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From Earthly Seed to Heavenly Glory: 1 Corinthians 15 Study Guide

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  WEDNESDAY DEVOTION: FROM EARTHLY SEED TO HEAVENLY GLORY ════════ ✦ ✦ ════════ Reading Time: 10 mins | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 ════════ ✦ ✦ ════════ 🥁Hymn from Global Canticle  No. 9 (SEC 8): More Than Life, Myself I Design Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 • Titus 2:13  Suggested Tune: Eventide • Meter: 10.10.10.10 • Key: E♭ Major 1: In realms of earth, I search to find my place, Where life’s wide landscape weaves a path of grace. When world’s fierce winds blow hard against my soul, I find in Christ the truth that makes me whole. [ Refrain ]: In Christ my strength, more than this life I claim, Within my soul I praise His holy name; A refuge from the raging storms outside, A sanctuary where my heart abides. 2: Though world’s dark canvas does not paint my hue, I rest in hope of glory made anew; A life hereafter, where my soul shall soar, When Christ returns and death is known no more. 3: In His grand tapestry of time and space, He marks my thread within His so...

Lesson 7: Legacy of Ruth | GAIA Bible Studies Project 4

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Faithful choices today create blessings tomorrow. Ruth’s story ends not in obscurity but in legacy — her obedience and loyalty ripple through generations, reaching all the way to Christ. 🗞️Scripture Focus   Ruth 4:13–22:   “So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.” (Ruth 4:13)    “They named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.” (Ruth 4:17)   🪇Hymn from Global Canticle  No. 10 (SEC 7): Voices of Unity Scripture: Psalm 147:3 • Isaiah 61:1–3 • Ephesians 4:2–3 Suggested Tune: Beach Spring • Meter: 8.7.8.7 D • Key: G Major 1: Grant to us a world of mercy, Where Your love sets spirits free; Break the chains of fear and sorrow, Heal our broken history. Touch each heart with true compassion, Make each life a gift of grace; Pour Your healing oil upon us, In Your holy, calm embrace. 2: Erase the lines that divide us, Tear down walls that ...

Lesson 6: Boaz the Redeemer | GAIA Bible Studies Project IV

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Redemption is never cheap — it requires sacrifice, honor, and witness. At the city gate, Boaz steps forward as redeemer, foreshadowing Christ’s ultimate redemption for us.   📜 Scripture Focus   Ruth 4:1–12:   ☔ “Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there; and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz had spoken came by…” ( Ruth 4:1)    ☔  “Today you are witnesses that I have bought from Naomi all the property of Elimelek, Kilion and Mahlon. I have also acquired Ruth the Moabite… as my wife.” ( Ruth 4:9–10 ) Ruth.4.11 (KJV):  "And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in  Bethlehem:" Ruth.4.12 (NLT):  "And may the LORD give you descendants by this young woman who will be like those of our ancestor Perez, the son of Tamar and Judah."...

Lesson 5: The Threshing Floor | GAIA Bible Studies Project 4

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🔐Scripture Focus Ruth 3:1–18:  “Wash, put on perfume, and get dressed in your best clothes. Then go down to the threshing floor…” (Ruth 3:3)   “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer of our family.” (Ruth 3:9)  The threshing floor is where wheat is separated from chaff — a place of testing, courage, and integrity. Ruth’s boldness and Boaz’s honor meet here, showing us that breakthrough comes when faith and integrity align.   🪘Hymn from Global Canticle  No. 1 (SEC 10): One With Another Scripture: Psalm 133 • Ephesians 4:3 • Colossians 3:14    Tune: Brother James’ Air • Meter: 8.6.8.6 • Key: D Major    1: Let me see with gentle eyes,   Where my brother’s sorrow lies.   Let me reach before they call,   Lift the weary, catch the fall. 2: Not by duty, nor to shine,   But because Your grace is mine.   Kindness is the song I sing,   Fel...

Lesson 4: God’s Timing in Provision | GAIA Bible Studies Project IV

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  God’s Timing in Provision  Text: Ruth 4:1–6  📜 Bible reading "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He."  --  Deuteronomy   32:4 (NKJV) 🎵 Hymn from Global Canticle  No. 2 (SEC 5): Love That Stays Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8 · Titus 3:4–7 Suggested Tune: Woodworth • Meter: 8.8.8.8 • Key: D Major 1: Love that bears the hardest cost,   Love that finds what others lost.   Not for show or sweet exchange,   But love that stays through all things strange. 2: Love that listens through the storm,   Wraps the hurt in something warm.   Not to win, but to forgive—   The love You gave so we might live. 3: Let me carry wounds in grace,   Serve with joy and slow my pace.   Christ, let love remake my ways.   A love that heals, a love that stays. 4: Love that stays when all else fades,...