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Torah: Genesis 44:18-47:27 Halftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 Road Map Review Dividing the baby in two Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob 14 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years;…

The Waiting God 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. Let us pray: These are Thy Words O Lord. Help us and sanctify us in the truth. Thy Word is truth. Amen. If patience…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 Review Three Weeks discomfort. The physical Temple Torah. Evil Inclination Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: Vision/ Hazon By Fire Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 7 Consolations:…

God Given Comfort

Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 March 18, 2023 Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:1-39 Review Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema - 1. 2. 3. Picture of Korah Bold Picture of Tannin (2) 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 of…

When one thinks of Christmas, how can one not think of Linus quoting in Merry Christmas Charlie Brown from the book of Luke: Charlie Brown had just lamented that he doesnt’ know what Christmas is all about and cries out, isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? He then quotes from Luke…

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…

Isa 40 Isaiah 40:1–4 ““ Comfort , yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. “ Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the Lord’s hand Double for all her sins.” The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare…

Bible Reading Week 48 This Week’s Theme: Looking Forward with Hope Word for the Week is Hope: A total grounding of one’s confidence and expectation in God’s goodness and providential care even in the face of trouble. Memory verse: Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our…

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…

Throughout the story of the bible, things were not always going incredibly well for God’s people. In fact, the majority of the Bible deals with people who are in trouble, people who are broken, people who are oppressed, and so on. But in the middle of all of those, for hundreds of years, one thought…

Isaiah 40:10-11 , John 10:11 , Hebrews 13:20 , 1 Peter 2:25 (Based on Sermon Series SRVCC4 Jesus, The Giver Of Real Life! - The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 , 24 July 2005) Scene 1. We all want to be ‘Living Life To The Max!’ Isn’t that what all the TV ads tell us? If we buy this product, or sign up for…

1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be…

We come to the end of our series on Romans 5-8 . Here in vv. 31-39 Paul sums up and concludes everything he has been teaching since chapter 5. 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul has been, in a sense, arguing for the assurance…

Isaiah 40 Good evening, thank you for coming tonight. I know it is a busy season for folks right now. Our ladies are preparing for their retreat this weekend and I know that takes ministry planning, but also planning on the home front. I would love it if our mid week gatherings when we are on break from…

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…

Welcome Good morning once again everyone. We are continuing in our Advent series, that is based off of Isaiah 64:1 “1 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!” and how Advent is the celebration of God opening the heavens and sending Jesus down to…

When our kids were small, the beach was a favorite place for us. One particular afternoon when Karen was at work, I took two of our kids there to play. A game of tag turned into a disaster when one of them tripped over a barnacle-covered rock. She was scraped from three inches above the knee to three…

What do we know about sheep ? Sheep are dumb. Sheep can’t defend themselves. Sheep are easily lost and have no sense of direction. If they are separated from the flock they can’t find their way back. Sheep are easily scared and scattered. Sheep will follow whoever or whatever is leading them. Sheep will…

Exegetical Point: John the Baptising was not the Christ, but testified that Jesus was. Homiletic Point: Hear that Jesus is the Christ, and testify it to the world! Intro How do we prove something happened? In court proceedings, innocence or guilt comes down to whether you can prove beyond a reasonable…

Introduction A Great Restoration 1 “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. 2 “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the Lord ’s hand Double for all her sins.” 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness:…

1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord ’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord ; make straight in…

If you remember last year, I did cover a little story about the Shepherds. Shepherds in the Christmas narrative have a special place in my life. You see, I was usually type cast growing up in the children’s Christmas program as the shepherd. I have often wondered why I was type cast as a shepherd. Maybe…

Does anyone know the scout motto? It doesn’t matter if you’re a girl scout or boy scout. The motto is “Be Prepared.” These are the two words that are embossed on the Eagle Scout Medal given to Boy scouts highest rank recipients. Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, was often asked, “Be prepared…for…

When life gets chaotic and uncertain, it is important to stop and remember who is actually in charge.