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Exodus 25-27 The Tabernacle Points to Jesus (Podcast)
In this study: The generous offering the people gave for construction of the tabernacle and what it tells us about giving and about people How the Ark of the Covenant points us to our Merciful God The three items in the box and why they were there The ...
Exodus 15:20–17:16 He is Bread from Heaven, Healer, Living Water, Banner of Victory (Podcast)
In this study: Miriam joins the Song of Moses, a song for all times God makes bitter water, which previously had looked so refreshing, sweet Jehovah-Rophe: The Lord our Healer How God provides, while at the same time requiring hard work from us How the...
Exodus 14:13–15:19 Lessons from the Red Sea (Podcast)
In this study: How, as we age, fiery trials should cause us less panic There is a time for waiting and a time for action. We must be able to discern which is which. What God communicates to our enemies when we require deliverance The God of the Bible i...
Exodus 13:1-14:12 The Feasts Point to Jesus (Podcast)
In this study: The significance of the consecration of the firstborn How the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of the Firstfruits point to Jesus Significance of the term “between the evenings” How some are tempted by the fall feas...
Galatians 5:23 CCCS Chapel Message–Self-Discipline (Podcast)
This is a message on self-discipline I shared with the students, faculty, and staff in Chapel at Cross Creek Christian School in Sweetwater, TN on September 19, 2017. I pray God will use it to encourage you to stay in the battle!
Exodus 1-4 Introduction to Exodus– I AM (part 2) (Podcast)
In this study: Moses argument with God Does God harden hearts? Zipporah is forced to circumcise their son Getting prepared for God to work in ways that we do not expect and do not appreciate Stay in the battle!
Exodus 1-4 Introduction to Exodus– I AM (part 1) (Podcast)
In this study: Discussion of the dates and time frame for Israel’s time in Egypt and the Exodus Overview of the book of Exodus How Moses points us to Jesus How Exodus points us to Jesus The significance of God’s name,
Psalm 141 Part 2 God Uses David to Teach Us a Wonderful Prayer (podcast)
In this study: Praying against the wicked The account of how David prayed against Ahithophel Learning to gaze on God and glance at our problems (instead of vice-versa) Praying for protection from traps and snares Stay in the battle!
Psalm 141 Part 1 God Uses David to Teach Us a Wonderful Prayer (podcast)
In this study: David’s only hope is the Lord The Altar of Incense and Prayer Praying for God to guard our lips Praying for wisdom to not be influenced or entrapped by wicked men Praying for counsel and even painful rebuke from righteous men How and whe...
Psalm 51 How to Confess Sin (Part 2) (podcast)
This is the conclusion of a study of Psalm 51 that was begun in the previous podcast. In this study: How we are “in Adam” The danger of superficial confession The significance of hyssop How David’s life anticipates New Testament teaching (imputed right...