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Jim Futral Executive Director

I Sat Where They Sat - The title of this article comes from a statement by Ezekiel, a great prophet of God who had a huge, compassionate heart for the people of God. In fact, as you read Ezekiel 3:15, it goes on to say that he came to the captives that had been taken away from their homeland. He sat down where they were sitting, and there he remained for seven days. There is no mention that this great spokesman for God said anything. He just sat where they sat. He saw their plight. He felt the anguish of their hearts. He experienced the emptiness of their souls. (more)

The Baptist Record

Sunday School Lessons for May 19

• Bible Studies For Life

  Martin Luther is credited with saying “You can’t stop the birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from making a nest in your hair.” Daily, we face decisions that test our moral fiber. Temptations to choose the wrong paths are like those birds overhead. Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus (see Hebrews 12:1-2) can prevent the “nest-building” process. This third study of the “Extraordinary Relationships” series (from Proverbs) challenges us to consider three character traits that will benefit both us and others (and especially those dear to us): diligence, integrity, and purity. (more)

• Explore the Bible

  We recently examined biblical requirements for Deacons and Elders. Other texts were addressed to Timothy, a young pastor. Many will say these texts do not apply to me, since I am neither a pastor nor a deacon. This week, however, is for you. This passage applies to all adult believers: older men, older women, younger men, younger women, and employees. The instructions challenge each age group or segment to live with integrity as a believer. To older men, Titus was to teach them to be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience (Titus 2:2, all Scriptures New King James). (more)