GENESIS 49-50, THE FAITH OF THE FATHERS- FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR WHAT ARE YOU HOPING FOR?

As we come to the end of studying the book of beginnings (Genesis) we must not miss the main point of this great book and the main point of all of Scripture – Living by faith in God (trusting in … Continue reading

GENESIS 28:10-22, LIKE JACOB, WE OFTEN ENCOUNTER GOD BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

  Dear Friends,                                                                  Just after Jacob receives the blessing of God (yet, deceitfully) he becomes a fugitive running for his life and yet not running after God. He feathered his own nest and is now uprooted. He was … Continue reading

GENESIS 45:16-48:22, GOD’S PLAN MOVES FORWARD

As we recall all the parental favoritism, jealousy, lies and deceit, sibling rivalry, rebellion and murder that took place in Jacob's strife-filled family it is absolutely amazing that God could orchestrate a plan that would reunite them and relocate them … Continue reading

IN REVELATION 4-5 WE SEE THE WORTH-SHIP OF GOD. LOOKING FOR WORK? GOD IS SEEKING WORSHIPERS

  Last week we looked at an outline used by John MacArthur for chapter 5 in Revelation: 1) The search for the worthy One and 2) the selection of the worthy One; (see 1-7). And this week we will look … Continue reading

REVELATION 5:1-7, THE SCROLL OF WOE (FOR THE LOST) AND REDEMPTION (FOR THE SAVED)

In Revelation 4 we see God the Almighty on His throne in the temple.  In various translations it says the throne is “set” or “is standing in heaven” meaning it is established and immovable. This is a picture of absolute … Continue reading

GENESIS 25-28, SIX SAD SCENES/FOUR SINFUL PEOPLE

  February 2009   Dear Friends,                                                                         We now transition from the life of Abraham to his descendents Isaac and Jacob. Before we look at this sad account of God's people disobeying Him and deceiving others we must look at our … Continue reading

REVELATION 4-5, –“COME UP HERE,” HOW OUR VIEW OF HEAVEN AFFECTS OUR LIFE ON EARTH

Read Revelation 4 & 5 and ask yourself this question: Does God have the same prominence in my heart as He has in Heaven, in His universe?  Our view of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) as seen in this … Continue reading

GENESIS 43-45:15, MORE TESTS FOR THE BROTHERS TO PASS. THE MIRACLE OF TRANSFORMATION

"Unreserved readiness to change is an indispensable precondition of the conception (formation) of Christ in our souls and it must endure with undiminished vigor all along the path of our transformation. The significance and the value of such an attitude … Continue reading

REVELATION 3:14-22, “YOU ARE NEITHER COLD NOR HOT. YOU ARE LUKEWARM” – A BAD ADVERTISEMENT FOR CHRISTIANITY

 "To the angel (pastor) of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish … Continue reading

GENESIS 24, FINDING BRIDES (DISCIPLES) FOR JESUS WHO WILL SAY YES TO HIM (LOVE AND OBEY HIM)

  Dear Friends,                                                                         “Abraham was now old and well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.  He said to the chief servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, … Continue reading

GENESIS 42, GOD CALLS US TO CONFESS OUR (UNCONFESSED) SINS SO HE MAY USE US FOR HIS ON-GOING PURPOSES

  As Beth Moore says about this section of Scripture (42-50) as the 10 brothers finally have to face the music of their “hidden” sins against Joseph, “the cat comes out of the bag, the elephant in the living room … Continue reading

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM

 Dear Friends,     May this poem bring you Christmas blessings! “The Wise Man” was written by my wife, Kristen, and is printed in a booklet called Poems of a Pilgrim which contains 52 of her poems.  If you are interested … Continue reading

REVELATION 3:7-13, LIVING DAILY WITH THE END IN MIND * –“WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT”

*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 Scripture calls us to live in a … Continue reading

GENESIS 39:20 – 41:57, JOSEPH – ADVANCING THROUGH ADVERSITY – FROM THE PIT TO THE PALACE

  "Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined." (Gen. 39:20) Here we see the next link in God's plan for Joseph to connect to Pharaoh through the cupbearer in the … Continue reading

REVELATION 3:1-6, LIVING DAILY WITH THE END IN MIND * –“WAKE UP, O SLEEPER, RISE FROM THE DEAD.”

  *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 In Revelation 2-3 we see Jesus … Continue reading

HEBREWS 12:28-13:4 HOW TO “OFFER TO GOD AN ACCEPTABLE SERVICE WITH REVERENCE AND AWE” – LET LOVE OF THE BRETHREN (BELIEVERS) CONTINUE

"Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire. Let love of the brethren … Continue reading

STATE OF THE MINISTRY

November, 2008   Dear Friends,     My advisory team and friends encourage me to do this report on an annual basis. It gives an overall view of the ministry and some new venues the Lord is calling us into. I'll list … Continue reading

GENESIS 39, JOSEPH – AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE ON HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION , GENESIS 39

                 Last week we saw Judah leave his family (and his faith temporarily) and marry a Canaanite woman. This was strictly forbidden by the Lord (Gen. 28:1; Deut. 7:3). This was ultimately not a racial issue but a spiritual issue … Continue reading