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@EvangelismOnlin Obed sees his creative practice as something that involves his African community. Moving from praying, studying scriptures, and doing acts of worship to building schools that can teach the new generations a profession so they can have abundant life.

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@EvangelismOnlin Christine is excited about extending VBS quarterly as part of her creative practice. Just picture this: children signing, learning about the bible stories, and growing in their faith; this is needed in her church!

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For Meredith, creative practice looks like learning at this stage of her ministry. Learning how her local church does ministry for children and youth by engaging in community building even when not incorporating Word with Deeds What does @EvangelismOnlin think about this?

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Makenzi's creative practice calls her local church to re-shape their food pantry ministry. She meets this need by recognizing her starting point and how Jesus met people in crisis. @EvangelismOnlin is Intentional context awareness which creates relationships beyond the deed.

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Tonight @EvangelismOnlin, we were charged to develop our own "Creative Practice" of evangelism. Creative practice is the result of understanding who we are, how God can use us in the big picture, and how our context provides the field to evangelism!

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When you fail to listen to your community, evangelism can turn into something harmful. Beware of not paying attention to the needs of the community before you can speak Jesus, it is helpful to learn their language @EvangelismOnlin

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Evangelism starts with existing relationships, people who are close to you know people who need to hear the good news of abundant life. Warning: evangelism is not manipulative, it doesn't prosper when one expects something in return @EvangelismOnlin

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Evangelism starts with looking from the inside (oneself) but moves out (others) when we are able to listen to our context and the need to create trust and a connection with communities from different social and cultural backgrounds @EvangelismOnlin

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The Holy Spirit is the key ingredient (spice) that brings understanding, revelation, and power allowing us to see the whole picture and not only a narrow perspective of how God acts in the world @EvangelismOnlin

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Evangelism starts with recognizing where one's story intersects with others and how our experiences make up the tapestry of God's plan for us @EvangelismOnlin

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learning @EvangelismOnlin its exciting! Reminder: pause and let the Holy Spirit work. I'm always ready to share what Jesus has done in my life. But today, God reminded me that we are called to live a holy life, love each other and lead a quite life 1 Thessalonians 4:7-12

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@seminarily Yes!! I'm talking to you!! I'm seeking you, because of your great works. You who cares for the world, and provides an oasis to my desert. You who lift me up even when I feel tire and weak. (Job 5:8-11) #JobAttack #JobvGod

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Hi @seminarily, where are you my helper, my strength? You have left me alone, no longer do I feel your presence, my days of glory are gone. Job 6:11-13. #JobvGod #GodvJob

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@ThortonWilliam1 oh, no!! did you forget I am the work of your hands, why are you taking sides with my oppressors? Job 10:3 #JobAttack #JobvGod

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"I wish the day I was conceived and born were forgotten. What a sad and gloomy day to come into the world, maybe I will just sit in my corner :( Job 3:3-5 @ThortonWilliam1 #JobAttack #JobvGod"

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I'm in!! #JobvGod

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Lastly,Prophets are an important part of the succession of kings. Prophets could make or break kings. For example, Nathan the prophet in the time of David's succession. He plays a huge role in Solomon's succession and he does it by NOT following the traditional rules.

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Prophets in ancient Israel are seen as messengers of the divine, but #NotAllProphets have the same job/characteristics. Some are trained prophets, some are amateurs, some prophets are women, some are not even Israelites, and others don't even follow the rules. #bibhb500

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In ancient Israel there were also women prophets, although not many, women like Huldah (2 Kings 22.14), Miriam (Ex 15.20) and Deborah (Judg 4.4) carry a divine message and have been called by Yahweh to be leaders amongst male prophets.