Genesis 26:1-14 – How God Leads
Genesis 26:1-14 - How God Leads. How we react to problems and trials reveals a lot about who we are. Isaac was faced with a difficult event in his life. He had the choice to obey God's voice or to try and deal with the issue in his own way. Like Isaac, we are prone to search for a quick fix or rely on our own abilities when facing trials and hardship. Listen to an insightful message from Pastor David Menard and learn the truth in Genesis 26:1-14 about How God Leads you through trying circumstances.
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit."
Jeremiah 17:7-8, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jer/17/7-8/s_762007
'Thus says the LORD: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited.”'
Jeremiah 17:5-6, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jer/17/5-6/s_762005
A common discourse of how God leads us:
1) AN EVENT
2) HUMAN RESPONSE
3) DIVINE ACTION
4) GOD’S COMMAND
5) PROMISES / REWARDS
6) OUR ETHOS
God often speaks in a small, still voice
DO NOT DISMISS GOD WHEN HE SPEAKS
God speaks, but He does not force us
"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation, eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God."
Romans 8:18–19, KJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/rom/8/18-19/s_1054018
Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net
WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Jan 8, 2023Genesis 26:1-14 – How God Leads
Genesis 26:1-14 – How God LeadsGenesis 26:1-14 - How God Leads. How we react to problems and trials reveals a lot about who we are. Isaac was faced with a difficult event in his life. He had the choice to obey God's voice or to try and deal with the issue in his own way. Like Isaac, we are prone to search for a quick fix or rely on our own abilities when facing trials and hardship. Listen to an insightful message from Pastor David Menard and learn the truth in Genesis 26:1-14 about How God Leads you through trying circumstances."Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit."Jeremiah 17:7-8, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jer/17/7-8/s_762007'Thus says the LORD: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited.”'Jeremiah 17:5-6, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jer/17/5-6/s_762005A common discourse of how God leads us: 1) AN EVENT2) HUMAN RESPONSE3) DIVINE ACTION 4) GOD’S COMMAND5) PROMISES / REWARDS6) OUR ETHOSGod often speaks in a small, still voiceDO NOT DISMISS GOD WHEN HE SPEAKS God speaks, but He does not force us"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation, eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God." Romans 8:18–19, KJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/rom/8/18-19/s_1054018Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net
- Nov 20, 2022Genesis 25 – A Prophetic Look at the Flesh VS Spirit
Genesis 25 – A Prophetic Look at the Flesh VS SpiritGenesis 25 - A Prophetic Look at the Flesh VS Spirit, God reveals, through the birth of Jacob and Esau, amazing insights into the ongoing struggle of our fleshly, carnal desires that fight against the godly desires of the Spirit. We see that many people today are completely controlled by their bodily appetites (food, drink, greed, lust, sex, pride, etc.). However, contrary to popular opinion, our lives are not to be controlled by the desires of our sinful flesh. God commands us to be responsible in our actions. If you've ever struggled with wanting to do what is right but felt puled by your flesh in the wrong direction this study is for you. As Abraham comes to the end of his life, the Covenant God made with him is passed on to Isaac. Isaac and Rebekah have twin sons, Jacob and Esau. This chronic battle is revealed in the lives of Jacob and Esau in many ways, even from conception the two boys wrestle in the womb. Listen to this teaching from Pastor David Menard to find victory in the battle of the flesh vs. the Spirit. Genesis 25 - A Prophetic Look at the Flesh VS Spirit.Abraham Puts His Affairs in Order God's Covenant Is With IsaacAbraham's Life Comes To An EndWhere Will You Go When You Die?Therefore He says: "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN." (Now this, "HE ASCENDED"—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)Ephesians 4:8-18, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eph/4/8-10/s_1101008
A Slow, Strange Way For God To Build The Promise Nation of IsraelThen he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.Zachariah 4:6, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/zec/4/6/s_915006The Problem Jesus Faced with the Jews - Misdirected FaithJacob and Esau - A Prophetic Look at the Flesh vs SpiritFor the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.Galatians 5:17, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/gal/5/17/s_1096017By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.Hebrews 11:8-12, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/heb/11/8-12/s_1144008Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Nov 13, 2022Genesis 24 – A Bride for a King (Part 2)
Genesis 24 – A Bride for a King (Part 2)Genesis 24 - A Bride for the King (Part 2) shows God's pursuing love for you, evident in the romantic story of Isaac and Rebekah. As Abraham's servant continues his mission to bring a bride back for Isaac, God reveals the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. If you've ever wondered what it means to be Spirit-led and how to discern between counterfeit holy spirits and the real deal, listen to Sunday's message by Pastor David Menard. Genesis 24 - A Bride for a King (Part 2), will lead you to a practical understanding of the Holy Spirit's design to lead you to Jesus."As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you."Isaiah 62:5 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/62/5/s_741005"I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, (just) as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."Isaiah 61:10 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/61/10/s_740010The typology is astounding JESUS’ GOSPEL PROPHESIED IN A STORY!The solitary goal of the Holy Spirit is to LEAD US TO JESUSThe Promise of the Holy Spirit"But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me."John 15:26 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/15/26/s_1012026
"When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me (Jesus), for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you."John 16:13-14 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/16/13-14/s_1013013"These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you."John 14:25-26 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/14/25-26/s_1011025"I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them."Ezekiel 36:27 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eze/36/27/s_838027We must not let anything HINDER US FROM COMING TO JESUSThe Holy Spirit will not force you A CHOICE MUST BE MADE TO FOLLOW JESUS"We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation."2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2co/6/1-2/s_1084001Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Nov 6, 2022Genesis 24 – A Bride for a King (Part 1)
Genesis 24 – A Bride for a King (Part 1)In Genesis 24 - A Bride for a King (Part 1), Abraham is aged, and as he faithfully seeks a wife for his son Isaac, God's Word reveals a prophetic and powerful story pointing to God's redeeming love for you. The pursuit of a bride for Isaac parallels God's pursuit of you by His Holy Spirit in order to bring you to Jesus. If you have ever felt like God is angry with you, indifferent towards you, or doesn't want you as His child, nothing could be further from the truth according to God's Word. Don't miss an encouraging message from Pastor David in Genesis 24 - A Bride for a King, and walk in the assurance of God's love and pursuit of you.LOOK AT THE MAN GOD BUILT! Abram’s faith in God had grown deepOUR FAITH MUST REST UPON THE WORD OF GODA 500 mile journey to find a brideEliezer LEARNED ABOUT GOD FROM HIS BOSSKINDNESS & GENEROSITY shine brightly to allThe typology is astounding: JESUS’ GOSPEL PROPHESIED IN A STORY!"Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding.'"Matthew 22:1-3, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/22/1-3/s_951001The Holy Spirit is SINGLE MINDED TO BRING YOU TO JESUS
A picture of the Holy Spirit GIVING SPIRITUAL GIFTS to the church"God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to Him forever and ever! Amen."1 Peter 4:10-11, NLT https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/1pe/4/10-11/s_1155010The real Holy Spirit DRAWS ALL ATTENTION TO JESUS never to Himself"When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me (Jesus), for He will take of what is Mine (Jesus) and declare it to you."John 16:13-14, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/16/13-14/s_1013013"These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you."John 14:25-26, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/14/25-26/s_1011025Do not let your sinful flesh HINDER YOU from coming to JesusThe Holy Spirit will not force you A CHOICE MUST BE MADE TO FOLLOW JESUSVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Oct 30, 2022Genesis 23 – A Faithful Pilgrimage
Genesis 23 – A Faithful PilgrimageGenesis 23 - A Faithful Pilgrimage, demonstrates to us, through the life of Abraham, how to walk a life of faith and lose a loved one, yet still have hope. Abraham was married to Sarah for probably close to one hundred years. Losing someone that close, that you have been with such a long time must have grieved him greatly. Abraham's knew by faith that he would see Sarah again in heaven, and that gave him hope. Genesis 23 - A Faithful Pilgrimage, also show us how Abraham lived a live a life of integrity by faith, choosing not taking advantage of the people around him and glorifying God.A Christian Grieves Loss with Heartache and HopeBut I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/1th/4/13-14/s_1115013Like Abraham, We are Pilgrims Faithfully Waiting for Our Eternal HomeBy faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:9-10, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/11/9-10/s_1144009For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself. Philippians 3:20-21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/phl/3/20-21/s_1106020
Obey God’s Word to Attract and Influence Others to GodThe wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. Psalm 37:21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/37/21/s_515021They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/22/21/s_951021Use Your Worldly Resources to Invest in Eternal RelationshipsHere’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home. Luke 16:9, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/luk/16/9/s_989009Biblical Business Principles• Be Humble in Character • Put All Terms in Writing • Be Generous • You are a Witness of GodVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Oct 25, 2022Genesis 22 – The Father’s Anguish
Genesis 22 – The Father’s AnguishIn Genesis 22:1-14 - The Father's Anguish, why would God ask Abraham to sacrifice his only son whom he loves? Walking a mile in someone's shoes or seeing from a different perspective can transform our way of thinking and understanding! Don't miss a powerful message from Pastor David pointing to the immeasurable depths of God's love for you and the hope found in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Genesis 22:1-14 - The Father's Anguish reveals God's provision not only for Abraham, but for a world in need of a living sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins."He (Jesus) is despised and rejected by men. ...and we did not esteem Him. Surely, He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. Yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded (profaned, defiled) for our transgressions, He was bruised (crushed) for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."Isaiah 53:3-5, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/53/3-5/s_732003"I am poured out like water, and all My bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax; it has melted within Me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and My tongue clings to My jaws. ...They pierced My hands and My feet; I can count all My bones. They look and stare at Me."Psalms 22:14-17, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/22/14-17/s_500014TAKE NOW YOUR SON, YOUR ONLY SON, WHOM YOU LOVE
"When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'"Matthew 3:16-17, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/3/16-17/s_932016Burnt Offering"There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a wizard or a necromancer, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD."Deuteronomy 18:10-12, ESV https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/deu/18/10-12/s_171010TRUE WORSHIP IS SUBMITTING OUR WILL TO THE WILL OF GOD"By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was said, 'In Isaac your seed shall be called,' concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense."Hebrews 11:17-19, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/11/17-19/s_1144017MORIAH: TO SEE YHWHVisit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Oct 16, 2022Genesis 21:22-34 – Tools for Great Relationships
Genesis 21:22-34 – Tools for Great RelationshipsGenesis 21:24-34 - Tools for Great Relationships - Have you ever messed up so bad and thought God would never again use you for His glory? Abraham is a terrible witness and lies to King Abimelech, but God reveals deep relational wisdom through a profound restoration of these two men! Listen to Pastor Dave's message and grow in how to resolve conflict and clearly communicate in your marriage, family, work relationships and friendships. In Genesis 21:24-34 - Tools for Great Relationships, God's Word makes it clear that even in your faults and failures He can still use you to lead others to Jesus through great relationships now and in your future!You can have a significant failure and still be a powerful witness for GodGet Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry.2 Timothy 4:11 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2ti/4/11/s_1129011In relationships BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVEAnd the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them.Deuteronomy 28:13 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/deu/28/13/s_181013
'Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should act according to them in the land which you go to possess. Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.' "For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him?"Deuteronomy 4:5-7 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/deu/4/5-7/s_157005The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her own hands.Proverbs 14:1 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/pro/14/1/s_642001In relationships wait for THE RIGHT TIME TO ADDRESS A PROBLEMAVOIDING CONFLICT only increases tomorrow’s painThe lazy man says, "There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!"Proverbs 26:13 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/pro/26/13/s_654013Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise! Which, having no captain, overseer, or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep, so shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, and your need like an armed man.Proverbs 6:6-11 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/pro/6/6-11/s_634006In relationships GIVE GENEROUSLY and go the extra mile to COMMUNICATE CLEARLYABRAM WORSHIPS THE EVERLASTING GODProper worship of God PROVIDES A LEGACY TO OTHERSLET YOUR FAMILY HEAR & SEE YOU: 1) Read your Bible 2) Pray 3) Bathe in Jesus’ grace 4) Worship God wholeheartedlyVisit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Oct 9, 2022Genesis 21:1-14 – The Faithfulness of God
Genesis 21:1-14 – The Faithfulness of GodGenesis 21:1-14 - The Faithfulness of God, Abraham and Sarah waited 25 years into their old age to have a child and for God to fulfill His promise. Despite Sarah being menopausal and Abraham being 100 years old, God's promise comes true and Isaac is born! Like Abraham, many Christians experience extensive periods of waiting on the Lord that result in doubt, fear and even an attempt to take matters into your own hands. Genesis 21:1-14 - The Faithfulness of God, Pastor David's message reveals the certainty of God's promises not by your own effort, but instead by faith.Take comfort in the faithfulness of GodThis is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him. If we endure (hardship / trials), we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful (to judge us), He cannot deny Himself.2 Timothy 2:11-13, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2ti/2/11-13/s_1127011Ishmael & Isaac - THE BATTLE Between the Flesh and the Spirit“I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.'”Isaiah 46:9-10, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/46/9-10/s_725009THE FATHER DELIGHTS IN OUR GROWTH
For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.Hebrews 5:12-14, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/5/12-14/s_1138012GOD’S PROMISES CAN ONLY BE RECEIVED BY FAITHTHEY CANNOT BE EARNED BY HUMAN EFFORTFor it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman (was born) through (God’s) promise, which things are symbolic.Galatians 4:22-23, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/gal/4/22-23/s_1095022But, as he who was born according to the flesh then persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, even so it is now. Nevertheless what does the Scripture say? "Cast out the bondwoman and her son, for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman." So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman but of the free. Galatians 4:29-31, NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/gal/4/29-31/s_1095029Visit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Oct 2, 2022Genesis 20 – The Sin We Struggle With
Genesis 20 – The Sin We Struggle WithGenesis 20, The Sin We Struggle With. After 25 years of walking with God, why does Abraham still lie about his wife, in a vain attempt to save himself? Furthermore, this lie was a repeated sin in his life. Like Abram, many Christians today frequently struggle with certain sins. This sermon takes an honest look at why God’s people experience victory in some areas of life, but ongoing temptation and struggle with certain sins they wish they could rid themselves of. In Genesis 20, The Sin We Struggle With, Pastor David's message reveals profound insights that will give you victory over the perennial battle against the sin you struggle with.
- Sep 25, 2022Genesis 19:15-38 – Leaving a Legacy
Genesis 19:15-38 – Leaving a LegacyGenesis 19:15-38 - Leaving a LegacyIn Genesis 19:15-38 - Leaving a Legacy, listen to a powerful message in one of the most shocking passages of the Bible! The tale of two men, Abraham and Lot, contrast the incredible blessings of walking with God and the peril of a life pursuing pleasure. If you're struggling with knowing the truth of God's Word, but are still living with one foot in the world don't miss what today's passage has to say about getting back on track with Jesus. Watch and listen to Genesis 19:15-38, Leaving a Legacy, as you grow in not just knowing God's ways, but loving God's ways!God's Mercy is Astounding!For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, for You will answer me.Psalm 86:5-7 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/86/5-7/s_564005The Person who Walks with God Embraces Divine DirectionPrioritizing Time with God is an Investment with Guaranteed Returns
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.James 4:8 NLT, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/jas/4/8/s_1150008We Reap what We SowDiscipleship Leaves a Godly LegacyVisit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Sep 18, 2022Genesis 18:16-19:22 – The Half-Hearted Christian
Genesis 18:16-19:22 – The Half-Hearted ChristianGenesis 18:16-19:22 - The Half-Hearted ChristianGenesis 18:16-19:22, The Half-Hearted Christian is about the story of Lot and Sodom & Gomorrah, revealing the dangers of knowing about God, but not walking with Him in obedience to His Word. In a society tolerant of pervasive sin, do you stand for truth or do you approve of sin to give the appearance of 'loving' everyone? The Half-Hearted Christian caves to societal pressure, but those under the Lordship of Jesus display God's heart in every circumstance. Listen to Sunday's message from Genesis 18 and 19 on Sodom and Gomorrah and be equipped in how to live in obedience to God in all areas of your life, instead of being The Half-Hearted Christian consumed with fear and foolishness in a culture trying to cancel God's truth.The person who walks with God QUICKLY OBEYS GODGOD REVEALS HIS HEART to those who walk with Him The person who walks with God PRAYERFULLY INTERCEDES for those lost in sin BLINDNESSHe (God) makes nations great, and He destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them. 24 He takes away the understanding of the chiefs of the people of the earth, and makes them wander in a pathless wilderness. 25 They grope in the dark without light, and He makes them stagger like a drunken man.Job 12:23-25 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/job/12/23-25/s_448023
Lot is a horrible father!The half-hearted believer HAS NO INFLUENCEThe half-hearted believer WANTS TO KNOW HOW MUCH THEY CAN SIN AND STILL BE SAVEDAbundant life is found living in THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILLVisit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Sep 11, 2022Genesis 17:23 -18:21 – What it Looks Like to Walk with God
Genesis 17:23 -18:21 – What it Looks Like to Walk with GodGenesis 17:23 - 18:21 - What it Looks Like to Walk with God. Abraham reveals what it looks like to walk with God, not just for a single moment, but in everyday life. Do God's directions ever seem hard to follow and His ways difficult to understand? Welcome to the team! Listen to Sunday's message and learn what the Bible teaches about the importance of consistent and immediate obedience to the Lord's authority in relationship to building men and women of influence and wisdom. If you're struggling to follow Jesus on a daily basis, don't miss an amazing sermon from Genesis 17:23 - 18:21 - What it Looks Like to Walk with God.Abraham instantly OBEYS GODDELAYED OBEDIENCE IS DISOBEDIENCE"How long, oh you sons of men, will you turn My glory to shame? How long
will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? Selah. But know that the
Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly, the Lord will hear when they
call to Him."Psalm 4:2-3 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/4/2-3/s_482002DELAYED OBEDIENCE IS DISOBEDIENCE
"Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh and said to him, 'Thus says the Lord
God of the Hebrews: 'How long will you refuse to humble yourself before
Me?’'"Exodus 10:3 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/exo/10/3/s_60003DELAYED OBEDIENCE IS DISOBEDIENCEAbraham has POWERFUL INFLUENCEMake God your absolute authority and you will be WISE / INFLUENTIALGod wants Abraham to know THE HEART OF GODThe Man who walks with God PRAYERFULLY INTERCEDES for those lost in sinVisit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Sep 4, 2022Genesis 17:1-22 – The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 3)
Genesis 17:1-22 – The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 3)Genesis 17:1-22 - The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 3) is about God as He affirms His everlasting covenant with Abraham after 13 years of silence. Abraham was 99 years old when God confirms that he will have a son named Isaac and all that God promised will come true. God even provides a unique sign of the covenant, which symbolizes death to the flesh and life in the coming Messiah! If you've ever felt like God has been silent in your life or that His promises seem far away, listen to today's message in Genesis 17:1-22 - The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 3), and be encouraged that, like Abraham, we all walk by faith and not by sight!The CONTENTS of the Abrahamic COVENANT 1) A PERMANENT HOMELAND (Israel) 2) A GREAT NATION / PEOPLE (Jews) 3) PERSONAL BLESSING AND GREATNESS (Abram / Jews) 4) DIVINE PROTECTION (Against Anti-Semitism) 5) DIVINE BLESSING UPON ALL NATIONS (Jesus) The Abrahamic Covenant is an UNCONDITIONAL COVENANT WALK BEFORE ME AND BE BLAMELESS God Reaffirms HIS COVENANT with Abraham
God Reaffirms the Pillars of His Covenant:1. God provides. Abram receives. 2. The Entire Land of Canaan (Israel) 3. An Everlasting Covenant CIRCUMCISION - an Outward Sign of the Covenant We all walk with God BY FAITH God is making Abram into SOMETHING SIGNIFICANTEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.James 1:17-18 NKJV, https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jas/1/17-18/s_1147017God wants you to KNOW HIM MOREVisit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jul 31, 2022Genesis 16 – When Faith Falters
Genesis 16 – When Faith FaltersIn Genesis 16 - When Faith Falters, Abram and Sarai allow their emotions to drive their decisions instead of God's Word. Their marriage and life suffer as a result. The compounding effects of sin can lead to significant dysfunction in marriage and relationships. It all began with a male spiritual leadership as Abram chose the easier path and capitulated on the truth of God's Word. Listen to Genesis 16 -When Faith Falters and experience how this message relates perfectly to the common problems we are facing as a culture today.Genesis 16 - When Faith FaltersABRAM & SARAI’S FAITH FALTERED THE COMPOUNDING EFFECTS OF SIN‘Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.”’John 8:34 (NKJV), https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/8/34/s_1005034
COMMON DYSFUNCTIONS IN MARRIAGE:- Emotional Decision Making
- The Blame Game
- Lack of Male Spiritual Leadership
“The husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.”Ephesians 5:23-25 (NKJV), https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eph/5/23-25/s_1102023Why Abram abdicated his role as spiritual leader to Sarai: 1) It Was the Easier Path2) It Appealed to His Fleshly Desires 3) He Compromised the Integrity of God’s WordA. W. Tozer said, “A whole new generation of Christians has come up believing that it is possible to ‘accept’ Christ without forsaking the world.” The Angel of the Lord God Knows You. God Cares About You. Visit us at https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jul 24, 2022Genesis 15 – The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 2)
Genesis 15 – The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 2)Genesis 15 - The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 2) reveals the mercy and unconditional love of God for His people. Like Abraham, many of us battle with fears and worries about our current circumstances or our future. God reminds Abraham of the promises in His Word and Abraham responds by waiting on the Lord. Waiting on God is not easy when we are stressed and afraid, but in Genesis 15 - Abrahamic Covenant (Part 2), the Good News of Jesus provides comfort and assurance now and in the future, for ages to come! The Abrahamic Covenant - Part II, Genesis 15 Contents of the Abrahamic Covenant
- A Permanent Homeland (Israel)
- A Great Nation / People (Jews)
- Personal Blessing and Greatness (Abram / Jews)
- Divine Protection
- Divine Blessing Upon All Nations (Jesus)
BATTLING FEAR – GOD REMINDS ABRAM OF THE PROMISES IN HIS WORDNow to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," who is Christ. Galatians 3:16, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/gal/3/16/s_1094016 Abram Believed in the LORD, and God Accounted it to Him for Righteousness. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds. Hebrews 1:1-2, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/1/1-2/s_1134001 SUZERAIN TREATY – COMMON AMONG KINGS. ABRAM WAITS ON THE LORD GOD PROPHESIED 400 YEARS OF JEWISH SLAVERY IN EGYPT - BEFORE ISRAEL WAS EVER A NATION. NOTICE THE MERCY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT GOD GOD’S COVENANT WITH ISRAEL IS 100% UNCONDITIONAL "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, you shall see Me no more until you say, 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'" Matthew 23:37-39, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/23/37-39/s_952037 “Did all this Really Happen?” I say then, have they (Israel) stumbled that they should fall (permanently)? Certainly not! But through their fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles. Now if their fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness!![Genesis 15 - The Abrahamic Covenant [Part 2]](https://www.themissionchurch.net/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Genesis-15-The-Abrahamic-Covenant-Part-2-mp3-image-300x300.jpg)
Romans 11:11-12, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/11/11-12/s_1057011Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jul 17, 2022Genesis 14:17-24 – Melchizedek – King of Righteousness
Genesis 14:17-24 – Melchizedek – King of RighteousnessGenesis 14:17-24 - Melchizedek - King of Righteousness shows us that this king who seems to come out of nowhere is really a precursor to Jesus. Abram has just rescued his nephew Lot along with all the possessions of Sodom and Gomorrah. The King of Sodom and Melchizedek the King of Salem want to meet with Abram and they both offer something to him. Genesis 14:17-24 - Melchizedek - King of Righteousness reveals that Abram has finally found freedom in walking in God’s ways by how he responds to both kings. Genesis 14 - Melchizedek - King of Righteousness Abram Would Not Allow Anything From Sodom and Gomorrah to Come into His Life / Home Abram Sanctifies Himself to GodThe Apostle Paul wrote: “Don't you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living.” Romans 6:16, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/rom/6/16/s_1052016
In the book of Psalms is says: “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalms 16:11, (ESV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/16/11/s_494011Melchizedek: KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS KING OF PEACE KING OF JERUSALEM PRIEST OF GOD MOST HIGH Jewish Law Forbids a Man from Being King and PriestMoses wrote this passage: “It shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites. And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes, that his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left, and that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel.” Deuteronomy 17:18-20, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/deu/17/18-20/s_170018‘The LORD (YHWH) said to my Lord (??), “Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”’ Psalm 110:1, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/110/1/s_588001‘The LORD (YHWH) has sworn and will not relent, "You (??) are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”’ Psalm 110:4, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/110/4/s_588004In the book of Hebrews is says: “...the forerunner has entered (heaven) for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated ‘king of righteousness,’ and then also king of Salem, meaning ‘king of peace,’ without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.” Hebrews 6:20-7:3, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/6/20-7/s_1139020‘“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.” Then the Jews said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?" Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM." Then they took up stones to throw at Him.’ John 8:56-59, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/8/56-59/s_1005056The Levitical Priesthood Was a Weak and Unprofitable Religious SystemIn the book of Hebrews is says: “a different Priest, like Melchizedek, has appeared. 16 Jesus became a Priest, not by meeting the physical requirement of belonging to the tribe of Levi, but by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed. 17 And the psalmist pointed this out when he prophesied, "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek." 18 Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless. 19 For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God. 20 This new system was established with a solemn oath. Aaron's descendants became priests without such an oath, 21 but there was an oath regarding Jesus. For God said to him, "The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow: 'You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.’” “ Hebrews 7:15-21, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/7/15-21/s_1140015Jesus is the Priest Who Can / Does Make Us PerfectJesus: KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS KING OF PEACE KING OF JERUSALEM PRIEST OF GOD MOST HIGHVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jul 3, 2022Genesis 14 – The Astounding Grace of God
Genesis 14 – The Astounding Grace of GodGenesis 14 - The Astounding Grace of God shows us how Abraham reflects God's astounding love for a man who wronged him in the past. Abraham has experienced the grace based love of God, even when he didn't deserve it, and as his character grows he begins to look more and more like Jesus. If you are struggling to forgive those who have wronged you in your life, listen to Sunday's message to learn how to be humble instead of high minded. Genesis 14 is an encouraging word focused on the Astounding love of God and the endless riches of His grace.The Astounding Grace of GodAbram Risked Everything to Rescue The Man That Wronged HimOur Relationship with God is Not Performance BasedOur Relationship with God is Grace BasedYou have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.Galatians 5:4, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/gal/5/4/s_1096004God Graciously Uses Abram To Save A GuyLiving In The Wickedness of SodomThere Is A Common Mindset In Heaven Amongst Ever Person ThereThere Is No One There That Thinks They Deserve To Be ThereAbram Would Not Let Anything From Sodom and GomorrahTo Come Into His Life / Home.
Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jun 26, 2022Genesis 13 – Finding Intimacy with God
Genesis 13 – Finding Intimacy with GodGenesis 13 - Finding Intimacy with God shows us that now Abram realizes the cause and the cost of losing his intimacy with God. Like Abraham, we can feel distanced in our relationship with Jesus because of our own sin or even the difficult circumstances we face within our own family. God has made a way for us to return to a place of genuine faith, gratitude and a hunger for God's Word. Listen to this week's message in Genesis 13 and learn how the Bible leads, guides and directs us back to a place of finding Intimacy with God and how to deal with family conflict.LOST INTIMACY WITH GOD? RETURN TO THE PLACE OF THE ALTARA Place of GENUINE FAITH IN JESUS A Place of GRATITUDE & WORSHIP A Place where we HUNGER TO KNOW GOD’S WORD
In the book of Acts is says: "Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and He will send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah."Acts 3:19-20, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/act/3/19-20/s_1021019HOW TO DEAL WITH FAMILY CONFLICT1) TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE 2) BE WILLING TO GIVE AWAY WHAT YOU DESERVE 3) PUT FAMILY HEALTH ABOVE YOUR DESIRESIt was our weaknesses He carried; it was our (sin) sorrows that weighed Him down. And we thought His troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for His own sins! But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. 6 All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on Him(self) the sins of us all.Isaiah 53:4-6 NLT https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/isa/53/4-6/s_732004LOT - AN ARCHITYPE OF THE HALF-HEARTED BELIEVER1) PROFESSES FAITH IN GOD – BUT IS CONTROLLED BY HIS FLESH 2) HAS ONE FOOT IN THE KINGDOM / WORLD 3) LACKS GOOD FRUIT IN HIS LIFEThe Apostle Paul writes to the church in Corinth: "Each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you are God's building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire." 1 Corinthians 3:8-15,( NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/1co/3/8-15/s_1065008IF WE HAVE NOT LEARNED TO DO - WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY SHOWN US – GOD WILL WAIT TO GIVE US OUR NEXT INSTRUCTIONBUT WHEN WE DO WHAT GOD HAS SHOWN US - GOD REVEALS MORE OF HIMSELF TO USJesus said: "To those who listen to My teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them."Matthew 13:12, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/13/12/s_942012Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jun 19, 2022Genesis 12 – Abram’s Lapse of Faith
Genesis 12 – Abram’s Lapse of FaithGenesis 12 - Abram's Lapse of Faith is a reminder that we all stumble in unbelief, but God's blessings come to us by His grace and not our merit. Everyone knows and experiences that life is hard! It's easy to blame God for suffering and hardship, but as a we grow in knowing God's person we see that He is building our character and trust in Him through trials and pain. It's temping to do what is right in our own eyes and according to our own ways, and like Abram God calls you to grow in faith. Pastor Dave's message in Genesis 12 - Abram's Lapse of Faith is an encouraging lesson teaching us that God loves you even when you fail.LIFE IS HARD - GOD’S WAYS ARE PECULIARThe Skeptic’s Say:If God is good, He would wish to end all suffering and hardship. If God is Almighty, He would be able to do what he wished. But suffering and hardship exist. Therefore, God lacks either goodness, or power, or both.The Anonymous POEMWhen God wants to drill a man, And thrill a man, And skill a man When God wants to mold a man To play the noblest part; When He yearns with all His heart To create so great and bold a man That all the world shall be amazed, Watch His methods, watch His ways! How He ruthlessly perfects Whom He royally elects! How He hammers him and hurts him, – Anonymous And with mighty blows converts him Into trial shapes of clay which Only God understands. While his tortured heart is crying And he lifts beseeching hands! How He bends but never breaks When his good He undertakes. How He uses whom He chooses, And which every purpose fuses him; By every act induces him To try His splendor out- God knows what He’s about.
UNDER TRIAL - ABRAM STUMBLED IN UNBELIEFIn the Book of Genesis Abram says: "But indeed, she is truly my sister. She is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife." Genesis 20:12, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/gen/20/12/s_20012OUR FAITH GROWS BY KNOWING GOD’S PERSONThe consequences of Abram’s sin: Sarai given to Pharaoh’s HaremGod Plagues Pharaoh’s houseGod came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, "Indeed you are a dead man because of the woman whom you have taken, for she is a man's wife." But Abimelech had not come near her; and he said, "Lord, will You slay a righteous nation also? Did he not say to me, 'She is my sister'? And she, even she herself said, 'He is my brother.' In the integrity of my heart and innocence of my hands I have done this." And God said to him in a dream, "Yes, I know that you did this in the integrity of your heart. For I withheld you from sinning against Me; therefore, I did not let you touch her. Genesis 20:3-6, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/gen/20/3-6/s_20003GOD’S BLESSINGS COME TO US BY GRACE – NOT BY OUR MERITVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jun 12, 2022Genesis 12 – Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1)
Genesis 12 – Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1)Genesis 12 - The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1) teaches us that God's covenant promises are always fulfilled. God calls Abram a sinful pagan man to follow Him not because Abram is better than others, but because God has a purpose for his life. This promised covenant from God means we can trust God has a purpose for our lives just like Abraham! Pastor Dave's message explains God's covenant with Abraham, how it relates to Israel and why God's covenant points us to Jesus today! Genesis 12 - The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1) reveals that God's plans for your life are bigger than you can ever dream. The Apostle Paul wrote: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. 4 He (God) chose us in Him (Jesus) before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love." Ephesians 1:3-4, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eph/1/3-4/s_1098003GOD CALLS A SINFUL, PAGAN MAN TO FOLLOW HIMGOD’S PROMISES ARE SO RICH – THEY STAGGER OUR IMAGINATION
In the book of Joshua it says "Thus says the Lord God of Israel: 'Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor, dwelt on the other side of the river (Euphrates) in old times; and they served other gods." Joshua 24:2, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jos/24/2/s_211002In the book of Acts the disciple Stephen tells us: "The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, BEFORE HE DWELT IN HARAN, and said to him, 'Get out of your country and from your relatives, and come to a land that I will show you.' Then he (Abram) came out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Haran. And from there, when his father was dead, he moved him to this land in which you now dwell. " Acts 7:2-4, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/act/7/2-4/s_1025002WHAT IS GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MAKING THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT? 1) TO MAKE ISRAEL GOD’S OWN SPECIAL PEOPLE 2) TO REVEAL THE ONE TRUE GOD TO ALL NATIONS 3) TO BRING JESUS, THE SAVIOR OF MANKIND, INTO THE WORLD The CONTENTS of the Abrahamic COVENANT 1) A PERMANENT HOMELAND (Israel) 2) A GREAT NATION / PEOPLE (Jews) 3) PERSONAL BLESSING AND GREATNESS (Abram / Jews) 4) DIVINE PROTECTION (Against Anti-Semitism) 5) DIVINE BLESSING UPON ALL NATIONS (Jesus)And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, "In you all the nations shall be blessed." So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.Galatians 3:8-9, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/gal/3/8-9/s_1094008GOD’S PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE ARE BIGGER THAN YOU COULD DREAMVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Jun 5, 2022Genesis 11 – The Tower of Babel
Genesis 11 – The Tower of BabelGenesis 11 - The Tower of Babel reveals that the sinful nature of man was not removed after the flood. We know that the ancient Babylonians were not a barbaric society, in fact they were quite advanced in many areas of science and agriculture and they were able to advance quite rapidly because the world had only one language. Genesis 11 - The Tower of Babel is man's first attempt at a one world government. It is also the beginning of the false religions. It was sinful, corrupt and it's leader "Nimrod" rebelled against God.What was the purpose of the Tower of Babel?Nimrod – King of Babel – Genesis 10Ancient Jewish Targum says: “He (Nimrod) was powerful in hunting and in wickedness before the Lord, for he was a hunter of the sons of men, and he said to them, “Depart from the judgment of the Lord, and adhere to the judgment of Nimrod!” Therefore it is said: “As Nimrod the strong one, strong in hunting, and in wickedness before the Lord."TOWER OF BABEL - LET US MAKE A NAME FOR OURSELVES
GOD SCATTERED THE NATIONS TO PROTECT HUMANITYTHERE IS ONLY ONE RACEHe has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their pre-appointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings. Acts 17:26, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/act/17/26/s_1035026THE LIFE OF FAITH – TRUMPS - THE SELF-DIRECTED LIFEVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - May 29, 2022Genesis 9-10 – New Beginnings
Genesis 9-10 – New BeginningsGenesis 9-10 - New Beginnings, emphasizes the new beginnings for Noah and his family as God establishes His covenant of loving-kindness with all the earth. God gives mankind the responsibility to rule and reign with justice in order to protect the sanctity of life. When we honor the Lord our relationship with our parents, coworkers and community it enables us to produces good fruit instead of the violence and dissension we see in both Noah's day and today. Listen to Pastor JC Cooper's timely message in Genesis 9-10 and join us in praying for new beginnings rooted in God's promises!GOD ESTABLISHES GOVERNMENT to Protect the Sanctity of LifeMoses wrote: “for the life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making you right with the LORD. It is the blood, given in exchange for a life, that makes purification possible. 12 That is why I have said to the people of Israel, ‘You must never eat or drink blood—neither you nor the foreigners living among you.” Leviticus 17:11-12, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/lev/17/11-12/s_107011The Apostle Paul wrote: “In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.” Hebrews 9:22, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/heb/9/22/s_1142022
GOD’S COVENANT Displays His Long-suffering & Loving-kindnessThe Prophet Jonah records his prayer to the Lord: “So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, One who relents from doing harm.” Jonah 4:2 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jon/4/2/s_893002The Apostle Peter tells us: “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2pe/3/9/s_1159009Beware of Counterfeit ‘Holy Spirits’Honor Your Father & Mother A Promise of Abundant LifeThe Apostle Paul writes instructions to the church of Ephesus: “Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/eph/6/1-3/s_1103001GOD KEEPS HIS COVENANT Live in His GraceVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - May 15, 2022Genesis 8 – Rest For The Soul
Genesis 8 – Rest For The SoulGenesis 8 - Rest For The Soul shows that God's Word reveals how we find Rest for Our Soul in a weary and wicked world constantly bombarding us with trials and temptations. Noah was on the ark for over a year; what a tiresome journey! Do you ever feel like your season of struggle, pain or discouragement will never end? Wait on the Lord by knowing God's promises, praying God's promises and find rest by trusting God's promises. God's promises make us thankful for all He has done and doing in our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, and it is gratitude to God that sets our heart at rest. Genesis 8 - Rest For The Soul is an encouraging teaching where will find the secret to true rest as you learn to worship and wait on the Lord!GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISESMoses writes as God speaks: “I have heard the groaning of the children of Israel whom the Egyptians keep in bondage, and I have remembered My covenant” Exodus 6:5, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/exo/6/5/s_56005WE HAVE REST BY TRUSTING GOD’S PROMISESThe Prophet Isaiah wrote: "You will keep in perfect peace, him whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength." Isaiah 26:3-4, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/26/3-4/s_705003
The Ark is a Portrait of JesusTHE ARK RESTED THE SAME DAY JESUS RESURRECTED NOAH WAITS ON THE LORD GRATITUDE TO GOD SETS OUR HEART AT REST NOAH WAITS FOR GOD’S WORD REST COMES FROM KNOWING YOU ARE A SINNER SAVED BY GOD’SABUNDANT GRACEVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - May 8, 2022Genesis 7:17-24 – The Flood of Noah (Part 2)
Genesis 7:17-24 – The Flood of Noah (Part 2)Genesis 7:17-24 -The Flood of Noah (Part 2), provides a clear historical account of a literal and global flood, which covered the entire earth! Could the flood really have covered the tallest mountains including Mount Everest? Isn't the flood just a mythological or allegorical story? The veracity of Noah's flood is found in fossilized evidence all over the world, which includes Mount Everest! Nearly every tradition from people groups on every continent, even dating back 4,000 years, points to a global and literal flood. The Flood of Noah was sent to judge the sin of mankind, but the Ark was provided to point us to Jesus. God's fervent desire is to save us from our sins both in Noah's time and also for us today. Genesis 7:17-24 -The Flood of Noah (Part 2) is a mind blowing message from the book of Genesis. May your heart be encouraged and faith strengthened in knowing God's Word is true! It GRIEVES God’s HEART TO JUDGE MANKIND Genesis 6:6 GOD’S FERVENT DESIRE IS TO SAVE US FROM OUR SINSThe prophet Ezekiel says: “Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies," says the Lord God. "Therefore, turn and live!” Ezekiel 18:30-32, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eze/18/30-32/s_820030
DID FLOOD REALLY HAPPEN? WAS IT LITERAL OR MYTHOLOGICAL?A LITERAL FLOOD: bringing divine judgment upon human sinWAS THE FLOOD LOCAL OR GLOBAL? - EVIDENCE OF GLOBAL FLOODFLOOD STORIES from around the worldEVIDENCE OF GLOBAL FLOODChinese LanguageEVIDENCE OF GLOBAL FLOOD Fossil records reveal a Global Flood• HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS• Sea Fossils from the HIMALAYASThe Psalmist wrote: “You clothed the earth with floods of water, water that covered even the mountains. At your command, the water fled; at the sound of your thunder, it hurried away. Mountains rose and valleys sank to the levels you decreed. Then you set a firm boundary for the seas, so they would never again cover the earth.” Psalm 104:6-9. (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/psa/104/6-9/s_582006A Picture of the Globe of the Earth – Reveals a Pangea OccurredVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - May 1, 2022Genesis 6-8 – The Flood of Noah (Part 1)
Genesis 6-8 – The Flood of Noah (Part 1)Genesis 6-8 - The Flood of Noah (Part 1), God proves through a global flood that He does bring judgment and punishes people for their sin. Does it ever seem like wicked people and evil continues to prosper unpunished in our world? Don't be fooled! God is patient and desires for mankind to repent of their evil ways, but He is not slow to fulfill His promises. Just like in the days of Noah it is important for us to understand we must be watchful for the return of Jesus before He shuts the door to salvation just as He shut the door to the Ark. Listen to a powerful message on the veracity of the global flood that took the world by surprise. Genesis 6-8 - The Flood of Noah (Part 1) is not some mythological or allegorical story; it is the foreshadowing of the day of reckoning for all mankind. The Flood of Noah - Genesis 6 THE FLOOD PROVES GOD DOES PUNISH PEOPLE FOR THEIR SINThe Apostle Peter wrote: “Knowing this first, that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation." For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water, (and by the word of God) the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. The heavens and the earth, which are now preserved by the same word (of God), are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?” 2 Peter 3:3-12, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2pe/3/3-12/s_1159003
Dr. Henry M Morris said: “The ark could’ve carried as many as 125,000 sheep-sized animals. Since there are not more than about 25,000 species of land animals known (that is mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians), either living or extinct, and since the average size of such animals is certainly much less than that of a sheep, it is obvious that all the animals could easily have been stored in less than half the capacity of Noah’s ark, each pair inappropriate rooms.”Noah proclaimed God’s truth in a hostile culture By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. Hebrews 11:7, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/11/7/s_1144007 Genesis 7Is the Biblical Flood Literal or Mythological?Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Apr 24, 2022Genesis 5-6 – The Days of Noah
Genesis 5-6 – The Days of Noah
Genesis 5 - 6 - The Days of Noah, provides valuable insight into why our world is filled with so much corruption and violence at every level of humanity. Have you ever been hurt, offended or cheated and wondered why is the world evil? How could perfect creation digress into such chaos and perversion? God's Word teaches that mankind has a sin nature, which means no amount of human effort, showing up to church or doing good deeds can possibly reform our flesh. The Bible also reveals that since the beginning Satan has been trying to destroy the lineage of the Messiah by corrupting the human race. Genesis 5 - 6 - The Days of Noah is an eye-opening message that unpacks exactly when God's flood of judgment happened. It shows us just how corrupt the earth was when the flood came and how similar the corruption level is in the time we now live just like The days of Noah.
Earth is already filled with VIOLENCE
Why is the world EVIL?
Man has a sin nature
Our only hope is to be Born Again in Jesus
In the book of Jude is says: “And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own
abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the
judgment of the great day; (even) as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities
around them in a similar manner to these, having given themselves over to
sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example,
suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.”
Jude 1:6-7, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jde/1/6-7/s_1167006As it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be when Jesus returns. Matthew 24:37
The Apostle Paul wrote: “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch
what is unclean, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you
shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
2 Corinthians 6:17-18, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2co/6/17-18/s_1084017Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us,
and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto
Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before
Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right
hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/12/1-2/s_1145001Even in judgment, God’s saving grace is also at work – Genesis 5
By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not
found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken, he had this
testimony, that he pleased God.
Hebrews 11:5, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/11/5/s_1144005Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Apr 3, 2022Genesis 4:1-25 – The Right Way to Come to God
Genesis 4:1-25 – The Right Way to Come to GodGenesis 4:1-25 - The Right Way to Come to God, presents Adam and Eve's first child Cain, which reveals the truth that we cannot worship God any way we choose. Why do you go to church? Why do you volunteer time for community service? Is it to make yourself look good or is it your response to God's love for you? Cain's offering was rejected not because he brought the wrong stuff, but because he gave an offering to promote himself instead of worshiping God. Anger takes root in Cain's heart and leads to his brother's murder. Can your anger really lead to such a terrible crime? Sin separates us from God and we deceive ourselves when we think we have no sin. However, there is good news! God is not hard to please and He offers divine forgiveness for our sin. Genesis 4:1-25 - The Right Way to Come to God is found with a repentant heart, which results in God accepting you.THE RIGHT WAY TO COME TO GODWhy Did God REJECT CAIN’S WORSHIP?CAIN APPROACHED GOD BY SELF-MERIT
The Apostle Paul wrote: “As it is written: There is none righteous, no, not one. There is none who understands. There is none who seeks after God. They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good, no, not one. Their throat is an open tomb, with their tongues they have practiced deceit, the poison of asps is under their lips. Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and misery are in their ways, 17 and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Romans 3:10-18, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/3/10-18/s_1049010In the Book of Luke is says: He (Jesus) spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men: extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."Luke 18:9-14, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/luk/18/9-14/s_991009CAIN APPROACHED GOD WITH NO PROVISION FOR HIS SINWE CANNOT COME TO GOD ANY WAY WE CHOOSEGOD IS NOT HARD TO PLEASE, sinners can come to Him and receive divine forgivenessThe Prophet Isaiah wrote: "Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”Isaiah 1:18, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/1/18/s_680018Moses wrote: “For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. It is not in heaven, that you should say, 'Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?' Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, 'Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?' But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.” Deuteronomy 30:11-14, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/deu/30/11-14/s_183011If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame." Romans 10:9-11, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/10/9-11/s_1056009(We do not come to an unapproachable God. We come) to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel. Hebrews 12:24. (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/12/24/s_1145024Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net4/3/2022 - 10:30 Service Pastor David Menard - Mar 27, 2022Genesis 3:16-19 – The Fall of Man (Part 3)
Genesis 3:16-19 – The Fall of Man (Part 3)Genesis 3:16-19 - The Fall of Man (Part 3) is where Adam and Eve learn the effects of their sin and how it carries into the most intimate areas of our lives and relationships. Why is there so much pain and difficulty in our relationships, work and day to day life? Like a garden in our own backyard, weeds grow on their own in our hearts and minds. Anger, lust and pride is natural growth due to our inherited sinful nature, which means weed pulling is a necessary part of our daily lives. Learn four practical ways to combat the weeds in your heart in order to properly manage the blessings God provides. You won't want to miss this message from Pastor David Menard as he encourages us in the hope of God's amazing story of redemption. Genesis 3:16-19 - The Fall of Man (Part 3) gives us understanding of how to apply spiritual round-up to root out the weeds that try to choke the good God has prepared for us.God reveals His redemptive plan to deal with Man’s sinful rebellionTHE EFFECTS OF SIN UPON CHILDBEARINGAs parents we must protect our kids from: INTERNAL SIN / EXTERNAL SINTHE EFFECTS OF SIN UPON MARRIAGE
CURSED IS THE GROUND FOR YOUR SAKEWeeds grow of themselves – good crops must be cultivated - A symbol of our sin nature Look, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughter had pride, fullness of food, and abundance of idleness; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. Ezekiel 16:49, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eze/16/49/s_818049GOD CANNOT BLESS US UNTIL OUR CHARACTER CAN PROPERLY MANAGE THE BLESSINGYou have commanded us to keep Your precepts diligently. Oh, that my ways were directed to keep Your statutes! Then I would not be ashamed, when I look into all Your commandments. I will praise You with uprightness of heart, when I learn Your righteous judgments. I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly! How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:4-11, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/119/4-11/s_597004For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. Romans 7:15-19. (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/7/15-19/s_1053015REGULAR WEED PULLING IS A NECESSARY PART OF EVERY PERSON’S LIFELET’S NOT BE SO JUDGMENTAL / OFFENDED BY OTHER PEOPLE’S WEEDSLET’S NOT LEGALIZE WEEDSJESUS’ BLOOD COVERS ALL OF OUR WEEDS (SINS)Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net3/27/2022 - 10:30 Service - Mar 20, 2022Genesis 3:14-24 – The Fall of Man (Part 2)
Genesis 3:14-24 – The Fall of Man (Part 2)Genesis 3:14-24 -The Fall of Man (Part 2) picks up right In the middle of the horrific mess of Adam’s sinful rebellion against God. Then the sovereign God steps in to unveil the profound depths of His plan of salvation. At “The Fall of Man”, Adam blames Eve, and even God Himself, for his sin. Why do we often blame others in an attempt to justify the wrong things we do? This passage is the protevangelium, the first gospel, reveled all the way back in the Garden of Eden. And through it, we see God preparing our redemption, even as we are sunk deep in sinful rebellion to God. We can trust, that even in adversity and chaos, God’s sovereignty is at work to bring grace and mercy through the Lord Jesus Christ Genesis 3:14-24 -The Fall of Man (Part 2), in the Garden of Eden, reveals God's pursuing heart to save sinners, and our assurance that He will destroy the enemy that tries to ruin us.The Broken Heart of GodThe Apostle Paul quotes the Psalms and writes: “As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God.”Romans 3:10-11, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/3/10-11/s_1049010God reveals His redemptive plan to deal with Man’s sinful rebellionThe Apostle John wrote “He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.”Revelation 20:2, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rev/20/2/s_1187002The Prophet Isaiah wrote: "How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, you who weakened the nations! For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.' Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, To the lowest depths of the Pit. "Those who see you will gaze at you, and consider you, saying: 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who shook kingdoms, Who made the world as a wilderness and destroyed its cities, who did not open the house of his prisoners?' Isaiah 14:12-17, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/14/12-17/s_693012
The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/7/14/s_686014PROTEVANGELIUM- The First GospelThe Apostle Paul states in the last chapter of the book of Romans that: “The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”Romans 16:20, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/16/20/s_1062020The Apostle John in his last book wrote: “The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” Revelation 20:10, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rev/20/10/s_1187010THE EFFECTS OF SIN UPON CHILDBEARINGVisit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net - Mar 13, 2022Genesis 3:1-13 – The Fall of Man (Part 1)
Genesis 3:1-13 – The Fall of Man (Part 1)Genesis 3:1-13 - The Fall of Man (Part 1) demonstrates that sin often looks desirable, perhaps even beneficial to our personal happiness and well-being. But nothing could be further from the truth. At The Fall of Man did Adam and Eve gain any benefit, knowledge, or special insight? Did they gain anything at all? No matter what benefit temptation promises, disobedience to God’s Word never adds to our life, it only takes away. Adam and Eve gained nothing but pain and suffering by partaking of the tree. The fall of man, in the Garden of Eden, clearly reveals that the consequences of sin are painful and horrific. Genesis 3:1-13 - The Fall of Man (Part 1) also reveals to us what it means to be spiritually dead and all that God is doing to restore us to abundant life in Jesus Christ.One Command: DO NOT DECIDE WHAT IS GOOD AND EVILGod created Adam with the capacity to COMPREHEND God’s love.The tree of The Knowledge of Good and Evil gave Adam the ability to RESPOND to God’s love.Were Adam and Eve Real People?
The Apostle Paul wrote: “Just as death came into the world through one man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man. Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life." 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/1co/15/21-22/s_1077021For if by the one man's offense many died, (how) much more the grace of God, and the gift (of eternal life) by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, will abound to many. Romans 5:15, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/5/15/s_1051015Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life? 1 Corinthians 6:3, (NKJV) Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?Hebrews 1:14, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/1/14/s_1134014Genesis reveals: SATAN HATES HUMANS AND DEVISES PLANS TO HARM THEMThe Apostle John quotes Jesus saying: “NOW is the judgment of this world. Now the ruler of this world WILL BE cast out. And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all peoples to Myself." This He said, signifying by what death He would die. John 12:31, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/12/31/s_1009031THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN ARE HORRIFICGOD IS A GOOD FATHER. HE SEEKS OUT HIS LOST SON’S & DAUGHTERSThe DEPRAVITY of manWhen Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam's sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. Romans 5:12, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/rom/5/12/s_1051012As it is written: "None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one. Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive. The venom of asps is under their lips. Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood; in their paths are ruin and misery, and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes." Romans 3:10-18, (ESV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/3/10-18/s_1049010Visit Us At: https://www.themissionchurch.net
![Genesis 15 - The Abrahamic Covenant [Part 2]](https://www.themissionchurch.net/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Genesis-15-The-Abrahamic-Covenant-Part-2-mp3-image-150x150.jpg)
