Lehman Ave Church of Christ

June 22, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon   Jesus Wouldn't Have Died If…  Hiram Kemp    Introduction:    1. The __________ of Jesus is the central event in the ____________.     2. Jesus' death is viewed as the _____________ event of human  ______________.     3. The authors of the __________ Testament continually point back to it as the  event that changed _____________.     4. We learn a lot from the fact what he did. It helps us to see what is _________  and what _________.     I. He ___________ Love __________ (John 3:16-17; Romans 5:6-8)    II. _______ Could _________ Yourself (Ephesians 2:8-9)    III. There was __________ ___________ (Matthew 26:39; John 14:6)    IV. He Didn't ________ to __________ Everything (Colossians 1:19-20)    V. He ________ Think We Were _________ It (Luke 19:10)      Conclusion:    1. The _________ teaches us many ________.     2. The cross doesn't just teach us what is _________, it reminds us of what  __________ be.     Duration 31:21

June 22, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   Join us as we continue our exploration of God's expectations for Christians, focusing on the critical concepts of love and fellowship as foundations of the Christian life. This episode delves into the notion of holiness, examining biblical instructions for living a holy life through obedience, moral purity, and integrating spiritual disciplines. Discover how new Christians can navigate their spiritual journey by adhering to practical steps grounded in the scripture and how seasoned believers can deepen their understanding of God's expectations. With guidance from the Bible, we address real-life scenarios and questions faced by those newly baptized, offering insights into living a life set apart for God's sacred use.   Duration 46:09

May 7, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 45:17

April 30, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 39:12

April 23, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 38:06

June 15, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon   "Engaging The Adversary" by Neal Pollard The World is at war with us By militantly opposing God's Word (1 Peter 4:1-2) By militantly spreading its values (1 Peter 4:3) By militantly maligning God's people (1 Peter 4:4) There are battlefield tactics (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) We don't major in intimidation (2 Corinthians 10:1) We don't rely on the flesh (2 Corinthians 10:3-4) We use the right weapons (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) They are divinely powerful (4) They are destructive (5) They are designed (5) There is a code of conduct (1 Timothy 1:18) Be faithful (12) Keep faith (19) Keep a good conscience (19) Not like the Jewish religious leaders There is a surprise saboteur (1 Peter 2:11) Paul sums up our challenge well in 1 Corinthians 9:27 What is our strategy with the adversary?   Duration 30:04

June 15, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon   Your Heavenly Father Neal Pollard Introduction A. ___ Times in The Gospels, Jesus Calls God "______ _________ _________" 1. He is ___________; He is ___________; He is _____________ B. Ephesians 5:1 Says Be _____________ of ____________ I. BE ____________ (Mat. 5:48) A. This Does Not Mean __________ and without _________ B. Be ____________ In Our Role 1. We are to ________________ 2. We are to ______________ 3. We are to avoid __________________ II. BE _______________ (Mat. 6:14) A. What Makes God's Forgiveness Perfect? See Psalm 103 III. BE ________________ (Mat. 6:26) A. Children Need More from A Father Than _____________________ B. When You _______ To Your Children, They Know they're _________ To You IV. BE ________________ (Matt. 6:32) A. Know Their ___________ (Prov. 22:6) B. We Must Handle Each of Them in A __________ Way V. BE _______________ (Luke 11:13) A. First, Give __________ To Them (cf. 2 Cor. 8:5) Conclusion A. The Greatest _________ A Father Can Show Them Is To _________ In Front  Of Them in the Way They Should Live   Duration 33:20    

June 15, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This episode explores the essential journey of spiritual growth for Christians, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond initial beliefs and embracing continuous development. Starting with the greatest commandment of loving God and neighbor, it delves into the significance of fellowship and personal spiritual growth, outlining God's expectations for His children. The discussion includes practical approaches to spiritual maturity, such as Bible reading, prayer, practicing known teachings, and learning from experiences. Highlighting the New Testament's emphasis on personal growth, it outlines how Christians can deepen their relationship with God, thrive spiritually, and avoid stagnation. Emphasizing applicable practices and insightful discussions, this episode encourages listeners to engage in transformative activities that lead to spiritual fruitfulness and a fulfilling Christian life.   Duration 45:10

April 16, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 43:50

April 9, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 40:25

March 23, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 34:44

March 19, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 42:21

June 8, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon   "What Does It Take to Be a Disciple of Christ?" by Neal Pollard   The Bible is Full of Choices Joseph of Arimathea Use your resources from him He was a rich man - (Mattew 27:57) He was a prominent man - (Mark 15:43) Overcome Your Challenges for Him He was afraid - (John 19:38) He was in the minority - (Luke 23:50-51) Give Your Life for Him Discipleship shaped his hopes - (Mark 15:43) Discipleship shaped his heart - (Luke 23:50) Discipleship shaped his hands  There are many ways to measure dedicated discipleship Duration 45:23

June 8, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon   Why We Come to Church… Hiram Kemp Introduction: 1. For ____________ Christians have ____________ on the ___________ day of the  ______________. 2. Our ____________ are ________________ from every other ______________ in  the _____________. 3. There are a lot of ______________ about our ______________ for  ______________. 4. The New___________ is ____________ that there are several _____________ for  us coming ______________ as the ____________. I. _____________ God (John 4:23-24) II. ________________ Jesus (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34) III. __________ & _____________ __________________ (Hebrews 10:24-25) IV. As a ___________ to ____________ (Acts 2:42-47) V. ______________ for __________________ (Revelation 7:9-17) Conclusion: 1. It is a __________ and a __________ to gather as God's ___________. 2. May we all __________ why we ___________ and ________ to never ___________  miss. 3. ___________ makes __________, so let's keep __________!   Duration 32:45

June 8, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this episode, we delve into the challenges of navigating grief within our faith community while exploring God's expectations for Christians. We begin by acknowledging two members who have recently lost their fathers, reminding us of the power of prayer and support in times of loss. The core discussion revolves around understanding what God expects from us post-baptism. Reflecting on Acts Chapter 2, the genesis of the Christian church, the episode sheds light on the principles of discipleship, fellowship, and the church's community responsibilities. Through exploring historical church practices and teachings, we analyze how these foundational elements of faith are meant to guide Christians not just to survive spiritually but to actively thrive. The conversation extends into how we, as a church, should foster relationships and community, emphasizing the importance of unity, shared experiences, and active participation in God's work. Challenges like time pressures, personal interests, and societal shifts are acknowledged, offering strategies to overcome them and deepen our spiritual fellowship. This episode invites listeners to re-evaluate how we can better live in accordance with God's expectations, fostering relationships that embody the essence of Christian life.   Duration 47:38

March 12, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 32:40

March 5, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this introductory episode, host Landon Bryant along with his co-speakers, takes you on a journey to explore the essential theme of Building a House of Faith. The session focuses on understanding how life's journey, with its struggles, victories, and memories, contributes to the construction of a faith-filled family. Expect engaging insights into three family stages - new, established, and enduring, as they are viewed through the lenses of scripture and cultural context. Discover how shared beliefs and principles are fundamental building blocks in nurturing resilient Christian families across generations. Join the conversation and partake in a reflective exploration of one's faith journey and the richness it adds to family life.   Duration 35:27

June 1, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon   How to Increase Your Confidence in God (Jude 24-25)  Hiram Kemp  Familiarize Yourself with God's Names and Attributes (Proverbs 18:10) The Everlasting / Eternal God (Genesis 21:32-33) God Almighty (Genesis 17:1) God Who Sees Me (Genesis 16:13-14) A Rock (Psalm 144:1) Shepard (Psalm 23:1) Gain a Global Perspective of God's Work (Habakkuk 2:14) Study the Past in Detail (Psalm 77:7-15) Do Something Daring for God (Genesis 12:1-4; Hebrews 11:8-10) Learn Other People's Story (Mark 5:18-20; Luke 1:39-45) Repent of Self-Justification (2 Corinthians 1:9) Change Your Mindset (Daniel 3:16-18) Duration 40:14

June 1, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon   Four Challenges Jesus Makes For Our Faith (Luke 17:1-10)  Neal Pollard  Introduction   A. Jesus Challenges Us To…    I. WATCH OUR __________________ (1-2)     A. We Can Cause These __________ __________ To ____________         1. Our _________________         2. Our _________________         3. Our _________________         4. Our _________________         5. Our _________________     B. Be ___________ About Your ______________    II. WATCH OUR __________________ (3-4)    III. WATCH OUR __________________ (5-6)     A. Jesus _________________ What Faith Looks Like    IV. WATCH OUR __________________ (7-10)     A. This Parable Is About __________________     B. ___________ Modeled This ______________ (Jn. 13:12-17; Phil. 2:3-7)    Conclusion   A. If We Succeed, We Will Be ____________ ______________    Duration 35:51

June 1, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this episode, we delve into the expectations God has for Christians beyond the initial steps of salvation. The class discusses the foundational commands to love God and love one's neighbor, exploring how these principles are the bedrock of Christian living. The session highlights how loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving others as ourselves, is central to fulfilling God's purpose for His followers. Through scriptural references and thoughtful dialogue, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their spiritual journey and the transformation that comes with genuine faith. It's a comprehensive guide for believers seeking to understand and live out God's expectations in their daily lives.   Duration 45:37

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 6:00PM Session   Closing out the workshop, Neal leads a bible of Paul's doxology in the letter to the Romans which references Isaiah 40. In this letter Paul encompasses most of the major lessons from Isaiah which have been discussed throughout the sessions of the Equipped Workshop.    Romans 11 - Israel's Rejection Not Total 11 I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, 3 “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life”? 4 But what does the divine response say to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” 5 Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. [a]But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. 7 What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded. 8 Just as it is written: “God has given them a spirit of stupor, Eyes that they should not see And ears that they should not hear, To this very day.” 9 And David says: “Let their table become a snare and a trap, A stumbling block and a recompense to them. 10 Let their eyes be darkened, so that they do not see, And bow down their back always.” Israel's Rejection Not Final 11 I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their [b]fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles. 12 Now if their [c]fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness! 13 For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, 14 if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh and save some of them. 15 For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? 16 For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches. 17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and [d]fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. 19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” 20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. 22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, [e]goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. 23 And they also, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. 24 For if you were cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, who are natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? 25 For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own [f]opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. 26 And so all Israel will be [g]saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come out of Zion, And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob; 27 For this is My covenant with them, When I take away their sins.” 28 Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 For as you were once disobedient to God, yet have now obtained mercy through their disobedience, 31 even so these also have now been disobedient, that through the mercy shown you they also may obtain mercy. 32 For God has [h]committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! 34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” 35 “Or who has first given to Him And it shall be repaid to him?” 36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 - To God Be Glory Forever Neal Pollard - YouTube Duration 41:57

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 10:30AM Session   Starting with Isaiah 40 and other passages like Psalm 13, Wayne leads a bible study of patience and hope. Sometimes waiting for the Lord can wear you down and make you weary. But Wayne teaches that we can have faith in God's power and majesty.    Psalm 13 - 3 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God; Enlighten my eyes, Lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4 Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him”; Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved. 5 But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 - "TEACH ME LORD TO WAIT" - Wayne Jones Duration 34:48

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 9:30AM Session   "Glorifying God In Your Body And Your Spirit" by Jerry Elder Jerry Elder speaks on the importance of glorifying God with our bodies. Utilizing verses from 1 Corinthians and Paul's letter to the Corinthian church, he demonstrates to young folks the importance of staying within the bounds of Gods will for our bodies and not falling into the temptation of sexual immorality.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-25 - "GLORIFYING GOD IN YOUR BODY AND YOUR SPIRIT" - Jerry Elder Duration 40:41

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 9:30AM Session   Cherie asks the important question of "why?" to be a serious bible student and "what are the motivations". She starts first discussing lessor motivations then moves to more serious motivations, pulling from Isaiah 34.    Isaiah 34 - Judgment on the Nations 34 Come near, you nations, to hear; And heed, you people! Let the earth hear, and all that is in it, The world and all things that come forth from it. 2 For the indignation of the Lord is against all nations, And His fury against all their armies; He has utterly destroyed them, He has given them over to the slaughter. 3 Also their slain shall be thrown out; Their stench shall rise from their corpses, And the mountains shall be melted with their blood. 4 All the host of heaven shall be dissolved, And the heavens shall be rolled up like a scroll; All their host shall fall down As the leaf falls from the vine, And as fruit falling from a fig tree. 5 “For My sword shall be bathed in heaven; Indeed it shall come down on Edom, And on the people of My curse, for judgment. 6 The sword of the Lord is filled with blood, It is made [a]overflowing with fatness, With the blood of lambs and goats, With the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the Lord has a sacrifice in Bozrah, And a great slaughter in the land of Edom. 7 The wild oxen shall come down with them, And the young bulls with the mighty bulls; Their land shall be soaked with blood, And their dust [b]saturated with fatness.” 8 For it is the day of the Lord's vengeance, The year of recompense for the cause of Zion. 9 Its streams shall be turned into pitch, And its dust into brimstone; Its land shall become burning pitch. 10 It shall not be quenched night or day; Its smoke shall ascend forever. From generation to generation it shall lie waste; No one shall pass through it forever and ever. 11 But the [c]pelican and the [d]porcupine shall possess it, Also the owl and the raven shall dwell in it. And He shall stretch out over it The line of confusion and the stones of emptiness. 12 They shall call its nobles to the kingdom, But none shall be there, and all its princes shall be nothing. 13 And thorns shall come up in its palaces, Nettles and brambles in its fortresses; It shall be a habitation of jackals, A courtyard for ostriches. 14 The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the [e]jackals, And the wild goat shall bleat to its companion; Also [f]the night creature shall rest there, And find for herself a place of rest. 15 There the arrow snake shall make her nest and lay eggs And hatch, and gather them under her shadow; There also shall the hawks be gathered, Every one with her mate. 16 “Search from the book of the Lord, and read: Not one of these shall fail; Not one shall lack her mate. For My mouth has commanded it, and His Spirit has gathered them. 17 He has cast the lot for them, And His hand has divided it among them with a measuring line. They shall possess it forever; From generation to generation they shall dwell in it.”   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-25 - "WHY WOMEN SHOULD BE SERIOUS STUDENTS OF THE BIBLE"- Cherie Vestal - YouTube Duration 41:47

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 8:30AM Session   Looking at Isaiah 40, Wayne leads a bible study of encouragement for those who feel abandoned, discouraged and alone.    Isaiah 40 - God's People Are Comforted 40 “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. 2 “Speak [a]comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the Lord's hand Double for all her sins.” 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight [b]in the desert A highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made [c]straight And the rough places smooth; 5 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” 6 The voice said, “Cry out!” And [d]he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” 9 O Zion, You who bring good tidings, Get up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, You who bring good tidings, Lift up your voice with strength, Lift it up, be not afraid; Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!” 10 Behold, the Lord God shall come [e]with a strong hand, And His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His [f]work before Him. 11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young. 12 Who has measured the [g]waters in the hollow of His hand, Measured heaven with a [h]span And calculated the dust of the earth in a measure? Weighed the mountains in scales And the hills in a balance? 13 Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord, Or as His counselor has taught Him? 14 With whom did He take counsel, and who instructed Him, And taught Him in the path of justice? Who taught Him knowledge, And showed Him the way of understanding? 15 Behold, the nations are as a drop in a bucket, And are counted as the small dust on the scales; Look, He lifts up the isles as a very little thing. 16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, Nor its beasts sufficient for a burnt offering. 17 All nations before Him are as nothing, And they are counted by Him less than nothing and worthless. 18 To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare to Him? 19 The workman molds an image, The goldsmith overspreads it with gold, And the silversmith casts silver chains. 20 Whoever is too impoverished for such [i]a contribution Chooses a tree that will not rot; He seeks for himself a skillful workman To prepare a carved image that will not totter. 21 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22 It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. 23 He [j]brings the princes to nothing; He makes the judges of the earth useless. 24 Scarcely shall they be planted, Scarcely shall they be sown, Scarcely shall their stock take root in the earth, When He will also blow on them, And they will wither, And the whirlwind will take them away like stubble. 25 “To whom then will you liken Me, Or to whom shall I be equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high, And see who has created these things, Who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, By the greatness of His might And the strength of His power; Not one is missing. 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, And speak, O Israel: “My way is hidden from the Lord, And my just claim is passed over by my God”? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 -"WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL GOD HAS ABANDONED YOU" - Wayne Burger   Duration 32:58

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 8:30AM Session   "Meaningful Messianic Messages From Isaiah" (Part 3) by Dan Winkler   Dive deep into the captivating world of Isaiah, the Old Testament prophet whose name aptly signifies 'The Lord is salvation.' In this episode, we explore Isaiah's life, his crucial messages, and the unparalleled significance of his book, more than any other in the Old Testament, for understanding salvation. We unravel how Isaiah's prophecies, made 600 years before the birth of Jesus, served as a mouthpiece for God. These meaningful messianic messages, referenced extensively in Matthew, highlight Jesus' identity, his divine authority, and his role as the Messiah, the anointed one. This discussion extends our comprehension of how Jesus embodies Isaiah's messages, illustrating the prophet's pivotal role in establishing Jesus' identity and essence as the 'Lord with us,' bringing hope, salvation, and timeless counsel.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 - "MEANINGFUL MESSIANIC MESSAGES FROM ISAIAH"- Part 3 - Dan Winkler   Duration 43:24

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 7:15PM Session   Hiram leads a study of how a person is transformed as they study and "see" God. Much like seeing an awe-inspiring sunset can change your mood, looking further into the Lord can cause a metamorphosis in your life.     Matthew 5:13-17 - Believers Are Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "BEHOLDING THE GLORY OF THE LORD, BEING TRANSFORMED"- Hiram Kemp Duration 41:31

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 6:30PM Session   Mike leads a lesson on "supremely supreme". He discusses Jesus's awesomeness.    Philippians 2 - Unity Through Humility 2 Therefore if there is any [a]consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Humbled and Exalted Christ 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it [b]robbery to be equal with God, 7 but [c]made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Light Bearers 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without [d]complaining and disputing,[e] 15 that you may become blameless and [f]harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain. 17 Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me. Timothy Commended 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your [g]state. 20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel. 23 Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me. 24 But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly. Epaphroditus Praised 25 Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need; 26 since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. 27 For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful. 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem; 30 because for the work of Christ he came close to death, [h]not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "JESUS,NAME ABOVE ABOVE ALL NAMES"- Mike Vestal Duration 42:26

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 6:00PM Session   Again this evening Andy guides the congregation in a number of beautiful acapella hymns.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - 6 PM Singing-Andy Baker Duration 11:02

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY" Poignant questions regarding the pressures of parenting in today's culture, what to do when your teen is falling away from God, and what to do when you and your spouse are on two different pages spiritually are answered in this round table discussion. Mike Vestal, John Moore, and Bruce Daughtery utilize scripture and experience to provide insight into the hard topics when it comes to marriage and family related spiritual concerns.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY" - YouTube Duration 44:12

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   Matt leads a bible study looking at Isaiah and Ephesians 4 showing how we all as Christians should be active in ministry or evangelism. Matt outlines 5 key items which will help in this endeavor.   Ephesians 4 - Walk in Unity 4 I, therefore, the prisoner [a]of the Lord, [b]beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in [c]you all. Spiritual Gifts 7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. 8 Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” 9 (Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also [d]first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [e]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. The New Man 17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as [f]the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; 19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Do Not Grieve the Spirit 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give [g]place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary [h]edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, [i]clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "BEHOLDING THE GLORY OF THE LORD IN EVANGELISM"- Matt Wallin Duration 56:19

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   Starting with an illustration of Mike Tyson, Eddie leads a bible study on how to avoid arrogance. Looking at Isaiah 39, Hezekiah experiences an uppercut of reality.    Isaiah 39 - The Babylonian Envoys 39 At that time [a]Merodach-Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that he had been sick and had recovered. 2 And Hezekiah was pleased with them, and showed them the house of his treasures—the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, and all his armory—all that was found among his treasures. There was nothing in his house or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. 3 Then Isaiah the prophet went to King Hezekiah, and said to him, “What did these men say, and from where did they come to you?” So Hezekiah said, “They came to me from a far country, from Babylon.” 4 And he said, “What have they seen in your house?” So Hezekiah answered, “They have seen all that is in my house; there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them.” 5 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord of hosts: 6 ‘Behold, the days are coming when all that is in your house, and what your fathers have accumulated until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left,' says the Lord. 7 ‘And they shall take away some of your sons who will descend from you, whom you will beget; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.' ” 8 So Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the Lord which you have spoken is good!” For he said, “At least there will be peace and truth in my days.”   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "AVOIDING ARROGANCE IN TIMES OF SUCCESS"- Eddie Parrish - YouTube Duration 39:15

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session   Bart leads a bible study of Isaiah 58-60 showing how the prophecy described is fulfilled with Jesus in the New Testament.    Isaiah 58 - Fasting that Pleases God 58 “Cry aloud, [a]spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, And the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, And delight to know My ways, As a nation that did righteousness, And did not forsake the ordinance of their God. They ask of Me the ordinances of justice; They take delight in approaching God. 3 ‘Why have we fasted,' they say, ‘and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?' “In fact, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, And [b]exploit all your laborers. 4 Indeed you fast for strife and debate, And to strike with the fist of wickedness. You will not fast as you do this day, To make your voice heard on high. 5 Is it a fast that I have chosen, A day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head like a bulrush, And to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Would you call this a fast, And an acceptable day to the Lord? 6 “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the [c]heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are [d]cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh? 8 Then your light shall break forth like the morning, Your healing shall spring forth speedily, And your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.' “If you take away the yoke from your midst, The [e]pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, 10 If you extend your soul to the hungry And satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, And your [f]darkness shall be as the noonday. 11 The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. 12 Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of [g]Streets to Dwell In. 13 “If you turn away your foot from the Sabbath, From doing your pleasure on My holy day, And call the Sabbath a delight, The holy day of the Lord honorable, And shall honor Him, not doing your own ways, Nor finding your own pleasure, Nor speaking your own words, 14 Then you shall delight yourself in the Lord; And I will cause you to ride on the high hills of the earth, And feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of the Lord has spoken.”   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "THE FUTURE GLORY OF GOD'S PEOPLE" - Bart Warren - YouTube Duration 40:58

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 2:30PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT"- Vince Daughtery A powerful lesson with a message on breaking free from discouragement. Vince Daughtery speaks to the high school youth about the example of David and others from scripture who fell victim to their dark times and “doubled down on their stupid”. The intent of this lesson conveys the importance of finding the light in our discouragement and not falling into succession to it.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT"- Vince Daughtery Duration 41:01

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 2:30PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON CHURCH CHALLENGES" An exciting round table discussion not only answering questions regarding the concerns for problems/challenges within today's churches but also an opportunity highlighting some of the beneficial and pleasant challenges that arise from congregating together to worship the Lord. Neal Pollard, Alan Webster, Bruce Daughtery, and Glen Hitchcock speak on important questions regarding church challenges such as how to address the tension between legalism and liberalism in the church especially when scripture calls for a clear stance, and how to guide our churches to find the discernible truth about scripture despite the fact we live in a digital age filled with misinformation.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON CHURCH CHALLENGES"   Duration 43:30

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 2:30PM Session   Renita looks at what is often described as the "great arraignment" of Israel.    Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "REELING IN REBELLION"- Renita Archey   Duration 41:48  

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 2:30PM Session   Rick leads a review of Isaiah 49-57. Isaiah is a message of salvation. In these chapters there are a number of poems describing Jesus and his "rescue mission" to provide salvation to all of us.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "THE SERVANT OF THE LORD"- Rick Brumback   Duration 40:01

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 1:30PM Session   Parker discusses heritage and culture. He describes how we are molded by where we grow up and that shapes how we think.    Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "APPRECIATING A GODLY HERITAGE"- Parker Webster   Duration 30:37

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 1:30PM Session   John leads a discussion on Heaven and how it is described in Isaiah and in other passages.   Isaiah 65-66 - The Righteousness of God's Judgment 65 “I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,' To a nation that was not called by My name. 2 I have stretched out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, Who walk in a way that is not good, According to their own thoughts; 3 A people who provoke Me to anger continually to My face; Who sacrifice in gardens, And burn incense on altars of brick; 4 Who sit among the graves, And spend the night in the tombs; Who eat swine's flesh, And the broth of [a]abominable things is in their vessels; 5 Who say, ‘Keep to yourself, Do not come near me, For I am holier than you!' These [b]are smoke in My nostrils, A fire that burns all the day. 6 “Behold, it is written before Me: I will not keep silence, but will repay— Even repay into their bosom— 7 Your iniquities and the iniquities of your fathers together,” Says the Lord, “Who have burned incense on the mountains And blasphemed Me on the hills; Therefore I will measure their former work into their bosom.” 8 Thus says the Lord: “As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, ‘Do not destroy it, For a blessing is in it,' So will I do for My servants' sake, That I may not destroy them all. 9 I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, And from Judah an heir of My mountains; My elect shall inherit it, And My servants shall dwell there. 10 Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, And the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down, For My people who have sought Me. 11 “But you are those who forsake the Lord, Who forget My holy mountain, Who prepare a table for [c]Gad, And who furnish a drink offering for [d]Meni. 12 Therefore I will number you for the sword, And you shall all bow down to the slaughter; Because, when I called, you did not answer; When I spoke, you did not hear, But did evil before My eyes, And chose that in which I do not delight.” 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, My servants shall eat, But you shall be hungry; Behold, My servants shall drink, But you shall be thirsty; Behold, My servants shall rejoice, But you shall be ashamed; 14 Behold, My servants shall sing for joy of heart, But you shall cry for sorrow of heart, And wail for [e]grief of spirit. 15 You shall leave your name as a curse to My chosen; For the Lord God will slay you, And call His servants by another name; 16 So that he who blesses himself in the earth Shall bless himself in the God of truth; And he who swears in the earth Shall swear by the God of truth; Because the former troubles are forgotten, And because they are hidden from My eyes. The Glorious New Creation 17 “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; And the former shall not be remembered or [f]come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; For behold, I create Jerusalem as a rejoicing, And her people a joy. 19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem, And joy in My people; The voice of weeping shall no longer be heard in her, Nor the voice of crying. 20 “No more shall an infant from there live but a few days, Nor an old man who has not fulfilled his days; For the child shall die one hundred years old, But the sinner being one hundred years old shall be accursed. 21 They shall build houses and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 They shall not build and another inhabit; They shall not plant and another eat; For as the days of a tree, so shall be the days of My people, And My elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23 They shall not labor in vain, Nor bring forth children for trouble; For they shall be the descendants of the blessed of the Lord, And their offspring with them. 24 “It shall come to pass That before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, The lion shall eat straw like the ox, And dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain,” Says the Lord. True Worship and False 66 Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? 2 For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist,” Says the Lord. “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word. 3 “He who kills a bull is as if he slays a man; He who sacrifices a lamb, as if he breaks a dog's neck; He who offers a grain offering, as if he offers swine's blood; He who burns incense, as if he blesses an idol. Just as they have chosen their own ways, And their soul delights in their abominations, 4 So will I choose their delusions, And bring their fears on them; Because, when I called, no one answered, When I spoke they did not hear; But they did evil before My eyes, And chose that in which I do not delight.” The Lord Vindicates Zion 5 Hear the word of the Lord, You who tremble at His word: “Your brethren who hated you, Who cast you out for My name's sake, said, ‘Let the Lord be glorified, That we may see your joy.' But they shall be ashamed.” 6 The sound of noise from the city! A voice from the temple! The voice of the Lord, Who fully repays His enemies! 7 “Before she was in labor, she gave birth; Before her pain came, She delivered a male child. 8 Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion was in labor, She gave birth to her children. 9 Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery?” says the Lord. “Shall I who cause delivery shut up the womb?” says your God. 10 “Rejoice with Jerusalem, And be glad with her, all you who love her; Rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn for her; 11 That you may feed and be satisfied With the consolation of her bosom, That you may drink deeply and be delighted With the abundance of her glory.” 12 For thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, And the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Then you shall feed; On her sides shall you be carried, And be dandled on her knees. 13 As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” The Reign and Indignation of God 14 When you see this, your heart shall rejoice, And your bones shall flourish like grass; The hand of the Lord shall be known to His servants, And His indignation to His enemies. 15 For behold, the Lord will come with fire And with His chariots, like a whirlwind, To render His anger with fury, And His rebuke with flames of fire. 16 For by fire and by His sword The Lord will judge all flesh; And the slain of the Lord shall be many. 17 “Those who sanctify themselves and purify themselves, To go to the gardens [g]After an idol in the midst, Eating swine's flesh and the abomination and the mouse, Shall [h]be consumed together,” says the Lord. 18 “For I know their works and their thoughts. It shall be that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come and see My glory. 19 I will set a sign among them; and those among them who escape I will send to the nations: to Tarshish and [i]Pul and Lud, who draw the bow, and Tubal and Javan, to the coastlands afar off who have not heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they shall declare My glory among the Gentiles. 20 Then they shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the Lord out of all nations, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the Lord, “as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the Lord. 21 And I will also take some of them for priests and Levites,” says the Lord. 22 “For as the new heavens and the new earth Which I will make shall remain before Me,” says the Lord, “So shall your descendants and your name remain. 23 And it shall come to pass That from one New Moon to another, And from one Sabbath to another, All flesh shall come to worship before Me,” says the Lord. 24 “And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh.”   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "A STUDY OF NEW HEAVENS, NEW EARTH IN ISAIAH"- John Moore   Duration 40:39

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 1:30PM Session   Wayne leads a bible study reviewing Isaiah chapters 40-48 and how the later chapters of Isaiah echoes the promise of hope through Jesus found in the New Testament.    Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DELIVERANCE FROM CAPTIVITY"- Wayne Burger   Duration 41:27

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 1:20PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 -"THE LORD'S HAND IS NOT SHORTENED THAT IT CANNOT SAVE"- Jarius Louis Jarius Louis a sophomore in high school brings a powerful lesson about the saving hand of God. Louis speaks on the hypocrisy of the Jews and how their own iniquity separated them from God, but that did not mean they could not be saved. He references passages such as Exodus 6 and Gods saving hand which freed the Israelites from slavery. This message, a reminder that God is not limited but we often limit his ability to work in our lives and need to make change to let his will and his saving a guiding hand shine through us.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 -"THE LORD'S HAND IS NOT SHORTENED THAT IT CANNOT SAVE"- Jarius Louis   Duration 10:18

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 1:10PM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS"- Easton White High school-er Easton White speaks on the idea that our thoughts are not Gods thoughts. This theme can have many different applications. Whether it be an encouraging message that how we feel about ourselves does not change Gods love for us, or a powerful warning about altering scripture to match our biases, this lesson was one for the books and deeply insightful.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS"- Easton White   Duration 8:03

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 11:00AM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "YOU WERE BORN FOR A PURPOSE"- Diondre Hensley Mark twain once said the two most important days of your life is the day you are born, and the day you figure out why. In this lesson to the youth, Diondre Hensley speaks on how God makes each and every one of us for a purpose. Referencing and drawing on themes coming from Proverbs 16:4, Hensley hopes to inspire Christians and non Christian's alike to recognize they have value in Gods plan and are loved and were made intentionally with a purpose and are apart of the will of God.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "YOU WERE BORN FOR A PURPOSE"- Diondre Hensley - YouTube Duration 38:39

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 11:00AM Session   Lacy leads a wonderful discussion on the marriage imagery described in Isaiah when explaining the relationship between God and Israel.    Isaiah 54 - A Perpetual Covenant of Peace 54 “Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” says the Lord. 2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes. 3 For you shall expand to the right and to the left, And your descendants will inherit the nations, And make the desolate cities inhabited. 4 “Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; For you will forget the shame of your youth, And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore. 5 For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth. 6 For the Lord has called you Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a youthful wife when you were refused,” Says your God. 7 “For a mere moment I have forsaken you, But with great mercies I will gather you. 8 With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you,” Says the Lord, your Redeemer. 9 “For this is like the waters of Noah to Me; For as I have sworn That the waters of Noah would no longer cover the earth, So have I sworn That I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke you. 10 For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the Lord, who has mercy on you. 11 “O you afflicted one, Tossed with tempest, and not comforted, Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems, And lay your foundations with sapphires. 12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies, Your gates of crystal, And all your walls of precious stones. 13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. 14 In righteousness you shall be established; You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; And from terror, for it shall not come near you. 15 Indeed they shall surely assemble, but not because of Me. Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake. 16 “Behold, I have created the blacksmith Who blows the coals in the fire, Who brings forth an [a]instrument for his work; And I have created the [b]spoiler to destroy. 17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "WIFE AND MOTHER IMAGERY IN ISAIAH"- Lacy Crowell Duration 39:26

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 11:00AM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "WHAT LAW WERE THE GENTILE NATIONS UNDER"- Bud Woodall Bud Woodall speaks on the standard and judgement by which the early gentiles in the time of the mosaic law lived. He conveys the importance of the holy God as according to Isaiah 6:3, and the justness of God as according to Isaiah 5. Utilizing these two characteristics of God, Bud speaks to the moral character and standard by which the gentiles we're expected to live & the application for us today as Christians.     Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "WHAT LAW WERE THE GENTILE NATIONS UNDER"- Bud Woodall - YouTube   Duration 36:59

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 11:00AM Session   Bruce leads a study of Isaiah 36-39 and describes some of the history detailed in these chapters.     Isaiah 36-39 - Sennacherib Boasts Against the Lord 36 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of Judah and took them. 2 Then the king of Assyria sent the [a]Rabshakeh with a great army from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. And he stood by the aqueduct from the upper pool, on the highway to the Fuller's Field. 3 And Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came out to him. 4 Then the Rabshakeh said to them, “Say now to Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria: “What confidence is this in which you trust? 5 I say you speak of having plans and power for war; but they are [b]mere words. Now in whom do you trust, that you rebel against me? 6 Look! You are trusting in the staff of this broken reed, Egypt, on which if a man leans, it will go into his hand and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him. 7 “But if you say to me, ‘We trust in the Lord our God,' is it not He whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah has taken away, and said to Judah and Jerusalem, ‘You shall worship before this altar'?” ' 8 Now therefore, I urge you, give a pledge to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses—if you are able on your part to put riders on them! 9 How then will you repel one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put your trust in Egypt for chariots and horsemen? 10 Have I now come up without the Lord against this land to destroy it? The Lord said to me, ‘Go up against this land, and destroy it.' ” 11 Then Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah said to the Rabshakeh, “Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, for we understand it; and do not speak to us in [c]Hebrew in the hearing of the people who are on the wall.” 12 But the Rabshakeh said, “Has my master sent me to your master and to you to speak these words, and not to the men who sit on the wall, who will eat and drink their own waste with you?” 13 Then the Rabshakeh stood and called out with a loud voice in Hebrew, and said, “Hear the words of the great king, the king of Assyria! 14 Thus says the king: ‘Do not let Hezekiah deceive you, for he will not be able to deliver you; 15 nor let Hezekiah make you trust in the Lord, saying, “The Lord will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” ' 16 Do not listen to Hezekiah; for thus says the king of Assyria: ‘Make peace with me by a present and come out to me; and every one of you eat from his own vine and every one from his own fig tree, and every one of you drink the waters of his own cistern; 17 until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards. 18 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, “The Lord will deliver us.” Has any one of the gods of the nations delivered its land from the hand of the king of Assyria? 19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Indeed, have they delivered Samaria from my hand? 20 Who among all the gods of these lands have delivered their countries from my hand, that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem from my hand?' ” 21 But they [d]held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king's commandment was, “Do not answer him.” 22 Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and told him the words of the Rabshakeh. Isaiah Assures Deliverance 37 And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz. 3 And they said to him, “Thus says Hezekiah: ‘This day is a day of trouble and rebuke and [e]blasphemy; for the children have come to birth, but there is no strength to bring them forth. 4 It may be that the Lord your God will hear the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to reproach the living God, and will rebuke the words which the Lord your God has heard. Therefore lift up your prayer for the remnant that is left.' ” 5 So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah. 6 And Isaiah said to them, “Thus you shall say to your master, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Do not be afraid of the words which you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me. 7 Surely I will send a spirit upon him, and he shall hear a rumor and return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.” ' ” Sennacherib's Threat and Hezekiah's Prayer 8 Then the Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah, for he heard that he had departed from Lachish. 9 And the king heard concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, “He has come out to make war with you.” So when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, 10 “Thus you shall speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, “Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” 11 Look! You have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by utterly destroying them; and shall you be delivered? 12 Have the gods of the nations delivered those whom my fathers have destroyed, Gozan and Haran and Rezeph, and the people of Eden who were in Telassar? 13 Where is the king of Hamath, the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah?' ” 14 And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord. 15 Then Hezekiah prayed to the Lord, saying: 16 “O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, the One who dwells between the cherubim, You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. 17 Incline Your ear, O Lord, and hear; open Your eyes, O Lord, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to reproach the living God. 18 Truly, Lord, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations and their lands, 19 and have cast their gods into the fire; for they were not gods, but the work of men's hands—wood and stone. Therefore they destroyed them. 20 Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the Lord, You alone.” The Word of the Lord Concerning Sennacherib 21 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Thus says the Lord God of Israel, ‘Because you have prayed to Me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, 22 this is the word which the Lord has spoken concerning him: “The virgin, the daughter of Zion, Has despised you, laughed you to scorn; The daughter of Jerusalem Has shaken her head behind your back! 23 “Whom have you reproached and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice, And lifted up your eyes on high? Against the Holy One of Israel. 24 By your servants you have reproached the Lord, And said, ‘By the multitude of my chariots I have come up to the height of the mountains, To the limits of Lebanon; I will cut down its tall cedars And its choice cypress trees; I will enter its farthest height, To its fruitful forest. 25 I have dug and drunk water, And with the soles of my feet I have dried up All the brooks of [f]defense.' 26 “Did you not hear long ago How I made it, From ancient times that I formed it? Now I have brought it to pass, That you should be For crushing fortified cities into heaps of ruins. 27 Therefore their inhabitants had little power; They were dismayed and confounded; They were as the grass of the field And the green herb, As the grass on the housetops And grain blighted before it is grown. 28 “But I know your dwelling place, Your going out and your coming in, And your rage against Me. 29 Because your rage against Me and your tumult Have come up to My ears, Therefore I will put My hook in your nose And My bridle in your lips, And I will turn you back By the way which you came.” ' 30 “This shall be a sign to you: You shall eat this year such as grows of itself, And the second year what springs from the same; Also in the third year sow and reap, Plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them. 31 And the remnant who have escaped of the house of Judah Shall again take root downward, And bear fruit upward. 32 For out of Jerusalem shall go a remnant, And those who escape from Mount Zion. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. 33 “Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the king of Assyria: ‘He shall not come into this city, Nor shoot an arrow there, Nor come before it with shield, Nor build a siege mound against it. 34 By the way that he came, By the same shall he return; And he shall not come into this city,' Says the Lord. 35 ‘For I will defend this city, to save it For My own sake and for My servant David's sake.' ” Sennacherib's Defeat and Death 36 Then the angel[g] of the Lord went out, and [h]killed in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and when people arose early in the morning, there were the corpses—all dead. 37 So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed and went away, returned home, and remained at Nineveh. 38 Now it came to pass, as he was worshiping in the house of Nisroch his god, that his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. Then Esarhaddon his son reigned in his place. Hezekiah's Life Extended 38 In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.' ” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord, 3 and said, “Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a [i]loyal heart, and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. 4 And the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying, 5 “Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years. 6 I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.” ' 7 And this is the sign to you from the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing which He has spoken: 8 Behold, I will bring the shadow on the sundial, which has gone down with the sun on the sundial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward.” So the sun returned ten degrees on the dial by which it had gone down. 9 This is the writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick and had recovered from his sickness: 10 I said, “In the prime of my life I shall go to the gates of Sheol; I am deprived of the remainder of my years.” 11 I said, “I shall not see [j]Yah, The Lord in the land of the living; I shall observe man no more [k]among the inhabitants of [l]the world. 12 My life span is gone, Taken from me like a shepherd's tent; I have cut off my life like a weaver. He cuts me off from the loom; From day until night You make an end of me. 13 I have considered until morning— Like a lion, So He breaks all my bones; From day until night You make an end of me. 14 Like a crane or a swallow, so I chattered; I mourned like a dove; My eyes fail from looking upward. O [m]Lord, I am oppressed; [n]Undertake for me! 15 “What shall I say? [o]He has both spoken to me, And He Himself has done it. I shall walk carefully all my years In the bitterness of my soul. 16 O Lord, by these things men live; And in all these things is the life of my spirit; So You will restore me and make me live. 17 Indeed it was for my own peace That I had great bitterness; But You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption, For You have cast all my sins behind Your back. 18 For Sheol cannot thank You, Death cannot praise You; Those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Your truth. 19 The living, the living man, he shall praise You, As I do this day; The father shall make known Your truth to the children. 20 “The Lord was ready to save me; Therefore we will sing my songs with stringed instruments All the days of our life, in the house of the Lord.” 21 Now Isaiah had said, “Let them take a lump of figs, and apply it as a poultice on the boil, and he shall recover.” 22 And Hezekiah had said, “What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the Lord?” The Babylonian Envoys 39 At that time [p]Merodach-Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that he had been sick and had recovered. 2 And Hezekiah was pleased with them, and showed them the house of his treasures—the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, and all his armory—all that was found among his treasures. There was nothing in his house or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. 3 Then Isaiah the prophet went to King Hezekiah, and said to him, “What did these men say, and from where did they come to you?” So Hezekiah said, “They came to me from a far country, from Babylon.” 4 And he said, “What have they seen in your house?” So Hezekiah answered, “They have seen all that is in my house; there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them.” 5 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord of hosts: 6 ‘Behold, the days are coming when all that is in your house, and what your fathers have accumulated until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left,' says the Lord. 7 ‘And they shall take away some of your sons who will descend from you, whom you will beget; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.' ” 8 So Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the Lord which you have spoken is good!” For he said, “At least there will be peace and truth in my days.”   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "A HISTORICAL LESSON ON DEATH AND DELIVERANCE"- Bruce Daughtery   Duration 36:42

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 10:00AM Session   2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON BUILDING A DEVOTIONAL LIFE" In this round table discussion brothers Hiram Kemp, Bart Warren, Melvin Otey, and Bill Burk speak on the keys to building and maintaining a faithful devotional life. Utilizing scriptures and personal experiences this discussion is meant to inspire new and old Christians alike to further deepen their relationship with God and his word.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON BUILDING A DEVOTIONAL LIFE" - YouTube   Duration 42:01

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 10:00AM Session   Starting with Isaiah 9, Glen reflects on how to be a good elder and / or church leader.   Isaiah 9 - The Government of the Promised Son 9 Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, In Galilee of the Gentiles. 2 The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. 3 You have multiplied the nation And [a]increased its joy; They rejoice before You According to the joy of harvest, As men rejoice when they divide the spoil. 4 For You have broken the yoke of his burden And the staff of his shoulder, The rod of his oppressor, As in the day of Midian. 5 For every warrior's [b]sandal from the noisy battle, And garments rolled in blood, Will be used for burning and fuel [c]of fire. 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "STEERING THE CHURCH IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION"- Glenn Hitchcock - YouTube   Duration 43:33

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 10:00AM Session   Brandon directs a bible study of the book of Isaiah. He shows how the book is somewhat a mini summary of the entire bible. Looking at Isaiah 11, Brandon reflects on how Jesus is prophesied.   Isaiah 11 - The Reign of Jesse's Offspring 11 There shall come forth a [a]Rod from the [b]stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall [c]grow out of his roots. 2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. 3 His delight is in the fear of the Lord, And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of His ears; 4 But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked. 5 Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist. 6 “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, The leopard shall lie down with the young goat, The calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little child shall lead them. 7 The cow and the bear shall graze; Their young ones shall lie down together; And the lion shall eat straw like the ox. 8 The nursing child shall play by the cobra's hole, And the weaned child shall put his hand in the viper's den. 9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord As the waters cover the sea. 10 “And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious.” 11 It shall come to pass in that day That the Lord shall set His hand again the second time To recover the remnant of His people who are left, From Assyria and Egypt, From Pathros and Cush, From Elam and Shinar, From Hamath and the [d]islands of the sea. 12 He will set up a banner for the nations, And will [e]assemble the outcasts of Israel, And gather together the dispersed of Judah From the four [f]corners of the earth. 13 Also the envy of Ephraim shall depart, And the adversaries of Judah shall be cut off; Ephraim shall not envy Judah, And Judah shall not harass Ephraim. 14 But they shall fly down upon the shoulder of the Philistines toward the west; Together they shall plunder the [g]people of the East; They shall lay their hand on Edom and Moab; And the people of Ammon shall obey them. 15 The Lord will utterly [h]destroy the tongue of the Sea of Egypt; With His mighty wind He will shake His fist over [i]the River, And strike it in the seven streams, And make men cross over [j]dry-shod. 16 There will be a highway for the remnant of His people Who will be left from Assyria, As it was for Israel In the day that he came up from the land of Egypt.   Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 "A CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR GOD NOW"-Brandon Watson - YouTube   Duration 42:01

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 10:00AM Session   Parker leads a bible study reflecting on Isaiah 35. This chapter is a moment of pause for Israel. Much like in our lives we have times of distress and need to look to God to secure our future.      Isaiah 35 - The Future Glory of Zion 35 The wilderness and the [a]wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert[b] shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; 2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, Even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, The excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, The excellency of our God. 3 Strengthen the [c]weak hands, And make firm the [d]feeble knees. 4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. 6 Then the lame shall leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, And streams in the desert. 7 The parched ground shall become a pool, And the thirsty land springs of water; In the habitation of jackals, where each lay, There shall be grass with reeds and rushes. 8 A highway shall be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, Shall not go astray. 9 No lion shall be there, Nor shall any ravenous beast go up on it; It shall not be found there. But the redeemed shall walk there, 10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, And sorrow and sighing shall flee away.     Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "A PRAISE BREAK IN ISAIAH"- Parker Webster - YouTube   Duration 36:19

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 9:00AM Session   Whitney leads a bible study reflecting on how to know God. Using the book of Isaiah and other passages she shows how God reveals himself.   Isaiah 49 - The Servant, the Light to the Gentiles 49 “Listen, O coastlands, to Me, And take heed, you peoples from afar! The Lord has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. 2 And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me.” 3 “And He said to me, ‘You are My servant, O Israel, In whom I will be glorified.' 4 Then I said, ‘I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain; Yet surely my just reward is with the Lord, And my work with my God.' ” 5 “And now the Lord says, Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, To bring Jacob back to Him, So that Israel is gathered to Him (For I shall be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, And My God shall be My strength), 6 Indeed He says, ‘It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.' ” 7 Thus says the Lord, The Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, To Him whom man despises, To Him whom the nation abhors, To the Servant of rulers: “Kings shall see and arise, Princes also shall worship, Because of the Lord who is faithful, The Holy One of Israel; And He has chosen You.” 8 Thus says the Lord: “In an acceptable time I have heard You, And in the day of salvation I have helped You; I will preserve You and give You As a covenant to the people, To restore the earth, To cause them to inherit the desolate heritages; 9 That You may say to the prisoners, ‘Go forth,' To those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.' “They shall feed along the roads, And their pastures shall be on all desolate heights. 10 They shall neither hunger nor thirst, Neither heat nor sun shall strike them; For He who has mercy on them will lead them, Even by the springs of water He will guide them. 11 I will make each of My mountains a road, And My highways shall be elevated. 12 Surely these shall come from afar; Look! Those from the north and the west, And these from the land of Sinim.” 13 Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted. God Will Remember Zion 14 But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, And my Lord has forgotten me.” 15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. 16 See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me. 17 Your sons shall make haste; Your destroyers and those who laid you waste Shall go away from you. 18 Lift up your eyes, look around and see; All these gather together and come to you. As I live,” says the Lord, “You shall surely clothe yourselves with them all as an ornament, And bind them on you as a bride does. 19 “For your waste and desolate places, And the land of your destruction, Will even now be too small for the inhabitants; And those who swallowed you up will be far away. 20 The children you will have, After you have lost the others, Will say again in your ears, ‘The place is too small for me; Give me a place where I may dwell.' 21 Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me, Since I have lost my children and am desolate, A captive, and wandering to and fro? And who has brought these up? There I was, left alone; But these, where were they?' ” 22 Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I will lift My hand in an oath to the nations, And set up My standard for the peoples; They shall bring your sons in their arms, And your daughters shall be carried on their shoulders; 23 Kings shall be your foster fathers, And their queens your nursing mothers; They shall bow down to you with their faces to the earth, And lick up the dust of your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord, For they shall not be ashamed who wait for Me.” 24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, Or the captives of the righteous be delivered? 25 But thus says the Lord: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children. 26 I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, And they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. All flesh shall know That I, the Lord, am your Savior, And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”   Isaiah 66 -True Worship and False 66 Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? 2 For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist,” Says the Lord. “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word. 3 “He who kills a bull is as if he slays a man; He who sacrifices a lamb, as if he breaks a dog's neck; He who offers a grain offering, as if he offers swine's blood; He who burns incense, as if he blesses an idol. Just as they have chosen their own ways, And their soul delights in their abominations, 4 So will I choose their delusions, And bring their fears on them; Because, when I called, no one answered, When I spoke they did not hear; But they did evil before My eyes, And chose that in which I do not delight.” The Lord Vindicates Zion 5 Hear the word of the Lord, You who tremble at His word: “Your brethren who hated you, Who cast you out for My name's sake, said, ‘Let the Lord be glorified, That we may see your joy.' But they shall be ashamed.” 6 The sound of noise from the city! A voice from the temple! The voice of the Lord, Who fully repays His enemies! 7 “Before she was in labor, she gave birth; Before her pain came, She delivered a male child. 8 Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion was in labor, She gave birth to her children. 9 Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery?” says the Lord. “Shall I who cause delivery shut up the womb?” says your God. 10 “Rejoice with Jerusalem, And be glad with her, all you who love her; Rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn for her; 11 That you may feed and be satisfied With the consolation of her bosom, That you may drink deeply and be delighted With the abundance of her glory.” 12 For thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, And the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Then you shall feed; On her sides shall you be carried, And be dandled on her knees. 13 As one whom his mother comforts, So I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” The Reign and Indignation of God 14 When you see this, your heart shall rejoice, And your bones shall flourish like grass; The hand of the Lord shall be known to His servants, And His indignation to His enemies. 15 For behold, the Lord will come with fire And with His chariots, like a whirlwind, To render His anger with fury, And His rebuke with flames of fire. 16 For by fire and by His sword The Lord will judge all flesh; And the slain of the Lord shall be many. 17 “Those who sanctify themselves and purify themselves, To go to the gardens After an idol in the midst, Eating swine's flesh and the abomination and the mouse, Shall be consumed together,” says the Lord. 18 “For I know their works and their thoughts. It shall be that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come and see My glory. 19 I will set a sign among them; and those among them who escape I will send to the nations: to Tarshish and Pul and Lud, who draw the bow, and Tubal and Javan, to the coastlands afar off who have not heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they shall declare My glory among the Gentiles. 20 Then they shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the Lord out of all nations, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the Lord, “as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the Lord. 21 And I will also take some of them for priests and Levites,” says the Lord. 22 “For as the new heavens and the new earth Which I will make shall remain before Me,” says the Lord, “So shall your descendants and your name remain. 23 And it shall come to pass That from one New Moon to another, And from one Sabbath to another, All flesh shall come to worship before Me,” says the Lord. 24 “And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh.”   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHsbriSQBks   Duration 43:03