The Zoe University librarian is updating the collection. The library is in need of new books that support the curriculum. If you are an alumnus or friend of Zoe University and have books published after 2000, your donations are welcome.

The library needs books in the following areas:
 Bible Studies, Hermeneutics, Eschatology, and Homiletics
 God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
 Prayer and Healing
 Pastoral and Christian Counseling
 Chaplaincy
 Christian Ethics
 The Church today
 Psychology and Sociology
 Substance abuse, Domestic Violence and Anger Management
 Family, Child Development, Marriage, the Single Life
 Christian Money Management
 Writing and Thesis Development
 Teaching Literacy and Reading in Elementary Schools
 Human Growth and Development
 Nutrition
 Anatomy and Physiology
 Medical Terminology

All donations will be evaluated before adding them to the collection. Books that do not match the curriculum needs will be offered to Zoe University students or donated to the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library.

Zoe University is open to accept donations Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 -4:30. We will gladly give you a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you for thinking of Zoe University with your book donations.

Ruth Privette, Librarian
Zoe University

Ps. 1:1-6  BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

UNPACKING: There are clear distinctions between the “righteous” and the unrighteous or “ungodly”.   They are different while in this world and they will spend eternity in different places.  Who they fellowship with, what they spend their time on and their attitude toward God and man are absolutely opposite one another.

David illustrates the characteristics of the “blessed” man in both negative and positive ways.  The “blessed man” doesn’t do some things, while he is very active at others.  The ultimate promise is that what he does will prosper, it will come to a good finish.  He makes it clear that the ungodly are constantly undoing their own hopes by their actions.

Too often we try to get blessed.  Instead, we should be doing what God has already promised to bless.  Right fellowship, thought and actions are what brings blessing.

PRAYER: Father, teach me to walk closely with Your children and to abhor the way of the world that is passing away. Help me to keep my mind as if I were keeping my life and guide me to live my life based on Your promises.  In Jesus’ Name, amen.

COMMITMENT:  I will focus my attention on the things of God.  I choose to have right associations.  I commit myself to put into action the principles of God’s Word, daily. (Mt. 6:33)

Are there any other lessons in this Word for me today?

What will the consequences be, if I don’t apply these truths in my life?

What else do I need to confess today?  Pray about?

Is there anything in my life that will keep me from honoring this commitment?  What will I do about it?

Did you know?

As you walk up the steps to the building which houses the US Supreme Court you can see near the top of the building a row of the worlds lawgivers and each one is facing one in the middle who was facing forward with a full frontal view… It is Moses and he is holding the 10 Commandments.

Did you know?

As you enter the supreme court room, the two huge oak doors have the 10 Commandments engraved on each lower portion of each door.

Did you know?

As you sit inside the courtroom, you can see the wall, right above where the Supreme Court justices sit, a display of the 10 Commandments!

Did you know?

There are Bible verses etched in stone all over the federal buildings and the monuments in Washington DC.

Did you know?

James Madison, before President, known as “the father of the Constitution” made the following statement: “we have staked the whole of all our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self government, upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the 10 Commandments.”

Did you know?

Patrick Henry, the patriot and founding father of our country said, “it cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not on religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Did you know?

Every session of Congress begins with a prayer by a paid preacher, whose salary has been paid by the taxpayer since 1777.

Did you know?

52 of the 55 founders of the Constitution were members of the established Orthodox churches in the colonies.

Did you know?

Thomas Jefferson worried that the courts would overstepped their authority and instead of interpreting the law would begin making law an oligarchy: the rule of view over many.

Did you know?

The very first Supreme Court Justice, John Jay, said, “Americans should elect and prefer Christians as their rulers.” How then, have we gotten to the point that everything we have done for 220 years in this country is now suddenly wrong and unconstitutional?

Conclusion:

It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore, it is very hard to understand why there is such a fuss about having the 10 Commandments on display, or “in God we trust” on our money or having God in the Pledge of Allegiance. Why don’t we just tell the other 14% to quit insulting the 86% who are Christians or move to another country of their choosing? — author unknown

Jesus said, “therefore I say unto you, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.”  Matthew 21:43

Dear Prospective Student,

“I  press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14).

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