Hebrews 12:1-3 Look to Jesus
With so many examples to look back to, the author now encourages the Church to look to Jesus. He alone is the originator and the finisher of our faith. Whatever the difficulty of the situation, we are to look to Jesus for our strength and our resolve to walk by faith.
1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 The Fruit of Holiness
Paul encourages the church on how to treat one another. We discuss how each of these qualities of Christian conduct is the product, or fruit, of a holy life.
The Book of Numbers: History of the Exodus, Start to Finish
Today we consider the whole of the Book of Numbers. This is a history of the Exodus, from coming out of Egypt to the arrival at the edge of the Promised Land, about 40 years.
Hebrews 11:32-40 Last Look At The Faith Hall Of Fame
The author winds up his list of examples of those who endured in their faith in the face of difficult times. All of whom endured because they had their hope in a better promise than this world affords.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Those Who Labor Among You
Paul encourages the church to give proper respect and deference to those (leaders) who labor among them. What is proper respect and deference? Let’s explore that.
Resurrection Day 2023 Resurrection Power
We review the Passover/Feast of Unleavened Bread/First Fruits timeline and then discuss the power of the Resurrection. It is the resurrection of Jesus Christ that makes possible our life in holiness. We make the biblical case for victory over sin in our personal life.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Coming of the Lord
These verses finish the teaching Paul started in 4:13 regarding the Coming of the Lord, or “The Day of the Lord.” Included here is the mention of the “rapture” of the Church. It is easy to see from the context that the rapture of the church is coincident with the Second Coming of Jesus.
Passover 2023 Exodus 12 and John 12
The timing of God is perfect, there is nothing left to chance. God gave us His calendar, therefore we should be able to understand His timed events. Like Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread; the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Journey with us into an examination of timing.
Leviticus 23, 25 Festivals and Land Use
As the People of God we have appointments with Him that we should be aware of. In Leviticus 23 we learn of those appointments, and in chapter 25 we learn of an ideal “Land Use Policies.” examine theses with us.
Hebrews 11:32 Abiding Faith, Besetting Sins
Here we have a short list of some Judges, and the outstanding man of the Monarchy. All of these are known for their faith, but they also have troubling histories. Let’s take a look.
