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There are three purposes or reasons for the ten plagues: 1. To punish Egypt ( Genesis 12:3 ) 2. To bring about Israel’s freedom in a unique and miraculous way that could only be accomplished by God. (Thereby having the right to be Israel’s God.) 3. To show the foolishness of idolatry ( Exodus 12:12 ,…

I wonder if you have ever seen a “throne”. I suspect that for most of us in our American context, we have not. After all, our government is established with an emphasis on DE-centralizing power. I have told many times about being invited to dinner with Dr. Albert Von Oldenburg. His grandparents had been…

HO Hum What is the purpose of leaven? Agent used in breads to fluff it up and lighten it Bread, air pocket when you slice it Jews were commanded to use unleavened bread - Ex 12:18 in order to be ready to flee Egypt, passover there wasn’t enough time to wait for the bread to rise Leaven “is any one of…

Yahweh's Covenant with Abraham

The Incarnation Incarnation - it is not found in the Bible. Latin - incarnatio - “in flesh” Greek - sarkosis - flesh General teaching Incarnation - to enter into or become flesh (Puppet, Cartoon Characters, Superheros) Christian teaching Incarnation - The divine act where Christ became man. The Gospels…

Hebrews Context God has revealed himself in many ways throughout human history in these last days he has revealed himself most clearly through Jesus Christ He is the greatest of everything Who was present at creation and will be forevermore God himself The greatest of everything (Jesus) proclaimed a…

John the Baptist 1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths…

The commands in Paul’s letter up to this point have exhorted Timothy to not be ashamed of Christ, the gospel, and Paul his messenger. He is rather to share in the suffering that comes along with giving and living the truth. He exhorts him to follow the pattern of teaching that Paul has laid down and…

Revelation 14:6-11 Intro : Revelation chapter 14 is an interesting chapter. In its verses, God takes care of some Tribulation housekeeping. In verses 1-5 the Lord shows us the fate of the 144,000. If you will remember, the 144,000 are saved Jewish preachers who travel the world preaching the Gospel of…

A FORTIORI A fortiori in Latin literally means "from the stronger (argument)". The term is used when drawing a conclusion that's even more obvious or convincing than the one just drawn. If God can do the harder thing, He easily can do the easier thing. Elijah and Positional Truth 1 Ki 17:1-7 The Drought…

God did not waste time with Saul, he began to preach in the synagogues about Jesus. The Jews in Damascus were baffled by his turnaround, and the miracles he performed. Saul was no longer one of them. Saul did not have anywhere to turn but to God. Some Hellenistic Jews conspired to kill him. But Saul…

The place death died.

Introduction: The Pilgrims (who were a group of British separatists who struggled for religious freedom) had fled Britain to Holland in 1608 in search of religious freedom. Being in poverty and treated poorly in Holland, they set out across the Atlantic in 1620. During the 9-week journey, due to suffering…

Stranger sneaks into your house, says he’s there to take care of your kids. What will they say? What about a stranger that shows up wanting to live there? Your house - a safe place for your and your family It helps to get in if people know you Not just anyone can come in and stay - forever READ John…

Last Week - God Has Made Himself Known 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. God make himself known through what he has made. Victoria Falls, Sahara Desert, Great Barrier Reef, Grand Canyon, Northern Lights, Stars, Galaxies. We can know his greatness, wisdom,…

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless…

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE A DISCIPLE MAKERS? When we talk about wholly devoted followers of Jesus, Life long surrender and obedience, Disciples who make disciples we personally mean: I want my life to be about loving God, loving people, and is serious about making disciples. Wholly Devoted Followers…

Why Don’t they Believe? John 12 37 John 60 years after the fact looking back asking the Holy Spirit, why? they knew the prophecies the time of it to happen the signs pointed to the Messiah They knew, but chose not to believe Rom 10 John and Paul come to the same conclusion The Depravity Of The Heart…

Introduction Meaning of Keeping someone at arm’s length To avoid being very close to or friendly with someone or something May have good reason Toxic friends Former partners Toxic relatives In the case of your relationship with God it’s Maintaining a standard for God that does not interfere with the…

Royal Question 4 What is the Bible? The Bible is the Written Word of God. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Royal Question 5 Can you…

This Week’s Theme: Misguided Trust This Week’s Word is Trust: It is reliance on and confidence in God because He is absolutely trustworthy. Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct…

Jesus is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! May His Life Be In You! A Sequence Sealed in Time Beginning at The Upper Room Seder Washing the Disciples’ Feet Predicting the Betrayal Sharing the Supper Jesus’ New Command Jesus’ Last Teachings Jesus Prays for Us Prayer in the Garden Arrest by the Temple Guard Jesus…

Hebrews 11:8-16 By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land , dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow…

Anthony Padgett demonstatrates the existence of God.