential character, as well as from sapros, which indicates.
Printable Bible Studies for Seniors. 1. Embracing Change with Faith. Focuses on navigating life's transitions with a positive attitude and faith in God's plan. 2. Finding Purpose and Identity. Explores ways to discover and embrace purpose, even in retirement or new life stages. 3. Building Relationships.
A state or time of distress or misfortune; misery. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CALAMITY.
- We Need to Develop A Deep Knowledge of God.
- We Need to Develop The Godly Habits of Trust, Praise, and Hope.
- He Had Developed A Lifestyle of Ministry For God.
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The psalm is permeated with a deep personal understanding and practical knowledge of the Lord God. He had been taught of God even from his youth (71:17). The man knew God as his refuge (71:1; “strong refuge,” 71:7) and his righteous Savior (71:2). John Calvin (Commentary, pp. 632, 633) argues that God’s righteousness, frequently mentioned here (71:...
A habit is developed by frequent repetition over a period of time. Once it’s in place, a habit becomes almost involuntary. Our attitudes, how we respond mentally and emotionally to life’s problems, tend to become habitual responses. Some people become habitual worriers; some become habitual complainers; some become habitually negative, pessimistic,...
Although the psalmist was old (71:9, 18) and could have kicked back and said, “I deserve some rest,” he did not. He still had a concern for ministry, for testifying to others of God’s faithfulness and power (71:8, 15-18, 24). As long as he had breath, he wanted to keep telling people about God’s greatness and glory. A worldly attitude has infiltrat...
Bishop John Reed of Sydney, Australia, was preaching in Christ Church Cathedral one Sunday when a 75-year-old woman named Ethel Hatfield got saved. Mrs. Hatfield had attended that Anglican church for decades, but the message had never gotten through to her until that day. The following day she came to see Bishop Reed and said, “I could hardly sleep...
The psalmist had served God all his life and now, in old age, was beset with problems. Didn’t he deserve better treatment? Why wasn’t he bitter?In what ways have we Americans developed a worldly view of retirement?Agree/disagree: A non-ministering Christian is too self-centered.How can we develop genuine praise when we face overwhelming problems? Is praise a feeling or an act of obedience?Jun 4, 2020 · Is there a lesson in this for us, and if so, what is it? It is these questions that Jesus answers directly in Luke 13:1-5. In these verses, he helps us avoid drawing wrong meanings from calamitous events, gives to us the correct meaning, and pushes us toward a right response.
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Discover the meaning of Calamity in the Bible. Study the definition of Calamity with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.
