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Motivating the people (a look back) This morning we continue our survey of Zechariah (part 2 of 5) and we continue to look at this series of visions that he had in one night. Previously we have seen: Zechariah the prophet, contemporary with Haggai to the returning Jews from exile. Purpose to encourage…

Micah (man, book, message) Micah a prophet to the Southern Kingdom (Judah) a contemporary of Isaiah. A brief reminder of what we have seen thus far. The Background The man Micah means “Who is like Jehovah” From: Moresheth-Gather (20-25 mi SW of Jerusalem) A prophet of the poor and downtrodden The book…

The death of Jesus Christ fulfils OT predictions and was clearly anticipated in his teaching.

No one would deny the cultural and historical value of the Bible, but who on this day and age would take it seriously? Complains about this book range from its outdated authorship, to its many possible interpretations, to the excesses and crimes committed by its followers. This Saturday we’ll explore why the Bible is still incredibly useful for our post-modern life, what is its ultimate message, and why we should take it seriously.

Prayer The Prophet Isaiah reminds us in Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Would you please pray with me? Blessed Lord, you have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning—grant us that we may in such a way hear them, read, mark,…

Babylon Today There is an attachment to the things we have, we do not want to give up the comfortable to step into something that is not as comfy, the problem with getting up in the morning is the bed is cozy and the office is cold, at least my office always is. Isaiah 43:14–15 (NIV) This is what the…

Scripture Reading 31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him, flog him and kill him. 33 On the…

God's prophets spoke of the Messiah's coming for centuries before His birth.

Thesis Jesus, Speaking through the Psalmist, with his inevitable Millennial Reign in mind, is warning the unregenerate in the worldly system, specifically those in the tribulation period, to turn away from their rebellious plots against YHWH, and to come under the subjection of himself before its too…

Word is bond. If you’ve heard these words before its because someone said them to you as a promise, or more than likely you listened to hip hop in the 80’s and 90’s. In the early stages of Hip Hop, when the young curators of a new culture wanted to emphasis a point, they would end their statement with…

We have eternal hope in Jesus, the light of God to all nations, and we can share hope - shine the light - so that others may have it too.

HEART & SOUL BUILD OUT MEETING NEST SUNDAY, RIGHT AFTER CHURCH APPLICATIONS FOR OUR COLLEGE OPENING NEXT MONTH DROP THE 10TH! Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Introduction: Signs are very useful, aren’t…

Christmas Expectation Moratorium on Christmas music. Until after my birthday. Hymns are okay, those don’t count. We only get like 5 weeks of advent together. My moratorium is on “Santa Baby” and “Last Christmas...” But what I can’t put a limit on is “Christmas Expectation.” Excitement. Anticipation.…

The expression, “God works in mysterious ways” may not be found in the Bible but it is a biblical statement. We don’t always know what God is doing, when God is doing it, and why God is doing, whatever God is doing. We are not God and therefore God says, Isaiah 55:8-9 ““For My thoughts are not your thoughts,…

In a section filled with the pronouncement of judgement, wrath, and woe, Isiah slips in this passage of hope. Giving us three precious promises, three tidings of great joy.

THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 (KJV 1900) 14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel. Matthew 1:22–23 (KJV 1900) 22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,…

an examination of the prophecies fulfilled by the crucifixion of Jesus

Jesus speaks of what is coming, one more time

Intro 5 12 5 5 12 Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised…

Let God's will be done may not be comfortable, but will make us conformable

Intro Text - I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than…

Haggai 2:23-The Lord Will Make Zerubbabel His Signet Ring

Intro: Talk about confirmation. 1. Support System (v.39-40) The first thing that Mary does is goes to someone who she can trust. She goes from having everything going for her as it pertains to a regular Jewish life. To not knowing what is going on. She has been shaken up by the good news that she is…

A look at the Prophet's words concerning the coming of the Messiah, as well as the second coming of the Messiah.

Juneteenth history and parallel to people being free but not knowing it. 1/1/1863. April 1865. June 19, 1865. General Granger 1. Message of Release (v.1) The author of our text is traditionally held to be Isaiah, but the author is not the one talking. Back in chapter 50, the Lord begins to weigh in on…