Children’s Ministry Seminar

REPLAY Episode 019: Teaching Children about the Holy Spirit

Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 019: TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT by Steve Karges Original Release: October 26, 2022 In Ephesians 1:13 (ESV), we read, “In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.” When you teach the boys and girls in your children’s ministry about the Holy Spirit, it is vital that you teach them from the Scripture alone. This is not the time or place for you to share your own stories or personal experiences. The Triune God has said everything He wants us to know about the Holy Spirit in the Bible. We must faithfully teach children what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit without our interpretation and then trust the Holy Spirit to guide them to the truth about Himself (John 16:13; I John 2:27). The following is simply an introduction to the Holy Spirit, as the Holy Spirit can be found throughout the Bible. The Holy Spirit, also known as the Holy Ghost in the King James Translation of the Bible, is God (Acts 5:3-4). He is the third person of the Triune God; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit is equal to and One with God the Father and God the Son (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Now take your kids on a walk through Scripture to reveal some of what it says about the Holy Spirit. * The Holy Spirit is the Creator (Genesis 1:1-2; Job 33:4). * The Holy Spirit played a role in the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:20). * The Holy Spirit appeared as a dove at the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:16). * The Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11). * The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth (John 15:26, 16:13; I John 5:6). * The Holy Spirit is our Helper (John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26). * The Holy Spirit is our Teacher (John 14:26). The Triune God sent the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-41), whom Jesus had promised before His return to Heaven (John 16:7-8). The importance of the Holy Spirit being sent was twofold. First, God sent the Holy Spirit to guide believers into all truth (John 16:13). Second, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ would be exalted (John 16:14). The Holy Spirit plays a role in every believer’s regeneration (I Corinthians 6:11; I Timothy 3:16). When a person believes in Jesus as their Savior and Lord, they immediately receive the Holy Spirit, who takes up residence inside the believer (Ephesians 1:13-14). So, the gift of salvation and the gift of the Holy Spirit are both imparted to a believer at the moment they place their faith in Christ and are justified by God. The Scripture is clear; every true Christian has the Holy Spirit. If a person claims to be a Christian but does not have the indwelling Holy Spirit, they are not a true follower of Christ. That person is a false Christian (Romans 8:9). The Bible also reveals how the Holy Spirit displays His power in every believer. * The Holy Spirit sanctifies the believer. (Romans 15:16; I Corinthians 6:11) * The Holy Spirit strengthens the believer. (Ephesians 3:16) * The Holy Spirit gives the believer boldness. (Micah 3:8; Acts 6:5,10; 2 Timothy 1:6-7) * The Holy Spirit helps the believer in prayer. (Romans 8:26) * The Holy Spirit enables the believer to abound in hope. (Romans 15:13) * The Holy Spirit qualifies the believer for ministry. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8) It is important to note that one thing the Holy Spirit never does is tempt a believer to sin (James 1:13). Remind the kids in your children’s ministry that there is only one Triune God, but there are many evil spirits that Satan sends out to deceive people. The Scripture clearly tells us how to distinguish the Holy Spirit's true work from the lies of evil spirits. Here is how: 1) The Holy Spirit exalts the true Jesus (I John 4:2-3). 2) The Holy Spirit opposes Satan’s interests (I John 4:4-5, I John 2:15; Matthew 12:25-28).  3) The Holy Spirit points people to the Scriptures (I John 4:6, Isaiah 8:16, 20). 4) The Holy Spirit elevates truth (I John 2:27,4:6). 5) The Holy Spirit’s work results in love for God and others (I John 4:8,19-21). Warn the children in your church not to be fooled by evil spirits. Teach them how to test the spirits so they know the difference between the Holy Spirit and evil spirits (I John 4:1-6). FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX First, take some time to read and study all of the Bible verses listed in the Show Notes, as I did not mention each one. If your podcast provider does not offer the Show Notes, you can find them on our website at www.cmikids.com [http://www.cmikids.com] under the title of this episode. Second, as you study the Bible verses in the Show Notes, ask the Holy Spirit to teach you (John 14:26) and to guide you to the truth (John 16:13) about Himself. TAGS: Genesis 1:1-2; Job 33:4; Isaiah 8:16, 20; Micah 3:8; Matthew 1:20; 3:16; 12:25-28; 28:19; Luke 24:49; John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-8, 13-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-41; 5:3-4; 6:5, 10; Romans 8:9, 26; 15:13, 16; I Corinthians 6:11; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 1:13-14; 3:16; I Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; James 1:13; I John 2:15, 27; 4:1-6, 8, 19-21; 5:6;  Holy Spirit; Evil Spirits; Triune God; Teaching Children. Visit www.cmikids.com [http://www.cmikids.com] © 2022 Children's Ministries International, Inc.

REPLAY Episode 018: Teaching Children about the Trinity

Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 018: TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT THE TRINITY by Steve Karges Original Release: October 19, 2022 The word “Trinity” does not appear anywhere in the Bible, but a careful study of Scripture reveals that God is one Deity, who eternally exists in three persons. With our human minds, we do not fully know or understand how this can be, but we believe in the Doctrine of the Trinity because that is what the Scripture tells us about God. Remember, the Bible is where we go for Truth (John 17:17), and the Scripture reveals everything God wants us to know about Himself. The Trinity, also known as The Triune God, is the one true and living God in three persons. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one God having the same mind, the same will, and the same power. All three persons of the Trinity are the same Being, and all are Divine in equal measure. Together, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God. You must emphasize this fundamental truth about God to the boys and girls in your children’s ministry. When you teach kids about the Trinity, you will always want them to know that we worship and believe in one God, not in three separate gods. You can use two simple illustrations to help children understand the concept of three in one. The first is that of a hard-boiled egg. Show your kids a hard-boiled egg to explain how this one egg has three individual identities. Then start peeling off the shell to reveal the three in one; the eggshell, the egg white, and the egg yolk. A second illustration is that of water. Show the kids a glass of water. Then show them some ice, followed by a pot of hot steaming water. It is all water, but with three separate personas: liquid, frozen solid, and steam. Again, three in one. Following these illustrations, take the kids in your children’s ministry to the Bible and show them the work of the Trinity in Creation. In Genesis 1:1-2 (ESV), we read, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Note the mention of God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. Then look at John 1:1-3 (ESV), which says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” In this passage of Scripture, “the Word” refers to Jesus, who is also known as the Second Person of the Trinity. So, we learn from the Bible that all three persons of the Trinity had roles in the Creation. Now take your kids to the New Testament again, where they can see all three persons of the Trinity involved in the baptism of Jesus. In Matthew 3:16-17 (ESV), we read, “And when Jesus was baptized, immediately He went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on Him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” Then take your children to Matthew 28:19 (ESV), where Jesus gives His disciples the Great Commission and says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Once again, the Triune God is identified as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons. Finally, show your boys and girls how the Apostle Paul mentions all three persons of the Trinity in 2 Corinthians 13:14 (ESV), which says, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” As you study the Bible and teach it to kids at church, pray and ask God to reveal His Trinitarian nature to you. God the Holy Spirit is your teacher, and He will guide you to the Truth (John 16:13). FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX 1) Are you familiar with the short hymn of praise and worship to God called “The Doxology?” If not, this is a great hymn to teach to children. Here are the words… “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” (Explain to the boys and girls how the Holy Spirit is sometimes referred to as the Holy Ghost, so they are not confused. Holy Ghost is used in the King James translation of the Bible and means Holy Spirit.) TAGS: Genesis 1:1-2; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 1:1-3, 16:13, 17:17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Trinity; Triune God; Teaching Children. Visit www.cmikids.com [http://www.cmikids.com] © 2022 Children's Ministries International, Inc.

REPLAY Episode 017: Teaching Children the Gospel

Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 017: TEACHING CHILDREN THE GOSPEL by Steve Karges Original Release: October 12, 2022 In John 3:16 (ESV) we read, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” There is a lot of confusion in the church today about what the gospel is and is not. As a result, there is a global crisis within children’s ministry concerning our understanding of the gospel. As we begin, let me clearly state what the gospel is not. The gospel is not a Christian’s testimony. The Gospel is not reaching out to feed the hungry or help the poor. These are good things, but they are not the Biblical gospel that has the power to save. The gospel is not Universalism, which is the idea that everyone is going to Heaven regardless of what they believe. The gospel is not the promise of health and wealth. That is a false gospel that does not come from the Bible. Many false gospels are being taught to children in local churches worldwide, but there is only one true gospel, the Gospel of God (Galatians 1:6-9; Mark 1:14; Romans 1:1). The word “gospel” means good news! God is the Source and Author of the gospel. It is His possession, and He has revealed it to us in His Word of Truth, the Bible. So, the authority and truth of the gospel come from God alone. It is not the idea or invention of men (Galatians 1:10-12). When we declare the gospel and teach it to children, we do so under the Divine Authority of God, not on our authority. The gospel is good news that God has entrusted to Christians to give to unbelievers, even though every person is undeserving of God’s gift (Mark 16:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19). When we proclaim the gospel and teach it to boys and girls, we are simply messengers and ambassadors communicating a message that originates in God Himself (2 Corinthians 5:20). The Gospel of God includes His power to save. In other words, only God can overcome our sinful nature and give us a new life in Christ (Romans 1:16-17). Many people in the church are ignorant of the content of the gospel. They do not know what it is, what it means, and why it matters. They do not understand the good news, why it is good news, and what it means to believe in the Gospel of God. When you explain the gospel to kids, you want to teach it to them Biblically! Not only do you want children to know the gospel's origin, but you also want them to learn the gospel’s content and meaning and how they can respond to it. If you get the gospel wrong, the kids in your children’s ministry will be converted to something other than to Jesus, and they will not be saved. Remember, the gospel is called “good news” because it addresses the most serious problem people have, which is; God is Holy and Righteous, and we are not. It is a person’s sin that separates them from God (Isaiah 59:2). The Bible says God will not allow sin into Heaven (Revelation 21:27). Therefore, before you reveal the good news to your kids at church, you must tell them the bad news first. The bad news is this; we are all sinners because we disobey God’s laws and commands in the Bible (Romans 3:23). Our hearts are filled with deceit and wickedness (Jeremiah 17:9). And because God is Holy and Righteous, His justice demands that every sin must be punished by death (Romans 6:23). After sharing that bad news, then tell your kids the good news, which is the Gospel of God! God came to our rescue in His love and mercy by sending Jesus to earth to be our Savior (Colossians 1:12-15; Galatians 1:3-5). The following is the Biblical definition of the gospel. This is what you want your kids to know. The Gospel of God is the true story of His Son, Jesus, who He is, what He has done, and how the benefits of what He has done may be received by those who put their faith in Him. Let me say that again. The Gospel of God is the true story of His Son, Jesus, who He is, what He has done, and how the benefits of what He has done may be received by those who put their faith in Him. This is the Biblical gospel you must proclaim and teach to the boys and girls in your children’s ministry. Find the Show Notes for this episode to discover the Biblical answers to the following questions. 1. Where can I find the story of Jesus? (In the Gospel books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.) 2. Who is Jesus? (John 1:1, 14, 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 1:1-4; Hebrews 1:3-4; I Peter 3:18, 2:24) 3. What has Jesus done that is so important? (I Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 1:7-8; Colossians 1:14; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:12-22; Hebrews 2:14-17, 9:28; I Peter 1:18-19) 4. What is the meaning of the gospel? (2 Corinthians 5:21) 5. How can the benefits of what Jesus has done be received by those who put their faith in Him? (John 3: 16-18; 11:25; Romans 1:16, 3:24-25; I Corinthians 1:28-31; Galatians 4:5-7; Ephesians 1:11-14; 2:4-22; I John 4:14-15) If your podcast provider does not offer the Show Notes, you can find them on our website at www.cmikids.com under the title of this episode. FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX As you teach children the Gospel of God and summarize the life of Jesus, you should always include these facts. (Please see the Show Notes for the Scriptures that support the following statements.) 1. God the Son (Jesus) came to earth as a baby to save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). 2. Jesus was both God and Man at the same time (Philippians 2:5-11). 3. The birth of Jesus was miraculous because his mother, Mary, was a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:34-35). 4. Jesus lived a sinless and perfect life. (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; I Peter 2:22; I John 3:5). 5. Jesus’ death on the cross was an acceptable sacrifice to God the Father for the sins of all who would believe in His Son (I John 2:2, 4:10; John 3:16; Romans 3:25; 5:1, 6-7; 2 Corinthians 5:19). 6. Jesus was raised from the dead by God the Holy Spirit under the authority of God the Father. (Romans 8:11; Acts 2:24, 32). 7. After His work of redemption was completed (John 17:4, 19:30), Jesus returned to Heaven (Mark 16:19-20; Acts 1:9-11) where He lives today. TAGS: Isaiah 7:14, 59:2; Mathew 1:21, 23; Mark 1:14-15, 16:15,19-20; Luke 1:34-35; John 1:1, 3:16-18, 11:25, 14:6; Acts 1:9-11, 4:12; Romans 1:1-4, 6, 16-17, 3:10, 12, 23, 3:24-25, 5:1, 6-7, 6:23, 8:11; I Corinthians 1:28-31, 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, 20-21; Galatians 1:3-5, 6-9, 10-12, 3:13, 4:5-7; Ephesians 1:7-8, 11-14, 2:4-22; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:12-15; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 1:3-4, 2:14-17; 4:15; 9:12-22, 28; I Peter 1:18-19, 2:22, 24, 3:18; I John 2:2, 3:5, 4:10, 14-15; Revelation 21:27; Gospel; Gospel of God; Jesus; Teaching Children. Visit www.cmikids.com [http://www.cmikids.com] © 2022 Children's Ministries International, Inc.

REPLAY Episode 016: Teaching Children to Worship God in Spirit and Truth

Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 016: TEACHING CHILDREN TO WORSHIP GOD IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH by Steve Karges Original Release: October 5, 2022 I want to encourage you to stop designing your children’s ministry around what the kids want and instead give them what they need! As a children’s ministry leader, your responsibilities include teaching the boys and girls in your church how to worship God in spirit and truth. That is what God wants, and He seeks individuals who will worship Him in the way He chooses to be worshipped.  In John 4:22-24 (ESV), Jesus says to the Samaritan woman at the well, “You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” The point of this passage is clear; God wants to be worshipped according to what He wants. We are to worship the true and living Triune God of the Bible.  He is the object of our worship and affection. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one God in three persons and known as the Triune God. This is the God we worship, and He wants to be worshipped in His way and on His terms, not ours. But what does it mean to worship God in spirit and truth? In John 4:23, the word “spirit” does not refer to the Holy Spirit but to each person’s inner human spirit. This human spirit engages our mind to think and our heart, which is where our feelings and emotions come from. So, when we worship God in spirit, He wants all of our mind, all of our emotion, all of our passion, and all of our heart and soul to be involved as we worship Him. Our body is simply a means of that expression. Worshipping in spirit is an outpouring of love, gratitude, and praise to God from within our inner human spirit as it overflows with thanksgiving, gratefulness, and appreciation to Him. For example, in Luke 1:46-47 (ESV), Mary, the mother of Jesus, bursts into praise and proclaims, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” We are to thank God and praise Him for who He is and what He has done. To do this, we must know who God is and what He has done, and that is where truth comes in. In addition to worshipping God in our inner human spirit, He also wants us to worship Him in truth, which means that our spirit worships God in perfect coordination, harmony, and agreement with His revealed Word of Truth, the Bible. In our earlier example from Mary, the mother of Jesus, we learn in Luke 1:45 (ESV), “And blessed is she who believed that there would be fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” In other words, in Mary’s mind and heart, she believed the truth of God’s Word. Mary believed that God would do what He said He would do. And that resulted in her worship to God. Mary worshipped God in spirit and truth. Remember, worshipping God in spirit and truth is when our inner human spirit aligns with the Scripture to glorify God in His way and on His terms. Anything less is unacceptable worship of our Heavenly Father. So, you see why this is so important for kids to know? God wants us to be enthusiastic worshipers in our hearts, with the knowledge of His truth in our minds, as we give Him praise and glory. Teach these things to the boys and girls in your children’s ministry. FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX 1) Remember to set an example to the children in your church by modeling how to worship God in spirit and truth. 2) Ask the kids in your children’s ministry what they are thankful for. Then write down only those blessings that agree with Scripture. (For example: If a child says, “I thank God for the money I stole from my sister.” Since stealing is a sin, and against God’s Truth (Exodus 20:15), that would not be something to praise God for. Anything that is sin is not in agreement with the Word of Truth.) Afterward, read the list of God’s blessings to the group and thank God and praise Him for providing everything we need. TAGS: Exodus 20:15; Luke 1:45, 46-49; John 4:22-24; Worship; Praise; Inner Human Spirit, Mind; Heart; Truth, Word of Truth, Triune God; Teaching Children. Visit www.cmikids.com [http://www.cmikids.com] © 2022 Children's Ministries International, Inc.

REPLAY Episode 015: Teaching Children Biblical Discernment

Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 015: TEACHING CHILDREN BIBLICAL DISCERNMENT by Steve Karges Original Release: September 28, 2022 In I Thessalonians 5:21-22 (NASB), we read, … “but examine everything; hold firmly to that which is good, abstain from every form of evil.” As children's ministry leaders, it is our job to teach boys and girls how to be discerning. Discernment is simply the ability to determine truth from error and holy behavior from unholy (Hebrews 5:14; Ephesians 5:8-17; I John 4:1-6; I Thessalonians 5:21-22).                        Truth is important for kids to know because: * Truth allows them to be wise, knowing good from evil and right from wrong (Romans 16:19). * Truth helps them understand reality and what really matters in life (2 Peter 1:3-8; Ephesians 5:15-17). * Truth is the only thing that can liberate them from sin. (John 8:32) * Truth keeps them from being deceived. (2 Corinthians 11:13-15; 2 Timothy 4:3-4) * Truth shows them the way to a life of meaning and purpose (Jeremiah 9:23-24; Romans 8:28; 2 Timothy 3:15). * They please God when they walk in the truth (Ephesians 5:8-11). As we teach children from the Bible at church, they learn the truth and embrace it. Here are three essential things you must teach to the kids in your children’s ministry. First, children need to know that the Triune God, God the Father (Deuteronomy 32:4; Jeremiah 10:10; John 17:3), God the Son (John 1:14, 14:6; I John 5:20), and God the Holy Spirit (John 14;17, 15:26, 16:13; I John 2:27, 4:6) is the Source of truth. In other words. all truth is God's truth (Isaiah 65:16). Truth does not come from within us, as some believe. Truth comes from God alone, who never changes. And because of that, the truth never changes (Isaiah 40:8; Number 23:19; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17; I Peter 1:25; Psalm 117:2). Therefore, what was true when God created the world is still true today. Second, children need to know that God’s Word is what determines truth. (John 8:31-32;  Ephesians 1:13; Psalm 18:30, 19:7-9, 119:142, 151, 160. Remember, the Bible is known as the "Word of Truth" (John 17:17). When children question whether something is right or wrong, they need to go to the Scripture for answers. Third, children need to know that they should always be discerning by examining everything in the light of Scripture. Once they learn the truth from God’s Word, they can hold on firmly to what is good and separate themselves from what is evil (I Thessalonians 5:21-22). If we fail to teach children to discern truth from error and holy behavior from unholy, they will fall for anything, including… * False gospels. (Galatians 1:6-7; 2 Corinthians 11:4) * False doctrines. (Romans 16:17; Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Peter 3:16; Revelation 22:18-19) * False gods. (I Corinthians 10:18-21; Deuteronomy 32:17; Psalm 106:37; Acts 15:29) * False christs. (Matthew 24:4-5, 24; Mark 13:6, 21-22; Luke 21:8) * False spirits. (I John 4:1-6; Ephesians 6:12) * False prophets. (Matthew 7:15, 24:11, 24; Mark 13:22; Luke 6:26; Acts 13:6; 2 Peter 2:1; I John 4:1; Revelation 16:13, 19:20, 20:10) * False apostles. (2 Corinthians 11:13; 2 Peter 2:1-3; Revelation 2:2) * False teachers. (I Timothy 1:3-7; Acts 20:30; Colossians 2:18; 2 Peter 2:1-3) * False visions. (Ezekiel 22:28, 12:24, 13:9,16, 21:29; Lamentations 2:14) * False miracles. (Matthew 7:22-23, 24:24; Revelation 13:13-14; Exodus 7:11,22, 8:7; Acts 8:9-11) * False worship. (Isaiah 29:13; Leviticus 10:1-2; Matthew 15:7-9; Mark 7:6-8) * False christians. (Titus 1:16; Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Timothy 3:5) As children's ministry leaders, we have to set an example to the boys and girls we minister to by demonstrating our ability to discern. Are you a discerning children’s ministry leader? It is vital that you are. FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX 1) Check out all the Bible verses in the Show Notes, as only a few were mentioned. If your podcast provider does not publish the Show Notes, visit our website at cmikids.com [http://www.cmikids.com], and you will find them there under the title of this episode. 2) Before you teach children about discernment, examine yourself by answering the following questions from this checklist. * Do I make decisions based on God’s Word or on my desires and emotions? * Do I reason from a cultural point of view or from a Biblical perspective? * Do I live based on “my truth” or Biblical truth? * Do I study and understand Christian Doctrine or ignore it? * Is my Biblical knowledge shallow, or do I know what I believe and why? * Do I know God’s plan and purpose for my life and ministry, or am I ignorant of His plan and purpose? Hold your answers up to the light of Scripture and ask the Holy Spirit to be your teacher. Study the Bible verses in the Show Notes to evaluate your discernment and what you may need to work on. TAGS: Exodus 7:11,22; 8:7; Leviticus 10:1-2; Numbers 23:19; Deuteronomy 4:2; 32:4,17; Psalm 18:3; 19:7-9; 106:37; 117:2; 119: 142, 151, 160; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 29:13; 40:8; 65:16; Jeremiah 9:23-24; 10:10; Lamentations 2:14; Ezekiel 12:22-24; 13:9,16; 21:29; 22:28; Malachi 3:6; Matthew 7:15, 22-23; 15:7-9; 24:5, 11, 24; Mark 7:6-8; 13: 6, 21-22; Luke 6:26; 21:8; John 1:14; 8:32; 14:6-17; 15:26; 16:3; 17:3, 17; Acts 8:9-11; 13:6; 15:29; 17:11; 20:30; Romans 8:28; 16:17, 19; I Corinthians 10:18-21; 2 Corinthians 11:4, 13; Galatians 1:6-7; Ephesians 1:13; 5:8-11; 6:12; Colossians 2:18; I Thessalonians 5:21-22; I Timothy 1:3-7; 2 Timothy 3:5, 15; 4:3-4; Titus 1:6; Hebrews 5:14; 13:8; James 1:17; I Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:3-8; 2:1-3; 3:16; I John 2:27; 4:1-6; 5:20; Revelation 2:2; 13:13-14; 16: 13, 19, 20; 20:10; 22:18-19.   Discernment; Truth; Error; Holy Behavior; Unholy Behavior; Triune God; Bible; Teaching Children. 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