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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves (Mar 4)

Posted on March 5, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is commonly thought that the idea “God helps those who help themselves” is found in Scripture. It is not. In complete contrast, this scripture could easily be paraphrased: “God helps those who cannot help themselves.” David’s desperate cries in this Psalm show his trust in God who helps the helpless and brings hope to the hopeless. In asking for God’s intervention, he appeals to God’s heart for the down-and-out: the helpless, the oppressed, those without hope. Continue reading →

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God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves (Mar 4)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 35:1-10 | Numbers 2:1 – 3:51 | Mark 11:27 – 12:17 | Proverbs 10:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 35:1-10 “But let me run loose and free, celebrating God’s great work. Every bone in my body laughing, … Continue reading →

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