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The Mind of Christ-Philippians Series (Philippians 2:1-11) Philippians 1 Thanksgiving and prayer Prison created opportunities to spread the Gospel Whether he lives or dies, it will be a blessing The Mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-11) The Exhortation: Christ’s Mind (vv. 1-5) The Example: Christ’s Humility and Obedience (vv. 6-8) The Exaltation: Christ’s Lordship and Authority […] Source
The Faith of Rahab Joshua 2 Rahab in Joshua 2 Protection for Spies (2:1-7) Knowledge of God (2:8-11) Searching for Salvation (2:12-14) Faith to Obey (2:15-24) Rahab in the New Testament Matthew 1:5 She is one of five women mentioned by Matthew in the genealogy of Christ. Hebrews 11:31 She has her own verse in […] Source
Magnifying Christ-Philippians Series (Philippians 1:19-30) Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” The Letter of Philippians Magnifying Christ (Philippians 1:19-30) Magnifying Christ in every circumstance (vv. 19-21) The dilemma for faithful children of God (vv. 22-26) Conduct worthy of the Gospel (vv. 27-30) Source
The Prophet like Moses John 5:46-47 “For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for he wrote about Me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?” How did Moses write about Jesus? Foreshadowing and Types: The Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21) The Rock […] Source
Rejoicing in Growth-Philippians Series Philippians 1:9-18 Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” 1. A prayer for abounding love & discernment (1:9-11) Love with knowledge: Paul prays that their love is guided by knowledge and all discernment… It is love that aligns with God’s truth Approving what is excellent: Discernment […] Source
Atonement in Numbers Numbers 16:41-48 1. The reality of human rebellion The incident: Numbers 16:41-43: After the rebellion of Korah, the congregation of Israel brazenly grumbled against Moses and Aaron, accusing them of killing the Lord’s people. Spiritual application: Like ancient Israel, humanity rebels against God’s divine authority. In the NT, Romans 3:23 reminds us […] Source
Thankfulness in Prayer-Philippians Series Philippians 1:1–8 Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Thankfulness in Prayer (Philippians 1:1–8) Thankful for the fellowship he has with them in the Gospel (v. 5). Thankful for the confidence he has that they will persevere until the end (v. 6). Thankful they are partakers […] Source
A Group Assembles Acts 10 Acts 10:33 “So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.” Acts 10:6 “He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell […] Source
Introduction to Philippians Author-Paul (Philippians 1:1, 1:12-14, 2:19-24, 3:4-7, 4:15-16) The city of Philippi The church at Philippi-Paul, Timothy, Silas, and Luke (Acts 16) Time and place of writing during Paul’s house arrest in Rome (Acts 28) Purpose of the epistle-(Philippians 1:12-14, 4:10, 18) Theme of the epistle-joy in the Lord Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in […] Source
A Priceless Kingdom Matthew 13:44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” MATTHEW 13:44 HIDDEN TREASURE The treasure defined The discovery of the treasure The joy of […] Source
The Wilderness Why the Wilderness? Deuteronomy 8:2 – Answers why And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. To be humbled and […] Source
A Place Called Heaven Thoughts of Heaven It is a real place It is a motivation for faithful living It is a reward Descriptions of Heaven Spiritual in nature Better Eternal Rest Certain things are not present God’s dwelling place A place of righteousness Source
Trust in the Lord Part 4 Proverbs 3:5-7 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.” How can we learn to […] Source
Trust in the Lord Part 3 Proverbs 3:5-7 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.” Do not trust in: Uncertain […] Source
Trust in the Lord Part 2 People who trusted God: Noah Abraham Mary David Daniel Esther Job Caleb Numbers 13:30-33-the spy reports Caleb silenced the crowd and expressed his complete trust in the Lord The majority allowed fear and their own deficiencies to trump their trust in God Numbers 14:24-Caleb was blessed for his trust […] Source
Trust in the Lord Part 1 Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Trust in the LORD with all your heart Lean not on your own understanding In all your ways acknowledge Him […] Source
No Other King Like Him 1 SAMUEL 8 1 SAMUEL 8 1. Israel Desires a King (8:1-9) The Problem The Request God’s Perspective 2. Warning and Consequences (8:10-22) The King’s Conduct The People’s Insistence God’s Response NO OTHER KING LIKE HIM One of the most extreme reversals in history: While ancient kings demanded to be […] Source
Destructive Ignorance HOSEA 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.” O.T. HISTORY OF REJECTING KNOWLEDGE FROM ABOVE The destruction of the world in […] Source
Learning from Early Worshippers Part 2 Leviticus 8-9 Nadab and Abihu Who were Nadab and Abihu? The priesthood consecrated The sacrifices were consumed by the Lord (Leviticus 9:23-24; see also Judges 6:21; 1 Chronicles 21:26; 2 Chronicles 7:1; 1 Kings 18:38) Leviticus 10:1-2 Nadab and Abihu “Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each […] Source
Add to your knowledge 2 Peter 1:5-9 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will […] Source
An Invitation in Three Words “Come to Me” An Invitation in Three Words “Come” Nature of man Character of Christ Responsibility of man The Lord’s Invitation in Matthew 11:28 An Invitation in Three Words “Come” “to Me” Do not reject the Lord’s invitation The Lord’s Invitation in Matthew 11:28 Source
Learning from Early Worshippers Cain and Abel “By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts, and through it he being dead still speaks.” Hebrews 11:4 Cain and Abel How worship can please God How sin lies at […] Source
Will Prayer Alone Save Us If you ask a person who believes this is true: “Where does the Bible teach that simply praying saves someone?”—they may respond with Luke 18:9-14. At least a couple of points need to be made… Jesus is teaching a parable in Luke 18:9-14. Where do we see any person just […] Source
Prayer Is Powerful James 5:16-18 Prayer Is A Privilege “I love the LORD, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live” (Psalm 116:1-2). Prayer Is A Privilege “Ask, and it will be given to you; […] Source
Preaching Christ in Acts “For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:22-24). The preaching […] Source
