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There is certain background in Daniel chapter nine that is essential to understand the events that will unfold in the following chapters of Revelation. The angel Gabriel gave Daniel a prophecy involving seventy weeks. Sixty-nine of these weeks are history but they constitute the most astonishing passage…

1 The earth is the Lord ’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. 2 For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord ? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted…

In my first year of ministry - our first year of marriage we lived in Potchefstroom. Lovely town. Not much to do if you’re not from around there. But in the Methodist church at that stage you would spend a few days at the church where you were assigned. A few days at the college - for experiential training.…

Last week we saw the sending of Jacob off to Rebekah’s side of the family. Though Isaac was the sender, Rebekah was the instigator, in an effort to save Jacob’s life from Esau. Jacob began his travels, and in doing so had a vision of God and a ladder to heaven. 1 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came…

Last week we saw the infamous story of Jacob’s deception and stealing of Esau’s birthright. This pivotal moment in Jacob’s life shapes the rest of his story, and indeed the story of the nation of Israel. 1 So Isaac called Jacob and blessed him and charged him, and said to him, “You shall not take a wife…

This Week’s Theme: God is Truthful This Week’s Word is Truth: God is the essence of truth and this quality should be reflected in the character of his children. Memory Verse: John 14:6 “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Essence of…

God Visible and Invisible At the close of last week I noted that the “Word of YHWH” as a visible appearance of God as a man. This could lead to several questions. One of those was how a first-century Jew would have parsed the idea of Jesus being the “Word made flesh.” True, there was Old Testament precedent…

Warning of Deceit The warning of disillusiolnment The Providence of Destiny Conclusion

A Glimpse of Heaven Text : Rev. 21:1-4 and Rev. 22:1-5 1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for…

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering…

Exodus 25:1-27:19 Review In our last Torah Portions We have talked about different topics 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 you are doing. Pentacost Shavuot are to be viewed as seven times the…

This Torah Portion: Gen 28:10-32:3 Hosea 12:13-14:9 John 1:41-51 Introduction In the previous Torah portions we talked about God calling Abraham out of his country and family We also heard how God also uses his daughters - a couple of weeks ago: Sarah - Abraham’s wife Last week we also examined the role…

This Torah Portion: Gen 25:19 - 28:9 Introduction In the previous Torah portions we talked about God calling Abraham out of his country and family We talked about the tests that Abraham faced - tests which are not passing or failing tests, but a benefit to us We also heard last two weeks how Messiah…

TEXT: OBADIAH | SERVANT OF THE LORD There are 12 books that have been given this title of “Minor Prophets” Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi These 12 books cover a period of roughly 400 years. INTRO : Back in Genesis, Abraham had a son named Isaac.…

1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.” “ El ” is the name of God that speaks of power. “ Shaddai ” mean from a Hebrew word…

Exodus 30:11-34:35 Review TORAH GPS I Do Mishpatim 10 Words Cornerstone Prism Ephod 144000 Introduction While as yet He had not made the earth or the fields, Or the primal dust of the world. When He prepared the heavens, I was there, When He drew a circle on the face of the deep, When He established…

Genesis 28:1-2 genesis28:1-2 “Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him and directed him, “You must not take a wife from the Canaanite women. Arise, go to Paddan-aram to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father, and take as your wife from there one of the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother.” Jacob…

Genesis 28:10-32:3 Hosea 12:12- 14:9 Review In our last Hafltarah We spoke of Jacob and Esau - and their purpose After speaking of Esau and Jacob, Summary of The Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3 10 Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. Vayetze Picture Jacob leaves his hometown of…

Today, we are finishing up this series called Family Matters. I have said this for the past few weeks now, but family is the greatest gift, other than salvation, that God has given us. I hope you have learned something from this series. Today, I want to conclude this series by talking about leaving a…

Genesis 27 Now it happened that when Isaac was old and his eyes were too dim to see, that he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” And he said to him, “Here I am.” And Isaac said, “Behold now, I am old, and I do not know the day of my death. “So now, please take up your gear, your quiver…

Intro: Giving in the life of the Church is so important. It is one of the best ways to put what we know about God into practice. Some talk to much about giving and we have to question their hearts desires. Others, and I fall into this camp, talk to little about giving and leave the congregation underfeed…

Jacob Arrives in Paddan Aram Then Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. As he looked, he saw a well in the field, and behold, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, for out of that well the flocks were watered. The stone on the well’s mouth was large, and when all…

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15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 Now Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and…

Today we are going to look at the story of Jacob. Last week, we looked at the overview of Abraham’s life and saw how he is the father of our faith. He was not perfect, but he believed God and grew in trusting the Lord instead of trying to work things out for himself. As we saw last week, God did give…