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Jonah Chapters 3 & 4 Jonah Ch. 3-4 Called to love our enemies 3:4 Jonah’s message 5 words in Hebrew 3:5-9 The people’s response Why were the Ninevites quick to listen? Dagon, Ooanes, and the fish man 3:10 God’s mercy Chapter 4: Jonah’s response 4:11 The question And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons? Key Insights It is possible for us to know the word of God and to not have the heart of God Ch. 4 vs. 2 We are ha

Jonah Chapters 1 & 2 Jonah Ch. 1-2: A prophet on the run Jonah is unique because as a prophet called by God, he was reluctant to obey and share the message God called him to share. So reluctant, he ran. This book is not just about a rogue prophet, a big fish, and a people being called to repentance. Actually, the emphasis of the book is on Jonah’s response and his heart towards what God is calling him to do. 1:1-3 Jonah’s pursuit His plan: I'm gonna go in the direct

Summer In The Psalms Psalm 19: God Speaks 1. The Sky declares the Glory of God – General Revelation When was the last time you looked up into the sky especially when you were away from the city and on a clear night? 1.1. Speaking without words St. Francis of Assisi said - "Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words. One light-year is the distance light travels in one year, which is about 6 trillion miles. (5.88) Our solar system · Edge

Summer In The Psalms Psalm 136: His "Hesed" Endures Forever Memory strengthens with repeated retrieval Repetition lets your brain build and refine neural connections between related ideas or skills. Psalm 136 is very unique in that one identical line is repeated in all 26 verses. When something is repeated once in Scripture it is for emphasis and effect. The rabbis called it “The Great Hallel” (praise). It is a Psalm that was to be sung as worship to who God is. So, l

Summer In The Psalms Psalm 62: Only God Do You Trust God? When there is a Gap between Expectation and Reality, what do you fill it with? Trust or suspicion? For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. A psalm of David. Who, What, Where, When and Why of Trust. 1. Who is God? (That I should trust Him.) – vv. 1-2 Literally, “Only to God is my soul silence.” Alone – Only Occurs in verses 1,2,4,5,6 and 9. In the Hebrew, the verse begins with “Only” Elohim - St

A Series on Our Beliefs Week 4: God's Word Is To Be Applied 1. Illumination 1.1. Definition Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit by which He helps believers understand, receive, and apply the truth of Scripture. 1.2. Scripture 1 Corinthians 2:10–14 1.3. Summary of Illumination We need the Spirit’s illumination because Scripture is spiritually discerned. We need sound interpretation because Scripture is written in language. 2. Interpretation 2

A Series on Our Beliefs Week 3: God Gave Us The Right Books Today we are going to address two questions about how God preserved His Word. 1. How was it determined what books make the cut and which ones did not? 2. Why are there so many translations and which one is the best? 1. The Cannon of the Bible. 1.1. Definition Cannon - rule or measuring rod. It refers to the collection of books which passed a test of authenticity and authority. The church recognized the book

A Series on Our Beliefs Week 2: God Gave Us A Book 1. Firmly Believed. - 2 Timothy 3:14–17 1.1. But as for you – there is that phrase again that Paul uses for Timothy! Look at me, son! Pay attention. 1.2. Continue in what you have learn Continue – remain – don’t get off course Learned – manthánō – You have been taught, mentored, discipled. 1.3. Firmly believed – to be sure of the truthfulness of something. This word only occurs here in the NT and it is i

A Series on Our Beliefs Week 1: God Has Spoken 1. What is your Worldview? The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. It is an eyewitness account of history and is accurate in everything it says. It is the authority for Christian life and practice and is a foundation on which believers must build their thinking. 2. The meaning of Bible The English word bible is derived from the Greek word biblion, which means “book” or “roll.” 3. Bible facts  Chapt

The Journey Through Ecclesiastes Week 10: The End of the Matter It is not the events past or present that make us feel the way we do but our interpretation of those events. In conclusion: Listen – Learn – Love – Live – vv. 9- 12 Wisdom – Skilled at life Definition – choosing the right goals and the right path to those goals. Way of wisdom Content – v. 9 (Listen) · Taught – to impart knowledge · Weighed – to reflect deeply · Explored – researched ·

The Journey Through Ecclesiastes Week 9: Don't Waste Your Life The more you know, the more you don’t know! You don’t know – if your plan is going to work. – vv. 1,2 Uncertainty should not paralyze us nor should it make us reckless. You don’t know – everything – so much of life is a mystery – v.5a You don’t know – the providential working of God Providence has to do with God not interfering with the normal developments of life but instead orchestrating all of the possi

The Journey Through Ecclesiastes Week 8: Dying to Live or Living to Die “I’m not afraid of death; I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” – Woody Allen “Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t come to yours.” —Yogi Berra 1. Unalterable Death – 1-10 “In God’s hands” Isaiah 41:10 The right hand of God is spoken of a lot in the OT. It speaks of the sovereign, providential power of God. Hebrews 10:30–31 John 10:27–30 “People don’t know