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Stepping Out
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LESSONS OF COURAGE FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT PART 5
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Believe the promises of God.
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The Lord is faithful to all His promises
Psalm 14513 (NIV)
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And be sure of this I am with you always, even
to the end of the age.
Matthew 2820 (NLT)
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Keep on asking, and you will be given what you
ask for. Keep on looking, and you will find. Keep
on knocking, and the door will be opened.
Matthew 77 (NLT)
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God blesses the people who patiently endure
testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of
life that God has promised to those who love him.
James 112 (NLT)
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So humble yourselves before God. Resist the
Devil, and he will flee from you.
James 47 (NLT)
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Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry
heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 1128 (NLT)
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Jesus replied, I am the bread of life. No one
who comes to me will ever be hungry again. Those
who believe in me will never thirst.
John 635 ( NLT)
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I am the resurrection and the life. Those who
believe in me, even though they die like everyone
else, will live again.
John 1125 (NLT)
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Believe the promises of God.
The Result Courage
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Know you will be victorious.
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Go through the camp and tell the people to get
their provisions ready. In three days you will
cross the Jordan River and take possession of the
land the LORD your God has given you.
Joshua 111 (NLT)
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Know you will be victorious.
The Result Confidence
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Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your
plans will succeed.
Proverbs 163 (NIV)
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Dont be afraid! Elisha told him. For there
are more on our side than on theirs! Then Elisha
prayed, O LORD, open his eyes and let him see!
The LORD opened his servants eyes, and when he
looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha
was filled with horses and chariots of fire.
2 Kings 616-17 (NLT)
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Devote yourself to Gods Word.
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For the word of God is full of living power. It
is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep
into our innermost thoughts and desires. It
exposes us for what we really are.
Hebrews 412 (NLT)
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How Can I Devote Myself to Gods Word?
READ IT
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All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to
teach us what is true and to make us realize what
is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and
teaches us to do what is right.
2 Timothy 316 (NLT)
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How Can I Devote Myself to Gods Word?
READ IT
MEDITATE ON IT
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Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate
on it day and night so you may be sure to obey
all that is written in it.
Joshua 18 (NLT)
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How Can I Devote Myself to Gods Word?
READ IT
MEDITATE ON IT
MEMORIZE IT
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I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might
not sin against you.
Psalm 11911 (NLT)
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How Can I Devote Myself to Gods Word?
READ IT
MEDITATE ON IT
MEMORIZE IT
OBEY IT
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Obey all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn
away from them, and you will be successful in
everything you do.
Joshua 17 (NLT)
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Happy are people of integrity, who follow the law
of the LORD. Happy are those who obey his decrees
and search for him with all their hearts.
Psalm 1191-2 (NLT)
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Devote yourself to Gods Word.
The Result Guidance
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Realize God will not abandon you.
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For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I
will not fail you or abandon you I command
yoube strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or
discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you
wherever you go.
Joshua 15, 9 (NLT)
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We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we
are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but
we dont give up and quit. We are hunted down,
but God never abandons us. We get knocked down,
but we get up again and keep going.
2 Corinthians 48-9 (NLT)
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Realize God will not abandon you.
The Result Strength
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Give God the Credit.
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In three days you will cross the Jordan River
and take possession of the land the LORD your God
has given you.
Joshua 111 (NLT)
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SECRETS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH
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Give God the Credit.
The Result Perspective
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Stepping Out
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Faith
LESSONS OF COURAGE FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT PART 5