Episode 344

Oklahoma DR teams aid OBU area; Gospel chances at Paris 2024; Bible study: Trusting God.

Apr 28, 2023

Eight confirmed tornadoes slashed across Oklahoma’s midsection the evening of Wed., April 19, inflicting major damage to structures at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) and to other sections of Shawnee; In just a little over one year, it will be ‘games wide open’ for the Paris Olympics, with more than 10,500 athletes from countries spanning the globe and thousands of spectators descending on the French capital; A Lifeway Bible study on Baptist Press says, “In the book of Deuteronomy, God had already performed miracle after miracle in His care and provision for the Israelites, yet they failed to believe God could provide them with water.

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Eight confirmed tornadoes slashed across Oklahoma’s midsection the evening of Wed., April 19, inflicting major damage to structures at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) and to other sections of Shawnee. Those twisters were among at least 15 tornadoes reported in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa.

Oklahoma DR chainsaw volunteers completed 135 work orders, and the large Oklahoma feeding unit was set up in conjunction with feeding units from Arkansas and Texas.

Feeding teams report more than two thousand meals served, more than 250 ministry contracts and four people placing their faith in Jesus Christ as they interacted with disaster relief workers.

 

In just a little over one year, it will be ‘games wide open’ for the Paris Olympics, with more than 10,500 athletes from countries spanning the globe and thousands of spectators descending on the French capital. International Mission Board missionaries, Southern Baptist volunteers, international Baptists and French Baptists will be poised and ready to engage the world with the message that victory is achievable for everyone. 

 

IMB missionary Jason Harris leads the missionary work in Paris, and he and his team invite Southern Baptists to join them in ministry outreach efforts during the summer 2024 Olympics. 

Numerous plans and strategies are already shaping up to share the Gospel with those the games.

Deadlines for participating are quickly approaching; email [email protected] for more information.

 

 

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A Lifeway Bible study on Baptist Press says, “In the book of Deuteronomy, God had already performed miracle after miracle in His care and provision for the Israelites, yet they failed to believe God could provide them with water. How many more signs would they need? What else would God have to do? They expected God to prove Himself one more time by providing water. They put God to the test.

 

Are we any different? We should be able to look back over our lives and see God’s faithfulness. Time and time again, the Lord has provided for our needs. And, yet, when we face the next new crisis, we’re tempted to put God to the test. We may not say it out loud, but essentially, we are saying, “Prove yourself one more time, God!”

 

The command is simple: don’t test, but instead trust. Immediately after the command, “Do not test,” the Israelites were told to “carefully observe the commands of the Lord your God.” God wants to bless us, as He wanted to bless the Israelites, but we can only experience those blessings as we trust Him and obey His Word. No test is necessary when we’re living fully in obedience to Him.”

         

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        Pro-life advocates and others are awaiting a Texas judge’s ruling on whether an abortion pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000 should be prescribed to women. The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has called on nine federal agencies to revoke a proposed rule it says would unduly burden the rights of faith-based organizations that take part in government programs. And, a Lifeway Bible study on Baptist Press speaks to the final moments before Jesus’ arrest and subsequent crucifixion. Jesus seeks to encourage his disciples as he knows heavy sorrow is just around the corner.

        Pro-life advocates and others are awaiting a Texas judge’s ruling on whether an abortion pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000 should be prescribed to women. The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has called on nine federal agencies to revoke a proposed rule it says would unduly burden the rights of faith-based organizations that take part in government programs. And, a Lifeway Bible study on Baptist Press speaks to the final moments before Jesus’ arrest and subsequent crucifixion. Jesus seeks to encourage his disciples as he knows heavy sorrow is just around the corner.

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