Real People, Real God - Hezekiah: Intercession (Part 2)
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When under attack from enemies, is God our last resort... or our first resort?
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Kings & Prophets: From Solomon to Jeremiah - Week 11
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Pastor beings today’s class with a Flashback to twelve years earlier from where we left off last week in order to take a look at the prophet Elisha. Elisha’s name means “God is my Salvation.” Even in this dark time of history, God uses Elisha to draw people back to Himself. Elisha’s Ministry ⁃ Moab revolts (2 Kings 3) against Israel. ⁃ Widow’s olive oil (2 Kings 4) God shows His love for individuals ⁃ Naaman healed (2 Kings 5) “The God of Israel is the God of the world!” ...
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Real People, Real God - Hezekiah: Intercession (Part 1)
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When under attack from enemies, is God our last resort... or our first resort?
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Real People, Real God - Elijah: Angel Armies
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Are we mere pawns of geo-political forces? Or is there more to this world than meets the eye?
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Questions - Week 6: Why Read the Old Testament?
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Today’s question, “Why read the Old Testament” is often asked by church going people. It is often stated this way: ⁃ The Old Testament is so hard to understand. ⁃ I like the New Testament better than the Old. ⁃ God seems so angry and mean in the Old. ⁃ Hasn’t the New Testament replaced the Old? ⁃ All those animal sacrifices are a huge turn off. Why read the Old Testament? Here are four main themes which Pastor will use to answer today’s...
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Rescued by Truth: Week 46
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Pastor exposes a current day lie, tracking the events causing the decline in understanding this truth: “Wise men and women still seek Jesus.” Pastor shares evidence and proofs of this truth. This is a powerful message!
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Two Year Gospel Study Week 98
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The Gospel of John Week 20 Scripture: John 14:31 - 16:3. Our study of the evening of Jesus’ Passover meal with His disciples continues. In our opening verse of John 14:31 we read, “Come, let us go.” Pastor shares an ancient Christian tradition that states Jesus met with his disciples in the upper room in a location in the southwestern corner of the city of Jerusalem on the Western Hill. Using tradition, archeological discoveries, writings from Jewish historian Josephus, and some holy speculation, Pastor puts together an amazing picture of Jesus and His disciples walk to...
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Real People, Real God - Elijah: Recovery
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Feel all done in? God isn't finished with you. At the end of your rope? He's on the other end, lifting you up!
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Real People, Real God - David: Forbearance
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Forbearance is defined as restraint and patient endurance in the face of provocation. Got Forbearance?
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Real People, Real God - David: Confidence
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We all face giants in our lives, but where does the confidence come from for us to do so?
info_outlineToday’s question, “Why read the Old Testament” is often asked by church going people. It is often stated this way:
⁃ The Old Testament is so hard to understand.
⁃ I like the New Testament better than the Old.
⁃ God seems so angry and mean in the Old.
⁃ Hasn’t the New Testament replaced the Old?
⁃ All those animal sacrifices are a huge turn off.
Why read the Old Testament? Here are four main themes which Pastor will use to answer today’s question:
⁃ Revelation
⁃ Foundation
⁃ Confirmation
⁃ Salvation
Revelation: God reveals Himself, the past, the future, His plan, His character:
⁃ All Scripture is God-breathed. God breaths life. The Old Testament is God’s Living word, it’s Him speaking, His breath - a God-breathed book.
⁃ The Old Testament is for future generations - 1 Corinthians 10:11 tells us, “These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.” The Old Testament is for all generations. It’s not out of date and aids us in understanding the time in which we live.
⁃ The Old Testament is for our instruction. Not just the story of people from long ago, it is for our instruction. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
⁃ The Old Testament is revealing God’s character. It shows us what God is like. It’s a record of thousands of years and we see His patience with a goal of bringing people back to Himself. Exodus 34:6-7 “And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” God’s character is good.
Foundation:
⁃ The Old Testament shows God is our Creator. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
⁃ The Old Testament shows the Sin-Death connection. Death is not natural it is a result of rebellion against God. Genesis 2:16-17 - sin brings death.
⁃ The Old Testament shows the need for Sacrifice. Genesis 3:21. An innocent animal had to die to clothe Adam and Eve after they sinned. Salvation requires an innocent victim to die for sin.
⁃ The Old Testament shows Grace and Faith. What saves is God’s grace and our response of faith. Genesis 15:6.
Confirmation: The Old Testament confirms what we read in the New Testament.
⁃ The Old Testament points to Christ. It carries a unified theme that points us to the One that was promised, the One who would defeat the devil. John 5:39-40. Luke 24:27 “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself.”
⁃ The Old Testament points to the Son of Man. Jesus’ favorite term for Himself. Daniel 7:13-14. The Old Testament reveals Jesus.
⁃ The Old Testament points to the cross. 1 Peter 1:10-11 “Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the suffering of the Messiah and the glories that would follow.”
⁃ The Old Testament points to the resurrection of Jesus. Luke 24:46-47.
Salvation:
⁃ The Old Testament makes us wise for salvation. 2 Timothy 3:15 “…from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
⁃ The Old Testament makes the New Covenant clear. The definition for the word “testament” has changed over the last several hundred years. Testament originally meant “a covenant.” Jeremiah 31:31 “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the People of Judah.”
⁃ The Old Testament makes Messiah’s death our’s. Isaiah 53:4-5.
⁃ The Old Testament makes the world’s future clear. Philippians 2:10-11 “…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Isiah 45:23 the Living God says, “By Myself I have sworn, My mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked; before Me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear.”
Why should I read the Old Testament? Because God speaks in it! Let Him speak to you through ALL of His Word.
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