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Our next stop on our journey through the minor prophets is the book of Joel, which is a very interesting book for a number of reasons. First, It is difficult to place Joel accurately in the timeline of Israel’s history. Some suggest it is pre-exile and others suggest it is post-exile. Personally, I think…

Desperation people of Israel have followed the call into the desert, what do they find there? Not water! On one level, their grumbling is justified - there is no water here. On another level, they’re missing something deeper: God repeatedly provides, they repeatedly doubt. Theological as much as historical…

Why is it hard to obey? It is hard to obey because someone has asked us to do something contrary to our own desires and our pride doesn’t like that. Kids. It is hard when we want it to be our idea. Cleaning. Today we embark on a journey through a large chunk of Deuteronomy that centers on what we learn…

22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, 24 because “All flesh…

Why can we gather in God’s Name? 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw…

Intro: Some things are worth waiting for; yet when we get them we wonder why we did not enjoy that blessing all along. We just passed the Canadian Thanksgiving feast day and the USA one is coming. After enjoying all the food you can possibly force down your own throat, you sometimes wonder why you waited…

As we journey along with Abraham and Sarah, a trek we began the first Sunday of the year (January 1, 2023), we have seen that their life is quite interesting. Abraham and Sarah were already fairly old when the LORD called them to leave their homeland and venture to a land He would show them. Their life…

Introduction There was a little girl who was home alone and ill. She called her mother at work and told her, “Momma, I need you and I need you really bad.” This mother asked to get off work and frantically rushed down to the corner drug store to bring home some medicine. She notices it was beginning…

John 12:12–19 (ESV) — 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” 14 And Jesus found…

In their eagerness to say “yes” the Israelites overestimated their own ability to keep the covenant, and underestimated God’s standards for them. How did this happen? They failed to appreciate their own sinfulness and God’s holiness. The procedures they were to follow were God-designed to help them realize…

A fundamental misunderstanding Adelynn playing catch What is a church? A word study ekklesia- Direct translation - “A calling out” In use LXX - Used to translate Hebrew Qahal - “Congregation, Assembly” (Particularly of God’s people) ^^This usage is reflected in the NT Secular - “A group that meets together…

4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, When the set time had fully come…God sent His Son! God made the most magnificent decision by choosing to come in the person of Jesus! Out of His love, He chose to make His dwelling among us! He chose to enter…

1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the…

The end of all things is near . This isn’t as doomsday as it sounds. But it is true. The end of all things is near. Peter has just written about Jesus’ suffering, His death, His resurrection, and His ascension. It makes sense now for Peter to talk about the end. The end of all things is near. This doesn’t…

When the Lord Comes Near — He Lifts Up the Humbled May God’s grace, mercy, and peace be multiplied to you all this blessed Fourth Sunday in Advent. Amen For a lot of people, Christmas has more or less arrived. Our kids have either already started their Christmas break from school — or are about to —…

*** MAP: It’s been a long trip, about 80 miles *** No slide: Jesus has told his disciples again and again what’s going to happen to him, where he’s headed. *** PETER: El Greco’s image of Peter. 1) He’s asked who people say he is, and Peter has responded, “The Messiah of God” He sternly ordered and commanded…

Big Idea: We must not hide the light we have been given Lamps are lit to be seen Nothing will remain hidden Use it or lose it! “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will…

Friendship and a prelude to jealousy The blessing of friendship Jonathan soul is knit to David’s (v1) Jonathan makes a covenant with David (v3) promise, terms, sacrifice proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man…

Intro: This morning we looked at the funeral service for Israel. Though it had not happened yet nor have they been carried away yet, it was certain to happen. Just like we have not died yet, but it is certain to happen and there is a funeral waiting for us. Tonight we are going to look at what is called…

Luke 1:26-38 , 1 John 4:19 , John 3:16 , Jeremiah 33:3 , Matthew 7:7-11 , James 4:8 , 1 Peter 5:6-7 , Romans 8:31 Intro: People are notorious for being curious at Christmas time. Some even sneak into closets and into the gift hiding spots. Curiosity can be good, however. Being curious is one of the traits…

Teach God’s Character and Work. (The Word) So that the people may turn from a rebellious Heart (Root) Sins of “Unbelief, Pride, Selfishness” (Repentance) and “Be Reconciled to God” (Justification) Resulting in Transformation - behavioral change of the work of the HS (Sanctification) Which is obedience…

When God Draws Near 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. How do we come near to God? Since the fall of man, we have sought an easy way to God. Something within us ++Cries out for connection ++Realizes that there…

1 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. 3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own…

The Lord who helps the repentant. 1 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines. They encamped at Ebenezer, and the Philistines encamped at Aphek. 2 The Philistines drew up in line against Israel, and when the battle spread, Israel was defeated before…