Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dodging Spears #3 of 3

June 8, 2009
"I just wish he'd stop it!" When you're under constant attack, you cry out for God to intervene, to end the long misery. When God deposed King Saul, David was anointed to be king of Israel. Well, Saul didn't go quietly. Instead, he pursued David with spears for ten years. So, what lessons was God teaching David, and perhaps, you and me?

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Saul did not like it when God removed him as Israel's king. He spent ten years trying to kill his replacement: David. Like David, some of us have been on the receiving end of spears thrown by those who hate us. Today: a look at some of the techniques people will use to destroy those they despise, and how believers should respond when they are attacked.
June 5, 2009
"Someone's out to get me." That's what David must have thought as King Saul tried to kill him for ten long years. Many people are under constant attack by those who want to do them harm. What drives these "spear throwers?" And how do we as believers handle long-running attacks from others? Today: a biblical approach on what to do when reconciliation is not possible. Stay with us.
June 4, 2009
How many of us are old enough to remember the old TV comedy about the long-running feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys? Well, real-life feuds are anything but funny. The best part about a feud is when it ends...when forgiveness terminates the acrimony and hatred. The Bible's account of Joseph and his estranged family points the way for those of us trapped in family feuds. Stay with us.
June 3, 2009
Sometimes, family feuds run for centuries. Generations after generations nurse the old grudges that keep people apart. But the cycle can be broken. Forgiving others for great wrongs dissolves years of hatred in mere moments. That's what happened when Joseph forgave his jealous brothers for selling him as a slave. Today: one of the most unforgettable episodes in all the Bible.
June 2, 2009
"With friends like you, who needs enemies?" Joseph got that feeling when a friend's broken promise left him in jail. Falsely accused of rape, Joseph found himself rotting in a dungeon, wondering if he'd ever see daylight again. Anyone in this predicament feels a burning sense of injustice. What would you do if caught in this kind of family feud with no apparent way out?
June 1, 2009
Families can be torn apart by feuds: long-running animosities usually caused by someone's past unjust actions. Whether due to some imagined or real hurt, or to an inheritance wrongly divided, some feuds go on for generations. Conflict becomes a way of life. Unless the cycle is broken, hatred can consume blood relatives. Is there a way out?
May 29, 2009
Reconciliation between estranged brothers is very sweet. Jacob went out of his way to make things right with Esau. Having cheated Esau out of his birthright, Jacob had to greatly humble himself before facing his older brother. Today: lessons from Genesis chapter 33 on putting an end to warfare within the family.
May 28, 2009
It would be nice if all disputes could be resolved, all conflicts reconciled. In the real world, that's not always possible. In some cases, resolution is not an option, and we have to cut all ties with those causing our conflict. Sometimes, we have to shut the door and set the deadbolt. Today: guidance from the life of Jacob on when and where to bar the gate.
May 27, 2009
Eliphaz told Job, "Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward." And trouble is what two brothers had. Jacob and Esau are classic examples of how different two children can be. Like in any family, conflict was almost inevitable. Jacob the younger connived the birthright of Esau the elder, and the lifelong battle began. Today: lessons from the family of Isaac.
May 26, 2009
We all recoil from stories of killers who slay without conscience or remorse, and then complain if they're not treated properly. In their twisted minds, these people have a double standard of behavior. They're like Cain of old, who had no sorrow for killing Abel, but was quite worried that someone might kill him. Today: understanding the mind of the self-absorbed.
May 25, 2009
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Death no longer has dominion over the one who follows Christ. When the tomb was found empty, death lost its power. In “The Vanishing Power of Death,” Pastor Lutzer considers the evidence for the resurrection of Christ and its impact on the disciples. From Mary weeping at the tomb, to Thomas' doubting, to Christ's counseling session with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus, Pastor Lutzer shows readers that the experiences of the disciples are poignant and relevant for believers today. This is a book that is sure to invigorate your faith and make a lasting difference in the hands of a friend. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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