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Jesus demonstrates how he fulfils the Old Testament by teaching the true purpose of the command, "Do not murder." He says the command has a much greater depth than simply restraining negative actions, instead it should restrain negative emotions and words. He says the command has a much greater length than simply restraining negative actions, instead it should promote positive actions towards others to maintain reconciled, healthy relationships. The high standard of righteousness drives us to Jesus as the poor in spirit who cry out in repentance.

John dives into the heavy subject of loving one another, and the dangers of harboring hatred in the heart.

Jesus rescues us from anger. There will be nothing in His Kingdom which offends. The only way to enter His Kingdom is by believing Him, by believing He died for your sin, that He was buried, and that He has been raised from the dead. This means that He is alive right now and He will come to you and rescue you from both the final penalty for your sin, being outside of His Eternal Kingdom in the lake of fire, and from the power of sin in our hearts right now! Jesus is alive and comes to those who trust Him by His Holy Spirit. He can rescue you from anger. He is able to change the world by rescuing people from anger. Ask Him to rescue you from anger. Recorded at Refuge TLH on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

"In the beginning". Most people familiar with the Bible know these are the opening words of the Book of books. A LOT of controversy surrounding the opening chapters of Genesis. What is it that you believe about how all things came to be? And what about all the other creation stories that were floating around, even in Moses' day? Which story is the true one? Join the Grace United Crew as we begin our trek through the first book of THE book.

Amnon, Tamar and Absalom....ugly, ugly stuff. This lesson notes all of the ways the plain law of God was being disregarded among David's family and the nation. The Bible doesn't shy away from showing how depraved God's people can be, so we shouldn't bury it under a rug either.

1. God’s Image in the World Around Us 2. God’s Image in Our Own Lives

Cain started it all--responsible for the first murder in the Bible--and it was his own brother. As members of the human family, how is it that any person can kill another, when both are in the image of God? Many say, "I have never killed anybody, so I am not really evil." But are we not all capable of killing a fellow human being? No? Join the Grace United crew as we the wickedness behind Cain's murder of his brother Abel.

What is envy? What are the problems with envy? How can we refrain from envy?

You shall not kill. That is the Sixth Commandment. Or is it? What does God mean when he says we are not to do that? What about when one accidently takes the life of another? Is this punished in the same way as one who is guilty of premeditated murder? Is there room for the grace and mercy of God in his economy when it comes to the issue of one imager of God taking the life of another? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover what Moses teaches God's people regarding the issue, literally, of life and of death.

TEOTWAWKI--ring a bell? The end of the world as we know it. There was a time in world history that actually happened--the flood. What happened immediately after? Only incredible, grace and mercy filled things! God gave us the concept of government, so that we would not destroy ourselves. He literally painted for us an uncondition promise in the sky that he would never destroy the earth with a flood--he introduced us to his rainbow. And he also showed us, through Noah, how desperately we need a Savior. Join the Grace United crew as we talk about God's reset of his world in the aftermath of the Flood.

The meme is "Law bad, Grace good." We tend to think that the Lord's primary purpose for giving us the Law is to show us that we need a Savior. While it is true that the Law is like a mirror, pointing out our sin, it is far and away more precious and valuable than a mere set of rules. Rather, Commandments 6-9 highlight the inherent dignity the Lord has given to his people. How so? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover anew and afresh how the Torah reveals our dignity.

Many of you spent a good chunk of the summer watching some kind of baseball games. I watched a lot of younger kids playing ball and I think it’s fun to see the progression of their understanding of the game. At the youngest ages kids learn that they should field a ball and throw it to first base to get…

While understanding and embracing the structures of human life is essential (fifth commandment), we will not advance far in our contribution to human flourishing unless we appreciate the incredible value of human life (sixth commandment). The more we come to understand the true value of human life and human beings, the more we will embrace the fullness of what it means to be human ourselves and relate to every other human being in ways that bless them and please God.

If you were to take a poll of people and ask them which of the ten commandments they felt they have obeyed you would get lots of different answers. Most likely the sixth and seventh commandments would be the two that the majority of people would point to. They have not killed anyone nor have they cheated…

A Journey Through Genesis May 31, 2022 Season Five | Edition 4: Genesis 4

October 13 2019 Real Forgiveness Pastor Brent shares how the world just doesn't understand followers of Jesus showing real forgiveness. How the world struggles immensely with compassion, mercy and love. As seen in much of the media the hate for those who show forgiveness and compassion we see God still using His followers to show the world and media how real forgiveness and compassion change people.

The series continues with a look at what Jesus said about divorce, adultery, hate and the inner workings of the heart.

In love John writes to believers to give them assurance of their salvation using a test of deeds produced by a changed heart: Do you love your brothers in Christ or not? He also gives great motivation to keep loving the imperfect saints he has placed us with: meditate on the perfect love of our Saviour in laying down His life for our redemption.

Peter preaches the resurrection to the crowds in Jerusalem. We’ll officially hear the crowd’s response as part of next week’s reading, but we need to mention it today. Peter announces that the Jesus they handed over to the authorities and murdered rose from the dead. More: “God made this Jesus, whom…

For(GIVE)ness - The Example! H.B. Reese in vented these![i] I think it’s one of the best inventions mankind has ever received. So how many people here like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? I do! Especially when they are in blizzard form from Dairy Queen! Anyone want this pack I’m holding in my hand? For this…