Avengers assembled page 1

 Avengers assembled page 1 by ric gustafson

' Why was I exiled here?'. Loki thought to himself. ' I bet Thor was the reason'.

Thor was spending most of his time on Midgard. He was Dr Donald Blake. Loki began to have resentment toward his brother. He decided to get back at him. But how?. Loki needed an ally to trap his brother.

One day, Loki saw a giant figure running across the desert. It was the Incredible Hulk. The giant was on the run trying to avoid the US military. Using the Hulk's rage and immense strength, Loki now had some leverage he could use against his brother.

Rick Jones was saved by Dr Banner from the bomb explosion. Rick was the only person who knew the Hulk's secret. The military wanted to capture the Hulk. Jones knew the truth. Jones knew that the Hulk was Dr Bruce Banner.

While Loki was trying to trap Thor, the Hulk was hiding at a circus. The creature tried to blend in by wearing a clown outfit and makeup. The ringmaster told the audience that the Hulk was a robot. The Hulk enjoyed the attention.

To get to the Hulk, Rick Jones was going to need some help.

research help: ' The Avengers Assembled' by David Betancourt

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Jesus: Hebrews 2:17

 Jesus: Hebrews 2:17 by ric gustafson

When God became a man, he became bound. Imprisoned in flesh. Tired and limited. Jesus never gave in to sin. Jesus did not use supernatural powers for personal comfort. According to Hebrews 2:17, therefore it was necessary for Jesus to be in every respect like us his brothers and sisters so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. He then could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people.

Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Jesus' by Thomas Nelson

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come and worship: how shall we worship?

 come and worship: how shall we worship? by ric gustafson

Every aspect of the order of service is worship rendered to God. This includes music, praying, preaching and even the offering. Worship needs to be a participant's activity not a spectator sport. Worshiping God should be a church's ultimate priority. 

Scripture is sufficient to meet every need of our soul. There are biblical guidelines to worship. The first is preach the word. Preaching the Word should take first place. Another guideline is to edify the flock. Worship should be building up the flock not stirring emotions. True worship merges heart and mind. Another guideline is that we need to honor the Lord. Our worship should honor God. 

God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Worship the ultimate priority' by John MacArthur

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Jesus: John 1:14

 Jesus: John 1:14 by ric gustafson

The Word was made flesh. This is so the wisdom of God could come within the reach of human beings. His Word is far beyond our comprehension. No creature can fully understand it's creator. But the Word Jesus put on a humble human form. 

Jesus humbled himself coming down to the lowest human level. According to John 1:14, and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Those who deny themselves will be raised up with him to the heights of heaven. It is not easy to abandon our self confidence. When we are weary of trying to prove ourselves, we can turn to Jesus.  Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Jesus' by Thomas Nelson

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Jesus: John1:1

 Jesus: John 1:1 by ric gustafson

In the beginning, the Word was with God. Man was subject to the pain of death. John 1:1 says In the beginning the Word already existed. Life itself was in him and this life gives light to everyone. Human nature wasn't eternal. The divine nature wasn't mortal. Who made the world exist by his Word?. who was pierced with the nails?. Whose body was beaten during Passion Week?. Whose body was glorified?.  Jesus is a servant. 

The cross is the cross of Jesus. Jesus is Lord. To the glory of God the Father.

Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Jesus' by Thomas Nelson

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Diana's boys page 2

 Diana's boys page 2 by ric gustafson

On the morning of August 31, 1997, 15 year old Prince William woke up. He sat upright in bed. He was tired from fishing with his father and his brother. Deep down inside, he knew something was wrong. He kept waking up the whole night with dread. His brother Harry was sleeping in a room down the hall. The boys had been enjoying their summer holiday at Balmoral with their father Prince Charles. After more than a month, both boys were anxious to be with their mother Diana.

Shortly after 1:00 am, the phone rang in Prince Charles's bedroom. It was the Queen's deputy private secretary. Robin Janvrin told Prince Charles that Diana was in an accident in Paris. Charles called Camilla Parker Bowles. She reassured him Diana always wore a seatbelt and that she would be fine.

When Charles found out that Diana had died on the operating table, he began crying. He was too distraught to speak. Charles told the news to his parents. The Queen and her husband Prince Philip came across as having a lack of emotion.

Charles called Camilla again. She told him to concentrate on the two boys. He was reminded that Diana would of done that with the boys. Prince Charles knew he had to tell them the news. He also knew he had to make plans.

research help: ' Diana's Boys' by Christopher Andersen

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Jesus: John 3:16

 Jesus: John 3:16 by ric gustafson

So how did God hold the world?. So how did God love the world?. God gave his only Son for everyone in the world forever. How did God give his Son?. God gave him birth as a man in order to be with us. God gave us his Son in death on a cross to take our sins upon himself. God gave us his Son to be on his throne in heaven to be our representative and our intercessor. God gave his Son in the out pouring of the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. 

According to John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

To those who love God, that is his promise to us. Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Jesus' by Thomas Nelson

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