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God Hates Rebellion

It wasn’t God’s will to cause the older generation to perish in the wilderness. It was their rebellion. Their unwillingness to follow the straight “thus saith the Lord” prevented their entry. They preferred to set up their own rules and do their own thing. They rebelled against God’s chosen who always stood in the gap for them. With all the miracles God did and all the provisions He gave them, still they were unsatisfied and doubtful of His protection. Their rebellion prevented them from entering the Promised Land.

Be Agreeable

Jesus’ response to the hurt, anger, resentment, and revenge in their faces and hearts toward their oppressors wasn’t a popular or welcomed one. It made Jesus sad to tell them something different than what they wanted to hear. What they heard was: “Do not resist. Go the extra mile. Go over and beyond the call of duty. Be agreeable. Respect authority.” Jesus only reiterated what they already knew, but the anger in their hearts tricked them into believing that they wanted otherwise.

Our Light Has Come

Jesus came to dispel all our darkness. He came to save us from our valley of shadow of death. He brought light to our sin problem and gave us hope of a better life. In whatever season we celebrate, let us remember the reason why He came. More so, let us allow Him to dispel all darkness in our lives and fill us with His light and peace. There’s no need to be afraid of the dark because our Light has come.

Whatever Is Sown, Will Be Grown

Pharaoh’s rejection of God’s first warning was the first seed sown leading to his destruction and the destruction of many innocent others. It’s true! God is not mocked. Whatever you sow you will reap. The same is true for all living today. The seeds you sow today will germinate and bear fruits. Will the seeds you sow destroy you and your loved ones and all you’ve worked for or will they be a harvest that you are proud of? Remember: seeds that are sown will grow.

Rise Up And Walk

You can claim God’s forgiveness and rise up and walk. Rise up and walk away from guilt and shame, from the enemy’s constant reminder of what you did. Yes, in faith, reach out to Jesus. Your sins are forgiven. It’s time you get past your past, and rise up and walk. Do not let guilt and shame hold you captive any longer. Close out the critical eyes and lips of the Pharisees and teachers of the law around you and focus only on Jesus’ pardoning grace. Then, in faith, rise up and walk.

Troubled Hearts & Fretting Minds

There is never a dull moment on our planet. Always, something is happening somewhere. Even though we sometimes eliminate the bad ‘egg’ in an effort to restore peace; another, and still yet another is always hatching somewhere. Our world is filled with hatred and wars everywhere; and this dated back to the origin of sin. As long as sin is around, we will not be free from the plague of wars and destruction.

Jeremiah: Symbolic Acts

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The Bible uses many symbols in both the Old and New Testament. What can these symbols teach us today? Why did the nation of Judah practice the most grievous sins of the surrounding nations? What symbols were used in the Old Testament? How did Jesus use symbols in His ministry? How are symbols used in the prophetic books of the Bible? This week we'll be focusing on symbols in the book of Jeremiah and how God used those symbols to communicate with His people and warn them.

Missionaries: Cross Cultural Missions

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Is the church really supposed to reach out to people of different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicity, and races? Is God a respecter of persons? Is salvation exclusive based on demographics of a person’s birth? Was it always God’s plan to reach non-Jews? How did Jesus relate to non-Jews? Why did He focus primarily on a Jewish audience? What do his interactions with gentiles teach us about reaching people of different backgrounds? What are the implications for the church today?

Missionaries: Jesus, The Master Missionary

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Has the plan of salvation always been all inclusive? Was it always God’s plan to save the entire world, or only a select group of people? What can we learn about the plan of salvation from the Old Testament? What was the purpose of the Nation of Israel? How did Jesus fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament? What does the Great Commission reveal about the role of the Christian church and Christianity in Jesus’ mission to save the lost? What can we learn from the parables of Jesus about how Jesus viewed salvation and the role the church should play in it?

Luke: Crucified and Risen

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Learn how the gospel of Luke portrays the crucifixion and resurrection. What do these two events mean for humanity? What hope do they provide for Christian believers? Which person in Jesus' final hours are you most like: Peter, John, Judas, the women, Joseph of Arimathea, Pilate, or Herod? This lessons shows us how in some ways we may resemble these individuals in how they related to the death and resurrection of Jesus. This week we explore the cross and the risen savior, without which Christian faith would be in vain.

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