Tag Archives: Israel

Be Holy

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Clark Bunch

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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Jeremiah, Bearer of Bad News

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Clark Bunch

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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King David: 3 Sermons

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Clark Bunch

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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God with Samuel

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Clark Bunch

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 →

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Tenth Plague and Exodus

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Clark Bunch

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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The God of Israel

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Clark Bunch

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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The Object Lesson of Moses

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Clark Bunch

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.  

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A New Day

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Clark Bunch

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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Lessons in the Waiting

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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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