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Scripture Studies in Romans - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study
Hebrews 6:12-20 - Verse by Verse Bible Study

Scripture Studies in Romans - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 35:09


A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 6:12-20. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/7yooycikfsarb9r/Hebrews_06_12-20.pdf/fileThe visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/bv8kiuzgf8eba1r/Hebrews_06_12-20_SLIDES.pdf/fileTopics covered: Two main points about God's promises -- Example of one who through faith and patience waited for the fulfillment of God's promises: Abraham -- God's promise and oath to Abraham in Genesis 22 -- God's original promises to Abraham in Genesis 12 -- God's reiteraton of his promises to Abraham in Genesis 15 -- Abraham's strong faith, as described in Romans 4 -- Abraham's thought-process regarding the sacrifice of Isaac, as described in Hebrews 11 -- God's oath to us: Christ as priest forever -- How we have “fled” toward hope -- Hope as an anchor -- Christ as our forerunner, entering the holy of holies.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God Provides

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 38:55


Listen in as Pastor Zach wraps up our 'Father Abraham' series in Genesis 22!

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God Provides | Genesis 22

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 36:39


Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God Fulfills

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 37:21


Join us as Pastor Zachary walks us through Genesis 21 and highlights God's faithfulness through His promise-keeping and that He is truly Everlasting.

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God Provides | Genesis 20-21

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 40:44


Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God's Grace | Genesis 19

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 43:59


Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God's Grace

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 47:51


Listen in as Pastor Frank preaches further on on our 'Father Abraham' series through Genesis 19 & 20

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God Listens | Genesis 18

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 42:37


Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God Listens

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 42:33


Listen in as Frank dives further into our Father Abraham in Genesis 18!

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God's Mark | Genesis 17

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 39:20


Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God's Mark

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 35:07


Listen in as Pastor Frank dives deeper into our Father Abraham series in Genesis 17!

Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God's Compassion

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 37:12


Listen in as Pastor Trae preaches through Gen. 16!

Act 2 by Choosing Him Ministries
Emilee Abraham: God's Call Upon Her Life

Act 2 by Choosing Him Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 31:40


Emilee is an OG of Act 2 and we were so excited to catch up with her! This week, Emilee is sharing the call God placed on her heart to open a Pioneer Youth, a local youth center in Hogansville! Hearing the impact her obedience has made on her local community is inspiring! Want to connect with Emilee or Pioneer Youth? InstagramFacebook

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God's Compassion | Genesis 16

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 33:33


Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts
BTP-LR12 – Day 9, pt. 2 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 25:43


From "Last Retreat Day 9 pt 2" found in The Complete Works vol 1: 23. Speaking to Abraham God said: “Walk in My presence and be perfect.” 134 This then is the way to achieve this perfection that our Heavenly Father asks of us! St. Paul, after having immersed himself in the divine counsels, 135 revealed exactly this to us when he wrote “God has chosen us in Him before the creation of the world, that we might be holy and immaculate in His presence in love.” 136 It is also by the light of this same saint that I will be enlightened so that I might walk without deviating from this magnificent road of the presence of God on which the soul journeys “alone with the Alone,” 137 led by the “strength of His right arm,” 138 “under the protection of His wings, without fearing the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the evil that stalks in darkness, nor the attacks of the noonday devil. 139 24. “Strip off the old man in whom you lived your former life, “ he tells me, “and put on the new man, who has been created according to God in justice and holiness.” 140 This is the way set forth; we have only to strip off self to follow it as God wills! To strip off self, to die to self, to lose sight of self. It seems to me the Master meant this when He said: “If anyone wants to follow Me, let him take up his cross and deny himself.” 141 “If you live according to the flesh,” the Apostle also says, “you will die, but if you put to death in the spirit the works of the flesh, you will live.” 142 This is the death that God asks for and of which it is said: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” 143 “O death,” says the Lord, “I will be your death”; 144 that is: O soul, my adopted daughter, look at Me and you will forget yourself; flow entirely into My Being, come die in Me that I may live in you! The post BTP-LR12 – Day 9, pt. 2 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God's Covenant | Genesis 15

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 32:14


Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God's Covenant

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 35:31


Pastor Zachary walks through the initiation of the Abrahamic Covenant in Gen. 15 as we continue in our study of Father Abraham.

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God Reigns | Genesis 13-14

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 40:37


Redemption Church Arcadia
Father Abraham - God Protects

Redemption Church Arcadia

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 37:58


Listen in as Pastor Tyler preaches through Gen. 12:10–20. As the story continues, Abram attempts to take matters into his own hands in an attempt to secure God's blessing. Despite Abram's foolishness, the Lord is sovereignly at work to preserve and protect Abram in order to fulfill His promises.

Redemption Church North Mountain
Father Abraham | God Protects | Genesis 12:10-20

Redemption Church North Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 42:16


P40 Ministries
Galatians 3:15-29 - There's Neither Jew Nor Gentile

P40 Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 25:34 Transcription Available


Paul closes out his arguments on why the OT Law cannot save: The OT Law is not God's promise to Abraham God's promise to Abraham was to bless both him and his ONE offspring All the nations of the earth will be blessed through Jesus, not just Israel The OT Law is nothing but a "tutor" There's neither Jew nor Gentile, just children of God   There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

Fritz Report
Jesus Christ IS the God of the Old Testament

Fritz Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 33:37


https://www.podbean.com/lsw/X0V2CaNu5K?lsid=3pd0GhMoSJx A walk through the Scriptures proving that Jesus Christ is the God of Adam and Eve, of Abraham, of Moses, of Isaiah and more. This is really an introduction to the idea that Jesus Christ is NOT a ”nice guy” that the modernist Judeo-Christian church has invented. Hell is not a nice place. Neither was Sodom. Same God, same results. Part 1 1 John 4:12. No one has seen God at any time. John 6;46.  No that anyone has seen the father except the One who is from God, He has seen the Father. John 1:18.  No one has seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, He has made Him known. John 10:30. I and the Father are One. Colossians 1:15. He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn (or source) of Creation. John 14:9. He who has seen Me has seen the father. Part 2: Exodus 33:11 Thus the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face as a man speaks to his friend. Adam and Eve walked and talked with God, the Lord [Jesus]. Abraham God mean, bread and water. He washed their feet and prepared a physical meal.  He was standing under the tree as they ate. Isaiah 6:1 I saw the Lord sitting on a throne lofting and exalted with the train of his robe filling the temple. Isaiah 6:5 for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts.  Part 3: Genesis 7:23.  He blotted out every living thing that was upon the face of the earth, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky and they were blotted out from the earth; and only Noah was left, together with those that were with him in the ark. Genesis 12:29.  The Lord struck the first born in the land of Egypt from the firstborn of Pharaoah who sat on the throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon and the firstborn of the cattle. Job: (Job was a righteous man and still he suffered extensively by the will of God - he went through his tribulation) Genesis 19: the men of the city, the men of Sodom, sorrounded the house both young and old (the perversion of the youth) Genesis 19: 24 The Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven. He overthrew the cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground Genesis 19:26 But [Lots] wife  . . . looked back and became a pillar of salt. Deuteronomy 28: For the entire nation 1 Samuel 15:33.  Samuel hewed Agag to pieces before the Lord at Gilgal.  Samuel was not an effete man of letters -- he could wield a sword and seemed to have some experience with it. Jeremiah 13:7.  The story of the waistband ruined and rotted, totally worthless.  " . . . and the waistband was totally worthless." Jeremiah 26:66 and I will make this house like Shiloh and this city I will make a curse to all the nations of the earth. Nahum 1:2.  A jealous and avenging God is the Lord; the Lord is avenging and wrathful.  THe Lord takes vengeance on HIs adversaries and He reserves his wrath for His enemies. Nahum 1:3 and the Lord will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. Psalm 137:9.   How blessed will be the one who seizes and dashes your little ones agains the rock. Fritz Berggren, PhD bloodandfaith.com  

Life Church Weekly Podcast
The God of Abraham | God's Plan for Your Prosperity (Part 3) | Pastor Mark Boer

Life Church Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 47:06


Red Bluff Vineyard Podcast
Kickin' It Old Skool (Abraham, God's Friend)

Red Bluff Vineyard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 29:15


Friendship is a gift from God and all friendship is a reflection and reminder of friendship with God! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Community Baptist Church Podcast
Blessed to Be a Blessing - Abraham: God's Missionary Heart

Community Baptist Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 25:54


Dr. Bob Logan Brett Sanner Genesis 12:1-9

The Lamb's Chapel Sermons
Genesis Part 2: The Chronicles of Abraham | God's Sovereignty In Prayer | Genesis 18:16-33

The Lamb's Chapel Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 46:03


Jarvis Kingston
Episode 886 - Jarvis Kingston : I Am The God Of Abraham , God Of Isaac, And God Of Jacob God Is Not The God Of The Dead But Of The Living !

Jarvis Kingston

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 37:01


Commentary in the Scriptures about King Solomon and he how became king at an early age. Also describing the responsibilities and wisdom that comes along with it. Let's always keep our first love in the LORD Our God forever! No need to be stay in the flesh with materialism when we have an Eternal God who reigns forever Amen

Pakenham Baptist Church Ministries - Audio
Heroes of the Faith - Abraham - God Under Contract pt 2

Pakenham Baptist Church Ministries - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 40:39


In this podcast Nathan Potts preached on Genesis 16

Anxiety on SermonAudio
The Covenant with Abraham: God's One-Sided Promise

Anxiety on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 42:00


A new MP3 sermon from Immanuel Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Covenant with Abraham: God's One-Sided Promise Subtitle: Genesis Speaker: Michael Tan Broadcaster: Immanuel Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/14/2024 Bible: Genesis 15 Length: 42 min.

Worrying on SermonAudio
The Covenant with Abraham: God's One-Sided Promise

Worrying on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 42:00


A new MP3 sermon from Immanuel Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Covenant with Abraham: God's One-Sided Promise Subtitle: Genesis Speaker: Michael Tan Broadcaster: Immanuel Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/14/2024 Bible: Genesis 15 Length: 42 min.

Immanuel Presbyterian Church
The Covenant with Abraham: God's One-Sided Promise

Immanuel Presbyterian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 42:00


Pakenham Baptist Church Ministries - Audio
Heroes of the Faith - Abraham - God Under Contract

Pakenham Baptist Church Ministries - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 42:28


In this podcast Nathan Potts preached on Genesis 15:1-6, 16:1-4, 15-16

Jarvis Kingston
Episode 776 - Jarvis Kingston : The God Of Abraham, God Of Isaac, God Of Jacob Led Us Out Of The Bondage Egypt With An Outstretched Arm Amen

Jarvis Kingston

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 15:01


Commentary regarding Moses point of view dealing with the Israelites in the wilderness, deliverance, and The Promise Land ! God Is Excellent people trust Him and obey Him !

Life Community Church - Columbia, Illinois
Abraham: God's Provision | Cloud of Witnesses

Life Community Church - Columbia, Illinois

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 42:33


Join us as Pastor Brent Johnson visits us from Bethel Church in East Alton, Illinois. Brent continues our new series, "Cloud of Witnesses", with the story of Abraham - his tests, trials, and God given provisions.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

Morning Meditations
The Greatest Hits- Abraham: God is Faithful to Fulfill His Promises

Morning Meditations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 5:57


In this episode, we finally see God's promise fulfilled to Abraham and Sarah!

Morning Meditations
The Greatest Hits- Abraham: God Works for Good

Morning Meditations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 9:18


In this episode, we are reminded that even in Abrams, bad decisions, God is working a future for him!

North Valley Baptist Church
The Faith of Abraham: God is Faithful Even When Abraham Isn't

North Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 47:48


This week Pastor Scott continues looking at the life of Abraham in the book of Genesis 12:10-13:4

Letters From Home
How God Loves: Scott Hahn Reflects on Trinity Sunday

Letters From Home

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 3:00


We often begin Mass with the prayer from today's Epistle: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” We praise the God who has revealed Himself as a Trinity, a communion of persons. Communion with the Trinity is the goal of our worship—and the purpose of the salvation history that begins in the Bible and continues in the Eucharist and sacraments of the Church. We see the beginnings of God's self-revelation in today's First Reading, as He passes before Moses and cries out His holy name. Israel had sinned in worshipping the golden calf (see Exodus 32). But God does not condemn them to perish. Instead He proclaims His mercy and faithfulness to His covenant. God loved Israel as His firstborn son among the nations (see Exodus 4:22). Through Israel—heirs of His covenant with Abraham—God planned to reveal Himself as the Father of all nations (see Genesis 22:18). The memory of God's covenant testing of Abraham—and Abraham's faithful obedience—lies behind today's Gospel. In commanding Abraham to offer his only beloved son (see Genesis 22:2, 12, 16), God was preparing us for the fullest possible revelation of His love for the world. As Abraham was willing to offer Isaac, God did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for us all (see Romans 8:32). In this, He revealed what was only disclosed partially to Moses—that His kindness continues for a thousand generations, that He forgives our sin and takes us back as His very own people (see Deuteronomy 4:20; 9:29). Jesus humbled Himself to die in obedience to God's will. And for this, the Spirit of God raised Him from the dead (see Romans 8:11), and gave Him a name above every name (see Philippians 2:8–10). This is the name we glorify in today's Responsorial: the name of our Lord, the God who is Love (see 1 John 4, 8, 16).

Erie First Assembly
FIVE GUYS - God's Promises to Abraham

Erie First Assembly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 28:32


God came after Abraham– God reached into a hopeless life and a messed up family and God changed the story. No one is beyond the touch of the Lord. He pursues us with an everlasting love and a covenant that He will never break.

Women World Leaders' Podcast
395. Walking in the Word, The Lavish Love of Jesus

Women World Leaders' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 17:13


Jesus interrupts His own very important teaching to reach out to a woman in need. What a picture He shows us of His love for us and the love we are to offer to each other! Open your heart and let Jesus pour His lavish love into you today. (Luke 13:10-17) *** Welcome to Walking in the Word, the biblical teaching arm of the Women World Leaders' podcast. My name is Julie Jenkins, and I am so happy you have joined us as we continue our walk through the gospels, asking God what He wants us to know today. So many things are happening at Women World Leaders! On Thursday of this week – February 16th – Dr. Chidi Kalu is offering the first part of her 2-part prayer seminar designed to help you dive deeper into your prayer life! This seminar is on Zoom, so you can join us from wherever you are. Check out our website, womenworldleaders.com, to register. Also upcoming is our Leadership Connect, also on Zoom. Join us next Monday, February 20th for a time of connection and teaching as we grow in our leadership skills. You can get the link by registering on our contact form on the website. And…we have an IN-PERSON event coming to South Florida on March 11th! If you are in the area, you won't want to miss this precious time of worship and prayer and teaching. If you are new to Women World Leaders, we know that God has a place for you to grow AND serve, but for right now, we want to take a few minutes and just rest in His presence as we read and study His Word together. Today's scripture comes from the book of Luke, chapter 13, verses 10-17. Before we begin, let's pray… Dear Most Holy God – as we open your Scripture today, I just want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for caring enough to speak into our lives daily. God, your Word is a wonder, a treasure-trove of all you want us to know. Father, you are wise, all-knowing, and you are purposeful in action. Thank you for leading us to these particular verses today. We recognize that your plan is perfect, and we know before we even begin studying that you have something specific to teach each one of us. So we give you this time and ask that you make our minds and spirits sharp so that we may learn exactly what you want us to learn today. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.   We have been following Jesus' teaching, as recorded in Luke, for quite some time now. Jesus has used illustrations and parables and has spoken words of encouragement and warning. So this next event, still as He is in the synagogue teaching, is a veer from the usual. Let's begin in Luke 13:10 from the New Living Translation… 10 One Sabbath day as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue, 11 he saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” 13 Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God! Let's go back to the beginning …Luke says “one Sabbath day”…as Christians in today's society, it is difficult to understand the significance of the Sabbath. For Jews, this day, which came around every 7 days, was holy and was to be a day of rest and worship. Each Sabbath began on Friday evening with the lighting of the Sabbath candles in the home. At sunset, specific readings were presented in the synagogue, which was then followed by alternating periods of ritualistic meals in the home and services in the synagogue. Everything was in a particular order and was highly coordinated. The structure was so intense that I can't even think of a modern-day equivalent – and this happened every single week! The Jewish people knew what to expect and what was expected of them. Governed tightly by the rules and regulations, the word “freedom” would have been the FARTHEST thing from their minds. So on this one Sabbath day, Jesus was teaching in the synagogue. And there was a woman there who was following the prescribed protocol of the Sabbath. Presumably, she was faithful, despite having been crippled and bent over for the past 18 years. I have to wonder how tired she was! Surely she had prayed for healing from the effects of the evil spirit, and yet she remained bent, unable to stand up straight. And yet…on THIS Sabath day, Jesus broke from HIS norm when He saw her, and called her to Him. I wonder what was going through her mind. Here she was – a WOMAN – in the synagogue among, no doubt, mostly men. Although it wasn't unheard of for women to be at the synagogue on the Sabbath, the reality was that SOMEONE had to be at home preparing for the three traditional Sabbath meals. Right? If you are a mom, you don't have to imagine what I'm talking about. And…not only was this lady a WOMAN, she was also crippled by an evil spirit. So she wasn't really the kind of person people would flock to. But Jesus saw her. And He called her to His side. He interrupted His own teaching – and we all recognize how important His teaching was - to take notice of this crippled woman.   I imagine her hobbling over to Him, perhaps as the crowd murmured. Who was she to disturb THEIR Sabbath schedule? Jesus is NEVER too busy to meet you where you are! In His eyes, NOTHING is more important than you. When you walk into a room, Jesus sees you. And when you walk through a storm, He calls you to His side. Let me encourage you, whatever shape you are in, go to Him. Even if you have to hobble through a group of grumpy old men to get to Him. When the crippled woman arrived at Jesus' side, He said to her… Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” …the original Greek word Jesus used was apolyo (ah pah LU oh), which means to set free, to grant liberty to… on that Sabbath day, Jesus granted that woman freedom. She was no longer bound by illness or an evil spirit. Luke – who is a physician, remember – reported that the woman was healed, she stood up straight, and she praised God. This SHOULD have been the end of the story – everyone should have joined the woman in praise to God. But it was not to be. Verse 14 continues… 14 But the leader in charge of the synagogue was indignant that Jesus had healed her on the Sabbath day. “There are six days of the week for working,” he said to the crowd. “Come on those days to be healed, not on the Sabbath.” The synagogue leader, despite witnessing an extreme release to freedom, still insisted on keeping his own shackles tightly secured. My mom would have said he couldn't see the forest for the trees. This man was looking so closely at the minutia of the situation that he refused to recognize the wonder of the healing. It was clear to everyone that this woman's illness was a manifestation of evil. And only God is more powerful than an evil spirit, so a slight turn toward common sense would have illuminated the fact, at the very least, God was on Jesus' side. This should have been a cause for celebration – but the synagogue leader was too hardhearted to look past his own pride and desire for control. Jesus called out the naysayers…Verse 15… 15 But the Lord replied, “You hypocrites! Each of you works on the Sabbath day! Don't you untie your ox or your donkey from its stall on the Sabbath and lead it out for water? 16 This dear woman, a daughter of Abraham, has been held in bondage by Satan for eighteen years. Isn't it right that she be released, even on the Sabbath?” We mentioned the constraints of the Sabbath. But let's examine the absurdity of some of those constraints more closely. Exodus 20 instructed the people to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy – it was to be a day of rest dedicated to the Lord. Yet, over the years, man added to that God-given law, regulating and putting restrictions on every aspect of life. For example, as Jesus brings up, there were regulations limiting how far from home an individual could travel on the Sabbath, which severely restricted the ability to lead their animals to water. But they knew their animals needed water, so the figured out a way around the tight constraints. They would build a structure around a public well, and then claim that it was now a “home.” This permitted them, by the letter of the law, to ensure the watering of their animals while still being in the legal vicinity of home. Although this was a bit sneaky, perhaps you may see it as a noble cause. After all, the animals needed their daily water. Jesus was not speaking against their…let's call it ingenuity. No…He was appealing to their hearts and their common sense. If they cared enough to figure out a way to water their animals, how much more important was a PERSON'S health. And more than that…Jesus calls the woman a daughter of Abraham – God's faithful child – who was held IN BONDAGE by SATAN for EIGHTEEN YEARS!! And He asks, Isn't it right that she be released, even on the Sabbath? One of the most amazing things I find about God is how big His heart is! God loves each of us SO MUCH that He will stop at NOTHING to care and provide for us. Have you ever seen a child who was lavished with all the good things in life, and thought, nothing good can come of that? Well Christian, God wants to LAVISH you with blessings beyond your wildest imagination! He will stop at NOTHING to give you exactly what you need – because His heart is THAT big – and you hold primary real estate in it! God wants to set you free from everything that holds you in bondage. So He calls YOU to hobble to Him. And when you do, no manmade laws or rules or regulations can stop you from landing in His love. Give Him your life – He WILL heal you. And your life will be better than you ever knew it could be. The crowd reacted to Jesus' display of love and healing power – each in His own way. Verse 17… 17 This shamed his enemies, but all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did. Let's pray… Father, we want to be the ones who rejoice at the wonderful things you do! Enlarge our hearts so that they may look more like yours. Give us your unending compassion, that we might lavish love on others. Give us the strength to put aside our own pride and control as we hobble to you in total and complete surrender. Like the afflicted woman, we crave your healing touch, and we trust that you will shower us with it in your perfect timing. Help us always to look at the heart of others and rejoice in your goodness toward all your children. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.    

Big House Church Sermons
Ranjit Abraham | God Wants Great Things

Big House Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 37:53


Pastor Ranjit Abraham, our dear friend, gives us an update on his church and ministry Christ for India and gives a palpable word with us on the practicality & spirituality of allowing God to do great things in and through you!Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven.www.bighousechurch.com

Big House Church Sermons
Ranjit Abraham | God Wants Great Things

Big House Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 37:53


Pastor Ranjit Abraham, our dear friend, gives us an update on his church and ministry Christ for India and gives a palpable word with us on the practicality & spirituality of allowing God to do great things in and through you!Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven.www.bighousechurch.com

Mission City Church
Abraham: God Provides - 5 Minute Message

Mission City Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 6:27


Up to this point in Abraham's story we have seen him time and time again try to provide for himself in difficult times. Whether it be going to Egypt, offering his wife to pharaoh, having a child with Hagar, or many other examples, Abraham has a pattern of abandoning God's provision for his own efforts when times get tough. So why would he fully obey the most difficult test God could have given him? Maybe Abraham has finally learned the lesson God has been teaching him his whole life.

Mission City Church
Abraham: God Provides - Sermon

Mission City Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 28:17


Up to this point in Abraham's story we have seen him time and time again try to provide for himself in difficult times. Whether it be going to Egypt, offering his wife to pharaoh, having a child with Hagar, or many other examples, Abraham has a pattern of abandoning God's provision for his own efforts when times get tough. So why would he fully obey the most difficult test God could have given him? Maybe Abraham has finally learned the lesson God has been teaching him his whole life.

Holy Land Moments
Abraham: God's Obedient Servant

Holy Land Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 2:01


Listen on today's program, Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein, as she reflects on the lessons we learn from the life of Israel's first patriarch — Abraham.

The Grove Church Sermons
Abraham: God is Faithfully Working Amidst our Unbelief

The Grove Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 39:29


Text: Genesis 20-21 Speaker: Josue Sanchez Date: June 26, 2022