counsel – Brian Friedl https://brianfriedl.com Making Your Life's Mission Possible Sat, 03 Dec 2016 12:19:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.17 64732294 Choose Wisely https://brianfriedl.com/choose-wisely/ Sat, 03 Dec 2016 12:19:58 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/choose-wisely/   
Perhaps one of the greatest predictors of a healthy and mature walk with Christ is who we surround ourselves with.  It is our responsibility to have dominion over the thoughts and ideas vying for space in our minds and hearts, whether that be in media or in human form.  

We must choose carefully, who we allow access to shape our minds and hearts.  We are either progressing toward wisdom and maturity or foolishness and harm.  

For those of you with wise counsel, send a them a quick text or message of thanks today.  For those seemingly lacking in wise counsel. Seek out a solid Bible-believing and grace-filled church.  Get to know the elders and pastors and begin to walk surrounded with good counsel from God’s word. 

]]> 917  Acts Bible Study 21:15-26 https://brianfriedl.com/acts-bible-study-2115-26-2/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:39:01 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/acts-bible-study-2115-26-2/  
Paul’s brothers were seeing the hostile climate and were concerned for his well being. Paul clearly has a mission and will endure whatever is necessary, yet balances that with the wisdom of his brothers in Christ.  

Read Acts 21:15-26

1) What do you see in the text? Who’s present? Where are they? Why are they there? When did this take place?

2) What questions need to be answered to fully understand the passage?

3)  What is the main heme if this section summarized in one sentence?

4) What was the application for the original readers?

5) How does this apply to believers today and you personally?

We are on the downhill of the book of Acts. I hope your enjoying your time in God’s word as much as I am!

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