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Q1. (11:32) Have you ever begun something in response to God's urging and then stopped? Did God want you to stop? Is it time now to renew your obedience and begin again? (Don't take this question lightly. Sometimes circumstances prevent us from doing what we once felt God wanted us to do. However, he is able to redirect you into his will for you now. Seek him diligently to learn his will.) Many times have I started something in response to God's urging - quiet prayer times (so inconsistent - starting and stopping), men's Bible studies, mission trips. Each time, God pesters me to get going again. About 3 years ago, God prompted me to start an in-depth study of His Word at our church. It started very slowly, and I found myself very discouraged, ready to pull the plug. But God very clearly told me to stop worrying about numbers, and just teach the Word. Thankfully, I heard and (this time!) obeyed, and God is now growing the ministry to the point where we may start a second one. Although I am not leading it, we have also recently started a men's Thursday morning accountability meeting, which is going great. Please pray that we will not let this die out, as some many of these have done before.

Hello, My name is Ric, and I live in Southern California. I have been teaching the Bible at our church for many years. This summer, the associate pastor and two of us are going to do a 6-week sermon on the lives of Abraham, Jacob and Joseph. My assignment is Abraham, so I plan to immerse myself in his life - kinda like an actor does before filming a movie! I am excited and petrified at the same time! Please pray for me as I study and as I prepare. And thank you, Dr. Wilson!