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What does organizational structure look like? Why do we have structure? Organizational structure gives levels, or hierarchy of leadership. If we look at scripture, we see examples of organizational structure. The picture of God (the Father) as the head, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the elders, deacons, teachers,…

Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he…

Exodus 18:1-20:23 In our last Torah Portion Beshalach - When Set forth Send 8938 שָׁלַח ( šā·lǎḥ ): v.; ≡ Str 7971; TWOT 2394— 1. LN 15.34–15.74 (qal) send out , The Torah is the manual how to serve God- gives a sense of direction, like a compass W/o direction you do not know where you are going or what…

Pyramids -One of my wife's favorite things to do is to put puzzles together -i for one am not a puzzle person, -I don’t have the patience for it, I don’t have the eye for it -she’s one of those people who can just look at a puzzle and go ope there’s a piece. ope there’s another one -i on the other hand…

The Scales of Justice What does it take to convict a man of guilt? We weigh the actions and motives of a person against the weight of the law. If we want to be able to judge people with dignity and equity we must choose which law we will judge by very carefully. Where do we find such a law? Does it come…

Exodus” means “a going out,” or “departure” (taken from the Septuagint and the Greek noun exodos). The book of Exodus provides the historical account of God’s deliverance of His people from Egypt’s cruel slavery. The narrative captivates and challenges us. In the period of Exodus, however, Egypt was…

Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... Key Themes: Redemption Worship Pilgrimage Covenant Rest Jethro’s Arrival Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for Israel his people, how the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt. Now Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law,…

Laws for a Holy Nation The Mosaic Covenant 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. God, who is the only God, must always come first Living a Full Life: A Pictorial Interpretation of the Ten Commandments…

The Contest Plague of blood 16 But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth. Plagues of frogs Plagues of lice Plagues of flies Pharaoh’s compromising offer. Characters: God, Moses, Pharaoh, Aaron. If God be against…

From Slavery to Nationhood The Cry of a People 6 And Joseph died, all his brothers, and all that generation. 7 But the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them. 8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did…

David Foster Wallace once gave a commencement address titled, “This Is Water,” where he called out our culture’s obsession of worshiping false gods—beauty, power, intellect—as well as living as though large, noble, transcendent truths hold no power. He said, “You get to decide what to worship.… Everybody…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we come before you this morning, we all have needs, wants, and desires in our hearts. And so, in this day and in this time, as we listen and hear, we ask you to help us clear all the desires that are selfish so that we can focus solely upon the things that we need…

Let us pray…Gracious and Holy God, as we come before you this day, there is so much in our hearts and in our minds…we are concerned about much and so in this time, we ask that you would help us to clear our hearts, our minds, and our spirits so that we may clearly hear your voice above all the others…

Let us pray…Gracious, Holy, and Loving God, we are so grateful today for all that you have given to us. We ask now that you would help us to open our hearts, our minds, and our spirits to hear your still speaking voice above all others that might be ringing in our ears this day. We pray this in your…

Exodus 18:1–27 Two different responses to the work of the LORD: 1) Rejection, antagonism, aggression 2) Rejoicing, receptive, anticipation I. Reunion with Moses’s Midianite family, 18:1-7. Verse 1 Midian (Midianites) is the descendant of Abraham and Keturah. At this time, Jethro and the Midianites seem…

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places . 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we…

Review The Exodus parallels the Christian’s journey from bondage to freedom. When we choose to follow God, Satan fights harder to keep us enslaved. God destroys our idols to teach us how to trust in Him. The Passover represents the lengths God will go to set us free! Into the Wilderness Exodus 13-18…

Being The Church Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God: And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of family and the privilege of coming together to seek Your face. As we gather in Your presence, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be among us, guiding our thoughts and opening our hearts to the message…

Hitchhiker’s Guide To Suffering 21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: Hope- He is not minimizing suffering or misery… He is finding the positive in it… Look at what he says prior to this.... Look at Lamentations 3.1-20 1 I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath;…

Knowing what it is we here at Hickory Corners Bible Church believe and how it is we operate is important. HCBC Basics is a condensed class to look at our statement of faith, and how it is we apply what we believe to our church life. This session will focus on Godly living in this present age.

Review Two harlots Two Two Two Two Two Two W‌e Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema - 1. 2. 3. Picture of Korah Bold Korah Picture of Tannin Picture of three plagues (1) (2) (3) New Moon Picture of Hodesh Full Moon Picture of Moed ‎ Picture of Time between New and full moon Picture of New and full moon Picture…

Colossians 1:3 . 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, Who is God? He is our father ( Col. 1:2 ). Paul is building off of the OT foundation of God being Israel’s Father, as first seen in Exodus 4:22-23 . 22 Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord…