Isaac Finds a Wife
Genesis 24 begins with Isaac grieving his mother Sarah's passing and Abraham realizing it was time to seek a wife for him. We see Abraham as a man of faith taking sure steps to make that happen in a Godly way. The complication was that there were no options locally, among the Canaanites. They were... Read More
The Most Important Day
Milton Hostedler’s last sermon was entitled “Time is Running Out” with the emphasis that too many people live as though there’s no end to time. Hebrews 4:11-13, Romans 14:10-12 - we will all have to give an account someday. Imagine that it’s your turn next; what will you regret? What will you be glad for?... Read More
How People are Transformed – Part 2
Creation, the Fall, and God’s response God’s purposes in creation: God created so Adam and Eve could experience his love; so Adam and Eve could grow to maturity; so Adam and Eve could exercise dominion over His creation. The Fall: Eve sinned out of her desire to experience more (a God-created desire), the lies of... Read More
Prophecies of Jesus’ Birth and Mission
Jesus Christ is present in the Old Testament in at least three ways: preincarnate appearances (the angel of the Lord), prophecies (there are about 350), and types and shadows. We looked at four areas of prophecy: The Messiah will be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7). We might not recognize a statement in the Old... Read More
Abraham Offers Isaac
Abraham was enjoying his life. There had been peace for a while, and he was probably hoping to live out the rest of his days in peace, but then God called him to a hard test. Go sacrifice your only son. Abraham’s faith was being tested. His love was being tested. Who does he love... Read More
Vision Activities for the Church
The seven areas of vision are worshiping, teaching biblical doctrine, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, providing belonging and fellowship, making disciples, experiencing the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, and identifying gifts and providing opportunities for ministry. Worshiping is a primary mission of the church. God is unique, the only one of His... Read More
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