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December 3, 2013
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Zechariah: God’s Doubting Senior

It’s comforting to read about the men and women of the Bible.  Sure, they parted oceans, defeated giants, stopped the rain.  But even the heroes of the Bible struggled with their part in God’s plan.  On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll find encouragement to quell our own fears as we study the life of one of these biblical characters.  He was a small town priest, called to a big time job.
References: Luke 1:5-23 , Luke 1:62-64

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Zechariah: God’s Doubting SeniorIf you’re a follower of Christ, you’re a part of God’s team.  And at any moment, God may call your number and put you on the field.  So are you ready to lace up your sneakers to get in the game?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a series about the biblical characters whom God called to be a part of His big-league plans.  Of course, some of them came into the game a little reluctantly!
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Zechariah: God’s Doubting Senior In sports, a winning team consist of athletes who jump the highest, run the fastest, and throw the farthest.  But when God puts together a team, He picks men and women who are way out of their league!  We’re just getting started in a series about the characters God chose to be a part of His perfect plan.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns our attention to a weathered old man with a crisis of faith.
November 29, 2013
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Luke: God’s Diligent StudentMaybe the days of teachers and textbooks are behind you.  Perhaps you even heave a sigh of relief, knowing that you never have to memorize another geometry theorem or write a book report ever again!  But just because you’ve left the classroom doesn’t mean you should stop being a student!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to learn from Luke, the gospel writer who carefully examined the evidence of Jesus to make sure it was both true and reasonable.
November 28, 2013
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Luke: God’s Diligent StudentThe gospel accounts we find in the Bible verge on the unbelievable.  Virgin birth?  Walking on the water?  Rising from the dead?  Could these stories of Jesus be more fiction than fact?  We’re just getting started in a series about the men and women God chose to help tell His story.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to an intelligent author and historian enlisted to provide authentic and compelling evidence for the life of Christ.
November 27, 2013
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Luke: God’s Diligent Student Two thousand years ago, the Son of God took the world’s stage.  And surrounding Jesus were a host of characters chosen by God to play a part in the greatest story ever told.  It’s these fascinating and flawed men and women that showcase God’s ability to use ordinary people to accomplish His amazing plan.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez begins a new series, focusing on these figures surrounding Jesus.  And we begin with a doctor, author and careful historian.
November 26, 2013
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What to Do When God Has Done EverythingAccording to James, “Every good and perfect gift” comes from our Heavenly Father.  From the roof over our head, to the grace and mercy that cover us each day, God has held nothing back.  So with arms piled with abundant goodness, how can we possibly say “Thank You”?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez suggests a biblical response to God’s gifts.
November 25, 2013
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What to Do When God Has Done EverythingLet’s take a moment to take inventory of our life.  Is there anything we have that hasn’t been given to us by God?  From the clothes on our back to the breath in our lungs, they’re all gifts from the hands of our Heavenly Father.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to Second Samuel, chapter 7 to see how we should respond to the tremendous grace we enjoy each day.  
November 22, 2013
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Pondering the Wonderful Inequity in Your Relationship with God If you received a priceless work of art as a gift, would you reciprocate with a free-hand doodle?  Or if a friend gave you a winning lottery ticket, could you settle the score with change from your pocket?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says there’s nothing we can offer God that would match His matchless grace.  Are you still trying to earn His favor?
November 21, 2013
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Pondering the Wonderful Inequity in Your Relationship with GodThere’s an inherent inequity in the grace of God.  He gives us everything we need for life and godliness, and we can offer nothing of real value in return! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explores the generous, freeing and ultimately humbling goodness of God towards us.
November 20, 2013
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Pondering the Wonderful Inequity in Your Relationship with God Between friends and family, there’s usually some element of give-and-take.  You watch your neighbors kids one night, they reciprocate the next weekend.  You cook dinner on Tuesday and your spouse will take out the trash on Wednesday.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shows us that when it comes to our relationship with God, it’s wonderfully one-sided!  We’re the recipients of God’s grace and can offer nothing in return!
November 19, 2013
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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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