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The Good Shepherd: Part 2 (John 10:22-30)

https://www.youtube.com/live/3zROcnd7J5k?feature=share&t=2060 Approximately 2 months after the Feast of Tabernacles (Sept-Oct) was the Feast of Dedication (Nov-Dec). The Feast of Dedication, also known as Hanukkah, commemorated the liberation and rededication of the Temple in 164 BC. It is still observed by many Jews. Jesus was at the Temple for the Feast of Dedication when the JewishContinueContinue reading “The Good Shepherd: Part 2 (John 10:22-30)”

The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)

https://www.youtube.com/live/gZSiQr-nCI8?feature=share&t=2071 John 10 picks up immediately after Jesus’ rebuke of the Pharisees for their spiritual blindness. Remember, the Pharisees had just expelled a man from the synagogue who confessed that Jesus is the Christ (9:22). In John 10:1-21, Jesus uses an illustration of first-century sheep farming in order to admonish the Pharisees. In Jesus’ day,ContinueContinue reading “The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)”

The Anchor of the Soul (Hebrews 6:13-20)

According to a 2020 Gallup Poll, “89% of Americans rated nurses’ honesty and ethical standards as ‘high’ or ‘very high’.” Other trustworthy professions include: doctors, teachers, pharmacists and police. The most untrustworthy professions were:  journalists, lawyers, and car salesmen. What ended up being the most untrustworthy profession (8%) according to this study? You guessed it:ContinueContinue reading “The Anchor of the Soul (Hebrews 6:13-20)”

The Second Warning: Don’t Harden Your Heart! (Hebrews 3:7-4:13)

God is speaking to us through His Son Jesus and hopefully we are all paying attention. Our next section of Hebrews is the second of five warnings found in the book (2:1-4; 3:7-4:13; 5:11-6:12; 10:19-39; 12:14-29). The first warning was to “pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away” (HebContinueContinue reading “The Second Warning: Don’t Harden Your Heart! (Hebrews 3:7-4:13)”

Facing Fear! Trusting God! (2 Timothy 1:7)

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Common phobias in our day and age include: Fear of Germs (Mysophobia), Fear of Heights (Acrophobia), Fear of Snakes (Ophidiophobia), Fear of Spiders (Arachnophobia), Thanatophobia (Fear of Death), and Glossophobia (Fear of Public Speaking). Jerry Seinfeld once stated: “According to most studies, the number one fear people have is public speaking. Death isContinueContinue reading “Facing Fear! Trusting God! (2 Timothy 1:7)”

A Strong Foundation (Matthew 7:24-29)

While professional boxer “Iron” Mike Tyson was never considered a great philosopher, he did have some poignant insight when asked about his opponents plan to defend against his left hook. Tyson responded, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” In other words, if your plan does not help you navigate adversity,ContinueContinue reading “A Strong Foundation (Matthew 7:24-29)”

Unfaithfully Teaching God’s Word (Malachi 2:1-9)

The Lord’s messengers must be careful to speak and act in a way that brings glory and honor to the Lord. In Malachi 2:1-9, the Lord commanded the priests to repent of despising His sacrifice, turning away from Him, and causing many to stumble by their instruction. This warning was given to the priests inContinueContinue reading “Unfaithfully Teaching God’s Word (Malachi 2:1-9)”

Joseph: Faith Accepts the Unexpected (Gen 46-48)

Does God always do what you expect Him to do when you expect Him to do it? If we are honest, the answer is an emphatic “No”. This is because God is not as interested in our schedule (or to-do list) as He is His own. Our God—who “works all things according to the counselContinueContinue reading “Joseph: Faith Accepts the Unexpected (Gen 46-48)”

Joseph: Cherished Son; Despised Brother; Beloved of God (Genesis 37)

The Story of Joseph Cherished Son; Despised Brother; Beloved of God (Genesis 37) God has a wonderful plan for your life! God’s wonderful plan includes “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22-23), “persecution” (2 Tim 3:12), “hardships…affliction”, (2 Cor 4:9), “great sorrow and unceasing anguish” (Rom 9:2). God’s plan for yourContinueContinue reading “Joseph: Cherished Son; Despised Brother; Beloved of God (Genesis 37)”