Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study Thy Will Be Done | Historical Books | 2 Kings 17:6-23
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Nov 3, 2025 Delve into the struggle between choosing God's will versus our own. Explore how hidden sins can lead to public judgment and the importance of honest repentance. Discover how ingratitude leads to idolatry, echoing a timeless caution. Learn about the grace of repentance and how Jesus's example in Gethsemane highlights the path to restoration. Embrace the call to surrender, live with gratitude, and make room for Jesus's influence in every aspect of life. This episode serves as a reflective guide for anyone seeking deeper connection with faith.
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Choice Between Two Wills
- C.S. Lewis frames life's ultimate choice as either saying 'thy will be done' or having God say it to you in the end.
- Keith Simon uses this to show we choose God's will daily, not only at eternity's end.
Exile As Divine Judgment
- Israel's exile to Assyria is presented as direct divine judgment for idolatry, not merely politics or misfortune.
- Keith Simon emphasizes that God's judgment is purposeful and should awaken us to our own sin.
Coldplay Kiss-Cam Example
- Keith Simon tells the Coldplay kiss-cam story to illustrate how hidden sin gets exposed suddenly and embarrassingly.
- He uses it to warn that God's 'jumbotron' will one day reveal what we hide now.