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Hebrew 13:8 Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Genesis 3:1-7 The familiar story of forbidden fruit may be a forgotten relic of children's Sunday School for some of us. But if we dig deeper, we discover that it teaches a crucial lesson about who we are as God's children. and how we got to where we are today.
Exodus 33:18-23 Moses beheld the glory of God while being hidden in the cleft of a rock. We behold His glory in the face of Jesus Christ!
Exodus 33:1-16 The people have so grieved God that He instructed Moses to pitch the tabernacle outside their camp. He has committed to give them the land He had promised, but He refused to dwell there with them. But Moses values God more than the land He has promised. He pleads with God to remain with them. Moses preferred to forfeit the…
Exodus 32:30-35 Doubt and impatience drives Israel to sin against God. Can the same be said of you?
Exodus 20:1-17 Imagine what the world would be like if all of humanity obeyed God's commands. Through these instructions, we get a glimpse of God's vision for humanity. It is a vision of peace, love, and prosperity. Imagine what the world would be like, if we all would keep God's first commandments.
Exodus 19:18-25 Let's explore the volatile relationship God and the children of Israel shared. Comparing it to the life we share with God today through Jesus Christ our Lord. As we do, we will come to appreciate so much more, the privilege we have inherited in Christ Jesus.
Exodus 19:1-9 God's vision for His people Israel was that they would be a priestly nation. The duty of the priest includes mediation, sacrifice, maintaining holiness, and to lead people in worship. In Christ, God's vision has been achieved. As the people born again in Jesus Christ, we have inherited this priestly responsibility. To pray for our world. To bless those who…
Exodus 18:5-11 “A friend loves at all times”. He offers support when you are weak, encouragement when you feel unappreciated, accountability when you're getting off track. A true friend does all of this out of love. Asking nothing in return. Genuinely invested in your well-being. Everyone needs a friend like Jethro. Each of us should practice the kind of sincere love Jethro…
Exodus 17:8-16 In Jewish tradition, Amalek symbolizes doubt. And like Amalek, doubt is our most relentless adversary. One we must fight against all our days. What seems to make doubt such a formidable foe is that: 1) Doubt is arbitrary2) Doubt is frustrating3) Doubt is deeply personal Doubt is only overcome as we resist it through the strength God gives. No amount…
Exodus 16:1-7 Our memories do not accurately record our past experiences. And we are too easily seduced into rosy retrospection that makes us yearn for yesterday. The believer must be vigilant to challenge nostalgic impulses that blind us to the great things God is doing Right Now. Otherwise we look back to the time before we knew Christ, and we prefer those…
Fading FaithExodus 15:21-27Who could have imagined that after witnessing the parting of the Red Sea, that Israel's faith would wane so quickly? But just three days after witnessing the power of God, Israel is reverting to murmuring and complaining about their condition. How does that happen? What can cause faith to be so easily deflated? Ungratefulness. Bitterness. Pride.These are the three most…
Exodus 14:26-29 At the Red Sea, God made His love for Israel profoundly clear. In an even more unprecedented manner, He has made known His love for us in sacrificing His only begotten Son. There are intense moments in every believer's walk, where it feels like we are losing the battle. Our options for relief are few, and we feel trapped. Be…
Exodus 14:13-18 God will surely deliver His people and make a way through the rough waters of our Red Seas. And what should we do while we wait on the Lord? And our God will do all the rest!
Exodus 14:10-12 In times of great suffering, we are faced with only two choices. We can either stubbornly dig in to our faith commitment. Or we can give in to the pressure and deny our faith in God. In our text Israel is choosing to give in to the pressure. They regret choosing freedom over tyranny. They confess that had they a…
Exodus 13:17-22 I should be further along in my walk with Christ. I feel like I am just going around in circles. Nothing is changing. I must be failing God. Have you ever felt like that? Many believers do. But if you inquire how they arrived at this conclusion, their answer will likely be based on feelings and assumptions. The truth is…
Am I There Yet? Exodus 13:17-22 I should be further along in my walk with Christ. I feel like I am just going around in circles. Nothing is changing. I must be failing God. Have you ever felt like that? Many believers do. But if you inquire how they arrived at this conclusion, their answer will likely be based on feelings and…
Exodus 12:40-42 Remember who you were before Christ rescued you Remember what God did for you Remember the cost of your freedom Never Forget!
Revelation 3:7-13 Jesus says to the church at Philadelphia that “He knows their deeds”, and their faithfulness and steadfastness is credited to them. In this new year, may we be found the same way–trustworthy to Jesus.
1 John 4:7-21 God is love. In this Christmas season, let us return to the root and core of why God sent Jesus to us: Love.
James 1:2-4 God gave up His Son for us because He saw the joy beyond the sacrifice.Jesus endured suffering because He saw the joy beyond the pain.We have the gift of joy that lies beyond our current hardships.
John 16:33 Jesus knew what would come to His followers, and He prepared them with His peace. Take on Jesus' peace and renew yourself in it this Advent season.
Luke 1:30-33 We begin our Advent season with hope, not just for the sake of hoping, but remembering what we hope for: Jesus, our salvation.
Exodus 7:3 God uses the plagues on Egypt to show His power and sovereignty over all things and all peoples.
Exodus 6:28 – 7:7 Your pain has purposes far beyond what you can fathom. If you allow it, your pain can teach you wisdom. Your pain can act a the catalyst to draw you closer to God. Your pain can serve as an incubator, shielding you from greater dangers of which you are not aware. That's how pain can serve your purpose.…
Exodus 6:1-9Before the days of Moses, God had revealed Himself to the Patriarchs as God Almighty (El Shaddai) . To Moses He reveals Himself as Lord (Yahweh). This progression in God's self-revelation should color the way we perceive Him. He is still the Almighty God (El Shaddai). While He is the God who cares for us (Yahweh). He revealing Himself as Lord,…
Exodus 5:15-23 The Israelites play the blame game when they meet opposition. What do you do when you meet spiritual challenges and opposition in your life?
Exodus 5:10-14 Pharaoh has heard the word from the Lord. But instead of taking heed, he has decided to double down. He has decided to dig in his heels and confirm his statement of rebellion. What are some of the most common reasons a person might commit more fully to the wrong direction after God has made His desire clear? 1) The…
Exodus 4:24-31 God is God, and we need to remember to keep Him first priority. Jesus lived this example, and we see this in the life of Moses as well.
Exodus 4:18-23 God is protective of His own in ways that may seem out of character to some. Even for many believers, His wrath may appear unfair or unseemly. But God is the creator of all things. Every soul belongs to Him. And God has demonstrated throughout the scriptures, that there is no length to which He would not go to protect…
Exodus 4:10-17Ultimately, God always gets His way. He works His will by His word, but often through His people. But we are not always the most dependable partners. Moses is proving to be a difficult partner for God. God could easily replace Moses. He could also coerce him. But God does neither. He is gentle and kind to Moses. He listens. He…
Exodus 3:16-22 After God shared His plan with Moses, and called him to the great work, Moses finds himself having difficulty trusting God's plan. God accommodates Moses' weaknesses by providing additional assurances. It is encouraging to know that He works with each of us according to our measure of faith. We should also consider that God's will for us is that our…
Exodus 3:13-14 God Is: Self-AwareSelf-ContainedSelf-Sufficientand Self-Governed He has no need outside Himself. He answers to no one. Yet, God has chosen to also be: Self-Revealing
Exodus 3:10-12 The fear of the Lord is wisdomSelf-doubt is not humilityCertainty sometimes follows obedience
Exodus 2:23-3:6 Moses has settled down and settled in to the mundane routines of daily living. He is neither dismayed nor dejected about the plight of his people any longer.And now, after 40 years, he is ready for an encounter with the Living God. There is nothing a believer can do to prepare for such a Holy encounter. Though our disposition may…
Exodus 2:15-221) Take time to reflect2) Don't let disillusion make you jaded3) Be willing to be tempered
Exodus 2:11-14 Moses has grown into an idealist. He believes he knows how the world should be, and he is determined to force reality to yield to his demands.But, as it always does, his idealism: Instead of being idealists, believers should practice being content, accepting the world as it is, assured that God has a plan for the restoration of all things,…
God works all things together for good to those who love Him. When you are going through the storm, let this be the hope that propels you forward. And by this hope, you will be able to: Let Go and Trust GodTake Necessary RiskPut Your Faith To WorkOvercome Your Insecurities No matter how difficult your situation, trust and believe that Things Can…
Exodus 1:22 Israel has been in a difficult season. Their world has been turned upside through oppression. But even through their dark days, the people of God have continued to prosper and multiply. They have remained victorious. It appears they have overcome. But instead of accepting defeat, their adversary digs in deeper, and their plight quickly turns from bad to worse. In…
Exodus 1:1-14 How did Israel come to be enslaved and persecuted in Egypt? How did God's miraculous deliverance from practical famine, morph into a famine of freedom? And how can you and I avoid falling into a similar situation as we experience experience the blessings and burdens of life in this world?
Luke 17:20-21 If we consider God and his character, and the person of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, what do you imagine when you hear the phrase “Kingdom of Heaven” or “Kingdom of God”?
Matthew 14:28-31 Luke 22:60-62 1 Peter 1:6-7 What should we expect from the process of sanctification? We take a look at Peter's development from fresh disciple of Jesus to his restoration after having denied Jesus three times.
Philippians 3:7-11 Our brother Robert shares with us on the transforming power of Jesus in us.
Joshua 1:16-18 What did wandering in the desert do for the Israelites? Join us as we explore what the Israelites went through in the desert, and how it prepared them to enter the Promised Land.
Ephesians 2:20-22 Jesus Christ is our Cornerstone! He is the foundation and only basis of our faith. Our only point of reference.
Matthew 3:17 Jesus Christ is fully loved by His Heavenly Father.Lets explore what it feels like to be fully and completely loved.
Revelation 22:16 Jesus self-description as the “Bright and Morning Star” is full of astronomical significance. The meaning of this title goes far beyond what John could have imagined during his day. Let's explore what it means for Jesus Christ to be the Bright and Morning Star!
1 Kings 19:10 One of the lessons we learn from the life of Elijah, is that believers should foster close human bonds with one another. so that when difficult days visit us, we can find compassion and understanding through the Body of Christ.
Matthew 25:14-30 We pause our series on the person of Christ for a guest message on the parable of the talents, understanding faithfulness, and a challenging heart-check.