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Live question and answer time:Should we be teaching more the consequences of sin?What does the Bible say about ghosts?With the election and COVID, end times?How can I know what is true and what is not?How could Moses have written the Book of Genesis?How can I answer a friend questioning their faith?How come God's Spirit departed Saul, can that happen to me?Who is the Holy Spirit?Does God get angry?Parable of the 10 virgins?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Live question and answer time:Do animals have a soul?What rewards are given in heaven?God's love and God's judgement?Why is the Bible not always crystal clear?What does it mean "the image of God"?Do we have faith or does God give us faith?Does God still value offering?Where do believers go when they die?How to answer a skeptic?Why say happy birthday when baptized?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

This is a live question and answer time. Is the notion of God absurd?Why preach punishment?Does God reward bad behavior?Are there still prophets today?Is God violent?Is it wrong to do the sign of the cross?Does God still get angry at sin?Does God have literal hands, feet, a body?Did Moses really see God?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Live question and answer time!Is the notion of God absurd?Still prophets today?Does all sickness come from the devil?Is Christianity a result of brainwashing?Why is God not answering my prayers?Is God harsh?Is the Bible a "self-help" book?Is the Bible really a "good" book?Is the Bible sexist?Why so many different views of Christianity?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

God isn’t finished showing His AWE to the worldIn fact, as amazing as it is, God is just getting warmed up•These first 6 plagues, they are like a pre-run stretch•This is the warmup shoot around - The is site-lap before the gate drops and the race really begins•This is the prelude before you start chapter 1 in a bookGod us just getting started here!•He is going to show the world His AWE as we finish up chapter 9•This is AWE FOR ALL TO SEESupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

God isn’t finished showing His AWE to the worldIn fact, as amazing as it is, God is just getting warmed up•These first 6 plagues, they are like a pre-run stretch•This is the warmup shoot around - The is site-lap before the gate drops and the race really begins•This is the prelude before you start chapter 1 in a bookGod us just getting started here!•He is going to show the world His AWE as we finish up chapter 9•This is AWE FOR ALL TO SEESupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Pharaoh is going to deny the Lord again•A denial is the action of declaring something to be untrueWe say, how can that be?•Pharaoh, after 6 signs and wonders, he is going to harden his own heart for the 7th time•Refusing to acknowledge the Lord, denying what God is requesting him to dooRefusing to let the people gooChoosing unbeliefoDecided to say in his own heart, God is not true…And for the first time in this sequence of events through the plagues•We are going to read that God is going harden Pharaoh’s heart•God is going to confirm what Pharaoh has been doing himself through all of the evidence, all of the outpouring of God’s AWE•After making it clear God is the Lord•Pharaoh takes all of that AWE and will Deny it again and there will be consequences for thatSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Pharaoh is going to deny the Lord again•A denial is the action of declaring something to be untrueWe say, how can that be?•Pharaoh, after 6 signs and wonders, he is going to harden his own heart for the 7th time•Refusing to acknowledge the Lord, denying what God is requesting him to dooRefusing to let the people gooChoosing unbeliefoDecided to say in his own heart, God is not true…And for the first time in this sequence of events through the plagues•We are going to read that God is going harden Pharaoh’s heart•God is going to confirm what Pharaoh has been doing himself through all of the evidence, all of the outpouring of God’s AWE•After making it clear God is the Lord•Pharaoh takes all of that AWE and will Deny it again and there will be consequences for thatSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

After defining AWE• After demonstrating AWE• It is time for God to Declare that all of this AWE belongs to HimThat is what we will see in the text this morning• This is God declaring now, openly, He is the source of AWE that is happening in Egypt• He is the culmination of all things AWEPharaoh’s own brightest and best minds are going to come to this same conclusion in the text before usSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

After defining AWE• After demonstrating AWE• It is time for God to Declare that all of this AWE belongs to HimThat is what we will see in the text this morning• This is God declaring now, openly, He is the source of AWE that is happening in Egypt• He is the culmination of all things AWEPharaoh’s own brightest and best minds are going to come to this same conclusion in the text before usSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

I am truly in AWE of the Lord our God •I’m in AWE of who He is•In AWE at what God does•And I mean that in every sense of the definition This is what I mean•This is what AWE is:•A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonderThat is what it means to say, I am in AWE of God•I have a reverence, an admiration for Him•A great respect for Him, He astonishes me•He is AWESOME!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

I am truly in AWE of the Lord our God •I’m in AWE of who He is•In AWE at what God does•And I mean that in every sense of the definition This is what I mean•This is what AWE is:•A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonderThat is what it means to say, I am in AWE of God•I have a reverence, an admiration for Him•A great respect for Him, He astonishes me•He is AWESOME!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

But what they’re going to miss is that things are going to get worse before they get better•And that happens “sometimes”I added this word “sometimes” here in title •Because it doesn’t always happen that way!This is not a law like sowing and reaping•That is a law that God has established in His creation, what we sow, what we plant that is what we will reap, harvest •This is not the law of gravity - Those are laws, that is a truth - This is notIt is not true that 100% of the time, things HAVE to get worse before they get better•But “sometimes” they doSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

But what they’re going to miss is that things are going to get worse before they get better•And that happens “sometimes”I added this word “sometimes” here in title •Because it doesn’t always happen that way!This is not a law like sowing and reaping•That is a law that God has established in His creation, what we sow, what we plant that is what we will reap, harvest •This is not the law of gravity - Those are laws, that is a truth - This is notIt is not true that 100% of the time, things HAVE to get worse before they get better•But “sometimes” they doSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Moses is not brimming with confidence at this point•He is not overzealous to go and do what God calling him to go and do•He is not ready to shout it from the rooftops that God has just met with him on the mountain•But he is moving forwards, he will obey the Word of the Lord…With all that in mind•Look at what we are told happens nextSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Moses is not brimming with confidence at this point•He is not overzealous to go and do what God calling him to go and do•He is not ready to shout it from the rooftops that God has just met with him on the mountain•But he is moving forwards, he will obey the Word of the Lord…With all that in mind•Look at what we are told happens nextSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

That is what we will talk about this morning•Moses’ response to all of this•It is this beautiful reluctance…”kind of”That is why there’s a question mark at the end of this title•Because Moses’ response… it is definitely beautiful in parts•The questions he asks, the answers God givesoThey are amazing verses in our Bibles, I’m glad that he asks them!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

That is what we will talk about this morning•Moses’ response to all of this•It is this beautiful reluctance…”kind of”That is why there’s a question mark at the end of this title•Because Moses’ response… it is definitely beautiful in parts•The questions he asks, the answers God givesoThey are amazing verses in our Bibles, I’m glad that he asks them!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

That is what we will talk about this morning•The call and commission God gives Moses•We’re going to see that it’s a 3-part commission•What God is going to ask/call Moses to dooIt has three parts and we will break those downAnd then, after that•Now that Moses is no longer self-sufficient, self-confident, full of his own strength•Now he is most useable by GodoBecause in our weaknesses, God is able to show Himself strong oMoses is now readyAnd God is going to show him a greater strengthThe source of his strength, the source of oursSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

That is what we will talk about this morning•The call and commission God gives Moses•We’re going to see that it’s a 3-part commission•What God is going to ask/call Moses to dooIt has three parts and we will break those downAnd then, after that•Now that Moses is no longer self-sufficient, self-confident, full of his own strength•Now he is most useable by GodoBecause in our weaknesses, God is able to show Himself strong oMoses is now readyAnd God is going to show him a greater strengthThe source of his strength, the source of oursSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

As we are going to see in the text before us•As many of us already know…•When it comes to walking with the Lord•When it comes to being conformed into the image and likeness of Jesus•The way things work in God’s economy, in the Kingdom of Heaven…the way UP is DOWNSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

As we are going to see in the text before us•As many of us already know…•When it comes to walking with the Lord•When it comes to being conformed into the image and likeness of Jesus•The way things work in God’s economy, in the Kingdom of Heaven…the way UP is DOWNSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Redemption really has two parts:•Part 1: redemption means to be set free from bondage•It is being saved from something, being delivered out of something•That is redemption from our perspective, the human perspective, being set free, being delivered from, through, out of a situation that you couldn’t perform yourselfPart 2: redemption is the act of regaining something•Regaining possession over something that belongs to you•This is redemption from God’s perspective, this is what God does through redemption•He buys back what is rightfully HisSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Redemption really has two parts:•Part 1: redemption means to be set free from bondage•It is being saved from something, being delivered out of something•That is redemption from our perspective, the human perspective, being set free, being delivered from, through, out of a situation that you couldn’t perform yourselfPart 2: redemption is the act of regaining something•Regaining possession over something that belongs to you•This is redemption from God’s perspective, this is what God does through redemption•He buys back what is rightfully HisSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

God is a Redeemer!God is the God of Redemption!The Book of Exodus declares and testifies to that great truth!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

God is a Redeemer!God is the God of Redemption!The Book of Exodus declares and testifies to that great truth!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

In this epic, miraculous movement of the Holy Spirit · Last week, as we started chapter 8, the entire remnant of people· All those who have returned to the land of Israel after the period of exile· They all gathered back here in the city of Jerusalem· In front of the water gate and the said together with one voice, bring us the book!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

In this epic, miraculous movement of the Holy Spirit · Last week, as we started chapter 8, the entire remnant of people· All those who have returned to the land of Israel after the period of exile· They all gathered back here in the city of Jerusalem· In front of the water gate and the said together with one voice, bring us the book!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

The Bible is not a book about God’s Word· It’s not a book that contains God’s Word· This book, all Scripture, is God’s WordSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

The Bible is not a book about God’s Word· It’s not a book that contains God’s Word· This book, all Scripture, is God’s WordSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

4 Incredible Life Lessons!!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

4 Incredible Life Lessons!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

For the first time since the work began in chapter 2· What no opposition from the outside has been able to accomplish, division on this inside will The work is going to come to a screeching halt here in chapter 5· There will be a work stoppage and not because there is drama between management and the laborers o The issue is drama amongst the people o It is brother against brother, sister against sister· And Nehemiah is going to bring the work to a stop to gather the people into a great assembly where these issues can be addressed Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

For the first time since the work began in chapter 2•What no opposition from the outside has been able to accomplish, division on this inside willThe work is going to come to a screeching halt here in chapter 5•There will be a work stoppage and not because there is drama between management and the laborers oThe issue is drama amongst the people oIt is brother against brother, sister against sister•And Nehemiah is going to bring the work to a stop to gather the people into a great assembly where these issues can be addressed Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Resolve is to re-solve – which means there are times that we need to solve a problem again and then to solve it again To have resolve, is to be willing and ready to solve as many problems that will arise Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Resolve is to re-solve – which means there are times that we need to solve a problem again and then to solve it again • To have resolve, is to be willing and ready to solve as many problems that will ariseSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Do you have a vision statement?Do you have a vision for life?How is your vision?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Do you have a vision statement?Do you have a vision for life?How is your vision?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Now I don’t know about you, but if someone told me that God’s hand is upon me and then stopped the story...I'd say, keep going, what happened next!That is what we are going to find out this morning• The rest of the story• So what…Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Now I don’t know about you, but if someone told me that God’s hand is upon me and then stopped the story... I’d say so what, keep going, what happened next!That is what we are going to find out this morning• The rest of the story• So what…Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Nehemiah is a book is about rebuilding a city for God’s gloryHow does this great work begin?There are 4 things!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Nehemiah is a book is about rebuilding a city for God’s gloryHow does this great work begin?There are 4 things!Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

What does that mean?•To be empowered means to receive authority•To be given power and authority from the One who has itSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

What does that mean?•To be empowered means to receive authority•To be given power and authority from the One who has itSupport the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

1)What does it mean to be equipped?2)Who gets equipped?3)What does it look like once we have been equipped?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

1)What does it mean to be equipped?2)Who gets equipped?3)What does it look like once we have been equipped?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Here are some dictionary definitions of the word engage1.To occupy the attention or efforts of someone•Does Jesus capture your attention?2.To enlist, for employment, for use or for hire•Does Jesus want to engage you in His Kingdom work?3.To attract and fix or hold fast•After getting your attention, does Jesus hold it, do He engage you beyond the moment into the every day?4.To engage can mean to promise, to give your word, to betroth •Does Jesus move you to respond?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Here are some dictionary definitions of the word engage1.To occupy the attention or efforts of someone•Does Jesus capture your attention?2.To enlist, for employment, for use or for hire•Does Jesus want to engage you in His Kingdom work?3.To attract and fix or hold fast•After getting your attention, does Jesus hold it, do He engage you beyond the moment into the every day?4.To engage can mean to promise, to give your word, to betroth •Does Jesus move you to respond?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

It was that redemption is the greatest of all achievements that God can and has performed •Redemption not creation is the greatest of all God’s achievements How God can take a bleak and a hopeless situation and He can redeem it•He can turn everything around when that person gives their life and that situation to Him•And we have been seeing that truth, it is building towards this conclusion here Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

It was that redemption is the greatest of all achievements that God can and has performed •Redemption not creation is the greatest of all God’s achievements How God can take a bleak and a hopeless situation and He can redeem it•He can turn everything around when that person gives their life and that situation to Him•And we have been seeing that truth, it is building towards this conclusion here Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)

Boaz is a mighty man of valor, a man of great wealth and great character, he has sufficient resources to redeem what has been sold by Elimelech...but is he willing?Support the show (https://www.ccsrv.org/donate)