Family worship is missing in many Christian families. This is concerning, considering passages like Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Ephesians 6:4 which make it clear that father's are expected to lead their families in discipleship and worship. The thought of leading family worship can be overwhelming, especially if it was not modeled by your parents. The following … Continue reading Simple Guide to Family Worship
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The Mystery of His Will – Eph 1:9-10
The following is the outline of a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on April 3, 2022. God Has Made the Mystery of His Will Known to Us – Ephesians 1:9-10[1] What has God made known to us?The mystery of His willWhat does “will” mean?Greek Word: thelayma; θέλημαTwo possibilities of meaning:God’s determination (Hebrew-Greek)[2]God’s preferred will … Continue reading The Mystery of His Will – Eph 1:9-10
Redemption: Ephesians 1:7-8
The following is a slighly edited version of a handout from a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on March 27, 2022. What is redemption?To redeem: to purchase from slavery in order to set the slave freeRedemption: Deliverance from slavery purchased on behalf of the slaveConsider Exodus 6:6 – God brought the Israelites out of … Continue reading Redemption: Ephesians 1:7-8
Behold Your God
I love Paul's hymn of praise in Colossians 1:15-20. What a detailed and worshipful description of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ! May our minds be filled with thoughts of Him, and may our hearts be filled with praise to Him! Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: … Continue reading Behold Your God
Nehushstan: Sacred Serpents
He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it (2 Kings 18:4). When reading 2 Kings 18 we find a glimmer of hope in Judah. … Continue reading Nehushstan: Sacred Serpents
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