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[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

Messages with tag - Self-induced misery

19.1 - Understanding Suffering: Why Does God Allow Sin, Evil, and Personal Suffering?
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Job 1-2 & Job 38-42
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 22 secs
Why is there evil, sin, and suffering in the world? Listen to this message to learn that God allows evil in the world that is brought about by man's own actions. See that God is always the invisible factor in all events and He uses suffering to fulfill His own plan for the good of those who trust in Him. Hear a number of direct causes of suffering and how believers are commanded to be thankful for their suffering.
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80 - The Fragmentation of the Nation [B]
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 12:1-15
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 52 mins 33 secs
What led to the disintegration of the nation of Israel in the days of the Judges? Listen to this lesson to learn that they had turned their backs on God and bitter antagonisms blew up among themselves. See that God is silent during this time and does not interfere but allows them to reap the consequences of their arrogant actions. Understand that there were pockets of prosperity at times but overall, it was a tragic period in their history. Understand our own nation is following this same course today.
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24 - Righteous vs. Wicked: The Meaning of Righteousness [B]
Sunday, July 21, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Proverbs 11:7-11 & Deuteronomy 31:30-32:5
Series: Proverbs (2013)
Duration: 49 mins 30 secs
"He's a straight arrow." That's high praise but what does it mean? Is it possible for a believer to have personal righteousness in this day and age? Listen to this lesson to learn about God's perfect, unshakeable character. Find out about the loss of absolutes in today's culture and how most live in a morass of subjectivity, basing their behavior on how they feel. See why those who hold to the morality taught in God's Word should be prepared to be hated by those who hold to relative standards.
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