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Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok - righteous Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth Nazir nṣr Introduction Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah…

A quick look at God’s involvment in Abrahams life.

Recap from last week 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure…

Torah: Exodus 1:1-6:1 Haftarah: Isa 27:6-28:13 , 29: 22-23 Road Map Review Dividing Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob Two kingdoms Two roles of Messiah Two oxen: shor and rey-em Two sticks 1 Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: 2 “I go the…

The Gospel According to Genesis Today, we will deal with a few passages from the book of Genesis that teach us about the prophetic text concerning our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we approach the days to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must learn about the prophetic texts that teach…

Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isa 40:27-41:16 Brit Chadashah: John 8:51-58 Review Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isa 40:27-41:16 Brit Chadashah: John 8:51-58 Scriptures are ordered in a specific way to make specific sense Brit Hadoshah 18 According to their deeds, accordingly…

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…

The message this morning has been on my heart for quite sometime. So, I have prayed a lot over it and put a lot of thought into it. Money often times seems to be an issue in the church. But, I am not sure that it should be. There are many unhealthy perspectives on giving. Those of us who have been in…

Genesis 21:1-34 Genesis 22:1-24 Shanah Tovah u’Metuka! (May you have a good and sweet new year) REVIEW We have been studying from Devarim, and are making a stop to celebrate the Feasts of the Lord elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey Reason why the journeys -opportunities to learn…

Hebrews 6:7-7:28 Good morning Church! We are resuming our study this morning in the book of Hebrews. I personally am so thankful for the tradition Pastor Chuck Smith passed down to us of going through the Word of God verse by verse, precept upon precept, all the way through the Bible. I don’t know if…

Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 REVIEW We started the book of Deuteronomy/ Devarim 3 weeks ago The Torah goes on to recount the 42 stations from the Exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land. We spoke of Devarim = Deuteronomy elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey An 11 day journey that lasted…

As believers, our walk with God should affect those around us. Our decisions and actions should visibly reflect the commitment we’ve made as followers of Christ. In the story of Gen 14:1–24 , Abram showed remarkable faith in the wake of failure, and people around him noticed. Last week, we saw Abram…

At the time when Amraphel was king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Kedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goyim, these kings went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboyim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). All these latter kings…

Exodus 13:17-14:31 Introduction In our last Torah Portion we talked about the Plagues So the Lord said to Moses: “See, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh to send the children…

I’m beginning to think that Genesis 14 was put here to challenge those who get to preach it. The list of names is simply ridiculous; bear with me as I attempt to read the first half of the chapter. If you have your Bible (and I hope you do), please turn with me to Genesis 14 . Follow along with me. 1…

Genesis 14 1 And it happened in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, 2 that they made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that…

Sarah lives Chayei Sarah TORAH: Gen. 23:1–25:18 HAFTARAH: 1 Kgs. 1:1–31 GOSPEL: Jn. 4:3–14 INTRODUCTION: But God said to Abraham, “Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac your seed shall…

Lech Lecha Introduction This Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Isaiah 40:27-41:16 John 8:51-58 In our previous Torah portion we studies Noah and the deluge We presented hidden meanings like the Broken Olive branch the dove took on her beak being Israel We spoke about how and why Noah found favour on…

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Last week we saw the split between Abram and Lot. Lot went east into the Jordan valley to settle, where Sodom and Gomorrah were. Abram sojourned within the land of Canaan, and God reaffirmed His promise that Abram’s descendants would inhabit that land. 1 And it came about in the days of Amraphel king…

Growing up I didn’t really think history class was that important. I mean how was knowing about people going to really help me in life and the real world right? However, one of the great things I learned in History class was the importance of knowing and remembering great people who helped us to get…

Hebrews 7:1-10 Introduction Good morning once again. As we are traveling through the book of Hebrews we have seen the main theme of the book is Jesus is better. He’s superior to angels, to the priesthood, to anything else. That theme is going to continue to be fleshed out by the writer of Hebrews in…

Introduction Good morning again. Go ahead and open your Bibles to Hebrews chapter 5. We’re just going to dive right in. Today’s passage is actually a continuation of the thought that the author of Hebrews began in chapter 4, verse 14 that my friend Monda covered last week. The author continues on with…

Good morning! It is good to be together again! Last night several of us went to a concert in Quincy - so if I fall asleep during service like some of you do today, just wake me up when church is over. Just kidding. The concert really was a wonderful time. 22 of us went from here, which I thought was…

Introduction Over two Thousand Years ago a child was born that changed the course of history. This is literally why we have dates like 2021. When was year zero? Though the math was off by a few years when this calendar system was started, the intent was for year zero to be the year the Jesus Christ was…