Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 12/14/14  Another reason we don’t pray: pride. Ps 10:4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God. Solve pride by directing your thinking; by fasting; by body position: lay face down and remind yourself you’re made of dirt, and are filthy. Try it....                   Ps 119:158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. Do you ever hurt because God must hurt at sin?  Do you ever hurt for the people who suffer because of their sin and its consequences?

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 12/7/14  Matt 22:40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. The two commandments, love God and love your neighbor, are the essence of all the “rules and standards” that you complain and balk about. Maybe it’s not a “rules thing” that’s your problem, but a “love thing.”           Ps 112:4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous1To fully see and appreciate the light, we must be in darkness.  2Jesus, the Bible, and believers are lights of the world...look to them and for them in your darkness.  3Be upright in dark and scary times...and,  4if there is no force trying to push you over, is there any merit to being UP-RIGHT?

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 11/30/14  Job 16:12 I was at ease, but [God] hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark. Job was godly and right and yet, out of the blue, calamity came.  1If all’s good: rejoice.  2While it’s good, strengthen your spirit.  3It won’t always be good: hard times WILL come.           Matt 12:30b ...and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. Just a reminder that being a soul winner is a command, not an option. If you’re not trying to win the lost, not only are you disobedient and very ungrateful for your salvation, according to this verse (“scattereth”), you make it harder on those who are trying to win the lost.

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 11/23/14  Pro 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. In context, look at the 2nd half of the verse with the first. Maybe we get to moving so fast that we run right by knowledge that we’re to get for our soul (attitude, spirit).              Pro 20:15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Knowing rightly is not sufficient. Doing rightly is stopping short. We must teach rightly also. God blessed Ezra because he sought the law of the Lord, he did it, and he also taught it. God said in Hebrews 5:12 that when they should have been teachers, they still needed to be taught. YOU need to teach what you know. YOU are the smartest biblical scholar that someone knows. YOUR knowledge wasn’t just given you to for you: it was given you for you and others. Please consider starting to send out a daily text or make a daily post like I do. Message me for more details on how to get started.

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 11/16/14  Est 6:11-12 Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honor. And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. After an unexpected, huge blessing, Mordecai simply resumed his duties; he didn’t suddenly feel he was a big shot. There’s a lesson there for us.                             2 Chron 36:15 And the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place... Because of compassion, God sends preachers to remind us of our sin. He simply wants us to do what’ll make us happy. Are you responding properly?

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 11/9/14  Is one of your pastimes “hanging out with friends”? Don’t pray that God’ll bless your actions; do what God blesses (Part 2): Ps 1:1b Blessed is the man that...standeth [not] in the way of sinners. The old saying is still true: “Idle minds are the Devil’s workshop.” And out of the heart proceed evil thoughts...         Gen 17:10 This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised. Some thoughts re: Abraham & circumcision: Why did God institute it? Why a drastic, exterior, somewhat visible sign of identity?  1To identify His people as different;  2as an obedience tester; &  3as a sign of special relationship. Others?  Likewise, it seems that baptism is an exterior rite with no “practical purpose” other than picturing and identifying and obedience. Throughout His word, God has given His people commands to obey “just cuz He said so.” I think of their dietary restrictions, some of their laws re: seed, and clothing and use of animals. Are you a simple enough believer to simply obey “just cuz” or are you stubborn and demand reasons for everything? (You demand your children obey you “just cuz” you say it, don’t you??)

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 11/2/14  Are you frustrated that God’s no helping you? So is God!! Ps 81:14: I should have soon subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries. But look at v13: Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways. Before getting upset at Him, examine your (dis)obedience.              Heb 5:2 Who [earthy high priests] can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. Leaders (dads, pastors, teachers, coaches, bosses): don’t ever forget that you’re not better than your lowliest follower. Your degrees or titles or power or position are from God. Don’t ever think that you’re one whit better in any way, shape, or form.

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Sunday, 10/26/14  Ps 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! “Unity” not “union.” If we get too close to anyone, we’ll find negatives. A big key to life is to get as close as possible while still maintaining the good relationship.             Ps 72:3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. The whole psalm is about Christ: it’s become almost a throw-away truth, but if your life is lacking peace, a close relationship with the Prince of Peace is the only way. Quit searching for peace and fulfillment by indulging in the things that millions of others also found to be ineffective. The Bible, church, living for others, soul winning, holiness, prayer....these are still the answer for the hole in your soul and life.

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 10/19/14  Ps 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Perhaps the peace and love shown in this verse came from the praise in v164: Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.                Phil 1:24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Who needs you? Whom do you need? Make sure they know that you’re depending on them and for what. Many a person feels useless and unwanted...even by those closest to them: their family.

Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 10/12/14  Don’t have anything special planned for today? Start working on 2 Cor 7:1: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.           Acts 18:15 But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. Gallio wouldn’t rule in matters in he didn’t have authority over, or in matters of which he was ignorant. Perhaps we could learn this lesson??                   Acts 21:23 Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have 4 men which have a vow on them...  They used a human solution to Paul’s presence in Jerusalem, but there is no mention of praying for Divine intervention for his protection. There is no mention of submission and supplication and seeking the mind of the Lord. How do you tend to solve your problems? By man’s best guesses, or by God’s precepts?            Ps 119:89 For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. However disrupted and unsettled your life is, rest and revel in the stability of eternal things.