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A Vision of Hope and Restoration Introduction: Zechariah 8 is a powerful chapter that conveys God’s promises of restoration, peace, and prosperity to Jerusalem and His people. The chapter is divided into several key sections, each highlighting a different aspect of God’s covenantal promises. This study…

The prophets speak of God’s shalom as something which draws all people to himself; Jesus continues to draw people to himself today through his provision of shalom.

Preamble : Text : Zechariah 8:18-23 Then the word of Yahweh of hosts came to me, saying, “Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘The fast of the fourth, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth months will become joy, gladness, and merry appointed feasts for the house of Judah;…

Strength in His Promises Preamble : Text : Zechariah 8:9-17 “Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘Let your hands be strong, you who are listening in these days to these words from the mouth of the prophets, those who spoke in the day that the foundation of the house of Yahweh of hosts was laid, to the end that…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Distant Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 11 “O you afflicted one,…

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 Author: Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the sons of Iddo (1:7). He is referenced in Ezra 5:1 and 6:14 as the “son of Iddo.” This second description is most likely using “son of” to mean “descendant of” as is common in the OT. Zechariah was a very common Jewish name, but and Iddo is mentioned…

Lent experiences? Lent is a period of 40 days, excluding Sundays between Ash Wednesday and Easter Represents Jesus’ time in the wilderness Supposed to be a fasting period Lexham Bible Dictionary defines fasting as A ritual of abstaining from food and/or drink for a predetermined period; Biblical basis…

Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 REVIEW We completed the book of Bamidbar - in the wilderness / Numbers From that book, we will continue to speak about common themes in Deuteronomy/ Devarim Distorted Thinking Today very predominant We talked about the prophetic significance of the Golden Calf - idolatry We will…

It Begins in the Mind Last week, we looked at the 6th and Seventh Commandments, You shall not murder, and you shall not commit adultery. This week we will look at the last three commandments. In my sermon last week, I mentioned a passage we would get back to today, and it is James 4:1-2 What causes quarrels…

The Request Do we have to still do these fasts the fasts that we are doing because of the fall of Israel God had a response that was negative you were sent into captivity because you did not listen to the prophets you did not love your neighbor as yourself you made these fasts for yourself these fasts…

Intro This morning we are continuing our slow, steady march through the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. Go ahead and open to Matthew, chapter 5, verses 33-42 and stick your thumb in there. If I say these phrases, what comes to mind? “Pinky promise” “Cross my heart and hope to die” illustration…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Love Your Neighbor - Part 3 14 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God! The victory is mine! I have it now! I can see it through…

Out of Despair —> Into Hope —> Promised Provision —> Our Redeemer Steve said last week was a little shorter, so this week I have extra time…it’s like roll over minutes on your cell phone... Four Part Series in Ruth (4 chapters) Short Story of the Old Testament Not Fictitious, Myth, Parable True Historical…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of family and the privilege of coming together to seek Your face. As we gather in Your presence, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be among us, guiding our thoughts and opening our hearts to the message…

Today we are starting a series that I hope you will find interesting and engaging, but above all my hope and prayer is that this series will be a tool that God will use in your life to reach a lost and dying world. Today we are going to go back to basics and study the Good News. If you don’t feel comfortable…

We looked last week at Haggai. He was a seasoned man of God. His age, maturity, and message from God was used to bring “ ENTHUSIASM ” back to the people of Israel as they were now starting over back in their land. Alongside of this man of God was a younger counterpart, filled also with this enthusiasm…

The Saviour the world neeeds brings peace! It was prophisied, proclaimed and practiced.

Live life shaped by Messiah’s merciful call Intro me Rather than looking at tiny slices of the bible in isolation, reading things in context is always important. Each passage we study fits into the bigger story, slotted together with those around it like puzzle pieces. This week it’s particularly important…

TEXT: ZECHARIAH 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 : Zechariah began his prophecy about 2 months after our previous book,…

Revelation 11:3-13 . 3 And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” 4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. 5 And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes…

The Seven Spirits - Who are they? Why does it matter? Revelation Data Points Revelation 1:4 . 4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, Revelation 4:5 . 5 From the throne…

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Introduction One commandment no one claims to have kept. Almost everyone condemns lying and yet everyone does it. “I lied, but I am not a liar.” In the context of the courtroom God is concerned for the protection of the innocent . Not much forensic…