Obedience and Authority
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Elijah - a Friend of God
By Major Ian Thomas1.2K1:08:431KI 17:1Major Ian Thomas emphasizes that Elijah was a friend of God, illustrating how one becomes a friend through obedience to God's commands. He highlights that true authority comes from submission to God's will, and that living a miraculous life is possible when we allow God to work through us. Thomas encourages believers to recognize their role as vessels for God's divine activity, stressing that the Christian life is not a mere religion but a dynamic relationship with Christ. He concludes by affirming that being told what to do and doing it leads to meeting other friends of God, creating a life filled with divine adventure and purpose.
Taking Our Place - the Ministry of Women
By William MacDonald01CO 11:32CO 6:14GAL 3:28EPH 5:221TI 2:111TI 2:151PE 3:4William MacDonald emphasizes the biblical instructions regarding the role and ministry of women in the church, asserting that while women are equal to men in salvation, there are specific roles and responsibilities outlined for them. He explains that women should be in subjection to men, remain silent in church, and not usurp authority, while also highlighting the importance of their ministry in private and family settings. MacDonald argues that these instructions are rooted in God's design and creation order, and that obedience should stem from a loving heart rather than legalism. He concludes by encouraging women to embrace their God-given roles, which are vital to the church's health and function.