[Sunday] - Say What?! God Help Those who Help Themselves

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Apr 25

Written by Cris Escher

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Questions for the Week

When have you heard the phrase “God helps those who help themselves?” Why is it normally said?
Read Genesis 12:10-20. Describe what happens when Abram takes things into his own hands and tries to help himself in a time of distress. How do we often try to do the same thing?
Read Philippians 4:10-15. What does this say about contentment?
Describe a time when you have been strengthened by Jesus’ presence in your life.

  
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