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Be Holy
The first half of 1st Peter 1, about living hope and faith in God, lays the foundation of an argument. In today’s passage Peter’s reasoning comes to a point.
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Tagged Be holy as I am holy., God's people, holy, Israel, Leviticus 19 20 & 21
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Jeremiah, Bearer of Bad News
It’s a shame we only think of Jeremiah as “the weeping prophet.” While he did bring a message warning Israel of God’s judgement there was a constant plea to repent and turn back to God. There is hope and encouragement … Continue reading
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Tagged Israel, Jeremiah, Jerusalem, Judah, judgement, Old Testament, prophet
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King David: 3 Sermons
The Rise of King David briefly examines the tension between Saul and a young David that became very popular with the people very quickly. God’s Spirit was taken from Saul and given to David. This was his plan and his … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Samuel, Bathsheba, David, Israel, King David, Kings of Israel, Nathan the Prophet, Psalms
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God with Samuel
Samuel is a judge and a prophet, a bridge between the time Israel was guided by judges and ruled by its first kings. Samuel was established as a prophet in all of Israel and during his lifetime they served only … Continue reading
Tenth Plague and Exodus
It marked a new beginning for the children of Israel and a night they would always remember as solemn before God. Continue reading
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Tagged death of firstborn, Egypt, Exodus, Exodus 12, Hebrews, Israel, Israelites, Pharaoh, tenth plague
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The God of Israel
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will eventually be the God of his people Israel. But this message is about God calling his servant Jacob and renaming him Israel.
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Tagged Genesis 32, Genesis 35, God as a man, Israel, Jacob, Jacob wrestles with God
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The Object Lesson of Moses
Acts 7:35-53 Stephen outlines Moses as a type of Christ and concludes that the modern Jews (of the 1st Century) continues to resist the Holy Spirit as they have always done.
A New Day
On the one hand, Sunday always follows Saturday. On the other hand, today is the first day of a new month and a new year. It’s hard not to notice taking down a calendar and starting a new one, or … Continue reading
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Tagged all nations, all things new, Isaiah, Israel, new covenant, new earth, new heaven, new year
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Lessons in the Waiting
November 22, 2015 | text: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:12-16 When I was in the seventh grade I read The Red Pony by John Steinbeck. The main character in that story, Jody Tiflin, was 12 years old when … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, Advent, Advent Season, Christ, Israel, Jesus, Messiah, Moses, the Promise
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