A Sign, A Sermon, A Stumbling Stone
Two of the most important questions facing people of Jesus' day and today are, "Who is Jesus?" and "What does He want me to do?" John records seven "I am" statements used by Jesus to reveal who He is. John 6 records a sign (the feeding of the 5,000), a sermon (in which He states,... Read More
Pursuing God’s Approval
Approved workers understand that they need to be living out a therefore response to the Gospel (vv 8-10). Approved workers recognize that the way to life is through union in Christ - a union that dies, lives, and endures with Him (vv 11-13). Approved workers avoid the teaching, influence, and behavior of unapproved workers like... Read More
Wrapping Things Up
Genesis 50 looks back and ahead. A major focus is leaving a legacy. At the end of his life, Joseph was satisfied. He had lived his life in such a way that he had no regrets. It hadn't been easy and he had suffered much along the way, but he had lived well, and he... Read More
I Will Build my Church
I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 The Holy Spirit is given. The gospel transcends all cultures. Jesus equips his church by giving the church the necessary gifts: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers. Jesus is looking for a pure bride so the Holy Spirit exposes... Read More
The Strength to be Steadfast
Psalm 68 - God shares His victory and strength with His people. Ephesians 4:7-13 - Jesus shares His victory with the church, and gives it grace and gifts to equip the saints. II Timothy 2:1-7 - We need to lean on Jesus for the strength to be steadfast. Steadfastness looks like: enduring hardship, staying unentangled,... Read More
Deathbed Prophecies
Jacob's deathbed prophecies are recorded in Genesis 48-49. The Jews believed deathbed blessings had special powers. These prophecies were prophetic in their own way but didn't change the future. First Jacob blessed Joseph's two sons, after which he blessed his own sons. The applications of the story of Jacob's deathbed prophecies are: Nothing that happens... Read More
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