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Main Idea: Listen to Christ because He is the glory-light and in Him God has spoken.1. Glory-light on the face of Moses: What did it mean?2. Glory-light in the face of Christ: What does it mean? How do we see it?
Moses' death and burial. Who buried him-- Why was his burial place hidden-- What was the dispute that the archangel Michael had with the devil over the body of Moses-- What are the takeaways for believers from the life of Moses--
We serve Jehova Shaddai, the Almighty God. Not only is He Almighty, He is Omniscient. There is NOTHING that God does not know. So when God asks a question, He already knows the answer. When He asks us a question, He is often doing it to focus our attention on what matters. He asked Abraham 'Is there Anything to hard for God? He wanted Abraham to focus in the promise of God and not the limitations of man. He asked the disciples, Whom do men say that I Am? He wanted the disciples to focus on Jesus the Christ and not the persecution that was to come. In Exodus 4, when Moses and Israel were before an impenatrable red sea with a relentless pharaoh pursuing them, God asked Moses WHAT is in your hand? He wanted Moses to focus on God and remember how God had previously used Moses' rod to defeat the enemy and not on the trouble in front on him or the enemy pursuing him. We ask you, WHAT has God given you? No matter how small or insignifant it seems, when God blesses it, your WHAT is All that you need in the situation that you face!
--- Sermon delivered at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 11-15 am. -----This expositional sermon is based on Romans 5-13-14 and seeks to answer the following questions--Why was sin not imputed when there is no law--What does it mean to not impute sin--Did people still sin from Adam to Moses--What was the penalty for their sin--What does the verse Romans 15-13 mean--What happens to babies that die--What the Bible Says About infant death--We trust this sermon will be a blessing to you.---- -- -- -- ----Jimmy Fortunato is the Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church located at 229 W. Jere Whitson Rd. Cookeville, TN 38501.--Pilgrim Baptist Church is a bible-believing, independent Baptist church that takes a strong stance on the authority of the King James Bible and the absolute necessity of public evangelism for true New Testament churches.--For more information about Pilgrim Baptist Church visit--- https---pilgrimbaptist.church---Stay Connected with Pilgrim Baptist Church on Social Media---- Facebook- https---www.facebook.com-PilgrimBaptistCookeville--- Instagram- https---www.instagram.com-pilgrimbaptistcookeville---- Twitter- https---twitter.com-pbc-cookeville--- Sermon Audio- https---www.sermonaudio.com-solo-pilgrimbaptist--Donate To Pilgrim Baptist Church---- https---pilgrimbaptist.church-giving--- https---www.paypal.com-paypalme-pilgrimbaptist
When God called Moses he was full of objections and insecurities and, God asked Moses: What's in your hand? This question is explored for our lives today. What's in your hand? God has given us more than we often realise to fulfill His call.
God Prepares Joshua -Several passages in Exodus, Numbers, - Deuteronomy- --Notes--Joshua's Training--- -- -- --Joshua's Faith--- -- -- --Joshua's Commission--- -- --Digging Deeper---What truths about God were made clear to Joshua as he served under Moses-----What did Joshua learn about leading people throughout his apprenticeship with Moses-----What truths has God taught you in your life-- What might He be preparing you to do with these truths and experiences---- --Other passages to consider--Ex 17-8-16- 24-12-18- 32-15-33-23- Num 11-28- 13-14- Deut 1-38- 3-21,28- 31-1-23- 34-9.
God Prepares Joshua -Several passages in Exodus, Numbers, - Deuteronomy- --Notes--Joshua's Training--- -- -- --Joshua's Faith--- -- -- --Joshua's Commission--- -- --Digging Deeper---What truths about God were made clear to Joshua as he served under Moses----What did Joshua learn about leading people throughout his apprenticeship with Moses----What truths has God taught you in your life- What might He be preparing you to do with these truths and experiences--- --Other passages to consider--Ex 17-8-16- 24-12-18- 32-15-33-23- Num 11-28- 13-14- Deut 1-38- 3-21,28- 31-1-23- 34-9.
Is it necessary for Christians to keep all the law of Moses-- What things are necessary to be observed-- Is there Christian Liberty--
Is it necessary for Christians to keep all the law of Moses-- What things are necessary to be observed-- Is there Christian Liberty--
Is it necessary for Christians to keep all the law of Moses- What things are necessary to be observed- Is there Christian Liberty-
THE BURNING BUSH One day God intervened supernaturally in the life of Moses, speaking to him from a burning bush that stayed alight until Moses received and understood God's message to him. Exodus 3:1 One day as Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, out at the edge of the desert near Horeb, the mountain of God, suddenly the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. And Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.” When the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” And he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Then the LORD said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians… 10. Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said, “But I will be with you, Moses then protests his unworthiness for the task, so we read on. But Moses said, “They won't believe me! They won't do what I tell them to. They'll say, ‘Jehovah never appeared to you!'” The Lord asked him. “What do you have there in your hand Moses?” And he replied, “A shepherd's rod… (Exodus 4:1) Moses was leading a very ordinary life looking after his father in law's sheep, with a shepherd's rod in his hand and God came into that ordinary life and said to Moses ‘What have you got in your hand?' What he had in his hand was an ordinary part of his life as a shepherd, but it was to become something that God wanted to supernaturally empower. God had put that rod in his hand and created him to use it with skill and wisdom to be a good shepherd of his flocks. That rod was now to become the rod that parted the red sea. It also became the rod that caused water to flow supernaturally out of a rock so that God's people could live and not die and drink from the rock and be refreshed. There were three forty-year stages in Moses' one-hundred-and-twenty-year life. They were the three stages of nurture, development, and empowerment. Stage 1 (nurture) – Moses grew up as a young man in the royal family of the Pharaoh after being rescued from the river as a baby by Pharaoh's daughter. Pharaoh allowed Moses' mother to nurture his young life, so he grew up taught in the ways of God and also instructed in the ways of Egypt. He became an important figure in the court of Pharaoh but when at age forty, having experienced freedom and independence he saw that two of his fellow Hebrews were being beaten up by an Egyptian guard. He got into reaction about such an unjust system and he attacked and killed the guard and had to bury him in the sand. He had rashly taken justice into his own hands and made a serious error of judgment. His unwise reaction to the injustice being done to his own people did not make any changes to the injustice around him and ended up with the Hebrews telling him to stay out of their business as he only made things worse for them. So, Moses had to get away from Egypt or he would have been severely punished and perhaps even lost his own life. Stage 2 (development) – He then spent forty years in the desert as a shepherd. He was humbled by real life and learned to act responsibly and within the limitations of his own humanity. He hadn't changed anything concerning justice for his people as yet, but God was changing something in him, through experiences that developed his character requiring him to learn self-control, wisdom and patience. Stage 3 (empowerment) – The burning bush - He was ready for God to take the natural skills and virtues and mature attitudes he now had about his life and to take him on a supernatural journey where Moses allowed God to work his loving and just and merciful purpose through him. He now began to respond to and be involved in the changes that God desired to fulfill in him and in the world of the lives of those around him - two million Jews being delivered out of Egypt, out of the hand of Pharoah. Each one of these three forty-year experiences in the life of Moses illustrates a different manifestation of the progressive work of the purpose of God for Moses' life. The number forty narrative in the Bible speaks to us of appointed times of challenge and change where God manifests the divine power of his life working for us and with us. These appointed times don't have to be periods of forty years or forty anything as they were with Moses. Jesus also had three ‘number forty' stages in his life. He had a forty-day experience in the trial of his faith in the wilderness when he fasted and overcame the temptations of the devil. That was his second ‘forty' experience. He also had a time of forty days on earth manifesting his risen life after his resurrection. That was his third and final number forty experience. His first ‘number forty' experience was the time of forty weeks in the womb of Mary which was the manifestation of his incarnation. In outlining the three stages of nurture and development and empowerment, we see examples in the lives of Moses and Jesus, and we can see examples in our own lives as well. The stages can be summarized broadly as. Stage one - Privilege and protection of the time of nurture. Moses in the court of Pharoah for forty years. He was being reared in the two distinct cultures of the ways of Egypt and the ways of God, which ended with a crisis of violent conflict and a shameful parting of the ways. Jesus in the womb of Mary for forty weeks. This was the joining of two different states of being, the human and the divine. It began with the glory of a new creation, and it is to last forever for mankind. For ourselves this is our upbringing in the particular culture and circumstances of our parents, where in most cases we are sacrificially provided for in body and soul. However, this is not always the way it is and in some cases brings confusion and pain but by God's grace this can be healed through our understanding of God the Father's love for us. Stage two - Training and testing. Moses for forty years in the desert as a shepherd being humbled and developed in character by God and under the guiding hand of his father-in-law Jethro. Jesus was tested for forty days in the desert where he suffered physically and emotionally and spiritually and overcame the temptations of the devil by listening only to the words of his Father. From that experience Jesus went forth in authority to finally pour out his life for us all. For us there is the time of ‘making our own way' in life where we go through the ups and downs and successes and failures, the pain and the joy and the griefs and the sufferings of the lessons of life that develop our character. By the grace of God, we endure, and we learn to lean upon God and to trust him in the yielding of our will to his will for our lives. Stage three - Empowerment of God with us presence. For Moses this was the burning bush experience. He learned to recognize what God had put in his hand and in his heart in order for him to be the deliverer of God's love and wisdom to Israel for forty years in the wilderness. For Jesus – He was to walk for forty days upon the earth to bear witness to his resurrection and after that to ascend to his Father from where he intercedes for us at all times and in all things. He empowers us by his grace to walk with him hand in hand with what the Father has placed in our hand for his will to be done in our lives. How this ‘forty' narrative example is applied to our lives. 1Corinthians 10:1 For we must never forget, dear brothers, what happened to God's people through Moses in the wilderness long ago. God guided them by sending a cloud that moved along ahead of them; and he brought them all safely through the waters of the Red Sea. All these things happened to them as examples—as object lessons to us. God says to us ‘What is that in your hand? What he also says to us is that he has given us what is in our hand and what he has put in our hand is what he has also put in our heart. He tells us to take hold of that with a new dimension of faith that he is with us in the doing. He says. ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. You have found grace in my sight and I know you by name'. How do we know what is in our hand? This is not some major penetrating search – we just look around us in our world of those people closest to us and see what it is that God has given us to do to bring his love and care and blessing into their lives - what is the closest situation at hand that is calling for us to give ourselves to right now? He is also making us mindful of the abilities and skills and experience gained in our work or career, and our roles as a parent or spouse or friend, or as a helper or an adviser. He makes us mindful of the opportunities that have moved us forward and challenged us in our growth of character as a person and that have also been used to fulfill us in our world of influence. All of that has been in your hand to do with as you have willed. But then comes the burning bush experience for us as it did with Moses. God did something so miraculous that it took his attention from that moment of his normal everyday activity and brought him into an encounter with a supernatural God. Our burning bush is the supernatural fire of the Holy Spirit burning within a mortal human life that draws us into an encounter with the living God - We draw near to God and he draws near to us (James 4:8). God wants to bring to our attention that it is time for God to begin working supernaturally to empower those ordinary things in our life where faith can now work in us in a new dimension of his grace and love and power. The following train of thought came to me when meditating on this truth earlier in the week. When I look around and see what is happening in this pretty ordinary life and see that nothing really special is happening then I remember to look somewhere else where there is a place where God is at work in the world of the unseen, and that is where everything is happening in his world of the Spirit. I then begin to rest in the fact that God is working at something in my world at this moment and that I have the privilege to be part of it. I don't know what it is that he's doing but that doesn't matter because my faith tells me that it is for good. And by my being connected like that and appreciating what is really happening in that world for me and for those in my world I know that when he does tell me or show me what is happening and what it is that he wants to do with what is in my hand at least I will recognize it and see it by keeping in tune with it in my heart of faith for what he wants to achieve. Look at your right hand and say to yourself ‘I am walking hand and hand with you Lord into a new future of faith and hope and love and meaning. And the burning bush will stay alight - Forever.
Pastor Roy shares a message from the story of Moses: "What's In Your Hand?"
Moses: What's In Your Hand? - June 27th, 2021
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
On the First Sunday in Lent Rev. Marta Flanagan considers what we are to make of Jesus: the teacher, prophet, savior and liberator. Next month on the first day of Passover Marta will preach the second sermon in this series: “Moses What?” The art referenced in this episode is contained in the episode thumbnail and includes: Superman Jesus, Unknown Head of Christ, Warner Sallman, 1940 Christ Pantocrator of St. Catherine’s Monastery at Sinai, 6th century Forensic Rendering of Christ, Richard Neave Bright Hope Baptist Church, Philadelphia PA, 1964 Jesus of the People, Janet McKenzie, 1999 A Last Supper, Lorna May Wadsworth 2010 Wales Window, John Petts, 1965 Podcast introduction music composed and played by First Parish Music Director Emeritus, Kenneth Seitz: “Amen, Blessed Be;" number 14 in the First Parish songbook, Singing Toward Justice. Introduction language is the Mission Statement adopted in 2010 spoken here by First Parish lay leaders and Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan.
Ryan Yazel - We're returning to one of our communal practices: letting ourselves be drawn out by the questions God asks in Scripture. This week we find ourselves in the story of the Exodus, where God asks a discouraged Moses "What is in your hand?" This teaching was recorded at Four Winds Field, where we're holding outdoor Sunday night gatherings instead of our regular gathering schedule at Studebaker 112, which has been suspended due to COVID-19. If you’re a part of the growing digital SBCC community, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us a note letting us know how you found us and what keeps you listening at: info@southbendcitychurch.com. You can also support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving at: southbendcitychurch.com/give
A Strategy to Cope (Hebrews 3) Right mouse click or tap here to save this sermon MP3 file to your computer I wonder how you have changed over the years. It is almost 40 years now since I first became a Christian and started following Jesus Christ. I haven't fallen away from Him in that time, but I have known some people who have. A question as we start: "How can we, as 21st century Christians, keep from falling away?". The answer I believe, is what I would call it the COPE strategy: Consider, Persevere and Encourage. 1. Keep Considering! (Hebrews 3:1-6) Moses was cool In Comes Jesus How is Jesus better than Moses? What about us? 2. Keep Persevering! (Hebrews 3:7-12, 15-19) 3. Keep Encouraging! (Hebrews 3:12-14) Conclusion If you would call yourself a Christian and you are unsure where you are, then please do look back and remember what Jesus has done for you. Consider Him as you look back to your first profession of faith in Him. Consider that just as He died, you died in the waters of baptism. Consider that just as He rose to physical life, you rose from the waters of baptism and will also rise again when you physically die. Consider that just as Jesus will be glorified, so too will you be glorified before the Father - if you hold out until the end. Be assured of who you are - you are a child of the living God - hold out to the end. He has a firm grip on you, so maintain your grip on Him! Remember who you are! The way to cope with the rigours of 21st century life as a Christian believer is to keep considering, keep persevering and keep encouraging. Thank you... Download the mp3 to find out more! Right mouse click or tap here to save this sermon MP3 file to your computer You can now purchase our Partakers books! Please do click or tap here to visit our Amazon site! Click or tap on the appropriate link below to subscribe, share or download our iPhone App!
August 2, 2020 - Sunday AM Sermon "A Legacy Worth Leaving" Our Journey So Far in 2020 2020, a Catalyst for Change Tides of change force us to evaluate our spiritual legacy. In our evaluation, we must consider the past, the present, and the future. Beginning, Now, Tomorrow, Past: Israel at the Cusp of Great Change The promise of God about to be realized (Gen 12) Moses at the end of his life. (Deut. 3:26-28) A recollection of their journey so far (Deut. 1-3) What do we see in our journey so far? Present: Call to Obedience Danger in Unfaithfulness (Deut. 29: 20-28; 32:23-25) Blessing in Submission (Deut. 7-8) Are our Lives obedience and submission to God? Future: Hope of Victory Death of Moses (Deut. 34:1-8) A New Generation (Deut. 34:9) Legacy Beyond Time (Deut. 34:10-12) Will our legacy look like Moses? What is our Legacy? Does our past and present result in a legacy that's pleasing to God? Is the future of our legacy our Hope in God? Legacy in Christ; Not Because of our righteousness (Deut. 9) Duration 31:11
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March 29th, 2020A study of John 7:37-41Thesis: "Admitting your need for renewal can lead to life gushing out to others. "Questions from the sermon to think about or discuss with your family.1. The Jews where celebrating the Festival of Booths, which remembered when Israel traveled in the wilderness to the Promised Land. Why was it important for them to remember the Exodus? Is it important for us to remember? Why or why not?2. Why do you think God stood on the rock to be struck by Moses? What does that have to do with Jesus?3. How does the Holy Spirit renew you? Take some time to read Isaiah 40, Philippians 4, Psalm 91, and Psalm 46. How can these scriptures renew you, or help you, if you are having a hard time? 4. How is the Spirit renewing you during this pandemic?5. How is the Spirit cleansing you during this pandemic?6. How do you receive the Spirit? Look at Revelation 22:14-17, what do you need to admit to receive the Spirit?7. What can you do in your family and neighborhood for others to see the Spirit gushing out of you during the pandemic?
Why did God create the New Covenant, when the Old Covenant was already perfect? Do Christians still live under the rules of Moses? What is so special about the New Covenant? Let's jump into these questions and see why the New Covenant outshines the Law!Website: theologyonfire.org Facebook: Theology on FireInstagram: Theology_on_FireEmail: Contact@theologyonfire.org
We continue our series, Strengthening Our Soul, by looking at Exodus 3:5-4:17 and the conversation between God and Moses. The focus for Moses and for us is on “Calling.” What is God’s calling for Moses? What is God’s calling for you?
Introduction---Having shown the comparisons and the contrasts between the two representative men, the first man Adam and the 2nd man, the God man, Jesus, there is now a question to be answered.--The question and the answer have already been touched on somewhat earlier in this letter. But now he is ready to take it head on.--He knows that the question will come, what then was the purpose for God's law---If it is really about whether we are in Adam, or in Christ, then why did God go to the trouble, so to speak, of giving law through Moses- What was the purpose for all of that-----And it is refreshing and encouraging noting that 2,000 years later the question is still being asked. Over and again it is proven that the Bible is word of God by the very questions that men ask. How does this prove the Bible- It is proof of the inspiration of the scriptures because the Bible anticipates them all. The Bible is prepared for these questions.--This past week I was teaching the gospel in a Bible study and had two people ask very sincerely and very intensely this very same question. They said, -if salvation is a gift, if it isn't a matter of how we live but whether or not we have had faith in Jesus, then why did God give commandments----That is the very same question isn't it---Paul knew he would face it, we know that we face it, and God gives us an answer right here.---I. THE LAW WAS GIVEN BECAUSE OF SIN -vs.20---When you first read this, you could almost get the idea that God gave His law so that there would be more sin in the world. That of course would mean that God somehow wants sin to increase. We know right away that this is an error. God doesn't even tempt people to s
BE SUCH A KING--1 KINGS 2- 2 SAMUEL 23-1-7--Previously- I WILL BE KING- -1 KINGS 1---sit on the throne and reign- - 9 times in 1 KINGS 1 -Verses 13, 17, 29, 24, 27, 30, 35, 46 - 48--Today- BE SUCH A KING- -1 KINGS 2---to be firm, to make firm, to be established -Hebrew- kun--Verses 12, 24, 45, 46----1- BE SUCH A KING- FEAR THE LORD---2 SAMUEL 23-3 - The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me- 'He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.'--Elaboration- 1 KINGS 2-2-4---Big picture- True manhood has everything to do with God's Word---Manliness is next to godliness-----a- Be A Man- Keep His Word---Verse 3a- Keep the charge of the LORD your God.--Cf. DEUTERONOMY 17-18-20 where the king of Israel was called to write for himself a copy of the law of God and then read it----Verse 3b - To walk in His ways . . .--Cf. PSALM 1-1-2----b- Be A Man- Keep ALL His Word---Verse 2 --- statutes, commandments, judgments, testimonies . . . written in the Law of Moses------What will happen if it is done---Personal prosperity- Verse 3 - that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn.--Perpetual dynasty- Verse 4 - that the LORD may fulfil His word which He spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons take heed to their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul,' He said, 'you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.'-----Cf. JOHSUA 1-7 - Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you- do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.
THE LIFE BATTLES OF JOSHUA Bible Study Verses: Joshua 1, Exodus, Matthew 14.29. “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage” Joshua 1.3 NKJV "[The natural life] knows that if the spiritual life gets hold of it, all its self-centeredness and self-will are going to be killed and it is ready to fight tooth and nail to avoid that.” C.S.Lewis What were five issues that Joshua faced in his battle to receive his inheritance of the promised land? Was Joshua defeated by the strongest opponents? Who betrayed Joshua? How does the Christian deal with being betrayed after being filled with so much hope? What happened when Joshua relied on his eyes and not on consulting Our Creator concerning battle plans? How was Joshua going to fulfill the goals of his mentor Moses? What happens when Christians do not step out in faith to enlarge their territory? What is the strategy of dedication and covenant renewal? How does a Christian hear clear instruction from Our Creator, The Lord Christ Jesus, concerning the battles in our life? Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on May 18th, 2019 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible. GOT 190518 Episode #69 COVER ART CREDIT: Photo by Christopher Sardegna, art direction by gil on his mac. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Excuses, excuses.... We can all come up with a few. Are you like Moses? What excuses do you use to get out of answering God's call? Today, we focus on how God answered Moses' excuses and how he continues to answer us. Check out our website! glc.gracepocatello.org/ Email us! podcast@gracepocatello.org Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/GLCPocatello/
God could have liberated His people from Egyptian slavery any way He wished to. But He chose the most unlikely person to act as His spokesperson with what lied in his hand. But what if this isn't just Moses? What if this is the way it is with God and His people, from then all the way to us?
Episode 111 How should Christians use the Law of Moses today? How should Christians use the Law of Moses? This seems to be a major issue in our time. The law was given to Israel through Moses and takes a large place in the Old Testament. But most of us are not of Israel, so how should we use the Law? In our last program we introduced this subject but today we want to go farther. Most of us are very familiar with the teaching that the law came through Moses, but grace through Jesus Christ. But what does that mean to us in practical terms? Do we just completely discount the Law of Moses? What meaning does it have to us? How should we use the law in our personal lives, with our family, and in the church? How should we use it with those who are not in Christ? Many today are trying to go back and keep certain parts of the Law of Moses. Is this right? Why was the Law of Moses given? To specify the moral requirements of a Holy God To reveal sin (Rom. 7:7-13) To minister Christ (Ceremonial-sacrifices, Tabernacle) To structure the nation of Israel until Christ came (Gal. 3:19-25) When Christ came He fulfilled the Law (Matt. 5:17-20) He kept all of the commands of God perfectly He fulfilled all of the prophecies concerning the Messiah He gave Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin once for all He made the way that the righteous requirement of God could be fulfilled in us (Rom. 8:1-4) How then is the law to be used today? To convict the sinner (I Tim. 1:8-10) As a basis for teaching the moral requirements of God (Matt. 5-7) As a basis for civil law How is the law not to be used? As a basis for our acceptance before God ((Rom. 3:19-20) As a legal (literal) requirement for conduct (Col. 2:11-23) In the New Covenant God writes His law on our hearts by the presence of the Holy Spirit (Heb. 8:7-13) God writes His word on our minds by the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit will interpret and apply spiritual truth from the Law of Moses Spiritual men and women will use the Law of Moses to minister Christ Should Christians today keep the holy days (Sabbath, Feasts) (Rom. 14) Not to be approved before God or to be more spiritual (Gal. 5:1-6) Could be used as a form of teaching (ministry of Christ) The spirit in which we use these things is critical (must not be legal or condemning) The supreme test: Does our use of the Law of Moses minister grace? (John 1:17) Does our ministry always lead a person to union with Christ as our complete sufficiency? (Col. 2:10) Is our ministry using the Law of Moses a ministry of life or death (2 Cor. 3) Additional resources at http://www.ntchurchsource.com/ Theme song “Will Your Anchor Hold” sung by J. Ashley Milne Comments and questions welcome. Email David@AnchorOfTruth.com
Episode 105 features the second part of our September listener-directed Q&A podcast. Join Phil Baker and BDK as they answer your questions on a wide variety of Biblical topics. We open the virtual listener mail bag and cover such questions as: Is Jesus Christ fully God? Was the Trinity taught by Christ’s earliest followers? Who was The Angel that appeared to Joshua and Moses? What is Holy ground? Is The Shack a faithful representation of the Gospel? What are some of the things that make the Lutheran denomination unique? How can Christians cope with mental illness Biblically? What can you do to win an unbelieving spouse to the Lord? Is household salvation Biblical? Is the age of accountability Biblical? Does God forgive victims of suicide? These are just a few of the questions up for discussion. So please check it out, this is truly one broadcast you won't want to miss! Show Notes: Download Omega Frequency on iTunes Listen To The Fourth Watch Radio Network Listen to Phil’s Podcast - Reclaiming The Faith Visit Phil Baker Online Purchase A Copy Of NEW: Wineskins And The Simple Words Of Christ Listen To Angelic Road to Armageddon: The Cosmic War DECODED Vol II
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Shopping Your Gifts? Size Doesn't Matter; What about David and Goliath? What about Noah? What about Moses? What about the grumbling Israelites? What about Joshua and Caleb? Attitude Impacts; Living in a spirit filled life is not a list of rules, It's a relationship with the Lord. We can choose our attitudes. Choose to Love. Let Grace Abound; Living out of Gods abundances allows peace and joy to reign. Some see Him as a God who demands my love. But the truth is, He is someone I can't help but love as I come to know Him better and better. Abiding is the key. There comes a point in our lives it's just not what we believe, but what believe is who we actually become. Three keys for a grace filled life, knowing Him, abiding in Him, and expressing Him. 1 Pet 4:10, Phil 2:5, Eph 5:1, Rom 8.
This week we begin a new series on the life of Joshua. Our theme for the series is: "If God is for us, who can be against us," from Romans 8:31. Over the next several weeks we will be looking at the account of the conquest of Canaan. This story took place about 1,400 BC. Moses has died and Joshua is instructed by the Lord to lead the Children of Israel across the Jordon River into the Promised Land. This is a fulfillment of a 500 year old promise to Abraham and its much anticipated achievement will not be accomplished without a significant amount of intrigue and struggle. Just like in our lives, God accomplishes his purposes in the midst of hard work and everyday life. In fact, sometimes his will is messy. While we look for grand and deep principles to ponder, he leads us around Jericho. This week our text introduces the book. Moses has just died; he was the "Servant of the Lord." Joshua is the new commander and chief; he is called "Moses' Aide." In fact, not until the last chapter after his death, is Joshua called "the Servant of the Lord." The text begins with promises to Joshua regarding the Lord's intent to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites. It includes a duplication of the promise to Abraham made some 500 years earlier (Gen. 15:7) repeated to Jacob (Gen. 28:13) and Moses (Deut. 11:24-25). It also contains warnings and promises to Joshua to insure a successful campaign. In particular it repeats the phrase "be strong and courageous" three times. A foreshadowing that this adventure would be far from easy. These people (1:6) had not proven to be the most malleable bunch. Moses could testify to the challenges of being the servant of the Lord keeping watch over this flock. Questions for Discussion: 1. Slide 2. Review the timeline from Abraham to Joshua. How did the Children of Israel get into Egypt in the first place? Why has it taken so long for the Lord to fulfill his promise? 2. Slide 8-10. The phrase "you will lead these people" may foreshadow problems. What kinds of problems had "these people" given Moses? What must Joshua be thinking? What does this tell us about the challenges of leadership? Why doesn't being in the center of God's will mean life is easy? What must Joshua learn in order to be (like Moses) the Servant of the Lord? 3. Slide 11-13. How do we keep the Word in mind? What does it mean to meditate on it day and night? Why is this, such a difficult challenge? Why is it so important? How do we bring the Word into our everyday decisions? 4. Slide 14-15. Have you ever experienced spiritual attack in terms of fear and discouragement? How have you overcome the enemy? What promises are helpful in this battle? In what ways does God's character as "The Lord" help us in resisting the emotional battle with fear and discouragement? Why is it so important to see Him as the Lord Our God?
This week we begin a new series on the life of Joshua. Our theme for the series is: "If God is for us, who can be against us," from Romans 8:31. Over the next several weeks we will be looking at the account of the conquest of Canaan. This story took place about 1,400 BC. Moses has died and Joshua is instructed by the Lord to lead the Children of Israel across the Jordon River into the Promised Land. This is a fulfillment of a 500 year old promise to Abraham and its much anticipated achievement will not be accomplished without a significant amount of intrigue and struggle. Just like in our lives, God accomplishes his purposes in the midst of hard work and everyday life. In fact, sometimes his will is messy. While we look for grand and deep principles to ponder, he leads us around Jericho. This week our text introduces the book. Moses has just died; he was the "Servant of the Lord." Joshua is the new commander and chief; he is called "Moses' Aide." In fact, not until the last chapter after his death, is Joshua called "the Servant of the Lord." The text begins with promises to Joshua regarding the Lord's intent to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites. It includes a duplication of the promise to Abraham made some 500 years earlier (Gen. 15:7) repeated to Jacob (Gen. 28:13) and Moses (Deut. 11:24-25). It also contains warnings and promises to Joshua to insure a successful campaign. In particular it repeats the phrase "be strong and courageous" three times. A foreshadowing that this adventure would be far from easy. These people (1:6) had not proven to be the most malleable bunch. Moses could testify to the challenges of being the servant of the Lord keeping watch over this flock. Questions for Discussion: 1. Slide 2. Review the timeline from Abraham to Joshua. How did the Children of Israel get into Egypt in the first place? Why has it taken so long for the Lord to fulfill his promise? 2. Slide 8-10. The phrase "you will lead these people" may foreshadow problems. What kinds of problems had "these people" given Moses? What must Joshua be thinking? What does this tell us about the challenges of leadership? Why doesn't being in the center of God's will mean life is easy? What must Joshua learn in order to be (like Moses) the Servant of the Lord? 3. Slide 11-13. How do we keep the Word in mind? What does it mean to meditate on it day and night? Why is this, such a difficult challenge? Why is it so important? How do we bring the Word into our everyday decisions? 4. Slide 14-15. Have you ever experienced spiritual attack in terms of fear and discouragement? How have you overcome the enemy? What promises are helpful in this battle? In what ways does God's character as "The Lord" help us in resisting the emotional battle with fear and discouragement? Why is it so important to see Him as the Lord Our God?
What about the law? Is it something that relates to our lives today? Are there laws outside of the law of Moses? What about obedience, submission, and repentance? This second part in a series will answer these questions and more!
Are the gospels part of the Law of Moses? What do Proverbs 22:6 and Matthew 19:24 mean? Preached by Jacob Hudgins.