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Babel Babble and Bearing God's Name with Josh LiemGenesis 11:1-9This week, we enter the story of the Tower of Babel with fresh eyes—exploring how language can be used to build empire or spread blessing. We'll reflect on God's surprising mercy in scattering humanity, trace the redemptive thread from Babel to Pentecost to Revelation, and consider how Jesus teaches us to bear God's name with humility, not pride. With stories of assimilation, ancient myths, and our own multicultural city in view, we'll imagine together what it means to resist assimilation and celebrate difference in the Spirit of Christ.----For reflection & discussion:When have you felt pressure to assimilate?What languages or cultural practices have shaped your identity? Read Genesis 11:1–9 again slowly. How does this story challenge common ideas about unity and civilization?When have you seen or experienced tension in church around cultural or generational differences?Why is it easier to minimize differences rather than value them?What is one step we can take and be accountable for in moving towards unity in love across differences?

Everyone in life comes to defining moments when they can't go back, and they don't know how to go forward. How do you react in such moments? How can you overcome panic and pressure? How can you move into a better future, the best future, when a bad past threatens to undermine you?    These were issues faced by one of the most famous characters in the Bible. There was a moment in Jacob's life where he came to a great crisis and feared for his life and for his family. But this moment became the turning point where he moved with freedom and restoration into his God-given destiny (Read Genesis 32:22-32). We see some powerful lessons from this story.  1. You need to overcome your past (Genesis 25; Genesis 27:36-41; Genesis 32:22; Luke 5:5) 2. You need to learn how to call out to God in your time of great need (Genesis 32:7; Genesis 32:9-12,24-26; Luke 18) 3. You need to change (Genesis 32:25,31; Genesis 32:28; Genesis 33:4) Apply  1. You need to overcome your past. Every one of us has a past. And at some point, unless we have overcome all the things in our past, these will catch up with us and hinder us from stepping into all God has for our future. Jacob was a deceiver by nature, who twice deceived his older brother Esau. He took advantage of his brother when he was very vulnerable, and took his birthright as the firstborn (Genesis 25). And again, with the help of his mother, Jacob deceived his father Isaac into giving him the blessing due to Esau before their father died (Genesis 27:36,41). As a result, Jacob lived 20 years on the run. He knew that Esau was coming for him. Over time, Jacob acquired wives, many children and possessions, and although he had managed to overcome many challenges in his own life, the one thing he couldn't run away from was his broken relationship with his brother. To go forward he had to overcome the past. And there came a moment when he was confronted with his past (Genesis 32:22), hearing that his brother and 400 men are coming to meet him. Jacob was petrified. Have you been fully set free from your past? What words or experiences have shaped you and made you see yourself as you do? So many people have suffered many things in their lives, including abuse, dysfunctional families and broken families, or bullying. People can be successful, but they can carry the sense of being a victim because they have been marked in their spirit by being bullied/ They can feel, however successful they are or how other people see them, that they are a fraud. So many live with imposter syndrome, just waiting to be found out that you aren't as good as people think you are. Maybe you can relate to this. What is your fear? Do you live with the fear of failure, of not making it? There may be something in your past that today you have to overcome. Because you have to overcome your past to move forward in life. Just as when Jesus told his first disciples to launch out and prepare for a big catch of fish, Peter had to overcome his mindset of past failure before he could move into his future (Luke 5:5). Many of the world's greatest inventors didn't see their failures as failures. They saw them as stepping stones for how to succeed. You can't run away from your past, and you can't let the past keep hanging around in your present. If you don't overcome your past, it will overcome and rule you. Maybe you need to be healed from the pain of grief. Unless you're healed then you will be set back. Time is not a healer, you just get better at dealing with things. But the Lord can heal your past. No matter the past financial position of your family, or past addictions or unfaithfulness in your family, you can overcome it. You can overcome the mindset of it being inevitable that certain things will just keep repeating in your family line forever. So, no matter your past, just like Jacob, you need to overcome to have a new future. 2. You need to learn how to call out to God in your time of great need. Jacob was in a time of great need, and he knew that the only God's miraculous intervention in this situation could rescue him, nothing and no one else would do (Genesis 32:7). So, Jacob prayed (Genesis 32:9-12, 24-26). Jacob called out to the God of his fathers, and reminded God of all the promises he'd received despite his unworthiness. But more than that, Jacob called on God to come and save him. Jacob wrestled with the man and refused to let him go. As far as Jacob was concerned, he was wrestling with God Himself. Jacob knew the promises of God over his life, but he was worried. And that night, he had his encounter alone. You cannot rely on your husband or wife, your parents or anyone else for the encounter that only you can receive. You have to cry out to God, and keep on until you know you have broken through. Like Jacob, it might mean a whole night in prayer, wrestling with the Lord to overcome. It may mean that you take some time off or clear your diary so that you can just pray and call out to God so that you can receive a life changing breakthrough (see story of Billy Graham and Stephen Olford). The call of God is one thing. The anointing of God is quite another. And the anointing of God comes when you say to God, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me'. Jesus taught a parable in Luke 18 about a persistent widow who would not stop bothering the unjust judge until she received her breakthrough. We too need to have that kind of persistent faith. Decide that whatever your situation, you will call out to God with absolute determination.  3. You need to change. To overcome and walk in the way God wants us to, we have to change. Jacob had a call on his life but wasn't ready for what was to come. He needed to change. Something had to give. Something had to change. And that was Jacob himself. There were changes in 2 main areas of change. Firstly, Jacob had to be weakened to depend on God (Genesis 32:25,31). God was opening up new opportunities. But he no longer walked so self-confidently or with his previous swagger. His encounter with God had changed him. Secondly, Jacob was given a new name. Names in the Bible signify identity. So by being given a new name, God was giving him a new identity. Before he was called Jacob which meant ‘deceiver' Now he was to be known as Israel, an overcomer (Genesis 32:28). He'd broken through to another level with God and with people. And God blessed him. And God wants to do the same for you. But first God wants to change you and remove things in your nature, your past, your reactions of anger, harshness, bitterness, negative speaking or living by your emotions. When you encounter God, you will be changed, and it will be evident to others. It was a new day of change for Jacob. And it was evident to everyone afterward that Jacob had encountered the Lord and been changed because he walked with a limp afterwards, and he had a new name and new nature. He'd broken through. God had made the way for him not only to be saved, but for him to see reconciliation in his family and a new future (Genesis 33:4). Today, you can overcome your past. You can call out to God in your time of great need, and you can be changed, ready for the great future the Lord has ahead of you. 

Everyone in life comes to defining moments when they can't go back, and they don't know how to go forward. How do you react in such moments? How can you overcome panic and pressure? How can you move into a better future, the best future, when a bad past threatens to undermine you?    These were issues faced by one of the most famous characters in the Bible. There was a moment in Jacob's life where he came to a great crisis and feared for his life and for his family. But this moment became the turning point where he moved with freedom and restoration into his God-given destiny (Read Genesis 32:22-32). We see some powerful lessons from this story.  1. You need to overcome your past (Genesis 25; Genesis 27:36-41; Genesis 32:22; Luke 5:5) 2. You need to learn how to call out to God in your time of great need (Genesis 32:7; Genesis 32:9-12,24-26; Luke 18) 3. You need to change (Genesis 32:25,31; Genesis 32:28; Genesis 33:4) Apply  1. You need to overcome your past. Every one of us has a past. And at some point, unless we have overcome all the things in our past, these will catch up with us and hinder us from stepping into all God has for our future. Jacob was a deceiver by nature, who twice deceived his older brother Esau. He took advantage of his brother when he was very vulnerable, and took his birthright as the firstborn (Genesis 25). And again, with the help of his mother, Jacob deceived his father Isaac into giving him the blessing due to Esau before their father died (Genesis 27:36,41). As a result, Jacob lived 20 years on the run. He knew that Esau was coming for him. Over time, Jacob acquired wives, many children and possessions, and although he had managed to overcome many challenges in his own life, the one thing he couldn't run away from was his broken relationship with his brother. To go forward he had to overcome the past. And there came a moment when he was confronted with his past (Genesis 32:22), hearing that his brother and 400 men are coming to meet him. Jacob was petrified. Have you been fully set free from your past? What words or experiences have shaped you and made you see yourself as you do? So many people have suffered many things in their lives, including abuse, dysfunctional families and broken families, or bullying. People can be successful, but they can carry the sense of being a victim because they have been marked in their spirit by being bullied/ They can feel, however successful they are or how other people see them, that they are a fraud. So many live with imposter syndrome, just waiting to be found out that you aren't as good as people think you are. Maybe you can relate to this. What is your fear? Do you live with the fear of failure, of not making it? There may be something in your past that today you have to overcome. Because you have to overcome your past to move forward in life. Just as when Jesus told his first disciples to launch out and prepare for a big catch of fish, Peter had to overcome his mindset of past failure before he could move into his future (Luke 5:5). Many of the world's greatest inventors didn't see their failures as failures. They saw them as stepping stones for how to succeed. You can't run away from your past, and you can't let the past keep hanging around in your present. If you don't overcome your past, it will overcome and rule you. Maybe you need to be healed from the pain of grief. Unless you're healed then you will be set back. Time is not a healer, you just get better at dealing with things. But the Lord can heal your past. No matter the past financial position of your family, or past addictions or unfaithfulness in your family, you can overcome it. You can overcome the mindset of it being inevitable that certain things will just keep repeating in your family line forever. So, no matter your past, just like Jacob, you need to overcome to have a new future. 2. You need to learn how to call out to God in your time of great need. Jacob was in a time of great need, and he knew that the only God's miraculous intervention in this situation could rescue him, nothing and no one else would do (Genesis 32:7). So, Jacob prayed (Genesis 32:9-12, 24-26). Jacob called out to the God of his fathers, and reminded God of all the promises he'd received despite his unworthiness. But more than that, Jacob called on God to come and save him. Jacob wrestled with the man and refused to let him go. As far as Jacob was concerned, he was wrestling with God Himself. Jacob knew the promises of God over his life, but he was worried. And that night, he had his encounter alone. You cannot rely on your husband or wife, your parents or anyone else for the encounter that only you can receive. You have to cry out to God, and keep on until you know you have broken through. Like Jacob, it might mean a whole night in prayer, wrestling with the Lord to overcome. It may mean that you take some time off or clear your diary so that you can just pray and call out to God so that you can receive a life changing breakthrough (see story of Billy Graham and Stephen Olford). The call of God is one thing. The anointing of God is quite another. And the anointing of God comes when you say to God, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me'. Jesus taught a parable in Luke 18 about a persistent widow who would not stop bothering the unjust judge until she received her breakthrough. We too need to have that kind of persistent faith. Decide that whatever your situation, you will call out to God with absolute determination.  3. You need to change. To overcome and walk in the way God wants us to, we have to change. Jacob had a call on his life but wasn't ready for what was to come. He needed to change. Something had to give. Something had to change. And that was Jacob himself. There were changes in 2 main areas of change. Firstly, Jacob had to be weakened to depend on God (Genesis 32:25,31). God was opening up new opportunities. But he no longer walked so self-confidently or with his previous swagger. His encounter with God had changed him. Secondly, Jacob was given a new name. Names in the Bible signify identity. So by being given a new name, God was giving him a new identity. Before he was called Jacob which meant ‘deceiver' Now he was to be known as Israel, an overcomer (Genesis 32:28). He'd broken through to another level with God and with people. And God blessed him. And God wants to do the same for you. But first God wants to change you and remove things in your nature, your past, your reactions of anger, harshness, bitterness, negative speaking or living by your emotions. When you encounter God, you will be changed, and it will be evident to others. It was a new day of change for Jacob. And it was evident to everyone afterward that Jacob had encountered the Lord and been changed because he walked with a limp afterwards, and he had a new name and new nature. He'd broken through. God had made the way for him not only to be saved, but for him to see reconciliation in his family and a new future (Genesis 33:4). Today, you can overcome your past. You can call out to God in your time of great need, and you can be changed, ready for the great future the Lord has ahead of you. 

God is unwavering in His commitment to keep every promise He has made. While we wait, we are called to remain faithful, patient, steadfast, and continue to grow in character. When His promises are fulfilled, our response should be one of gratitude and worship. Join us for session nine as we see how the waiting periods are intended to f prepare us and strengthen our trust in and dependence on God. Verses Used:Hebrews 10:23Romans 4:18-22Psalm 105:16-19Psalm 105:20-22Hebrews 6:11-15Discussion Questions:It took more than twenty years for the dream that Joseph had as a young man to be fulfilled. As we wait for God to fulfill promises He's made to us, what human emotions or areas of discouragement do we struggle with?Read Genesis 21:1, 28:15, and Joshua 21:45. What do these verses tell us about God's willingness and ability to keep His promises? Why is this such a challenge to believe by faith at times?As we wait for God to answer us in a particular area, how should we wait? (See Romans 4:18-21 and Hebrews 6:15 and Hebrews 10:23)The Bible often speaks of God's perfect faithfulness (see Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 35:6 & 100:5, and Isaiah 25:1). To what extent do you believe that God is faithful? How would trusting in His faithfulness make it easier to wait for His promises to you to be fulfilled?What test does Joseph devise to prove whether or not his brothers are spies? Why do you think he treats his brothers this way? How does this demonstrate wisdom and discernment?As Joseph's brothers return to their father, what are they haunted by, and why do you think this is? (Genesis 42:21-22)

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The Rest of the Story, 4 of 8 from December 1st, 2024 “God uses our desires to grow our desire for Him.” Hebrews 11:17-19 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon explores the challenging story of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, drawing parallels to God's sacrifice of Jesus. Pastor Michael emphasizes the importance of trusting God even in difficult circumstances, holding His gifts with open hands, and understanding that God uses our desires to grow our desire for Him. We cover themes of faith, obedience, and God's ultimate provision, encouraging Christ-followers to live with an expectation of resurrection and trust in perfect God's character. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

The Rest of the Story, 2 of 8 from November 17th, 2024 “God is not tripped up when we don't finish well.” Hebrews 11:6-7 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon explores the story of Noah and the flood, emphasizing that it's not merely a children's tale but a profound narrative about faith, God's judgment, and His enduring love. Pastor Michael challenges listeners to view the story through the lens of faith, highlighting God's intervention to save humanity and His covenant with Noah. When we observe the aftermath of the flood, including Noah's imperfections, we see that God's plans are not thwarted by human failings -- God is not tripped up when we don't finish well. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Read Genesis 28: 10-22.1. What does the word stewardship mean? How does it apply to ourfaith lives?2. What does the word tithe mean? Why does God command us totithe?3. Why does Jacob vow to give God a tenth at the end of today'spassage? What can we learn from Jacob in this regard?4. In what ways is tithing more of a spiritual decision than a financialdecision?5. What did Jacob realize when he awoke from his dream?6. How is God present with us today?7. How might the “step up to tithing” chart be another form of stairwaythat connects heaven to earth?8. Read Numbers 18: 21-24. What was God doing in this passage? Howdoes this relate to the way the church is resourced today?9. What do you think about the statement, “God's plan for tithing is notjust about fulfilling a legal obligation, but about recognizing God'sprovision and expressing faithfulness, gratitude and generosity.”?10. Do you have an overall positive or negative feeling toward tithing?Why do you think you feel the way you do about it?Prayer for the Week:Gracious and Loving God,We come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging all the blessingsYou have so generously poured into our lives. You are the source of everygood and perfect gift, and we thank You for Your endless provision, love,and grace. Help us to always give with joyful hearts, not out of obligation,but out of an abundance of love and gratitude. Teach us to live lives ofgenerosity, that we may reflect Your character in all we do, and bring gloryto Your name. We trust in Your promises and give thanks for the waysYou will continue to bless and guide us. May we always walk in Yourprovision, knowing that You are our ultimate source of every need.In Jesus' name, Amen.

How do we navigate Genesis? In this special bonus episode of the Bible Savvy podcast, Pastor Clayton Keenon is joined by author, professor, and scholar Tremper Longman III to discuss the themes, challenges, and more found in the book of Genesis. Tune in for a rich and fascinating overview! Jump into the Bible Savvy reading … Continue reading "Bible Savvy Podcast | S5 Bonus Episode: How to Read Genesis"

A TIME is made for us. A PLACE is made for us. A JOB is made for us. Finally, US is made. There is much for us to do as we are under the abilities, the limitations and purview given by God. His attention is everywhere, even in our rocky intentions.Perhaps you'll never read the book of Genesis. Or, maybe you've forgotten all it has for us.  If so, these 7 minutes are for you. https://youtu.be/7O9YLUM9Wl4

Here is our full episode with The Bible in Context co-host, Caleb S. Lewis about his new book on the theology of Genesis! Caleb's book “Through the Waters: A Biblical Theology of the Book of Genesis” is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Waters-Biblical-Theology-Genesis/dp/B0D6DWXKDB/ The Bible in Context Podcast is available at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-context/id1713361226 Connect with Caleb on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481789307587168 For more on the Noah passage, see the following: Dojo resources mentioned: Genesis: The Primordial Preface: https://www.discipledojo.org/podcast ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

“The whole of human existence is like some sweet parable told in the most improbable place and circumstances. … God values our humanity. … One of the things that's fascinating about the Hebrew Bible is that it declared and was loyal to the fact that God is good and creation is good.”Novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson joins Miroslav Volf to discuss her latest book, Reading Genesis. Together they discuss why she took up this project of biblical commentary and what scripture and theological reflection means to her; how she thinks of Genesis as a theodicy (or a defense against the problem of evil and suffering); the grace of God; the question of humanity's goodness; how to understand the flood; the relationship between divine providence and working for moral progress; and much more.About Marilynne RobinsonMarilynne Robinson is an award-winning American novelist and essayist. Her fictional and non-fictional work includes recurring themes of Christian spirituality and American political life. In a 2008 interview with the Paris Review, Robinson said, "Religion is a framing mechanism. It is a language of orientation that presents itself as a series of questions. It talks about the arc of life and the quality of experience in ways that I've found fruitful to think about."Her novels include: Housekeeping (1980, Hemingway Foundation/Pen Award, Pulitzer Prize finalist), Gilead (2004, Pulitzer Prize), Home (2008, National Book Award Finalist), Lila (2014, National Book Award Finalist), and most recently, Jack (2020). Robinson's non-fiction works include Mother Country: Britain, the Welfare State, and Nuclear Pollution (1989), The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought (1998), Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self (2010), When I was a Child I Read Books: Essays (2012), The Givenness of Things: Essays (2015), and What Are We Doing Here?: Essays (2018). Her latest book is Reading Genesis (2024).Marilynne Robinson received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Brown University in 1966 and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington in 1977. She has served as a writer-in-residence or visiting professor at a variety universities, included Yale Divinity School in Spring 2020. She currently teaches at the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. She has served as a deacon for the Congregational United Church of Christ. Robinson was born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho and now lives in Iowa City.Show NotesGet your copy of Reading Genesis by Marilynne RobinsonMarilynne Robinson's New York Times article, “What Literature Owes the Bible” (2011)Reading Genesis as the singular ancient literature that it isThe Bible (and Genesis) as theodicyHow Calvin and Luther influenced Robinson's approach to GenesisThe benefit of reading Genesis as a wholeThe story of JosephThe fractal nature of the bibleUnsparing, honest descriptions of the characters“I think that the fact that they are recognizably flawed creatures is, what that reflects is the grace of God. He is enthralled by these people that must have been a fairly continuous disappointment, you know? We have to understand humankind better, I think, in order to understand what overplus there is in a human being that God loves them despite their being so human.”“An amazing little theater of domestic dysfunction.”Abraham and Isaac: “Poor Isaac … or he could just be a plain old disappointing child.”“The Bible is a theodicy.”God's goodness, and a defense of GodGod's value of humanity and the conservation of the human self“God stands by creation.”Humanism in Genesis“Humanity sinks so deep into evil. that they become near incarnations of evil.”Genesis 6: “Every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was Only evil and continually.”Total depravity and the bleak view of humanityNoah and the Flood“… there's a kind of a strange lawlessness of Genesis.”“When God remakes the world after Noah, after the flood, he does not change human beings. He gives them exactly the same blessings and instructions that he did originally, which is simply another statement of his very deeply tested loyalty to us as we are.”“Finding a humane way to deal with the inhumanity of human beings.”Genesis 8: “Because human beings are evil, I will never destroy them.”Grace as a condition of possibility for all lifeThe similarities between Hebrew Bible as a philosophic text, drawing influences from cultures around them“what is a greater question of theodicy than the fact that populations are wiped off the face of the earth every so often—it must have been so common in the ancient world with plagues and wars and all the rest of it.”“Every human, every thought, all the time: evil.”“Genesis is a preparation for Exodus because the solution to human wickedness, which nevertheless does not violate human nature, is law.”What is the moral purpose of humanity?The roaring cosmos and modern atheisms: Schopenhauer and Nietzsche on moral purpose is gone, humanity is just a little boat amidst a storm“The whole of human existence is like some sweet parable told in the most improbable place and circumstances.”Charles Taylor's Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of DisenchantmentProvidence and moral progress“We're still terribly violent. Terribly violent people.” “And terribly blind to our violence.”Revelation and God's control of an otherwise nasty worldThe possibility of human encounterProduction NotesThis podcast featured Marilynne Robinson and Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily BrookfieldA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

The Book of Genesis begins with the creation of the universe and ends with the death of Jacob, patriarch of the Israelites. Between these two events, successive generations confront the moral tests set for them by God, and in doing so usher in the Abrahamic religious tradition. In Reading Genesis, Marilynne Robinson argues for the continued relevance of Genesis as a foundational text of Western culture. James Butler joins Malin to discuss Robinson's account in the light of a long, rich and conflicted history of interpretation.Find further reading on the episode page: https://lrb.me/genesispodSponsored link:Learn more about the Royal Literary Fund here: https://rlf.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking to God is one of the most profound privileges imaginable. Read Genesis 18 to refresh your prayer life.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Another lesson in the Word of God by Pastor Sheila Curtis. Read Genesis 25:23-34 Join us live in the Morning Glory on the We Believe God Prayer and Devotional Line Monday-Friday at 5am est dial 516-253-3558. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-mack9/support

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | July 14, 2024 View or Download our full sermon notes here: https://journeybozeman.com/sermons/notes/2024.07.14.pdf Reflection Questions: 1. Read John 5:39,46 — In what ways does the Old Testament point to Jesus? What are some examples that you can think of? How can this reality change the way we read and understand the Old Testament? 2. Read Hebrews 12:5-6 — Why is it comforting to know that God tests and disciplines out of His love? What difference does this make in the midst of testing? 3. God tests us to show us where we are at and to grow us to become more like His Son. How have you experienced testing in your life? How did you respond? What did this reveal to you about yourself? How did it help you grow? Explain. 4. What could be an “Isaac” in your life? What in your life, if you lost it, would make life seem unbearable? What are you fearful of losing? What has become the center of life? 5. Read Genesis 22:1-14 — What from this story grabs your attention? What questions does it raise for you? What do you learn about God? What do you learn about yourself? How does this story connect to your life? 6. What connections to Jesus do you see in this story? How does this story point to Jesus and the cross? 7. Obedience to God is ALWAYS in our best interest. Agree or Disagree? 8. When have you found obedience difficult? How can this reveal “Isaac’s” (idols) in our life? 9. Read Romans 8:32 — How can this perspective give us courage to obey even when obedience seems difficult? What's your next step?Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcardConnect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/childrenConnect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/studentsGive: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/giveGather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozemanGather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman

How much you accomplish in your life has everything to do with your dreams!  Making dreams a reality is the tough part.  Dreaming is easy!  Today I will hole out to you practical steps to take so your dreams are fulfilled.  We are going to look at Abraham.  Read Genesis 24 in preparation.  This chapter talks more about success than any other chapter in the Bible.   Also read Mark 11:24 

After over a decade of slavery + prison, God pulls Joseph out of the pit & places him in the palace. After interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph is elevated to the 2nd most powerful man on planet earth. Through this story we can draw almost innumerable applications like: God has a design in delay. We can't microwave what God intends to crock-pot in our lives. Suffering is a test, but so is success. When things are going well…do we praise God, prepare for harder times ahead, walk in boldness, and step into purpose? Or do we put our lives in cruise-control and forget God? Read: Genesis 41

In this final sermon on the Names of God, Fabs shares from Genesis 16, Hagar's encounter with God, and The God Who Sees Me. www.thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Read Genesis 16. What are the elements of this story that are disturbing and challenging? 2. What aspects of Genesis 16 are healing and redemptive. 3. Out of the potential names Hagar could have given God, why do you think she declared this name? 4. Where in your life do you feel unseen, overlooked or neglected? 5. Go this day and consider the power of seeing others. Ask God to identify people who might need to be seen.

Read Genesis 2: 15-17.1. What is a boundary and why are boundaries important?2. Pastor Mick told a story about a farmer putting up a fence. In whatways are boundaries ways of both “fencing in” and “fencing out”?3. What boundary did God set for Adam and Eve? What happened whenthey ignored the boundary? What can we learn from this?4. Read Proverbs 3: 5-6. What does this tell us about obeying theboundaries God sets for us, even if we don't fully understand why theyare important? What could happen if we don't adhere to God'sboundaries?5. Read Isaiah 55: 8-9. Have you ever applied this kind of logic whensetting boundaries for your own kids/grandkids? What does this meanfor your own relationship with God?6. In what ways can boundaries provide freedom?7. How can we better see boundaries as gifts from God? (Hint: thinkabout Sabbath)8. Read Galatians 5: 13. How does Paul instruct us to use our freedom?How might this relate to boundaries?9. Pastor Mick described boundaries as being like guard rails. What didhe mean by that? Do you agree? Why/why not?Prayer of the Week:Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of boundaries. Weconfess that we don't always like them, much less obey them, but we aregrateful for them. Please help us to do better at setting and living withinhealthy boundaries, and make your presence known to us even as weexperience the consequences of living outside of those boundaries. Guideus, Lord, toward living the lives you have created us to live, lives that areabundant and eternal. Help us receive your gifts of boundaries with joy,praise and thanksgiving as we allow them to shape our lives in accordancewith your will. We pray all of this in the strong name of Jesus, who livesand reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.

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As we continue our series on the different names of God, Christy Rome shares on the name El Shaddai. thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. If you had to choose a new name, what would yours be? 2. How did Christy define the name El Shaddai? And what do you make of the dual nature of this name? 3. Read Genesis 17:1-8. What do you notice happening in this story? What would this name mean to Abram? 4. What do you make of this truth- as we see God's true name, we often receive a new name. 5. Where in your life do you need to call upon El Shaddai?

GENESIS Lesson 8 – Chapters 8 and 9 READ Genesis 8 all Just as chapter 7 began with the comforting words that God invited the righteous family of Noach into the safety of the Ark, chapter 8 tells us that God “remembered” Noah. But, the verse doesn't stop there; it says He also remembered all […] The post Lesson 8 – Genesis 8 & 9 appeared first on Torah Class.

Lesson 3 – Genesis 2 GENESIS Lesson 3 – Chapter 2 Let’s begin today’s lesson by raeding Genesis chapter 2. READ GENESIS 2 all Here we discover two more important fundamentals: 1) that God has blessed and made holy one day per week, the 7 th, and 2) that He rested in that day so […] The post Lesson 3 – Genesis 2 appeared first on Torah Class.

–Describe your favorite community growing up? What made it positive for you? –What elements keep communities together? What elements fragment communities? –Read Genesis 2:18. Why do you think Christian community can (at least at times) feel optional rather than essential? What's at risk with this thinking? –Read John 16:11; John 16:20-21. What is the difference between a community based on unity verse affinity? Live it out - Ponder who you might be keeping at arms length because of an annoyance, personality difference, worldview, or superficial reason. How might you internally let that go and find a way to be kind to them in the coming weeks?

Big Idea: King Midas could never afford what King Jesus gives freely. Genesis 26:12-25 1. Affluence won't solve all your problems. Genesis 26: 12-16 Isaac sowed seed in that land, and in that year he reaped a hundred times what was sown. The Lord blessed him, and the man became rich and kept getting richer until he was very wealthy. He had flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, and many slaves, and the Philistines were envious of him. Philistines stopped up all the wells that his father's servants had dug in the days of his father Abraham, filling them with dirt. And Abimelech said to Isaac, “Leave us, for you are much too powerful for us.” 2. Next comes a step of faith.   Genesis 26: 17-22 So Isaac left there, camped in the Gerar Valley, and lived there. Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the days of his father Abraham and that the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died. He gave them the same names his father had given them. Then Isaac's servants dug in the valley and found a well of spring water there. But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek because they argued with him. Then they dug another well and quarreled over that one also, so he named it Sitnah. He moved from there and dug another, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “For now the Lord has made space for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.” 3. Acceptance will satisfy your soul.     Genesis 26: 23-26 "From there he went up to Beer-sheba, and the Lord appeared to him that night and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your offspring because of my servant Abraham.” So he built an altar there, called on the name of the Lord, and pitched his tent there. Isaac's servants also dug a well there. Next Steps: Believe: I want to be accepted into God's family today. Become: I will find fulfillment in Christ alone this week. Be Sent: I will show someone how Christ can satisfy their soul. Growth Group Questions:  1. On a scale of 1-10, how content are you right now? 2. What would it take to make that number a 10?  Why? 3. Do you know someone who is never satisfied- no matter how much they accumulate? 4. If money “Can't buy me love,” why do so many people sacrifice relationships for it? 5. Read Genesis 26:2. Why does God allow Isaac to go through hardships immediately after he promised to “bless him”? 6. What do people far from God think about Jesus when they see his people obsessed and stressed about money? 7. Pray for the Holy Spirit to give you the gift of contentment this week.

Life is tough and it can be overwhelming at times.   Sometimes it feels like we are hitting our head against the wall.   Have you ever felt like you were in a wrestling match to get ahead, but you continue to feel like you are losing each round?  What you may not understand is that you are wrestling with God?  Today we are going to look at someone who was doing that very thing.  Maybe you can identify with him and learn that at the heart of your growth is first realizing that your biggest struggle in life is with God.   Read Genesis 32; I Peter 2:9-10

·     God's promises require action ·       Genesis 11:31-32 -31 Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, the wife of his son Abram, and together they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan. But when they came to Harran, they settled there. 32 Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Harran. ·       Before you settle, ask if you are settling.  ·       God allows U-turns. ·       Genesis 12:1-3 -   The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” ·       If you follow Jesus, God promises you your life will count.  ·       Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  ·       If you follow Jesus, God promises you a path for character/soul formation ·       Philippians 3:8 - 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. ·       If you follow Jesus, God promises you your life will have impact.  ·       Is your refusal to move keeping you from God's promises?  ·       Never say never to God. ·       Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and the assurance of what we do not see.  ·       4 So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. 5 He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there. ·      Claiming the promises of God requires you to move. ·       6 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 7 The Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring[c] I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to him. 8 From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord. 9 Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev. ·      God has a promise for you ·      You must claim God's promises ·      What promise do you need to claim? Group Discussion Questions Starter:  Have you ever left something or someone behind to claim a better future?  What was that like for you?  1.    Read Genesis 11: 27-32 2.    Why do you think Terah didn't finish the journey?  What emotions might have stopped him? 3.    Read Genesis 12:1-3 4.    God's great promise to Abraham sets in motion the rest of the Bible.  What do you think Abraham felt when he first God's promises? How do you imagine his conversations with Sarai and Terah went? 5.    Which of these promises to Abraham do you think also might be a promise to you?  Why? 6.    Read Genesis 12:4-5. 7.     Is there a journey of faith you need to start today?  Would you mind sharing it? 8.    Read Genesis 12:6-9 9.    Abraham claims the promise of God by walking the land.  What do you need to do today to claim the promises of God?

In Genesis 2, we get a close look at the events that occurred in the Garden of Eden. We get to focus on the relationship between God and man. Pastor Greg Laurie shares valuable points from this book today.  Notes: Genesis 2/Genesis 3 Elohim is the appropriate word to portray God as the Majestic Creator. Yahweh is the personal name God uses when dealing with humanity. Read: Genesis 2:7–9 God created man and breathed life into him. The word, “breathed,” is warmly personal. Genesis 2:7 Eden means, “delight.” God placed man in a real place called, Eden. Eden was hand-made by God Himself, untouched by sin and death, perfect. Adam was tasked with naming the animals. Genesis 2:20 Read: Genesis 2:18, 21–25 God created woman and brought her to the man. The word, “helper,” does not imply inferiority; it's the same term God uses to describe Himself as a helper to His people. God establishes the family and the home: A man and a woman. To have a successful marriage, you must both leave other relationships. Genesis 2:24 To have a successful marriage, the couple must cleave together. Cleave means, “to glue, to cling.” Marriage is a picture of Christ and the church! 1 Corinthians 7:32–33 Our greatest needs are not fulfilled in marriage but in Jesus! Read: Genesis 3:1–9 The devil undermines in four ways. Satan questioned God's Word. “Has God, indeed, said?” Satan added to God's Word. Genesis 3:3 God never said, “Neither shall you touch it.” Satan questioned God's love. Satan denied God's Word. Satan substituted his own lie. Every temptation can be resisted and overcome. James 1:12 Genesis 3:8 God wanted Adam to admit to and confess his sin. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Genesis 2, we get a close look at the events that occurred in the Garden of Eden. We get to focus on the relationship between God and man. Pastor Greg Laurie shares valuable points from this book today.  Notes: Genesis 2/Genesis 3 Elohim is the appropriate word to portray God as the Majestic Creator. Yahweh is the personal name God uses when dealing with humanity. Read: Genesis 2:7–9 God created man and breathed life into him. The word, “breathed,” is warmly personal. Genesis 2:7 Eden means, “delight.” God placed man in a real place called, Eden. Eden was hand-made by God Himself, untouched by sin and death, perfect. Adam was tasked with naming the animals. Genesis 2:20 Read: Genesis 2:18, 21–25 God created woman and brought her to the man. The word, “helper,” does not imply inferiority; it's the same term God uses to describe Himself as a helper to His people. God establishes the family and the home: A man and a woman. To have a successful marriage, you must both leave other relationships. Genesis 2:24 To have a successful marriage, the couple must cleave together. Cleave means, “to glue, to cling.” Marriage is a picture of Christ and the church! 1 Corinthians 7:32–33 Our greatest needs are not fulfilled in marriage but in Jesus! Read: Genesis 3:1–9 The devil undermines in four ways. Satan questioned God's Word. “Has God, indeed, said?” Satan added to God's Word. Genesis 3:3 God never said, “Neither shall you touch it.” Satan questioned God's love. Satan denied God's Word. Satan substituted his own lie. Every temptation can be resisted and overcome. James 1:12 Genesis 3:8 God wanted Adam to admit to and confess his sin. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

READ: Genesis 25:19-34; Hebrews 12:16   MEDITATE: Esau traded his birthright to Jacob for food to satisfy his hunger. Esau focused on the immediate, while Jacob sought the future. Sometimes we make short-term decisions without having a long-term view in mind. God wants us to keep our eyes on the eternal, what truly matters.   PRAY: God, help me to make decisions with a long-term and eternal view in mind. Give me spiritual vision, godly wisdom, and perseverance to choose.   Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online: https://mountparannorth.com/prayer-request/   21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website: https://mountparannorth.com/21-day-prayer-fast/   Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & Bradley Walters, High School and Young Adults Pastor

Pastor Greg Laurie introduces a fresh series, "It All Starts Here," where we explore the Book of Genesis. In this first message, he focuses on God's purpose for us while helping us understand other topics, such as the creation of the world.  Notes: Genesis 1 We are created on purpose and for a purpose. God has a plan and purpose for you. Acts 13:36 We need to know and fulfill our purpose. Romans 8:28 Genesis means, “beginning.” The book of Genesis begins with God. Genesis 1:1 Since God created the heavens and the Earth, He is more than adequate to meet your needs. Genesis is the ground floor and foundation of the entire Bible. Without it, the rest of the Bible would be incomprehensible. Read: Genesis 1:1–10 God is triune, meaning, three-in-one—eternally existing in three persons. Genesis 3:22; Genesis 11:6 The Trinity consists of three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator of all things! Created (Bara) means, “to create something out of nothing.” Only God can create; that is, call into existence that which had no existence. God has always existed. He is self-existent. He has existed from the beginning. Revelation 1:8 God created all things in six days! Genesis gives a broad-stroked painting of creation, not a photograph. The focus of Genesis is not to show us “how the heavens go,” but “how to go to Heaven.” I don't believe in the Bible because Science proves it true; I believe in the science that the Bible proves is true! God created mankind in His image. Read: Genesis 1:26–28 After each thing God created, He said, “It is good.” When God created man, He said, “It is very good.” Genesis 1:31 Read: Genesis 2:1–3 God did not rest because He was tired; He rested because He was done! The word rest in Hebrew is Shabath and it means, “cease.” “Cast all your care on Him, for He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 The God who created you will bear it for you. “If you will come to Him, He will turn your night into day with a word. He will reorder your broken life with a word. He will bring form out of chaos with a word. It's His specialty.” “The Lord remembers us, and He will bless us.” Psalm 115:12 The meaning of life is to know and bring glory to God! --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie introduces a fresh series, "It All Starts Here," where we explore the Book of Genesis. In this first message, he focuses on God's purpose for us while helping us understand other topics, such as the creation of the world.  Notes: Genesis 1 We are created on purpose and for a purpose. God has a plan and purpose for you. Acts 13:36 We need to know and fulfill our purpose. Romans 8:28 Genesis means, “beginning.” The book of Genesis begins with God. Genesis 1:1 Since God created the heavens and the Earth, He is more than adequate to meet your needs. Genesis is the ground floor and foundation of the entire Bible. Without it, the rest of the Bible would be incomprehensible. Read: Genesis 1:1–10 God is triune, meaning, three-in-one—eternally existing in three persons. Genesis 3:22; Genesis 11:6 The Trinity consists of three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator of all things! Created (Bara) means, “to create something out of nothing.” Only God can create; that is, call into existence that which had no existence. God has always existed. He is self-existent. He has existed from the beginning. Revelation 1:8 God created all things in six days! Genesis gives a broad-stroked painting of creation, not a photograph. The focus of Genesis is not to show us “how the heavens go,” but “how to go to Heaven.” I don't believe in the Bible because Science proves it true; I believe in the science that the Bible proves is true! God created mankind in His image. Read: Genesis 1:26–28 After each thing God created, He said, “It is good.” When God created man, He said, “It is very good.” Genesis 1:31 Read: Genesis 2:1–3 God did not rest because He was tired; He rested because He was done! The word rest in Hebrew is Shabath and it means, “cease.” “Cast all your care on Him, for He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 The God who created you will bear it for you. “If you will come to Him, He will turn your night into day with a word. He will reorder your broken life with a word. He will bring form out of chaos with a word. It's His specialty.” “The Lord remembers us, and He will bless us.” Psalm 115:12 The meaning of life is to know and bring glory to God! --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor | December 17, 2023 Genesis 12:2 (NIV)“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” Genesis 12:10-13 (NIV)Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “I know what a beautiful woman you are. When the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.” Genesis 15:5b-6 (NIV)“Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. Genesis 16:1-2, 4a (NIV)Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”Abram agreed to what Sarai said. He slept with Hagar, and she conceived. Two Main Areas of Control: Control of People Control of Environment Genesis 22:1-3 (NIV)Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”“Here I am,” he replied.Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. Genesis 22:6-8 (NIV)Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?”“Yes, my son?” Abraham replied.“The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. James 4:13-16 (NIV)Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. Reflection Questions: 1. Read Genesis 22:1-18. Discuss Abraham's trust in God's provision in challenging circumstances.2. Share the areas of your life where controlling your own plan is easier than trusting God's plan.3. Read James 4:13-16. What is James' criticism and his expectation for how we go about day to day?4. Of the idols discussed in this series (money, comfort, relationships, reputation and control), which is the area you identify the most challenging for you? Is there any step you plan to take to move forward? Next Steps: Complete the Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any question: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcardWant to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journ

We move next to another covenant in Genesis, the Abrahamic, a covenant which beautifully displays the promises of God. Read Genesis 12:1-3 and thanks for listening. 

The first Sunday of Advent we dive deep into the Old Testament and begin with the earliest covenants and see how they already anticipate and long for the coming of Christ. Read Genesis 3 and 9 and thanks for listening! 

Discussion Questions What formed your view of human sexuality growing up? How close was your view to the biblical idea that sex is a good gift from God when expressed in the marriage relationship between a man and woman? Read Genesis 2:22-25, Song of Solomon 7, and Proverbs 5:15-19. Some Christians view sex as something […]

In this video JC Schroeder reads and breaks down the first verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1, in both Hebrew and Greek from the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint.

On Sunday, we come to the Lord's Day, a day that many have termed the Christian Sabbath. Going back to the time of Constantine, the Sabbath has been treated as a day of physical rest. In fact, our own country established it as day of rest, complete with blue laws, to honor the Sabbath and keep it holy. Yet, is that what Genesis 2:1–3 means when God says that he blessed the seventh day and made it holy? On Sunday, we are going to consider those very things.In Genesis, the seventh day should be something assigned to the opening prologue (Genesis 1:1–31). As Genesis goes, the book of the generations of the heavens and the earth begins in Genesis 2:4 and goes through Genesis 4:26. In Genesis, the whole book is built around ten statements of the generations. But before that Genesis 1:1–2:3 is a section that introduces the whole of creation in seven days. As I will try to show on Sunday, man was created on Day 6 *for* Day 7. That means that Day 6 was not the pinnacle of creation, Day 7 was. But what was Day 7 for? That is what we will consider on Sunday as we consider how this final day of the creation week culminated God's very good creation. Even more, we will see how this day promises rest for all those who find Jesus Christ, the Lord of the Sabbath. Truly, if you are feeling weary and heavy laden, if the burdens of life and sin are plaguing you, this message about God's gift of rest is something you will want to hear. To prepare for Sunday, take time to Read Genesis 1:1–2:4. But also read Psalm 92 and Hebrews 4 and pray that the Lord would give you rest in Christ, who is bringing new creation glory to all those who are being remade in his image. This is what holiness looks like and it is something we will consider in detail on Sunday.As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you this Lord's Day.For His Glory and your joy in Jesus,Pastor DavidAs a reminder, the County Center Community Group is in our overflow downstairs this Sunday.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discussion & Response Questions (Genesis 2:1-3)Discussion Questions for Genesis 2:1–31. How do these verses connect to Genesis 1:1–31 and what comes next in Genesis 2:4 and following?2. What is unique about this passage? What are the key ideas expressed in the passage?3. Are there any commands in this passage? Any direction for keeping Sabbath as a weekly pattern?4. What does it mean that God rested? How does this day of rest relate to the other six days of creation?5. What does it mean that he blessed this day and made it holy?6. How does a comparison of this passage to other uses of the word ‘holy' inform the meaning of this day?7. How did the Sabbath operate in Israel? Did Jesus change that weekly pattern? How? See Matthew 11:28–12:6.8. What does it mean to find rest today? How does the Sabbath relate to the temple and to the church?9. Where can you find rest today? What does that actually look like?10. How does Genesis 2:1–3 make you long for heaven?

Mark continued in the series on Genesis with a focus on addressing context in the creation story. 1. Translation and context: Written for us but to ancient Israel in ancient Hebrew vocabulary, culture, and understanding. The ancients used their common sense to explain the creation. 2. Cosmos and Moses: Moses grew up in Pharaoh's house and was instructed in Egyptian and Mesopotamian culture.  Moses learned gods had various functions in creation. Babylon had other gods to explain creation. 3. Fresh look of Genesis 1 in context: The earth was without form and was void. God speaks and forms, then fills it. Without God forming and filling our lives, we are without form and living in empty chaos. God first formed the earth in the first 3 days then subsequently filled it the following 3 days. Homework. Read Genesis 1:1 thru 2:3 Points for home --God is speaking -God will form and fill your days -God will form and fill your days Don't go In reverse Listen to Mark point out how the Bible needs to be taken in context from the original language for proper understanding.

Read: Genesis 44:1-34

The Bible says all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. That means we've all done things we are not proud of, and sometimes that makes a gag at the thought of who we once were. What's worst, is that some of us have to deal with people that look down on us because of our past, making it even harder to overcome the shame. Let's talk about it.   Read: Genesis 3:6–8; 1 John 3:20; Ephesians 1:3–5   Also read “Breaking the Power of Shame” by Jon Bloom on Desiringgod.org   Poetry jam feedback: https://forms.gle/faQo7x6scE4bghQi6   Bible Study Sign up: https://forms.gle/qqukxBcKqpFtpqEb8   Submit a Question of a Topic Suggestion: https://www.un-associated.com/askchurchboy/  

RATE! SHARE! SUBSCRIBE! Email me your thoughts, comments or questions: caniberealpodcast@gmail.com   Show Notes: ○ Galatians 5:22-23 ○ 1st and foremost, remember that these Fruits of the Spirit are all characteristics of God • Goodness ○ Goodness- moral excellence; virtue; the quality or state of being morally good or virtuous ○ The Greek word for "goodness" is "Agathosune" (ag-ath-o-soo'-nay), which means uprightness of heart and life, goodness, kindness ○ A quote from a weekly devotional by Lauren Abraham on the fruits of the Spirit: "when we act out true goodness of the heart and reflect the fruit of the Spirit, we are obedient to God's commandments and seek the benefit of others. Our actions come from a place of selflessness, and we place the needs of others before our own." ○ GOD is the standard of all that is good! ○ Read Genesis 1:31- "Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day." NLT ○ Read James 1:17-"Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes]." AMP ○ Read Psalms 34:8- "Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" NLT ○ Ultimately, God's goodness is demonstrated in the person and life of Jesus ○ Read John 3:16-21 ○ Read John 10:1-18 § (Ain't God Good!) ○ So…what about me and you? ○ Read: § Romans 12:17-21 § Galatians 6:9-10 § 1 Peter 2:12- "Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." § Proverbs 3:27 - "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." § Hebrews 13:15-16 § James 4:17- "If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them." Ephesians 2:8-10 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel398/message

Genesis 1-11 is the big view of where everything came from and why things are the way they are. In Genesis 12 we shift. Moses has led the Jews out of Egypt and is introducing them to their God. Not a first introduction, but now a very thorough introduction from Genesis to Deuteronomy. God is going to use Genesis 12-50 to tell them where they came from and why there are His special people. And that starts today with understanding God’s covenant with Abraham and the Jews. The verses we are about to read referred to as the Abrahamic Covenant. Read Genesis 12:1-5; 15:6-18.

What is your view of God? Getting curious about the fullness and the reality of God shapes the way you relate to God, yourself, and others. You need to know God, but more than that, God wants you to know him!When God is only your friend, your friendship can diminish appreciation and awareness of the holiness of God, missing the new and miraculous things he is up to. When God is only majestic and holy, he can feel distant, inaccessible, and condemning. The reality of God is that he is both big and close. Read Genesis 1 this week, and you'll get to know God as Creator of all. He is big! Then, in Genesis 3, you'll see the same God walk in the cool of the day in the very garden he created. He is close. How could a both/and view of God change your pace, your prayers, and your perspective?

THE THESIS: The Global Left is harnessing victim driven movements into one evil, insatiable force animated by covetous revenge. When there are enough victims coalesced to form a political power base, sociopaths often appear as the face of the movement. Victim driven movements always end in violence. A single, God-led movement is the only solution to forestall the violence on a mass scale. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES: The New Testament makes clear how we are to treat the least of these and that is as we would treat the Lord Jesus Himself Matthew 25:4040 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”It also rejected a victim-lead movement of revenge against the Romans, something many Jewish people craved. In the eyes of the Lord, we are all hurt by the same affliction, sin. Why Was the Messiah Expected to Free Israel from Rome? When Jesus arrived, God's purpose was not to save his nation so they could disobey him again and fall into slavery once more. He wanted them to be saved for all time from their biggest enemy — sin.God is of order, not chaos. The enemy thrives upon chaos, victim lead movements thrive on chaos. Read Genesis 1: Genesis 1We are to teach our children God's laws and to teach others about them. Proverbs 22:6“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”While Jesus will absolutely return as a warrior King, it will not be for revenge, for for righteousness. In Christ, we are victors not victims--even when we suffer for Him. THE NEWS & COMMENT:On Victim Movements: [AUDIO] - “Woke activists say they simply care more. But a pioneering psychologist, Sam Vaknin, who studies narcissism says, "The potential for aggression in victimhood movements is much larger than in the general population... Anything that is grievance-based leads to violence and death."The Mockingbird Media has found a way to make Twitter employees--some of the highest paid people--into a victim group.BREAKING: Elon Musk FIRES top Twitter execs as he takes charge; Musk entered the San Francisco headquarters ahead of the $44 billion deal closing, and was faced with skeptical employees worried for their jobs and the company culture. MSNBC pretends not voting for John Fetterman means you think disabled people should be banned for working for the US Government. Disabled Americans have the right to be represented, and most importantly, to work — and that includes working for the U.S. government.Taking another stance, this Blue Check pretends Senators need do nothing but vote yes or no. You are victimizing John Fetterman if you do not vote for him. David J. Sirota is an American journalist, columnist at The Guardian, editor for Jacobin, author, television writer, and screenwriter. He is also a political commentator and radio host based in Denver. He is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, political spokesperson, and blogger.John Fetterman's “wife”, who apparently enjoys promoting the fact that she has sex with both men and women, turns swimming into a victimhood activity [AUDIO] - Gisele Fetterman: "Historically, swimming in America is very racist."Before Dylan Mulvaney (who just got to interview Biden the Figurehjead), chose the sacred victim role under the magic (and meaningless) word “transgender”, he was merchandising the victimhood of being a same sex attracted man-child who sang pedophile trolling songs while nearly naked (and seemingly became sexually aroused by that). [AUDIO] - Before he started pretending to be a pubescent girl @JoeBiden's emotional consultant on chemically and surgically mutilating children, Daylan Mulvaney did thisShe rejects victimhood, so Marya Flores, an Hispanic woman now serving in Congress has been denied membership in the Congressional Hispanic Victimhood Caucus.Mayra Flores Prevented From Joining the Congressional Hispanic CaucusEnter the sociopathsA woman who would let you buy bolts at Home Depot, but not at small hardware stores, who literally banned people from buying gardening seeds at that same Home Depot openly, brazenly lies about how long her school closure diktats lasted, [AUDIO] - Michigan Gov. Whitmer Lies About Closing Schools for Only Three Months Over COVIDCanceled the school year in March 2020. Then she closed schools again in November and December in 2020 and January 2021.The Dictator of New York has trouble understanding why people want repeat murderers in prison.[AUDIO] - Kathy Hochul doesn't understand why jailing murderers is importantIn the utterly fallen City of Seattle, Amazon has about 24x as many cops as entire neighborhoods in Seattle.Amazon to switch security vendors, resulting in 1,200 Seattle-area layoffs. . . and the sacred victim drug addicts--whom Seattle stores rather than restores--are dying in record numbers[AUDIO] - Audit shows alarming increase in meth use in Seattle; reward system proposed to keep users clean. . . and sociopaths in government continue to allow the cartels to set-up drug cooking RVs. Thank the Lord the feds were able to bust a few of them. [AUDIO] - IF THERE WAS EVER ANY DOUBT: Multiple people associated with Mexican cartels facing federal charges today after massive drug and firearms bust in Ballard, Bothell, and West Seattle. Authorities confirm RV's were being used to traffick illegal drugs. Yup, RV's.

Here's something surprising: the story of Christmas relates to a time before Christ's birth. Pastor Greg Laurie explains just how and leaves us with a stronger appreciation for the holiday. Listen in! Notes This story of redemption, the Christmas story,  started a long time ago in a garden—and it began with a tree. The tree of the Knowledge of God and Evil. “The woman was convinced. The fruit looked so fresh and delicious, and it would make her so wise. So she ate some of the fruit.” —Genesis 3:6 The Lord gives the first Christmas verse, not Isaiah 9:6 or Micah 5:2 but Genesis 3:15 where God speaks directly to Satan. God the Father was effectively saying, “Satan, there is coming One who will crush you.” Jesus would be born to die so that we might live. The shadow of the cross lay over the beauty of that first Christmas night. The Pharaoh tried to exterminate the Jews, starting with the Hebrew baby boys. The wicked Haman tried to have the Jews wiped off the face of the earth. King Herod, hearing that One was born “The King of the Jews,” tried to kill Jesus. Nothing will stop Christ from coming again! Jesus being God, pre-existed, and He, along with the Holy Spirit and the Father, are co-equal and co-eternal. From our perspective on Earth: Unto us, a child is born. From Heaven's perspective: Unto us, a Son is given. Jesus is in the Old Testament, concealed, and in the New Testament, revealed. A Theophany is an appearance of God. A Christophany is an appearance of Christ before Bethlehem. Note: It was not an angel of the Lord but the angel of the Lord. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and staff they comfort me.” —Psalm 23:4 A shepherd has two tools: a rod and a staff. Read: Genesis 32:24–30 Never be afraid to commit an unknown future to a known God. Something changed in the heart of Jacob. He went from wanting to win to worshipping, from fighting to surrendering, from wrestling to nestling. Jesus has always been there, and He will always be there in the future. Even when we sometimes forget about Him, He never for a moment forgets us. Scripture Referenced Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 43:2 --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE THESIS: The Global Left is harnessing victim driven movements into one evil, insatiable force animated by covetous revenge. When there are enough victims coalesced to form a political power base, sociopaths often appear as the face of the movement. Victim driven movements always end in violence. A single, God-led movement is the only solution to forestall the violence on a mass scale. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES: The New Testament makes clear how we are to treat the least of these and that is as we would treat the Lord Jesus Himself Matthew 25:4040 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”It also rejected a victim-lead movement of revenge against the Romans, something many Jewish people craved. In the eyes of the Lord, we are all hurt by the same affliction, sin. Why Was the Messiah Expected to Free Israel from Rome? When Jesus arrived, God's purpose was not to save his nation so they could disobey him again and fall into slavery once more. He wanted them to be saved for all time from their biggest enemy — sin.God is of order, not chaos. The enemy thrives upon chaos, victim lead movements thrive on chaos. Read Genesis 1: Genesis 1We are to teach our children God's laws and to teach others about them. Proverbs 22:6“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”While Jesus will absolutely return as a warrior King, it will not be for revenge, for for righteousness. In Christ, we are victors not victims--even when we suffer for Him. THE NEWS & COMMENT:On Victim Movements: [AUDIO] - “Woke activists say they simply care more. But a pioneering psychologist, Sam Vaknin, who studies narcissism says, "The potential for aggression in victimhood movements is much larger than in the general population... Anything that is grievance-based leads to violence and death."The Mockingbird Media has found a way to make Twitter employees--some of the highest paid people--into a victim group.BREAKING: Elon Musk FIRES top Twitter execs as he takes charge; Musk entered the San Francisco headquarters ahead of the $44 billion deal closing, and was faced with skeptical employees worried for their jobs and the company culture. MSNBC pretends not voting for John Fetterman means you think disabled people should be banned from working for the US Government. Disabled Americans have the right to be represented, and most importantly, to work — and that includes working for the U.S. government.Taking another stance, this Blue Check pretends Senators need do nothing but vote yes or no. You are victimizing John Fetterman if you do not vote for him. David J. Sirota is an American journalist, columnist at The Guardian, editor for Jacobin, author, television writer, and screenwriter. He is also a political commentator and radio host based in Denver. He is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, political spokesperson, and blogger.John Fetterman's “wife”, who apparently enjoys promoting the fact that she has sex with both men and women, turns swimming into a victimhood activity [AUDIO] - Gisele Fetterman: "Historically, swimming in America is very racist."Before Dylan Mulvaney (who just got to interview Biden the Figurehjead), chose the sacred victim role under the magic (and meaningless) word “transgender”, he was merchandising the victimhood of being a same sex attracted man-child who sang pedophile trolling songs while nearly naked (and seemingly became sexually aroused by that). [AUDIO] - Before he started pretending to be a pubescent girl @JoeBiden's emotional consultant on chemically and surgically mutilating children, Daylan Mulvaney did thisShe rejects victimhood, so Marya Flores, an Hispanic woman now serving in Congress has been denied membership in the Congressional Hispanic Victimhood Caucus. Mayra Flores Prevented From Joining the Congressional Hispanic CaucusEnter the sociopathsA woman who would let you buy bolts at Home Depot, but not at small hardware stores, who literally banned people from buying gardening seeds at that same Home Depot openly, brazenly lies about how long her school closure diktats lasted, [AUDIO] - Michigan Gov. Whitmer Lies About Closing Schools for Only Three Months Over COVID Canceled the school year in March 2020. Then she closed schools again in November and December in 2020 and January 2021.The Dictator of New York has trouble understanding why people want repeat murderers in prison. [AUDIO] - Kathy Hochul doesn't understand why jailing murderers is importantIn the utterly fallen City of Seattle, Amazon has about 24x as many cops as entire neighborhoods in Seattle.Amazon to switch security vendors, resulting in 1,200 Seattle-area layoffs. . . and the sacred victim drug addicts--whom Seattle stores rather than restores--are dying in record numbers[AUDIO] - Audit shows alarming increase in meth use in Seattle; reward system proposed to keep users clean. . . and sociopaths in government continue to allow the cartels to set-up drug cooking RVs. Thank the Lord the feds were able to bust a few of them. [AUDIO] - IF THERE WAS EVER ANY DOUBT: Multiple people associated with Mexican cartels facing federal charges today after massive drug and firearms bust in Ballard, Bothell, and West Seattle. Authorities confirm RV's were being used to traffick illegal drugs. Yup, RV's.