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I.   Paul's Greeting, vv. 1-2 1. The epistle is from Paul, the apostle, v. 1. 1) Apostle by the command of God, our Savior. 2) Apostle by the command of Christ, our hope. 2. The epistle is to Timothy, Paul's true child in the faith, v. 2. 3. The Greeting. 1) Grace, mercy and peace, […]

Our text concerns the character of Abram, the friend of God (James 2:23). This chapter reveals his love for family, his willingness to take risks for the right cause, his leadership capabilities, his humility in victory and his motives for going to war. For love of family Abram was willing to attack the armies of […]

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Play MP3 Introduction: Read Psa. 100 1. As I stand in the back of the auditorium I see that a few don’t worship during the closing song. You whisper to others, put away song books, gather things making ready for your exit. 2. As an observer I have questions about this practice. 1) Do you […]

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Moses gives the broad view of the people of the post-flood earth. This is introductory and essential to the understanding of the next chapters as Abraham is introduced. In Genesis 3:15 we read: Genesis 3:15 [ESV] I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise […]

In recent weeks we have been reminded of what nature can do as we have been reading and watching news of the tragedy on the Gulf Coast. New Orleans is almost totally wrecked and sitting in a liquid so foul it seems a crime to call it water. Bodies are still being found and the […]

After disembarking from the ark God commanded Noah to “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” We should notice the enormity of this task. The activities of Noah’s household were limited to those that would promote the populating of the planet. Risky behavior would be regulated and lifestyles that provided protection (promotion of peaceful, […]

The attention of Israel is now turned to that which is among the greatest object lessons of all time. This lesson is designed to teach all generations that God will not tolerate sin. He will punish the sinner. The lesson is The Great Flood. The inhabitants of the earth have become increasingly corrupt since the […]

Cain had worshipped God in a way that God had never commanded. Cain was then upset that his gift was not accepted. This was fueled by the fact that his brother’s gift WAS accepted. God’s formula for Cain was simple, i.e., repent and worship God’s way, but Cain wouldn’t repent. God also gives Cain a […]

The Lord is shown further in His mercy in this passage. He had prophesied of the downfall of Satan, covered the shame of Adam and Eve, and then drove them from their garden home. This was a blessing and an object lesson. The lesson involved teaching them the consequences of sin. The blessing is explained […]

When Israel arrived at the foot of Mt. Sinai, Moses was commanded to set up barriers to make a separation between Israel and God the reason being, “lest he break out against them” (Exodus 19:23-24). Later, the people had no trouble keeping the command to distance themselves from God, because they saw the majestic destructive […]

God gave Israel the privilege of being like Him (Genesis 1:26) in another point. God rested on the seventh day so Israel is privileged to rest on the seventh day as well. Israel was to be different, distinct from the nation from which they had been delivered and the nations that they were to live […]

Moses turns his notice to features of the physical universe beyond the reach of man. Man has often turned his worship to the sun, moon and stars but we are here told that the God of Sinai is responsible for their creation as well. This fact makes bowing down to them folly. In later years […]

In passages such as Acts 1:8; Matthew 28-18-20; Mark 16:15-16 and Luke 24:46-47 Jesus taught his disciples of their duty to go and preach the Gospel to every creature. Their first destinations were Jerusalem and the towns of Judea. The Jews needed to be convinced that Jesus was qualified to be the Messiah. They would […]

As Moses enumerates the features of the visible universe he comes to those things that are in the realm of provision for man and beast. One can learn from this passage that God is the ultimate provider of man’s food. There is no god made of wood, stone, or metal to thank for it. Man […]

Moses continues his explanation of the origin of all things by continuing with the most basic of the features of the visible universe. God has made visibility of the universe possible with the creation of light and now he provides a place that is neither in the water nor in the vast reaches of space. […]

I just received this letter from Wilma Bates, widow of Bobby Bates: You may have been personally acquainted with Bobby Bates. If not, you have probably heard his name or read his writings in the area of personal evangelism. You may also have used his evangelism materials to teach the lost. Preaching and teaching the […]