Passage Investigation: Isaiah 5:11–12

"Woe to those who rise early in the morning,

that they may run after strong drink,

who tarry late into the evening

as wine inflames them!

They have lyre and harp,

tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts,

but they do not regard the deeds of the Lord,

or see the work of his hands."

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Guys, this is an interesting passage, and it's not all about getting drunk! God is angry with His people because they are not close to Him.

Do you ever feel like that? Like you just aren't close to God?

Well, ultimately, it is our choice. We must pursue Him daily. All the time. Look at the last two lines of that verse. How are you doing with "regarding the deeds" of God? How do we even do that? How are you doing with "seeing the work" of His hands? How do we even do that?

If we can find out how to better do that in our daily lives... maybe, just maybe, we'll all grow a little closer to God.

Next Thursday Night Topic?

What do you guys want to study once we are finished with Ecclesiastes?

...how about get a new teacher?

:-)

The Current State of the Dissolubility of American Marriages

I have recently read two articles (in Newsweek and CNN.com) about why marriage is not only unimportant, but it is a hazard to healthy relationships.

Regardless of your religious stance, this movement in America is a significant shift in the zeitgeist of our time. What are your thoughts about this shift in America's mentality of marriage? Better yet, what can you and I do to defend the sacredness of marriage when there has been such opposition?

See the article here: http://tiny.cc/ii7qj

Demons? Really?

So this evening we got into some discussion about spiritual warfare. I wanted to place this post in case anyone wanted to share any thoughts, feedback, or further stories about demons, etc. If you have had an intense spiritual encounter, be it good or bad, we would all love to hear about it!

And So It Begins...

Alright guys, here is our official blog. This is how it's going to work—make sure you save the url for this site and visit it often. I will check it DAILY and put in as much comments/feedback as I have time for.

All you guys have to do is read my thoughts, each others' thoughts, and get busy with posting your own. This is a FREE SPACE were anyone is able to share anything you would like. But as a precaution, know that this is on the public domain (available for anyone to see who has internet access).

All you need to do to get involved is click on the "COMMENT" button below any post to comment on that post (duh!). Simply put in a comment a certain topic that you want to have as a post, and I will set it up as such.

If you guys have any problems or questions, don't hesitate to email me: kyle8reed@gmail.com.

Blog on.