The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Salem Web Network and Salem Media Group. Keep in mind, each of these words requires faith. If you don't know what your word is, today might be a great day for you to hear some of the things that we are promised in Christ that you in faith can claim for yourself for 2024. Have you ever chosen a word for the year? Whether you pick a word each year or never have before, I think this episode will help you order your life in the year to come. LISTEN: Let Our Bible Study Expert Help You Start the New Year Right! You can find more of his writing on Rethink. He works at Real Life Christian Church as a Connections Pastor. Jeffery Poor lives in Virginia Beach with his wife and son. Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/wildpixel Why Is it Important to Have an Eternal Mindset? What Does it Mean That Good Works Are the Result of Salvation? What Is the Difference Between Joy and Happiness? Why Is Being a Good Person Not Enough to Get into Heaven? What Is the Meaning of Gehenna in the Bible?ĭoes the Prosperity Gospel Seek God or Money? Unlike the rich man who refused to repent, we can and find the life that we were meant to have. Through this scripture, we can see how Jesus was deeply grieved by the suffering of those He loved, while also demonstrating His immense power to raise a man from the dead a power that is greater than even death.

But it's not too late for us if we find ourselves on the wrong side of the equation. The story of Lazarus’ resurrection in John 11:1-45 is a powerful reminder of the divine love and power of God. The way we treat others shows us which direction we will take. Or we can be a servant of God and be in paradise with Him. We can either reign in torment, be a god in our own hell.

This parable shows us that we get what we ultimately want we get what our lives were truly about. This story asks the question, is that you? Do you treat people like that? Do you have the resources but refuse to give them? Is your heart hardened towards those in need?

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