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Involvement vs. Commitment

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Release Date: 10/15/2025

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

Countless individuals have postulated that the Biblical record of the exodus of the children of Israel could not have occurred, therefore completely discounting most of the ancient record. The problem is that there’s an abundant amount of evidence: historical, archaeological and many infallible proofs, that demand to be looked at; enough for any doubter to reexamine the Bible with a different set of eyes. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to...

How Christians Should Understand the Law

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

This is the companion message to The Ten Commandments: Like It or Not. It’s important for Christians to learn how to understand the Old Testament law so we don’t get sucked into thinking we should be performing it. Under the law, God demanded righteousness from people. But under grace, we see something completely different. We can’t say the law was bad, but we have to understand it in context of the New Testament scriptures, which this message takes us through. John 1:17 VF-2518 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in...

The Ten Commandments: Like It or Not

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

It’s very important to study the Ten Commandments, not as a list of rules to follow, but as a revelation of God’s divine character and nature to a people He chose to save. Through them, God was sending a very clear message: this is how you’re going to relate to Me and to one another. They are not just words to the children of Israel. They are words to us today. VF-2516 Exodus 20 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a...

God Intended a Stewardship of His Word

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

God chose the children of Israel, and He gave them instructions for how to relate to Him and to their fellow man. He intended them to be custodians of His word and to spread it across the face of the earth, but they did not obey Him, so He turned to the Gentiles. Now He has set us apart to keep this stewardship. VF-2515 Exodus 19 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment....

What Is the Distinction between Israelites and Hebrews?

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

There is a clear distinction between “Israelites” and “Hebrews” in the Bible and secular writings from antiquity. It’s a mistake to homogenize the two. It’s also a mistake to extrapolate from the Exodus passages that either Hebrews or Israelites were practicing Judaism at this time. Judaism did not exist yet, and a careful examination of the life of Moses and his family history will clear up a lot of the confusion that surrounds this topic. VF-2514 Exodus 18 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call...

The Battle is Won By Faith

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

The children of Israel were attacked by Amalek for seemingly no reason. This was their first challenge from an outside force. They prevailed against Amalek by the faith of their leader Moses who interceded on their behalf, raising his hands to the throne of God with Aaron and Hur holding up his arms whenever he tired. Victory did not come by any skill or strength of the people. The battle was won through God as their banner, Jehovah Nissi. Today Christ is our banner held up for us at Calvary. We are to look to Him and by faith we will overcome those who try to destroy us. VF-2513...

We Need an Attitude Adjustment in Our Wilderness

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

We need to be very careful to see ourselves in the pages of Exodus because they contain lessons about mistakes before God. Constant grumbling, complaining, and putting God on trial were things that greatly angered God and caused the children of Israel to miss the Promised Land. How much more for us who do the same? This is a place to reset and get an attitude adjustment as we journey through the wilderness of our life. Exodus 17 VF-2512 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a...

The Manna in the Wilderness and the Provisions of God

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

We ought to look back at all the ways the Lord has delivered us and guided us. He has been with us every step of the way, as He was with the children of Israel in the wilderness. He provided for them with manna from Heaven every day. Today He has provided for us through Christ, fulfilling all our needs. Exodus 16 VF-2511 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor...

Oh, How Quickly We Forget

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

The life of the Christian is comprised of times of joy and times of bitterness. We can learn from the example of the children of Israel; they chose to murmur and complain in times of bitterness in spite of all that God had done for them. God’s purpose is to shape us, not to break us. We ought to praise God in recognition of all the way He has led us and will continue to lead us through both the times of joy and the times of bitterness. Exodus 15 VF-2510 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to...

God Is More than Able to Deliver You

Understand the Bible? Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D.

The Exodus passages show that God keeps His word, even to His own hurt. This display of God’s faithfulness should inspire you to be vigilant to live and walk by faith, knowing that He is more than able to deliver you from whatever back-against-the-wall, Red-Sea moment you’re facing if you turn to Him. VF-2509 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates...

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Starts by asking a rhetorical question: “Would you like a God that’s noncommittal?” Distinguishes between involvement in the church and commitment to Christ. VF-1842 Luke 9:57-62

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Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott.

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