One Year Bible: March 21st, 24: Shrewdness and Faith: Lessons from the Gibeonites and Corinthians for Daily Life

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TODAY'S EPISODE:

Dear Daily Radio Bible Community,

In today's episode, Hunter delves into the theme of shrewdness within faith, drawing parallels between the Gibeonites and Rahab. Both demonstrated a kind of faith rooted in wisdom and cunning, ultimately leading to their deliverance. Hunter highlights how their shrewdness was a demonstration of their faith in God, the God of Israel, and their willingness to make peace with Him.

We are reminded that sometimes faith can look a lot like shrewdness, as seen in Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager who sacrificed in order to gain life. Hunter encourages us to consider how this kind of shrewdness reflects our relationships with God, His people, and the world. Paul's teachings to the Corinthians also emphasize the call to live by a faith that is shrewd, investing primarily in our relationships and surrendering our own ways for the sake of peace and life.

May we all embrace a faith that is shrewd, cunning, wise, and obedient, seeking wisdom in our daily interactions and relationships. Let's cherish the prayer for faith in our own souls, families, and for one another.

Tune in to today's episode on Daily Radio Bible for an insightful exploration of the shrewdness of faith.

Blessings,

Hunter

TODAY'S PRAYERS:

Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.

Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen

And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray...

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen.

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One Year Bible: March 21st, 24: Shrewdness and Faith: Lessons from the Gibeonites and Corinthians for Daily Life

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