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Breaking the Camp and Advancing (Prayer The activator of Providence)

  Theme: Breaking the Camp and Advancing (Prayer The activator of Providence)   Nehemiah 9: 21 for forty years you sustained them in the wilderness; they lacked nothing, their clothes did not wear out nor did their feet become swollen. Deuteronomy 1: 7 ·          The book of Deuteronomy was written towards the end of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, just before they entered the Promised Land. At this point, they had been in the wilderness for 40 years, during which time they had set up many camps.   ·          Deuteronomy 1:7 specifically refers to the location of Horeb (also known as Mount Sinai), where the Israelites received the Ten Commandments and other laws from God. According to Exodus 19:1, the Israelites arrived at Horeb in the third month after leaving Egypt. They remained camped at the base of the mountain for several months, during which time they r...

NAVIGATING PEER PRESSURE AND TEMPTATION.

  THEME: NAVIGATING PEER PRESSURE AND TEMPTATION. v   SESSION 1: IDENTIFYING PEER PRESSURE AND TEMPTATIONS Peer Pressure - Peer pressure is the social influence or pressure exerted by friends, peers, or a group to encourage someone to adopt certain behaviors, beliefs, or actions. o    Peer pressure can occur in various settings, such as school, social gatherings, workplace, or online platforms, and can influence both positive and negative behaviors. o    It is a common phenomenon, especially among young people, and can have a significant impact on decision-making and social interactions. Temptation - It involves a strong internal urge or desire to engage in an action or behavior that is perceived as satisfying, despite knowing that it may have negative consequences or go against one's better judgment. o    Temptations can encompass various aspects of life, such as material desires, indulgence in harmful substances, engaging in disho...