Training A Prophet

Jim Leffel

1 Kings 17:1-24

The Word of the Lord is powerful. It attracts some while repulsing others. Elijah's role as a prophet was to speak for God. How can we share God's word in this day and age? This teaching will cover how the Word of God spreads.

Jesus Hides in Plain Sight

Ryan Lowery

Psalms 118:22-26

Jesus' teachings have not left any comfortable middle ground for those listening; his claims are so explicit that they are polarizing. The Festival of Booths was designed to represent the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at the coming of the Messiah. Jesus gets up to preach at this festival and claims he is the fulfillment of the prophecy about the Christ. As a result, the religious leaders rejected him, the disciples came to him, and Nicodemus sought to understand the truth.

Esau's Choice

Scott Risley

Genesis 25:1-27:41

Esau made a rash decision. He decided to trade his birthright for a bowl of soup. This decision has lasting consequences for both his and the rest of his family. The message of this teaching is that our decisions have consequences.

The Significance of Our Choices

Conrad Hilario

Hebrews 12:16

Esau gives up his birthright for a bowl of soup. This has permanent consequences for both Jacob and Esau. This teaching covers the importance of our choices.

Spiritual D-Day

Dennis McCallum

Galatians 3:27

When the disciples are all in one room on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit is put into them as they are put into the body of Christ. This marks the change from the Old Covenant to the New.

The Book of Acts

Dennis McCallum

Acts 1:1-8

This is the transition passage between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant when the resurrected Jesus commands his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit would then empower them to be his witnesses.

Covenantal Love and the Jewish People

Eric Chabot

Romans 1:1-5

God's love for Israel is covenantal and a reflection on His love for us today. Many people think Christianity replaces Judaism, however the Bible makes it clear that, while salvation was added to the Gentiles, God's gifts and callings to Israel are irrevocable. God has not rejected his people, nor is it ever commanded that Jewish people 'convert' to Christianity. Loving Jewish people means affirming their election and treating them with value and dignity because they, too, are image bearers of God.

Ishmael and Isaac

Jim Leffel

Genesis 16:1-21:7

God helps those who help themselves. Is there truth to this common saying? What happens when we take matters into our own hands instead of relying on God? Will God change the plan He has for our lives if we make poor decisions? God promised Abraham He would make a great nation through him but Abraham and Sarah had to wait for a long time. What happens when we do not wait on God? Find answers to these questions through the births and lives of Abraham's sons, Ishmael and Isaac.\r\n

Foundation of Faith

Jim Leffel

Hebrews 6:18-19

Abraham starts to experience real doubt and fear when it comes to God's promise. God reaffirms His promise to Abraham and declares a covenant with him vowing to come through on His promise. Abraham sets the framework for what biblical faith should look like. Actively and at times imperfectly he trusts in God's promise, receives God's free gift, and is grateful that God is good.