Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered question
I Will only add that the Covenant that God made with Abraham was a continuation of a covenant he made with Adam and continues in several other covenats  ending with an everlasting covenant made in Jesus blood (death). Covenants
  • Edenic Genesis 2:16
  • Adamic Genesis 3:15
  • Abrahamic Genesis 12:2
  • Mosaic Exodus 19:5
  • Davidic 2 Samuel 7:16
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Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered question
There are plenty of scripture references to choirs and singing. You would also want to mention some of your choirs accomplishments. You may even include some not so good times if done in the right way for the right reason. Mention the importance of each member in making the choir what it is. Also mention … Read more
Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered
You could begin with 1 Timothy 4:12 "Let no man dispise your youth then talk about how important it is to begin serving God when you are young and how God used young people throughout the Bible and all history to this day. You could tell about David, Joseph, Timothy, Mark and other youth in … Read more
Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered
Let her know that she is loved and appreciated. Thank her for some specific things that she does for the church or in order to help he husband be a more effective pastor. Pastor's families are held to a higher standard than other members of the church. Some times we expect more of them than … Read more
Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered question
This is very possible. Jeremiah 17:9 warns us that :The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it." There are as many responses to the Holy Spirit as there are people. I believe that many times the response is related to the persons personality and emotional make up. Yet, I … Read more
Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered question
This is an example of the Bible's use of hyperbole, that is overstatement or exaggeration to drive home a point. I heard an example of this recently when a person won a sizable amount in a bingo game. An other person needed just one number and was hoping to win it. Upon learning that the … Read more
Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered
A year ago [insert the actual length of time] you came to serve in this field I appreciate you kindness, humility and labors as to the lord you yield. Your thoughtfulness, your prayers, your sermons comfort and inspire, I pray that God will keep you strong so your fervor will never expire. Many may not … Read more
Ken Qualls
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I will give you an idea for an elaborate occasion and you can use all of it or just the parts that meet your needs.
  • Contact as many people from his past as you can record or video tape fond memories they have of this pastor.
  • Collect photographs from his past and have … Read more
Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered
One would be the Star of David a hexagram that signifies the number seven: That is, the six points plus the center. It also represents the six directions of space plus the center, i.e., up, down, East, West, South, North and Center. There may also be a relationship to the menorah a candle stick with … Read more
Ken Qualls
Ken Qualls answered question
This may work for you. It is my privilege to welcome you to [church name] family and friend day. The family is a vital institution created by God. Throughout history every civilization's fate has been reflected in its families. As the family goes so goes the nation. The Bible also stresses the importance of friendship. … Read more