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Israel’s Greatest Hits, Part 11A

March 20, 2013
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The Greatness of the Book

It took 1600 years to finish.  Its single Author used 40 different writers to complete this impressive volume.  It has been translated into over twelve thousand languages, and remains on the best seller list year after year.  I’m talking, of course, about the Bible... the complete, accurate and reliable Word of God.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explores the importance of God’s masterpiece.  What does God’s Word have to say about God’s Word?
References: Psalms 119

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Count Your BlessingsAlong with praising God for Who He is, authentic worship also involves thanking God for what He has done.  But whether we’re careless and forget or preoccupied by current troubles, we aren’t always very good at remembering the many ways God has blessed us.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us of three things in every Christian’s life for which we can show gratitude to our Heavenly Father.
March 19, 2013
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Count Your Blessings In our fast-paced life, we often make lists to help us remember.  We make a grocery list for the market, a packing list when we travel, and we even create a to-do list for the day.  But when’s the last time you made a list of your blessings in order to praise our Heavenly Father?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez brings us back to a biblical perspective on worship.  According to Psalm 103, true praise begins by acknowledging God’s gifts.
March 18, 2013
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Count Your BlessingsOnce a week we gather together in church to join our voices with others around us in singing songs to God.  We call it “worship.”  But worship isn’t limited to what happens at church.  The Bible has a lot to say about this spiritual activity!  And no passage better explains the essence of biblical praise than Psalm 103.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to this uplifting hymn to demonstrate how we can incorporate worship into our daily lives.
March 15, 2013
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The Brevity of LifeIt’s one of the most tragic accounts in Scripture.  Just a few feet from the Promised Land, the people of Israel made an abrupt U-turn and spent the next forty years wandering in the desert.  Still doubting the goodness of God, that generation perished in the wilderness without ever reaching their goal.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains what we can learn from Israel’s example and how to avoid a life of futility.
March 14, 2013
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The Brevity of LifeWhen we’re young, we act as if we’ll live forever.  It’s not until we get a little older and a little wiser that we begin to realize our mortality.  In the scope of eternity, our presence here is brief.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks the question; what we can learn from The Brevity of Life?  We find the answer in Psalm 90, a self- reflective song about life, death, and the Person in control of it all.
March 13, 2013
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The Brevity of Life When we experience the death of a loved one, it’s a somber reminder that life is short.  And while we all must face death ourselves one day, most of us would rather not dwell on our mortality.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez urges us face our future and contemplate The Brevity of Life.  When we grasp how brief our time truly is, it can give us much- needed perspective on what really matters.
March 12, 2013
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When Nothing Seems FairDo you become frustrated when those who take shortcuts, cut corners, or travel out of bounds seem to come out ahead?  In the meantime, those of us who follow Christ and keep to the straight and narrow path seem to get left behind.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that God judges our success not by who reaches the finish line first, but rather, how we got there.  It’s an important insight from the book of Psalms.
March 11, 2013
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When Nothing Seems Fair How is it that faithful Christians who strive to please God with their lives still battle with health issues, financial problems, and relationship troubles?  Yet, many who reject God seem to live in the lap of luxury and sail through life with ease?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez opens the book of Psalms to find the answer and gain a biblical perspective on “the Good”, “the Bad”, and “the Ugly.”
March 8, 2013
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When Nothing Seems FairWe love to watch movies where the hero triumphs over the nefarious plans of the villain and ultimately saves the day.  But in real life, sometimes the bad guys win and the good guys are left holding the bag.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez addresses the apparent injustice we see in our world.  When the life of an unbeliever seems easy, and the life of a Christian seems difficult, Psalm 73 helps put the situation in perspective.
March 7, 2013
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A God in ControlIn this life we’re sure to face serious storms.  Some so big they threaten to knock us right off our feet!  In these frightening moments, we need something stable we can cling too.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to take our eyes off of what we’re up against and turn them towards the One who stands up for us!  As His children, God has promised to be our anchor when the storms get rough.
March 6, 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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