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A man named Jack was walking along a steep cliff one day when he accidentally got too close to the edge and fell. On the way down he grabbed a branch, which temporarily stopped his fall. He looked down and to his horror saw that the canyon fell straight down for more than a thousand feet. He couldn't…

Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28 Road Map Review Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob Two roles of Messiah Two oxen: shor and rey-em Two sticks W‌e spoke about two exiles -two exodus Hebrew = ibri ( Genesis 14:13 ) Bitterness Pride Shema 1. God and His Holiness. 2. The Nation and…

Spiritual Beings We have been taking a few weeks to study spiritual beings in the bible. We started out by looking at the word “Elohim.” It is the word often used as a name for God, however the translated meaning of the word is “spiritual being.” That means that the word “Elohim” is more of a category…

1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall…

Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31 Road Map Review We have been developing the idea of two: , Two Two Two Two Two r Two Two two exiles - Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema - 1. 2. 3. Picture of Korah Bold Picture of Tannin Picture of three plagues (1) (2) (3) New Moon Picture of Hodesh Full…

- Chag Sameach = joyous festival -particular appropriate for Sukkot We have been teaching on the Fall Feasts Today we will make a combination of the Feast of Sukkot, which is Seven Day We will speak in addition to the Torah Portion “This is the Blessing” about the 8th Day This is the last day after the…

Today is Resurrection Sunday. Culturally today is - Easter! Today is the day that we celebrate that our King has risen from the dead - and all of the wonderful things that means for us. Today - people across the world will celebrate Easter. Culturally we will celebrate with egg hunts and Easter bunnies,…

Introduction As many know, we’ve been studying through the book of Judges and looking at the people that God used to deliver Israel. (Speak of the Judges Cycle: Sin, Judgment [chastening], Repentance, Deliverance) Othniel (National Revival) Lack of Separation leads to Assimilation BECAUSE: They Sorrowed,…

Exegetical Point: Homiletic Point: Intro The year is 724 AD. We’re in Germany. This isn’t the Germany we know today - it is a forested land full of superstitious tribes. The Germanic people are enslaved to a pagan religion that included venerating certain great trees and groves . One such tree was called…

Introduction Do you ever compare yourself to people who are out there doing great things for God and think, “God could never use me like that. I’m not courageous. I’m not a natural leader, I don’t have much talent, and public speaking makes me want to throw up.” That makes you just like Abraham the cowardly…

Israel weakened by sin Judges 6:1-6 The people of Israel had been in the promised land for quite a few years, they were supposed to be living in a land of milk and honey. Instead, every time they were ready to harvest their crops a huge bunch of rag, tag, nasty, mean camel riding tribesmen would come…

Everyone knows the story of Gideon. How he saved Israel against a mighty army with just a handful of men. Easy for God, he performs a huge miracle. But if you ever wonder how God can use you in your weakness remember this, Gideon was hiding in a hole in the ground when God spoke to him. 11 Then the angel…

A Turning Point What are some major turning points in following God’s will for your life? Do you believe God calls all Christians to some type work / assignment? Acts 13:36 (ESV) 36 For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and…

We are finishing our series this morning. Yes, You: Fulfilling God’s Purpose. This four-week series explores the lives of a few unlikely people whom God used to do amazing things. Through the stories of David, Rahab, John Mark, and Gideon, we will see that God uses the small, the outsider, those behind…

Get Ready for the coming of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 (KJV 1900) 6 But this I say , He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity:…

This is an encouragement for those who have been standing in the gap. This is an encouragement for those of you who are still keeping watch and are seeking. This for those who are trusting God not their own strength yet they keep doing their part. 11 Then the angel of the Lord came and sat under the…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 9, Session 3 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., June 2022. Summary and Goal God had used Deborah, Barak, and Jael to give the Israelites victory over the…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 9, Session 3 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., June 2022. Summary and Goal God had used Deborah, Barak, and Jael to give the Israelites victory over the…

In Judges 6-9 we read the account of Gideon. One of the most famous scenes from this account is Gideon's fleece as he sought reassurance from God. But is this really something we should be emulating, or is their something rotten underneath the cute story? Join us as we explore the ancient Israelite judge, Gideon.

What is the nature of faith? I’m not necessarily talking about saving faith, what you must receive by faith for salvation. I’m talking about every day trusting God with every detail of your life. Trust when things are going well. Trust when things go poorly. What is the nature of that faith? What are…

Confederate - A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate an associate in a unlawful act or plot; accomplice Hebrews 11:30-40 (LSB) 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the…

Let’s remind ourselves a little of how we got to where we are in Judges 6 . Midian was oppressing Israel to such an extent that they were like the swarming locusts that come into a land and eat everything in sight leaving absolutely nothing behind. In order to avoid being utterly destroyed, the people…

Acts 8:26-36 26 As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, “Go south down the desert road that runs from Jerusalem to Gaza.” 27 So he started out, and he met the treasurer of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under the Kandake, the queen of Ethiopia. The eunuch had gone to Jerusalem to worship,…

The Cycle of Pain Peace “So may all your enemies perish, O Lord ! But your friends be like the sun as he rises in his might.” And the land had rest for forty years. Sin The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord , and the Lord gave them into the hand of Midian seven years. Judgment…

We are reminded that God shows us patience in the midst of our uncertainty and questions. We are encouraged to pursue resolution to our questions.