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We cannot be certain what verse 1 refers to. Tensions of the day made revolution possible at any time. Pontius Pilate did not get along with the Jews- he was insensitive to their religious convictions. He brought official Roman ensigns into Jerusalem and the Jews were angry with Caesar’s image in the…

Characteristic of the day: Imagine for a moment that you are walking down the street by a park and you see an elderly woman being attacked by a gang of thugs. Then you observe a policeman, sitting on one of the park benches, perusing the local paper. You shout to the policeman, pointing to the woman…

Torah Portion : Numbers 1:1-4:20 Haftarah : Hosea 1:10-2:20 Road Map Review Map 1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of meeting, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying: 2 “Take a census of all…

Introduction Isaiah 5 is divided into 2 sections: Isa. 5:1-7 - song of the vineyard (it’s a disappointing vineyard) Isa. 5:8-30 - is about the fruit of the vineyard (wild, worthless grapes) We’re just going to listen to the song this morning I don’t know how good a singer Isaiah was but he’s a master…

Torah Portion: Numbers 30:2-36:13 Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28 ; 4:1-2 Review Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok Zaddik - Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth (Heb. נָצְרַת) nṣr ( Picture of the Branch of Righteousness Picture of the two fig trees and the menorah…

What is hatred? Hatred is a word that is being throw around often these days. Any words spoken against an idea is branded as hatred. We have Hate crimes and hate speech. But our definitions seem to have expanced. Websters dictionary defines hatred as “extreme dislike or disgust” or “ill will or resentment;…

The spiritual reforms during the reign of King Hezekiah have now given way as Manasseh take the throne. As a nation, Judah suffers a spiritual relapse, revealed in declining morality and re-acceptance of pagan worship. The gains of ministry are seen as null in the eyes of Micah. His lament in these first…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:8-8:36 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 Road Map Review Map of the 40 year journey 21 This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise. 's Picture of Negative/ Distorted Thinking Desires Summary of Torah Portion Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:8-8:36 8 Then the Lord…

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…

In our text this morning Amos begins a series of Woe oracles or woe speech. Amos uses this important word, “WOE” once here at the end of chapter 5 and two more times in chapter 6. The word WOE is a very important word. It sets the entire tone for our passage. “Woe”- a grievous an threatening cry by the…

Mirrors are interesting things. There is a saying that “mirrors don’t lie.” What one sees in a mirror is what actually is. I can look in a mirror and say: what lovely blond hair I have. However, that would be me disregarding what the mirror was showing me. The mirror is actually showing me that I am…

Intro We gotta eat our veggies! In Isaiah Book of prophecy 700BC From Judah Follows on from the Song of the Vineyard, where God compared his people Israel to a perfectly planted vineyard that produced rotten grapes. God promised to plow in the vineyard. Our passage is in some sense an investigation into…

Sorrow I’ve got a tough question to start with today. How many of you have ever been caught doing something wrong? I promise not to ask for any details about what you were doing! Let’s take this thought a little deeper. When you were caught how many of you felt sorry? Going a little deeper, were you…

Why the change Jeremiah 8:5 , 14 , 19 , 22 Jeremiah was a prophet of God who ministered in difficult times. He began his ministry prior to the Babylonian captivity, and continued to preach a message of repentance even after the Jews were led away into bondage. Jeremiah preached for forty years, but the…

We just celebrated Independance day for the USA. We celebrated the birth of the greatest nation in history. This nation was based on a Judeo Christian belief system. 22 For the Lord is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us. From this verse we can see that even our form…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:42-5:19 Road Map Review Map of the 40 year journey Picture of Negative/ Distorted Thinking control, Distortion - Corruption (8) Summary of Torah Portion Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a woman…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Review Three Weeks discomfort. The physical Temple person. study of Torah. Evil Inclination Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations:…

Torah Portion: Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:7-6:8 Road Map Micah five six if following the original text - in NKJV would be Micah five 7 Review as to where we are so far in the Torah and the haftarahs Introduction of our Haftarah from Micah five Summary of the Torah Portion: Big Picture of the…

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…

Introduction e.g. Nearly hit by golf ball Playing golf at Whaleback with friends I hear a bunch of yells behind me, including ‘fore’, when I look around a ball is rocketing straight at my head. Diving to the ground the ball just misses me Early on in ministry it was popular to say that preaching needed…

Obadiah 1:1-21 Genesis 32:3-36:43 Review Picture of Malachkim 3 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Picture of Shelach Summary of The Torah Portion: Genesis 32:3-36:43 Picture of Esau and Jacob Picture of Esau and Jacob - meaning Descendants…

It's possible to rent an amazing variety of things. Last month the Men’s Club purchased cans of paint to re-stripe the Parking Lot. And with this purchase we were able to use this small cart that held the can of paint. With the squeeze of the handle the paint would spray from the bottom of the cart onto…

Introduction Last week we were reminded that simply coming to church and saying our yes to God and his call for us to work for his kingdom is not enough. The son who does the will of his father is not the brother who says yes and then refuses to work in the vineyard, but rather the brother who originally…

Introduction The concept of victory is often associated with strength, power, and dominance. However, true victory can only be achieved through surrender to God. Objectives: The Paradox of Victory in Surrender Christ's Victory on the Cross Surrendering to the God’s Word The Paradox of Victory in Surrender…

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…