*This title, some phrases in quotes, and some of the content of my teaching are based on a CD series on the book of Revelation by Chip Ingram – Living on the Edge "Remember, therefore, what you have received … Continue reading →

These chapters talk about completion (God's promises to Jacob are fulfilled), complacency (Jacob settled in Shechem and did not keep his vow) and correction (God calls Jacob to keep his vow and worship him back in the Promised Land). Completion/Complacency … Continue reading →

 Things were not going well for the beloved disciple John. The emperor Domitian claimed he was divine and demanded worship. He had John exiled for preaching Jesus as Lord as a pastor and elder in the church at Ephesus. Now … Continue reading →

RAPE, DECEIT, MASS MURDER AND PLUNDER – RATED R Genesis 33:18-34 "By them (God's Word) is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward." (Psalm 19:11)"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in … Continue reading →

 "Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager (steward, employee) must be faithful." (1 Cor. 4:2 NLT) Learning to live as an employee/steward of God and His resources versus an owner of my time, my talents, my … Continue reading →

Genesis 32  "Jacob also went on his way and the angels of God met him. When Jacob saw them, he said, "This is the camp of God!" So he named that place Mahanaim." As Jacob comes back into the Promised … Continue reading →

God is at work to fulfill His purposes and to use us and change us in the process   In these two chapters we are going to look at the big picture (God's over-arching plan and purposes – macro-view) and the … Continue reading →

We reap what we sow, but in God's mercy He can take our lemons and make lemonade for our good and His glory "THEN JACOB went [briskly and cheerfully] on his way [400 miles] and came to the land of … Continue reading →

Like Jacob, we often encounter God between a rock and a hard place   Scripture does not record the depth of Jacob's emotions that precede this powerful encounter with the Lord. I can identify with some of the feelings he may … Continue reading →

Six Sad Scenes/Four Sinful People   I can do my will through my strength even if I have to lie and cheat to do it. Before we look at this sad account of God's people disobeying Him and deceiving others we … Continue reading →

Market Place Ministry Issac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the LORD blessed him." "Isaac built an altar there and called on ( proclaimed) the name of the LORD." Download Heart Chart "All … Continue reading →

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – "His" story continues through them and us Genesis 25  Abraham lived 38 years after Sarah died and 15 years after the birth of Jacob and Esau but Scripture records his death before … Continue reading →

REVELATION 22:7-21 – Jesus is coming soon!  LAST WORDS, LAST WARNINGS, LAST CHANCE “Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book…. the time is near. Behold, I am coming soon! … Continue reading →

Finding Brides (disciples) for Jesus who will say yes to Him (love and obey Him).  Genesis 24    "Abraham was now old and well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. 2 He said to the … Continue reading →