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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 Samuel 20:18-42 and Genesis 1:14-16 Review We are starting a new cycle of Torah readings We have taught from the Torah portions directly for the last 3 years We will dedicate this new cycle to the teaching of every Haftarah that accompanies every Torah Portion in the cycle If we were to think about…

Announcements Bags of Blessing Next Week Hymn - There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood Opening Prayer Hymn - Tell Me the Story of Jesus Hymn - Lamb of Glory Prayer for Paul for the loss of his son, Richard. Communion John the Baptist was the first in the New Testament to apply the metaphor of the Messiah…

Numbers 16:1-18:32 Review TORAH GPS We continue to use the Torah as our guide to do our portions: b’Midbar Sinai, the camp gets organized. Naso each clan to serve Adonai its own special way. b’Ha’alot’cha the light, let it shine bright through the night. Sh’lach l’Cha spies to scout the Land, but beware…

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads…

Right now in our culture, perhaps unlike anytime in the history of civilization, women are under attack. You are under attack in the realm of sports. You are under attack in your restrooms and locker rooms. You are under attack in the very definition of what it means to be a woman. Satan is a master…

Hope - While we long to see God take action, when we have no clue about His view of time! Introduction: Part of the Wonder of Christmas is how God chose to give much needed hope to His people. For years and years before Jesus ever fulfilled the hundreds of prophecies that pointed to His initial arrival,…

Devoted to Breaking Bread Today we are continuing the “Together” series where we are looking at Luke’s description of the early church. We’ve been exploring what it means to be the “Church.” Today, when you hear the word “church,” often what comes to mind is a building with a steeple that is typically…

Romans 13:11-14 As we have made our way through this section of Romans we have looked at the Believer’s relationship with: God - 12:1-2 Himself - 12:3-8 Other Believer - 12:9-13 Unbelievers - 12:14-21 the Government - 13:1-7 Fellow Citizens - 13:8-10 And now we come to verses 11-14 of Chapter 13 where…

Hallelujahs in Heaven The word hallelujah is most familiar in the context of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah . Hallelujah (הַלְלוּיָהּ) is a combination of 2 words. 1. Halal (הָלַל) – This root form is translated throughout the Bible as: to be clear; to be brilliant; to shine; to flash…

Revelation 19:1-9 A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Intro : We all know that weddings can be spectacular. Thousands of dollars are spent trying to produce a perfect moment in time that will join a couple together in marital bliss. Typically, the church is decorated to the hilt; the bride is resplendent in her…

This Torah Portion: Gen 44:18 - 47:27 Introduction In the previous Torah portions we talked about how Jacob finally settled and had children - among who Joseph became the first born of promise We heard how Joseph had a first dream -regarding ruling over his brothers and that seem to have made him overconfident…

And so we are now at the conclusion of the book of Revelation we have only four chapters remaining. We have spent twenty-five weeks so far looking at the details and the intricacies of this single book. Throughout these many weeks we have seen on full display the just judgment of the wicked. We were…

1. The source of animosity. (vs. 1-3) What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? A. The origin of animosity. B. The anatomy of animosity. You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel.…

Over the past few weeks we have begun this new series on the foundations of our faith. The background behind all of this is to make sure that we have a firm foundation under us and what we believe. I see many Christians today when asked about God or His Word unsure or they just don’t know. So, my desire…

Introduction I loved visiting the mount of Olives because this place had such a significant part of Christ ministry on earth. Teaching the Disciples: This is the place where Jesus Spent many hours teaching His disciples many things Including the Olivet discourse in which He spoke about the signs of the…

1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. 1 I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love! 17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will…

Numbers 30:1-36:13 REVIEW So far we can summarize what we have studied about Bamidbar - in the wilderness / Numbers by this Summary b’Midbar Sinai, count the army. Count Levites separately, and Naso everyone for special tasks. b’Ha’alot’cha the lamps, shine as a light to the nations. Though spies Sh’lach…

A Description on the life of the church and the Hope that brings

Great Mercy This morning we have already lit the first advent candle, the candle of hope, and as this was being done, you heard some scriptures that tied into that theme. Something to keep in mind each advent season is that the candles are not simply to get us excited about Christmas. They are not only…

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…

What is the purpose of the book of Revelation? Why was it written? 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. Who was the book of Revelation written to? 4 John to the seven churches that are…

We’re coming to the wrap up of our Casket Empty Series. This series has been fast. I do want to encourage you, to take the time for a more in depth study with our mid-week Bible Study on Zoom, you can do a study with a partner, as a family, or on your own. We still have a few books available that will…

THE BEAST FROM OUT OF THE SEA Revelation 13:1–10 Back To The Future—Sermon #31 Intro : In our last study we met the Antichrist. We tried to consider what the Bible says about this coming world ruler who is called the “ Man of Sin ”; the “Son of Perdition”. The Antichrist gives us an opportunity to see…

Doing, Seeing, Communicating Why do we do what we do? This morning I want to talk about the things that influence us. Why do we do the things we do? Why do we eat certain things? Why do we buy certain merchandise? What makes us desire to visit certain places, or to make a career choice? It is interesting…