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In this episode of Pray the Word on Deuteronomy 31:8, David Platt reminds us that  God goes before us in whatever we might face.We hope you'll join us for Secret Church 25 on April 11. For six hours, we'll dig deep into the book of Matthew and pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters. If you register by April 2 and live in the US, UK, or Canada, we'll make sure your printed guided scripture journal gets to you in time for the event. Sign up today at radical.net/sc25 Explore more content from Radical.

God has great plans for you and your family. God can do more IN your family, FOR your family and THROUGH your family than you can imagine. A family that knows God and chooses to serve Him wholeheartedly has exponential potential to influence not only churches and communities but also nations and generations for good and for God.   We live in a world today that is so self-centred, and even Christians and churches can become very me-centred. The idea that families matter is constantly ridiculed as old fashioned, yet it is the very break up of families that is at the root of so many problems in society, whether in the form of depression, crime, or social and economic disadvantages.    Of course, God loves each individual and has personal blessings and plans for each one of us. But we must understand how much the Bible focuses on a much bigger picture of building the best families and family lines in every generation, even in the face of so much previous family dysfunction and trouble.   The God of the Bible is often known as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob because He is a God who made great family promises to them and to their descendants: promises that also apply to us when we follow Jesus. Galatians 3:29 says: ‘If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.' So, what does this mean for your family, whether you are a two parent or one parent or even a no parent family?  1. Your family can be blessed in every generation (Genesis 12:1-2; Genesis 17:6-8; Genesis 26:24; Genesis 28:12-14; Genesis 20; Genesis 26:7; Matthew 1) 2. Your family must choose to serve God in in every generation (Genesis 15:5-6; Genesis 17:1,9; Hebrews 11:21; Genesis 26:4-5; Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Joshua 24:15) 3. Your family can be a great blessing in every generation (Genesis 12:2; Genesis 28:14; Nehemiah 3:12; Ezra 1:5)  Apply     1. Your family can be blessed in every generation. The first and foundational book of the Bible is Genesis where we read of God making and repeating His promises of continued family blessing to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 12:1-2; Genesis 17:6-8; Genesis 26:24; Genesis 28:12-14). In short God wants to bless your family no matter how much trouble or dysfunction there has been in your family. If you doubt this, consider some of the problems encountered in Abraham's family and line. Abraham was willing to risk other men sleeping with his wife to save his own life (Genesis 20:2) and his son Isaac did the same (Genesis 26:7). Also, Abraham's wife Sarah told her husband he should sleep with the family maid to have a surrogate child for her, then Isaac's wife deceived him so that her favourite son would get his blessing, and the deceived son Esau was so made he vowed to kill his brother Jacob. Jacob fled for his life and proceeded to deceive pretty much everyone he came in contact with. Two of his sons killed the man who had raped their sister and then wiped out all the men of his town. Ten of Jacob's 12 sons were so jealous of their brother Joseph that they beat him up and sold as a slave. Violence, sexual sin, lying and cheating - this was what this family was like. Yet God had mercy on this family. God helped and blessed this family. From this family Joseph grew up to save his family and nation and many other nations from a great famine. From this family came Israel's greatest King, David, who himself was an adulterer and murderer, and if you read Matthew 1 you will see that it was from this family that One came who would bless all families on earth: the Messiah Jesus Christ. This tells us that God can rescue and restore any family. God can raise up great and godly leaders even if the rest of the family is far from God. There is hope for you. There is hope for your family. It's not too late. It's not too far gone. Even in families which have been dysfunctional for generations, God can suddenly raise up great leaders like Joseph and Josiah in Abraham's family line. Also the Bible shows that although you may have come from a far from Christian family, and you may have messed up yourself, God can get you married into a line of blessing. This is what happened with Rahab the former prostitute and Ruth from a family of idol worshippers.    2. Your family must choose to serve God in in every generation. God wants to bless families but each family needs to be shaped by those who choose to follow the Lord (Genesis 15:5-6; Genesis 17:1,9). This means that we must believe God's word. You need to believe as Abram believed that your family has a destiny. You must live in faith, not fear, for your family, your children and grandchildren, or great grandchildren (Hebrews 11:21). Today there are so many forces at work to pervert, undermine and destroy people, particularly vulnerable children and young people, yet despite all this we must not give way to worry and doubt. For God has another way for us to live, and that is the way of faith. By faith in God's word, we will see a new generation raised up for God: a generation that will experience great deliverance. Also, you need to live in obedience to God's word (Genesis 26:4-5). We need to choose to obey God by training our children in the ways of the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:4-7). Basically, parents, or a parent, have to train and shape children and decide what goes and what doesn't go in your family even if it is acceptable with other families. When the Israelites were faced with idol worship in Canaan, Joshua made his own position very clear (Joshua 24:15). This was a decision and a determination. If you want your children to be given fully to God, make sure that you lead the way. It is important that children are dedicated to the Lord at an early age. This marks them for God from the beginning of their lives. If you have not done this, you need to do it. As the children grow older renew your vows of dedication as a whole family. Great things can flow from this decision.    3. Your family can be a great blessing in every generation (Genesis 12:2; Genesis 28:14). All through the history of the Israelites, we see that it was through dedicated families that the blessings flowed. Families helped to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:12). Families helped rebuild the Temple (Ezra 1:5). Families were at the core of the small group that Christianity was founded on - there were three sets of brothers in the 12 of Jesus: Peter and Andrew, James and John, Matthew and James. Matthew and James may also have been cousins of Jesus. Families have shaped the church and history: the Wesley family in the 18th century; William and Catherine Booth in the 19th century. And families are at the forefront of Christian advance today. God is touching nations through families such as the Castellanos family, the Joel Osteen family, and many others here today. And who knows what God will do when you and your family are fully committed to Him? Today we need more distinctively Christian families. Today choose to believe that God wants to make your family and every family great. For this is how we can strengthen the church and shape the world. 

God has great plans for you and your family. God can do more IN your family, FOR your family and THROUGH your family than you can imagine. A family that knows God and chooses to serve Him wholeheartedly has exponential potential to influence not only churches and communities but also nations and generations for good and for God.   We live in a world today that is so self-centred, and even Christians and churches can become very me-centred. The idea that families matter is constantly ridiculed as old fashioned, yet it is the very break up of families that is at the root of so many problems in society, whether in the form of depression, crime, or social and economic disadvantages.    Of course, God loves each individual and has personal blessings and plans for each one of us. But we must understand how much the Bible focuses on a much bigger picture of building the best families and family lines in every generation, even in the face of so much previous family dysfunction and trouble.   The God of the Bible is often known as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob because He is a God who made great family promises to them and to their descendants: promises that also apply to us when we follow Jesus. Galatians 3:29 says: ‘If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.' So, what does this mean for your family, whether you are a two parent or one parent or even a no parent family?  1. Your family can be blessed in every generation (Genesis 12:1-2; Genesis 17:6-8; Genesis 26:24; Genesis 28:12-14; Genesis 20; Genesis 26:7; Matthew 1) 2. Your family must choose to serve God in in every generation (Genesis 15:5-6; Genesis 17:1,9; Hebrews 11:21; Genesis 26:4-5; Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Joshua 24:15) 3. Your family can be a great blessing in every generation (Genesis 12:2; Genesis 28:14; Nehemiah 3:12; Ezra 1:5)  Apply     1. Your family can be blessed in every generation. The first and foundational book of the Bible is Genesis where we read of God making and repeating His promises of continued family blessing to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 12:1-2; Genesis 17:6-8; Genesis 26:24; Genesis 28:12-14). In short God wants to bless your family no matter how much trouble or dysfunction there has been in your family. If you doubt this, consider some of the problems encountered in Abraham's family and line. Abraham was willing to risk other men sleeping with his wife to save his own life (Genesis 20:2) and his son Isaac did the same (Genesis 26:7). Also, Abraham's wife Sarah told her husband he should sleep with the family maid to have a surrogate child for her, then Isaac's wife deceived him so that her favourite son would get his blessing, and the deceived son Esau was so made he vowed to kill his brother Jacob. Jacob fled for his life and proceeded to deceive pretty much everyone he came in contact with. Two of his sons killed the man who had raped their sister and then wiped out all the men of his town. Ten of Jacob's 12 sons were so jealous of their brother Joseph that they beat him up and sold as a slave. Violence, sexual sin, lying and cheating - this was what this family was like. Yet God had mercy on this family. God helped and blessed this family. From this family Joseph grew up to save his family and nation and many other nations from a great famine. From this family came Israel's greatest King, David, who himself was an adulterer and murderer, and if you read Matthew 1 you will see that it was from this family that One came who would bless all families on earth: the Messiah Jesus Christ. This tells us that God can rescue and restore any family. God can raise up great and godly leaders even if the rest of the family is far from God. There is hope for you. There is hope for your family. It's not too late. It's not too far gone. Even in families which have been dysfunctional for generations, God can suddenly raise up great leaders like Joseph and Josiah in Abraham's family line. Also the Bible shows that although you may have come from a far from Christian family, and you may have messed up yourself, God can get you married into a line of blessing. This is what happened with Rahab the former prostitute and Ruth from a family of idol worshippers.    2. Your family must choose to serve God in in every generation. God wants to bless families but each family needs to be shaped by those who choose to follow the Lord (Genesis 15:5-6; Genesis 17:1,9). This means that we must believe God's word. You need to believe as Abram believed that your family has a destiny. You must live in faith, not fear, for your family, your children and grandchildren, or great grandchildren (Hebrews 11:21). Today there are so many forces at work to pervert, undermine and destroy people, particularly vulnerable children and young people, yet despite all this we must not give way to worry and doubt. For God has another way for us to live, and that is the way of faith. By faith in God's word, we will see a new generation raised up for God: a generation that will experience great deliverance. Also, you need to live in obedience to God's word (Genesis 26:4-5). We need to choose to obey God by training our children in the ways of the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:4-7). Basically, parents, or a parent, have to train and shape children and decide what goes and what doesn't go in your family even if it is acceptable with other families. When the Israelites were faced with idol worship in Canaan, Joshua made his own position very clear (Joshua 24:15). This was a decision and a determination. If you want your children to be given fully to God, make sure that you lead the way. It is important that children are dedicated to the Lord at an early age. This marks them for God from the beginning of their lives. If you have not done this, you need to do it. As the children grow older renew your vows of dedication as a whole family. Great things can flow from this decision.    3. Your family can be a great blessing in every generation (Genesis 12:2; Genesis 28:14). All through the history of the Israelites, we see that it was through dedicated families that the blessings flowed. Families helped to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:12). Families helped rebuild the Temple (Ezra 1:5). Families were at the core of the small group that Christianity was founded on - there were three sets of brothers in the 12 of Jesus: Peter and Andrew, James and John, Matthew and James. Matthew and James may also have been cousins of Jesus. Families have shaped the church and history: the Wesley family in the 18th century; William and Catherine Booth in the 19th century. And families are at the forefront of Christian advance today. God is touching nations through families such as the Castellanos family, the Joel Osteen family, and many others here today. And who knows what God will do when you and your family are fully committed to Him? Today we need more distinctively Christian families. Today choose to believe that God wants to make your family and every family great. For this is how we can strengthen the church and shape the world. 

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Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she continues our Advent series, exploring Jesus as our "Mighty God" (El Gabor). Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Pastor Abbie unpacks how God's might differs from human power - it's not meant for oppression but for restoration and justice. Whether you're someone who struggles to ask for help or facing situations that require divine strength, this message offers hope and practical insights on how to experience Jesus as our mighty God through His Spirit and His people. Discover how active waiting this Advent season can lead to renewed strength and transformed lives. Key Bible References Used: Jeremiah 32:18-19 (Reference to El Gabor) Deuteronomy 10:17 (Description of God's might and justice) Psalm 24:8 (The Lord mighty in battle) Matthew 21 (Jesus clearing the temple courts) Luke 7:22 (Jesus's healing ministry) Luke 1:46-55 (Mary's Magnificat) Isaiah 40:31 (Those who wait upon the Lord) Deuteronomy 10:17-18 (God's might and justice) Revelation 19:11 (King of Kings reference)

"See, I have set the land before you; go in and possess the land which the Lord" Deuteronomy 1:8 #hopechanelghana #wearehgsdac Listen to audio sermons on podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...Send us your prayer request here:info@danowusu.com Share your testimony with us here:info@danowusu.comVisit Our Website: https://danowusu.com/Connect with Dan OwusuDan Owusu Facebook: pastordanowusu Dan Owusu Twitter: danowusu8 Dan Owusu Instagram: step_danowusu

Send us a textFor an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comEpisode Notes: Keeping Things Spiritually Clean (Deuteronomy 23:1-18)Introduction:Moses addresses the need for spiritual cleanliness and the principles of inclusion and exclusion in Deuteronomy 23.These guidelines were intended to maintain the holiness of the community and prevent the influence of pagan practices.Key Points:Exclusion from the Assembly of the Lord (Deuteronomy 23:1-8):Certain individuals, such as those with damaged genitalia, those born of forbidden marriages, and male Ammonites and Moabites, were excluded from public worship.The exclusions were symbolic, emphasizing the need for purity and separation from sin.Edomites and Egyptians were allowed to enter the assembly after three generations, highlighting a flexible approach and teaching broader principles.Maintaining Cleanliness in the Military Camp (Deuteronomy 23:9-14):Soldiers were to keep themselves from impurity while encamped against their enemies.Specific instructions were given for dealing with natural biological functions to ensure cleanliness and health.The emphasis was on maintaining holiness and recognizing God's presence among them.Protection for Escaped Slaves (Deuteronomy 23:15-16):Escaped slaves seeking refuge were not to be returned to their masters but allowed to live freely among the Israelites.This command emphasized compassion and protection for the oppressed.Prohibition of Religious Prostitution (Deuteronomy 23:17-18):Israelites were forbidden to engage in or support religious prostitution.Money earned through immoral means was not to be used for offerings to the Lord.This ensured the purity and holiness of their worship practices.New Testament Connection:James 1:20-22, 27 emphasizes the importance of living a pure and righteous life, showing compassion, and being doers of the Word.As we reflect on Deuteronomy 23, let's remember the principles of spiritual cleanliness and strive to apply them in our daily lives, maintaining holiness and compassion in all we do.Conclusion: Thank you for joining us on this episode of The  Bible Project Daily Podcast . Stay tuned for more insights as we continue our journey through the book of Deuteronomy. Don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with others who might benefit from these teachings.Light in the DarknessA supernatural & paranormal podcast with Christian perspectiveListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Send us a textFor an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comEpisode Notes: The Rules of Engagement (Deuteronomy 20:1-20)Key Points:Context of Deuteronomy 20:1-20:Given by Moses to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.Relates to the Sixth Commandment (Exodus 20:13).Preparing for Battle:Do Not Fear (Deuteronomy 20:1): Trust in God's presence and past faithfulness.Trust the Lord (Deuteronomy 20:2-4): God's presence and deliverance are emphasized.Exemptions from Battle (Deuteronomy 20:5-8):Unfinished Personal Commitments:New house not yet lived in.Vineyard not yet enjoyed.Engagement not yet fulfilled by marriage.Fearfulness: Fear can be contagious and demoralize others.Application to Daily Life:Spiritual Warfare: Principles apply to personal and spiritual battles.Facing Adversity: Do not fear and trust in God's presence and faithfulness.Distractions and Focus: Avoid distractions and focus wholeheartedly on the task at hand.Moses' Emphasis:Repeated encouragement to not fear.Importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and faithfulness in all circumstances.Support the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Send us a textSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comFor an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessEpisode Notes: "A Warning Against Forgetting About the Lord" (Deuteronomy 8:11-20)Context: Moses' Warning to IsraelBackground: In Deuteronomy 8, Moses addresses the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. He reminds them of the importance of remembering God and the lessons learned during their time in the wilderness.The Risk of Forgetting God: Verses 11-17 warn against the danger of forgetting God in times of prosperity. Moses emphasizes that when the Israelites are satisfied and prosperous, they might be tempted to take credit for their success, forgetting that it is God who provided for them.Key Lessons from Deuteronomy 8:11-20Remember the Past Lessons:Dependence on God: Moses reminds the Israelites of their dependence on God during their wilderness journey. The hardships they faced were meant to humble them and teach them to rely on God.Gratitude for God's Provision: The manna, water, and protection they received were clear demonstrations of God's provision. Forgetting these would lead to pride and self-reliance.Remember God's Covenant:Divine Promises: The prosperity the Israelites would enjoy in the Promised Land was part of God's covenant with their ancestors. It wasn't a result of their efforts but a fulfilment of God's promise.Warning Against Idolatry: Moses warns that forgetting God and turning to other gods would lead to destruction, just as it did for the nations that were destroyed before them.Application to Christian Life TodayProsperity and Humility:Pride vs. Humility: Just as the Israelites were tempted to forget God in their prosperity, Christians today face similar temptations. It's vital to remain humble, acknowledging that all blessings come from God, not from our own efforts.Biblical Reminder: James 4:6 teaches that "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Humility involves trusting God for our needs and recognizing His hand in our successes.Trusting God's Provision:Dependence on God: Philippians 4:19 assures us that "My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." This promise, like the lessons from Deuteronomy, encourages reliance on God rather than self-sufficiency.Conclusion: Blending Knowledge and ExperienceRemembering God's Faithfulness: The ultimate lesson from Deuteronomy 8 is the importance of remembering God in both prosperity and need. By recalling His past faithfulness, we strengthen our trust in His continued provision.Heeding the Warning: Moses' warning to the Israelites is a reminder for us today. In times of success, we must remain humble and thankful, and in times of struggle, we must trust in God's faithfulness. By doing so, we keep our hearts aligned with God, acknowledging that all blessings come from Him.Support the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

“ Man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord “ (Deuteronomy 8:3 )

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts and Jeff Meyers discuss Deuteronomy 29:29 - 30:10. _____ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

Rev. Andrew Kim (New Life Pres - Fullerton, CA) "Holy to the Lord" Deuteronomy 14:1-8, 21 July 7, 2024

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What were the first warnings given to Israel? Would Israel fail in the future?

Seeking the Lord Deuteronomy 4:29 Acts 17:26-27 Matthew 6:33 Zephaniah 2:2-3 Proverbs 28:5 Psalms 40:16; 70:4; 105:3-4 II Chronicles 7:14-1…

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1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 (Now we can breathe again, as you are still holding firm in the Lord) Deuteronomy 10:8-9 (The Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to do him service)

This week's passage is 2 Samuel 13:23-39. Summary of chapters 11, 12 and the beginning of chapter 13.  How people can fixate on what they want, or they just take it. A picture of the human condition. Amnon's “love” was completely selfish and contrasts with the Love of God. Vengeance is mine says the LORD Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 12:19. The painting of the Human conditions reveals the flaw of human love. Each person plays a part in every situation. David missed the opportunity to go to God before sinning with Bathsheba. Absalom was full of anger, and everyone ended up in a worse situation. How do you keep anger from overcoming your heart? Jesus is the way.   Picking up your cross daily vs going after whatever you want. What you obsess about can bring out of you an ungodly response or action because it is the fruit of your selfishness. The promise is that God has given us everything and wants to give us abundantly more. Vengeance is not satisfied until blood is spilled. God spilled His blood for you.

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Christian Talk - Moses Tells Israel To Fear, And Love, The Lord. Deuteronomy 10This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5139976/advertisement

Christian Talk - Moses Tells Israel; Do Not Forget the Lord. Deuteronomy 8This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5139976/advertisement

Good morning, Five Minute Families. As we discussed what our new topic would be for this week, we realized that there is more to discuss about remembering. Any good story, report, or project will go through necessary problem solving or information gathering, and the best way to do that is to cover the 5 w's and 1 h who, what, when, where, why, and how.The who to remember is clear - God. The what to remember is His word and truth - five of which we mentioned last week. The how to remember as a family we discussed two weeks ago and that devotional included some of the when and where as well. SO, what about the why… why remember?First, let's look at a quick definition of the word remember: “to bring an image or idea from the past into the mind.” Adults and children learn AND remember differently. Each person in the family may remember an event differently - depending on age, emotions, perspective and more. Families need to speak about the impact of family memories as well as individual memories of experienced family events. And, reality is that children will sometimes generate false memories in the learning process. For example, when we first moved to a new state, our son had a difficult time making friends. He was in-between two age-group sets. That, combined with his very active imagination, made me think he was beginning to lie to people about his life in our previous home. Thankfully, however, I realized that his emotions and perception of events were causing him to mis-remember what had actually occurred. He wasn't lying; he truly believed everything he was saying. This isn't all that unusual actually. One article I read mentioned how one twin will often remember an event as happening to them instead of to their twin.Memories are not a set of digital images able to replay accurately at any moment. Facts, imagined details, and interpretations will influence what a person remembers. So, what does remembering differently or inaccurately have to do with WHY we should remember things about God? Parents often do not realize that they themselves may be carrying around distorted memories of events, events that may have greatly impacted their view of God.As a child, the churches my family attended always had tithes and offerings taken up immediately after Lord's Supper. The only thing is… I was 18 before I realized that the offering was SEPARATE from the Lord's Supper. Obviously, I should have, but because they were always tied together, and there was never anything said about the money part being separate, I never really thought about it. When I attended a church near my college, the deacon said, “While not a part of the Lord's Supper, we have found this to be the best time in the order of service, so we will now take up any tithes and offerings.” This small memory and then the coupling with God's truth changed greatly my perspective about how God felt about money. My brain had falsely tied monetary giving back to Jesus's ultimate sacrifice on the cross. I know, odd, but a child's mind does not process properly. Had I not had an event to help correct this false thinking, I am not sure what other false beliefs about God I might have held.Children should not be left on their own to interpret and understand everything. If parents do not take time to discuss what their children think about a Bible story, what it means and more, then a child may misunderstand, and by trying to make sense of the story, they are left with false beliefs about God or even false memories about how open or closed communication was in their family home. Throughout the Bible we read that God implored His people to: “Watch yourselves that you do not forget the covenant of the Lord” Deuteronomy 4:9. “Remember the former things long past, For I am God and there is no other” Isaiah 46:9. “Do this in remembrance of Me” 1 Corinthians 11:24. “Remember the word that I said to you” John 15:20.

The Names of God and Why You Need to Know This...   Pastor Todd's website: www.PastorTodd.org To give to this ministry: www.ToddCoconato.com/give    ach of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible: EL, ELOAH [el, el-oh-ah]: God "mighty, strong, prominent" (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power” and “might” (Genesis 31:29). El is associated with other qualities, such as integrity (Numbers 23:19), jealousy (Deuteronomy 5:9), and compassion (Nehemiah 9:31), but the root idea of “might” remains. ELOHIM [el-oh-heem]: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33) – the plural form of Eloah, which accommodates the doctrine of the Trinity. From the Bible's first sentence, the superlative nature of God's power is evident as God (Elohim) speaks the world into existence (Genesis 1:1). EL SHADDAI [el-shah-dahy]: “God Almighty,” “The Mighty One of Jacob” (Genesis 49:24; Psalm 132:2,5) – speaks to God's ultimate power over all. ADONAI [ˌædɒˈnaɪ; ah-daw-nahy]: “Lord” (Genesis 15:2; Judges 6:15) – used in place of YHWH, which was thought by the Jews to be too sacred to be uttered by sinful men. In the Old Testament, YHWH is more often used in God's dealings with His people, while Adonai is used more when He deals with the Gentiles. YHWH / YAHWEH / JEHOVAH [yah-way / ji-hoh-veh]: “LORD” (Deuteronomy 6:4; Daniel 9:14) – strictly speaking, the only proper name for God. Translated in English Bibles “LORD” (all capitals) to distinguish it from Adonai, “Lord.” The revelation of the name is given to Moses “I Am who I Am” (Exodus 3:14). This name specifies an immediacy, a presence. Yahweh is present, accessible, near to those who call on Him for deliverance (Psalm 107:13), forgiveness (Psalm 25:11) and guidance (Psalm 31:3). YAHWEH-JIREH [yah-way-ji-reh]: "The Lord Will Provide" (Genesis 22:14) – the name memorialized by Abraham when God provided the ram to be sacrificed in place of Isaac. YAHWEH-RAPHA [yah-way-raw-faw]: "The Lord Who Heals" (Exodus 15:26) – “I am Jehovah who heals you” both in body and soul. In body, by preserving from and curing diseases, and in soul, by pardoning iniquities. YAHWEH-NISSI [yah-way-nee-see]: "The Lord Our Banner" (Exodus 17:15), where banner is understood to be a rallying place. This name commemorates the desert victory over the Amalekites in Exodus 17. YAHWEH-M'KADDESH [yah-way-meh-kad-esh]: "The Lord Who Sanctifies, Makes Holy" (Leviticus 20:8; Ezekiel 37:28) – God makes it clear that He alone, not the law, can cleanse His people and make them holy. YAHWEH-SHALOM [yah-way-shah-lohm]: "The Lord Our Peace" (Judges 6:24) – the name given by Gideon to the altar he built after the Angel of the Lord assured him he would not die as he thought he would after seeing Him. YAHWEH-ELOHIM [yah-way-el-oh-him]: "LORD God" (Genesis 2:4; Psalm 59:5) – a combination of God's unique name YHWH and the generic word for “God” signifying that He is the Lord who is God. YAHWEH-TSIDKENU [yah-way-tzid-kay-noo]: "The Lord Our Righteousness” (Jeremiah 33:16) – As with YHWH-M'Kaddesh, it is God alone who provides righteousness (from the Hebrew word tsidkenu) to man, ultimately in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ, who became sin for us “that we might become the Righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). YAHWEH-ROHI [yah-way-roh-hee]: "The Lord Our Shepherd" (Psalm 23:1) – After David pondered his relationship as a shepherd to his sheep, he realized that was exactly the relationship God had with him, and so he declares, “Yahweh-Rohi is my Shepherd. I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). YAHWEH-SHAMMAH [yah-way-sham-mahw]: "The Lord Is There” (Ezekiel 48:35) – the name ascribed to Jerusalem and the Temple there, indicating that the once-departed glory of the Lord (Ezekiel 8—11) had returned (Ezekiel 44:1-4). YAHWEH-SABAOTH [yah-way-sah-bah-ohth]: "The Lord of Hosts" (Isaiah 1:24; Psalm 46:7) – Hosts means “hordes,” both of angels and of men. He is Lord of the host of heaven and of the inhabitants of the earth, of Jews and Gentiles, of rich and poor, master and slave. The name is expressive of the majesty, power, and authority of God and shows that He is able to accomplish what He determines to do. EL ELYON [el-el-yohn]: “Most High" (Deuteronomy 26:19) – derived from the Hebrew root for “go up” or “ascend,” so the implication is of that which is the very highest. El Elyon denotes exaltation and speaks of absolute right to lordship. EL ROI [el-roh-ee]: "God of Seeing" (Genesis 16:13) – the name ascribed to God by Hagar, alone and desperate in the wilderness after being driven out by Sarah (Genesis 16:1-14). When Hagar met the Angel of the Lord, she realized she had seen God Himself in a theophany. She also realized that El Roi saw her in her distress and testified that He is a God who lives and sees all. EL-OLAM [el-oh-lahm]: "Everlasting God" (Psalm 90:1-3) – God's nature is without beginning or end, free from all constraints of time, and He contains within Himself the very cause of time itself. “From everlasting to everlasting, You are God” (Psalm 90:2). EL-GIBHOR [el-ghee-bohr]: “Mighty God” (Isaiah 9:6) – the name describing the Messiah, Christ Jesus, in this prophetic portion of Isaiah. As a powerful and mighty warrior, the Messiah, the Mighty God, will accomplish the destruction of God's enemies and rule with a rod of iron (Revelation 19:15).

 Shema - Love The Lord Loving the LORD with all our heart, soul, and strength.

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Today's Reading: Galatians 5:25-6:10Daily Lectionary: Malachi 3:6-4:6; Matthew 4:12-25Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. (Galatians 6:6)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. No one likes to talk about money in church. No one wants to talk about what they give or get a lecture about how they ought to give. Trust me, pastors really don't like preaching about the offering plate! Regardless, Paul talks about it a lot. And so, we need to talk about it.Paul talks about it because he sees it as a Gospel issue. The Gospel is at stake here! Think about it: If your pastor has to work a second job to feed his family, how much time does he have to deliver the Gospel to sinners? If a congregation isn't taking care of its pastor, eventually that church might find itself without a pastor. And then, who will preach the Gospel? Who will absolve? What becomes of the ministry when the saints won't support it?In 1 Kings 17, Elijah and the widow are living through a famine caused by a lack of rain. There are worse things, however. One might experience a famine of the Word. One might live in a town where there are no preachers proclaiming the Word of God—that Word which delivers forgiveness and eternal life. “Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord” (Deuteronomy 8:3).The offering is an essential part of Christian worship. Our Father provides for our bodies and our souls. He provides for the soul by sending us pastors who preach Christ crucified and absolve sinners in His stead. Pastors deliver the Gifts, and the saints receive them by faith. When the saints truly receive the Word with faith, they receive the Word with joy and thanksgiving. In gratitude, those who receive the Word share all good things with their pastors, which includes their income. They give without grumbling, for they know that what they have received in the Divine Service is far more precious than money. And whenever Christians receive the Word by faith with thanksgiving, God is sure to provide more of that Word. Since God feeds and clothes the pastor through the generosity of the saints, he can continue to deliver the Word to them. In the Name + of Jesus. AmenAlmighty God, all that we possess is from Your loving hand. Give us grace that we may honor You with all we own, always remembering the account we must one day give to Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. (Prayer for Proper Use of Wealth, LSB p. 311)-Pastor Alexander Lange is pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Albany, Oregon.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Duane BamschStudy Christ's words on the cross to see how you can show more Christlike grace in your life. Perfect for group or individual study, each chapter has a Q&A at the end, and the back of the book includes a leader guide. Available now from Concordia Publishing House.

Josué 23: El mayor consejo de Josué. Josué 23:8‭ RVA2015:(Por favor leer en su Biblia)------------------¡Ya nos acercamos al final de este fascinante libro! El liderazgo de Josué, la influencia honorable que tenía ante los ojos del pueblo, su valentía en la guerra, y su excelente administración entre el pueblo es admirable y ejemplar. Además, fue un líder espiritual prominente, continuando el legado de su predecesor Moisés, guiando al pueblo hacia la presencia de Dios y recordándoles continuamente el gran Dios que ellos tenían y el cual los protegía y bendecía con mano poderosa. En este capítulo y en el de mañana veremos esas palabras conmovedoras con las que Josué, en su vejez y cerca de su muerte, consuela a todo el pueblo y lo exhorta a que nunca se alejen del Señor. Primero les recuerda la forma sobrenatural en la que ellos han vencido a sus enemigos, pero no por sus propias fuerzas sino porque el mismo Dios peleaba por ellos.También les recuerda la necesidad de no alejarse de las palabras del Señor, pues tendrán fatales consecuencias si se alejaran de la justicia y la verdad, los llevaría por un camino oscuro. Uno de esos consejos es: tener en claro las diferencias que existían entre los israelitas y los habitantes anteriores de la tierra. Si ellos se emparentaban con el pueblo pagano y practicaban sus costumbres erróneas, sufrirán las mismas consecuencias de los cananeos que, por la multitudes de sus prácticas abominables como el sacrificio de infantes al dios moloc, los cultos de inmoralidad y desenfrenos y otras clases de perversiones, hicieron que sufrieran destrucción y destierro. Desafortunadamente, solo la generación de Josué y sus hijos permanecieron firmes en el camino de Dios, pero después, su siguiente generación rápidamente se alejó de la senda de la vida, del bien y la verdad.Meditemos atentamente acerca de este consejo sabio de Josué. Tengamos en claro los mandamientos de Dios, guardémonos de contaminaciones que provengan de la cultura actual, de lo que la sociedad va aceptando como normal todo cuando Dios nos ha advertido de los efectos del pecado. Las consecuencias son claras y las vemos en medio de la sociedad. No tenemos excusa. Si nos protegemos de la inmoralidad, evitaremos enfermedades en el cuerpo y heridas en el alma. Si nos mantenemos firmes en los principios bíblicos, aunque se burlen de nosotros o nos digan anticuados, veremos el resultado en nuestras familias, en nuestros matrimonios y en nuestros hijos. El adulterio, la fornicación, la mentira, la avaricia, el engaño y otras obras malas de la carne, cada día se van normalizando y aceptando como un estilo de vida que se debe tolerar. Si nosotros nos guardamos y le ponemos nombre a estas prácticas para identificarlas y combatirlas, entonces tendremos claro el camino de la verdad y nuestro hogar podrá estar firme ante los ataques que en nuestra sociedad se van levantando.Aunque ellos eran los que ahora poseían la tierra, podemos aprender acerca del peligro moral y espiritual que seguía coexistiendo sobre la tierra. Mientras existieran otros pueblos en la tierra con costumbres paganas, y mientras que los israelitas se descuidaran y olvidaran sus principios y convicciones, estarían expuestos constantemente ante el peligro de que ellos cayeran de la gracia de Dios y perdieran la gran ventaja que ellos tenían sobre los demás pueblos, y era que ellos tenían a un Dios vivo que habitaba entre ellos protegiéndolos y bendiciendolos. Espero que hayamos visto el paralelo de la vida de Israel con la de nosotros en la actualidad.No olvidemos el consejo de Moisés como advertencia al pueblo: que no se obsesionen con las nuevas creencias que comenzaran a conocer de los otros pueblos paganos, ni se dejen engañar por alguna práctica, así fuera atractiva, más prohibida por el Señor: Deuteronomio 11:16-17 dice: "Tengan cuidado de que su corazón no se envanezca, y ustedes se aparten y sirvan a dioses ajenos, y se inclinen ante ellos, porque el furor del Señor se encenderá contra ustedes, y cerrará los cielos para que no llueva, y la tierra no dará su fruto, y pronto ustedes desaparecerán de la buena tierra que el Señor les da."Soy Eduardo Rodríguez. Que el Señor te guíe y te dé armas firmes y fuertes para pelear y vencer las muchas batallas de las tendencias inmorales de la actualidad.

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August 14, 2022

Pastor Larry Stephens brings a message on the importance and purpose of church discipline. Pastor Larry compares Deuteronomy 19 to the words of the Lord Jesus from Matthew 18: 15-20. Church disciple is for the glory of God, the edification of the body, restoration for the wayward, and to bring the church together for the mission of God. 

A sermon by John Vandervelde from Deuteronomy 8

Pastor Sammy Turner Sermon

Deuteronomy 4:44-6:9

Recorded February 6th 2022, Pastor Larry Stephens stresses the importance of supporting leadership. Taken from Deuteronomy 1:9-18, Pastor Larry expounds upon the points of delegating, praying, and supporting those in leadership, and the leadership, lay ministry relation. 

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# Introduction While we talk a lot about circumcision this morning, which is not a frequent sermon topic, remember that sinners excel at missing the point. There is a lot of iceberg underneath the tip of this paragraph. We see what's above the surface, we see what Paul actually wrote to the Romans, and the problem isn't as much which parts Paul left out but how much the Jews had left out. Circumcision wasn't only a practice in Israel, but the Israelites came to define themselves by it, even more than by their geopolitical boundaries. (Judaizers didn't push every man to move into the land, but they did pressure every man to be circumcised, see Galatians 6:12.) Circumcision was a sign, given to Abraham by Yahweh, as a reminder of the LORD's covenant to Abraham (Genesis 17). All Abraham's male offspring were to be circumcised (including Ishmael). The law given by God to Israel required it; any uncircumcised male would be “cut off from his people” (Genesis 17:14). It was more than a medicinal and hygienic blessing, it was a covenant blessing. But it became a sign of sanctimony. There aren't many synonyms for sanctimony, but it can be defined, and even more so it can be seen. Sanctimony refers to an affected or hypocritical holiness, it means acting as if one were morally superior. It comes from *sanctus*, a holy thing, but it's a labored pretense over something sacred, a pietistic posture. Sanctified is good, sanctimonious is *acting* proud as if one were sanctified. Paul started poking at Jewish pretense in verse 17. They boasted about their identity, about their possession of the law and how they could give light to those in darkness. But Paul confronted the hypocrisy of how this kind of Jew taught everyone but himself. This kind of Jew boasted in the law that he kept breaking, and God was *blasphemed* by the pagans who watched the hypocrisy. In verses 25-29 Paul takes the sign of circumcision, a requirement of the law, and, as with a knife, cuts off their sanctimonious entitlement. Here we see what really counts to God. # The Value Proposition (verse 25) Circumcision is the subject of the first verse in the paragraph, and it's referenced ten times in these five verses. Since the subject changes from the standard of the law to the sign of circumcision, a new paragraph is appropriate. At the same time it extends Paul's confrontation to the man calling himself a Jew (verse 17) and has an additional explanation (beginning with "For") after the hypocrisy of the law-breakers. The law commanded every male in Israel be circumcised (Genesis 17:10). Paul doesn't say who asked about circumcision, but it's easy to imagine that a Jew could have heard the part about his law-breaking and *still* felt secure because of his circumcision. This sign was the Jews' citadel. > **For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision.** Circumcision was a physical act of cutting the foreskin, easiest when a boy was eight days old (Leviticus 12:3), and requiring more recovery when a man was full grown (hence how Simeon and Levi routed a whole town when the men were sore, Genesis 34:13-25). God almost killed Moses for failing to circumcise his son, and Zipporah was none too happy about it (Exodus 4:24-26). Circumcision was a sign of sonship, a sign of belonging to the covenant that God made with Abraham to bless him. The cutting off of skin was always meant as a reminder about cutting off of sin. That is so much so that circumcision became a metaphor, “Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no longer stubborn” (Deuteronomy 10:16). Physical circumcision wasn't the *end*, circumcision was a means to the end. The sign was *not* meaningless, but it wasn't magic. It was not useless, but **is of value** with *obedience*. That obedience had to come from faith. That faith was in God, relying on God's mercy and God's provision of sacrifices to cover sin. The sign meant that a Jew was obligated to love God with all his heart, it did not get him off the hook from his obligations to the Lord. Without this obedience of faith and love, circumcision might as well have never happened. Unlike in English, there are two unrelated words in Greek (circumcision - περιτομή and uncircumcision - ἀκροβυστία). Being "uncircumcised" wasn't just a fact in one's medical chart, it was a derogatory category. Uncircumcised was synonym for the unrighteous, the ungodly, and ἀκροβυστία is not found outside of the Bible and Greek ecclesiastical literature (per BAGD); it was a way the *religious* looked down on the irreligious. Identifying others as Gentiles/Greeks was one thing, it wasn't really polite to identify the uncircumcised as such. When Paul wrote that "your circumcision becomes circumcision," he was saying about the worst thing he could. What counts to God is not the sign by itself. # The Consequential Implications (verses 26-27) Here is a “therefore,” a “so,” with the consequences. Verse 26 is recognized as a question in almost all the Greek texts with punctuation and English translations, while verse 27 is also understood as a question in the VLG, KJV, and NASB. I think based on the syntax of the verse, it is better taken as a question, which means these are two questions, both of which are about the uncircumcised. Here is the first question: > **If, therefore, the uncircumcised (man) keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision?** This is a question to convict the Jew, not an invite to the Gentiles. Paul never preached the good news of circumcision to the uncircumcised, he actually argued against it, even against other apostles (Galatians 2:12; 5:2-3, 11). The question is, what counts to God? The Jew thought the sign itself counted for something, but “neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation” (Galatians 6:15). The form of this question in Romans 2:26 is a third class condition, if...then? Unlike a first class condition which assumes the truth of the “if”/protasis, this type of third class condition puts forward a hypothetical. The confrontation goes one way to show that obedience from the heart matters more than a cut on the skin. This is *not* saying that Gentiles who obey the law are then a *true* Israel. The biggest reason is that *no one keeps the law*. John Calvin wrote that Paul: > “simply intended to lay down a supposed case—that if any Gentile could be found who kept the law, his righteousness would be of more value without circumcision, than the circumcision of the Jew without righteousness.” If obedience could happen (and that is hypothetical, since Paul's point is that *faith* is required), then it would prove what counts to God. Verse 27 asks: > **Won't the physically uncircumcised (man) keeping the law condemn you who have the written code and circumcision but break the law?** Obviously, yes. God cares about humble obedience, and anyone, including the possibility of a pagan who came to see the righteousness of God in the law, could see the blatant hypocrisy of those who claimed that they knew better. Of course, circumcision *was* a matter of obedience for the Jew. A Jewish male was breaking God's law by not being circumcised. So in Israel there was not a "spiritual" circumcision-only sort of righteousness, but also righteousness was not only in the “physical" circumcision. # The Applied Evaluation (verses 28-29) The ESV adds some words to try to make the translation of these verses more smooth to read, which is fine. It also divides the two verses into two sentences, though it's really one long sentence with two clearly different parts, external and internal. It explains what counts (most) to God. > **For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.** (Romans 2:28–29, ESV) This is true, *sort of*. There are Jews who are not Jews *like this*, but they are still Jews. There are those who are not circumcised like this, but they have still been circumcised. This might be a clearer way to read it: “For a Jew is not (only) one outwardly, nor is circumcision (only) outward and physical, but a Jew is (also) one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit.” There isn't anything about *true* Jew or *true* circumcision without any reference to the external, its saying that the external is not enough. What counts to God is not only **outward and physical**, what is seen in public, and that has *always been the case*. At no point in the Old Testament has being in the right family, in the covenant, been *sufficient*. From the time of Abraham, those who are justified with God and have peace with Him are those who believe (see Romans 4:3). In fact, in Romans 4 Paul points out that Abraham's circumcision came *after* his faith "as a seal of the righteousness he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised" (Romans 4:11). Jewish parents were to circumcise their sons, as a matter of obedience to the law, but that brought obligations to fear the LORD (Deuteronomy 6:2), by keeping all His commandments (also Deuteronomy 6:2), and love the LORD God with all their hearts and souls and might (Deuteronomy 6:5). Circumcision, which was just the most personal, but including all forms of sacrifices and ceremonies in the law, could not replace the *heart*. What is needed is God's own **Spirit**, His supernatural and *internal* work. Too many Jews loved the (superficial) status. They loved their presumed position of superiority, a constant state of humblebrag, and circumcision was a sign of their sanctimony. They loved the **praise**, whether from others or even from their own wrongly informed consciences. This praise is ironic. The name “Jew” comes from the name “Judah,” and Judah means “praise,” which is why Leah named him so (Genesis 29:35), and why Jacob's blessing involved praise (Genesis 49:8). Praise is a not whether but which. Every man wants praise, it's a question of for what and from whom. Too many Jews were satisfied with being praised by men for the sign, when they should have wanted the praise that comes from God for their obedience of faith. They cut themselves off from what counted most: praise from God. # Conclusion The message of Paul to Jews in Rome was not that they could *do better*. He wasn't exhorting them to start obeying the law, and obey perfectly, and then everything would be alright again. He was pointing them to Christ by faith. This is actually what the law, and even circumcision, was intended to do all along. By way of application baptism, as an external sign of identification, *does not count as righteousness*, though it is commanded for those who believe. > And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. (Deuteronomy 30:6) Religious things, including the ones commanded by God Himself, that are boasted about to get praise from men are *millstones* hung around our necks, without living from faith to faith. ---------- ## Charge If there is any excellence in our liturgy, if there is anything worthy of praise about our worship, it is in the Father's peace that fills and guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. And as you are charged to go obey, part of your obedience is to *believe*. Your tested/genuine *faith* will result in praise and glory from God (1 Peter 1:7). ## Benediction: > The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers. May he not leave us or forsake us, that he may incline our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments, his statutes, and his rules, which he commanded our fathers. (1 Kings 8:57–58, ESV)

Deuteronomy 6:1-9.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9.