Application: Fix your thoughts on Jesus continually. Hebrews 3:1Jesus is greater in His person. Hebrews 3:1-2Jesus is our Apostle: Represented God to men.Jesus is our High Priest: Now represents men to God.Application: Honor leadership appropriately, but recognize all leadership comes from Jesus and He gets the ultimate honor. Heb. 3:3Jesus is greater in His ministry: Hebrews 3:3-5God’s House:Mose...  Read More

Why Jesus took upon Himself a body of human flesh:His humanity enabled Him to regain man’s lost dominion. Hebrews 2:5-9When God created the first man and women, he gave them dominion over His creation. Gen. 1:26-31But mankind lost that dominion. Heb. 2:8, Gen. 3Jesus, the last Adam, regained that dominion, and today, everything is under His feet. Eph. 1:20-23His humanity enabled Him to bring many ...  Read More

Pay careful attention and do not drift away from:The Truth of the Message: The Gospel of Christ. Hebrews 2:1The Superiority of the Message:The law was delivered by angels. Heb. 2:2The Gospel was delivered by God Himself! Hebrews 2:3The Validation of the Message:Evidenced by signs, wonders, and miracles. Hebrews 2:4aContinued by gifts of the Holy Spirit within the body. Heb. 2:4bAPPLICATION: How do...  Read More

Hebrews 1:5-14Christ’s Unique Sonship (v. 5)Psalm 2:7Christ Worshipped by Angels (v. 6)Deuteronomy 32:43 (LXX)Christ’s Eternal Throne of Righteousness (vv. 7-9)Psalm 45:6-7Christ as Creator and Sustainer (vv. !0-12)Psalm 102:25-27Christ’s Exalted Authority (vv. 13-14)Psalm 110:1If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was m...  Read More

God’s Final Word: His Son JESUSJesus is God’s prophetic voice. Heb. 1:1-2a, Col. 2:3Jesus is the heir of all things. Heb. 1:2b, Rom. 8:16-17Jesus is the creator of all things. Heb. 1:2c, Col. 1:15Jesus is God’s personified glory. Heb. 1:3a, John 14:9, Exodus 33:20Jesus is God. Heb. 1:3b, 8Jesus sustains the universe by His Word. Heb. 1:3c, Col 1:17Jesus is the only way our sins are forgiven. Heb. ...  Read More

The Dual Commission of the Kingdom:THE ORIGNIAL COMMISSION to rule over the earth and make culture: Genesis 1:28Be Fruitful and increase in number: Have babiesFill the Earth: a call to civilization and culture creation.Subdue the Earth: Make the earth useful for human beings benefit and enjoymentRule: Actively partner with God in taking the world somewhere  THE GREAT COMMISSION to go and make disc...  Read More

Four Buckets of Time: redeeming the time, Eph. 5:15-16WORK: job and professional life 50 hrsROUTINE: sleep, meals, family, chores, exercise 91 hrsVEGETATION: Soc media, YouTube, gaming, TV 24 hrsSHARPENING: Learning, improving, Devo, Church 3 hrsTotal: 168 HoursCharacteristics of Sharpening: Ecclesiastes 10:10You have to stop your normal work to sharpen.Sharpening makes sparks; it can be uncomfort...  Read More

Spirit of Truth VS spirit of falsehood:Truth pivots on the incarnation, Jesus came in the flesh. Deception denies this. 1 John 4:2-3Truth has the Spirit witnessing in us, falsehood speaks from the viewpoint of the world, not the Word. 1 John 4:5-6Authentic love revealed:God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world. 1 John 1:9a NLT (John 1:1, 14; 3:16)What the gift...  Read More

God reveals himself where we are in various ways. Luke 2:8-10The Hope and Peace of the Good News, results in great joy and action! Luke 2:11-16A natural result of salvation is to share it with everyone. Luke 2:17-19However, much of the joy of your salvation will be lived out back in the mundane. Luke 2:20Baptisms:Jacob StollBrent PiesterBilli Ford NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to cel...  Read More

Luke 2:1-20Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Shalom with God. Restoration of Relationship. Romans 5:1Breaking down barriers. Ephesians 2:14Shalom with inside. Confidence in God’s sovereignty. Trust God’s character and promises. Isaiah 26:3Shalom with others. NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to prepare our hearts in hope, peace, joy...  Read More

Hope Lost:Man and woman had paradise forever. Gen. 1:28-31When man ate from the tree of knowledge, access to the Tree of Life was lost, and death ruled and HOPE was ultimately lost. Gen. 2:8-9, 16-17, 3:22-24; Ecc. 6:1-2Hope Promised:The Protoevangelium: First Good News! Gen. 3:15Introduction of atonement and sacrifice: Gen. 3:21, Ex. 12:21-23, Lev. 16:14333 prophecies of Jesus Christ; 8 examples:...  Read More

Psalms of AscentDysfunctional FamiliesPsalm 131A Humble Heart (v.1)A Quiet Soul (v.2)A Confident Hope (v.3)Christ Centered Connection:Humility (Philippians 2:5-8)Rest (Matthew 11:28)Hope (Hebrews 6:19-20) NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to prepare our hearts in hope, peace, joy, and love, as we anticipate the fulfillment of God’s promises in the coming of Christ.. See you Sunday!THANKS...  Read More