Acts: The Spread of the Gospel

This study is taken from John MacArthur's "Acts: The Spread of the Gospel." My prayer and goal for this devo is that we will learn more about how the early church laid the foundation for what we possess today, and that we would allow God to use us to turn our world upside for Him!

This will be an exciting journey, so encourage others to join you! I'm looking forward to the interaction we will have on this blog as we study the book of Acts!

The devos will differ in format from day to day, but two things are constant: 1) a daily reading, and 2) additional Scripture passages that are in bold. Be sure to read any and all of the readings/bold verses that appear so that you can see the full picture of what is taught that day.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Joseph: 17-30 - All Eyes Were on Joseph - Devo for 09/26/08

Reading
Genesis 39:1-23

Thought
Not only were Potiphar, his wife, and his servants watching Joseph, so was God! We must welcome God's presence! The fact that God was with Joseph gives us a good idea about Joseph's heart...he wanted God with him! However, most people today want just the opposite; they do not want God in textbooks, in schools, in graduations, or even in Christmas! The problem is, God will give them what they want. If someone does not want God's presence, He will not give it.

Questions
1. What is the general teaching of James 4:6-8?
2. Genesis 39:2-3 tell us God made Joseph to prosper. Define prosperity.

True prosperity is not in things or positions, but simply doing our daily duties in an excellent way that please God. Read and meditate on the following passages and thank God for keeping and eye on us at all times.

2 Chronicles 16:9 Job 34:21 Proverbs 5:21 Jeremiah 23:24

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

1. that we should be pure and not doubleminded and that if we are humble God will give us grace.

Anonymous said...

1.that God gives grace to the humble and if we submit ourselves to God and resist the devil then he will flee from us.

2.prosper is like your very successful in most of what you do.

Anonymous said...

questions:

1.that if we go to God and flee from the devil he will bless us and give us our desires.

2.prosperity-you are sucessful in all that you do or an area in your life you are sucessful.

Anonymous said...

sorry i didnt see #2

2. prosperity-you are sucessful in all that you do or an area in your life you are sucessful.

Anonymous said...

1.We need to be humble and submit ourselves to God.If we are near to
God, the devil will stay away.
2.abundance,success

Anonymous said...

questions
1.dont be a friend of the world.it is hatred toward God.if you choose to be a friend of the world then you will be an enemy of God.
2.to do well ,have things,be wealthy.

Anonymous said...

1. We need to stay close to God and have a Godly behavior so that we can be blessed.

2. Prosperity is a blessing in which God gives us abundance and success.

Anonymous said...

1.if were humble god wiil give us grace
2.prosperity you are successful in most of what you do

Anonymous said...

1.IF WE ARE FOR GOD AND ACT GODLY HE WILL GIVE US GRACE

2.YOU ARE VOD IN MOST THAT YOU DO IN YOUR LIFE.

Anonymous said...

1.IF WE ARE FOR GOD AND ACT GODLY HE WILL GIVE US GRACE

2.YOU ARE VOD IN MOST THAT YOU DO IN YOUR LIFE.

Anonymous said...

1)WE NEED TO BE HUMBLE AND gOD WILLGIVE US GRACE

2)Prosper is your successful in what you do