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David Macdonald - April 7, 2024 Studies in Genesis Part 8: The Great Flood – Part 2 Genesis 7-8 The Great Flood and A Great Salvation How are We to Understand Scripture? Literal Straightforward, plain, common language Unless clear that figurative language is called for Grammatical - sentence structure, tense, voice… Historical – documented records, timelines, eye witness accounts Genesis 7: 1 – 24 Genesis 7:1 NKJV Then the LORD said to Noah, "Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation. 2 Peter 3:8–9; Hebrews 9:27 NLT;2 Peter 3:7, 10 -13; Genesis 7:11-12, 24 God remembered Noah – vs. 1 Mountain tops exposed vs. 5 Psalm 104:6 – 9 The Ark Rested – Noah Leaves Genesis 8:20-22 Future Judgment Earth destroyed by fire – 2 Peter 3 Certain – all of the promises of God are yes & amen There is salvation from the judgment to come Jesus Christ is our ark – are you in The Ark? Notice, it was the ARK that did the saving. “an ark for the saving” –

Easter Sunday - David Hansen - March 31st, 2024 - New Life in the Risen Christ 1. What kind of new life? 2. Abundant life - John 10:10 3. Eternal Life - Gal 2:20 John 5:11; 2 Cor 1:22 1 Tim 6; John 17:3 4. A life Based on proof - John 20 5. Alife which will, one day. change everything (1 Cor.15) “He is Not Here, He is Risen”

Good Friday Service - Nick Hansen - March 29th, 2024 - Easter Means Emptied What is Good Friday all about? The day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. What is Easter Sunday all about? The day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Is the specific date or name of the holiday very important? Not particularly, we actually spend time “in remembrance” of Jesus every week. But it’s nice to have some extra time off and special gatherings! Jesus Sacrifice on the Cross Rom 5:6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Rom 5:7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. Num 15:1 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Num 15:2 "Speak to the sons of Israel and say t

John Wells - March 24, 2024 - Lessons in the Life of Joshua Joshua 1: 1-11 Exodus 24:13 Psalm 91:1 Joshua: 3:3-5; 7-10 Joshua 5:2-3 Joshua 24:15 Ephesian 6: 12-14 Psalm 1:1-3 1 Timothy 4:12-13 1 Peter 2 2 Peter 1:4-8 1 John 5:4

Mark Palmer - March 17th, 2024 - All wisdom is found in Christ - Colossian 2 : 1-3

HE must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30) - Lordwin Jeyakumar - March 10th 2024 HE must increase, but I must decrease John 3:30 John 1: 19-27 & John 3: 22-36 Have you come across the term "G.O.A.T" on social media platforms? According to Jesus Christ, who is the greatest man ever lived? Who is the GOAT? Matthew 11:11 Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. What was the source of John the Baptist Greatness? Why he must increase and I must decrease? John 1: 19-26 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about

To be like Jesus - Mark DeJager- March 3rd, 2024 Phil 2:5 - 9 Isaiah 57:15 2 Corinthians 8:5 Ephesians 5:17 James 4:6 1 Peter 2:23 2 Corinthians 3:18 Proverbs 3: 5-6 John 13:15 1 Peter 2:21

Jesus Christ – Our Perfect Sacrifice - Tolu Ogunrinde - February 25, 2024 Isaiah 6v1-5  It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. 2 Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 They were calling out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory!”4 Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke. 5 Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. 7 He touched my lips with it and said, “See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed, and your

Unyime Akpan - February 18, 2024 - Luke 7: A “Chapter” in Jesus’ Life (5) John 3:6-7 (NLT) 6 Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. 7 So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’ Jesus to Nicodemus Must of a Sinner Everybody is born a sinner Romans 3:23 A sinner must believe in Jesus Christ to have his/her sins forgiven and to have eternal life John 3:13-15  13 No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 so that everyone who believes in him will have eternal life. Jesus to Nicodemus Must of the Saviour (Jesus Christ) Jesus must die on the cross (lifted up) This happened about 2,000 years ago Why? John 3:29-30  29 It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom’s friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success. 30 H

Jesus Christ is Lord Every knee will bow and every tongue confess to God Everyone will give account of himself to God Romans 14:11 Isaiah 45:18-23 For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens He is God who formed the earth , I am the LORD and there is none else..V 19 I the LORD speak the truth and declare what is right.V 22 Look unto ME and be saved all the ends of the earth for I am God and there is no other. By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return:to Me every knee shall bow and every tongue shall swear allegiance 12 When he opened the sixth seal, I looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth, the full moon became like blood, 13 and the stars of the sky fell to the earth as the fig tree sheds its winter fruit when shaken by a gale. 14 The sky vanished like a scroll that is being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. 15 Then the kings of the earth and the great ones

Nick Hansen - January 28tt, 2024 - Believe and become (John 1:1-13) Scripture Reading Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Joh 1:2 He was in the beginning with God. Joh 1:3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. Joh 1:4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. Joh 1:5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. Joh 1:6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. Joh 1:7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him. Joh 1:8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. Joh 1:9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. Joh 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. Joh 1:11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. Joh 1:12 But as many as received Him,

Unyime Akpan - January 21st, 2024 - Live by Every Word of God (Lessons from the “Fear Not” Statements in Luke Gospel) Matthew 9:4 Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV Isaiah 26:3-4 Isaiah 40:27-31 Proverbs 3:5-6 2 Corinthians 9:8 Galatians 2:20 What are some potential causes of fear in 2024? Climate Change Financial Deficit/Lack Number of “Fear Nots” / “Do not be Afraid” in Luke’s Gospel? “7” or ? A title for Jesus that is used only in Luke’s Gospel? MASTER The First “Fear Not” or “Do not be Afraid” in Luke Gospel. John. Luke 1:12-13 Angel Gabriel to Zachariah God still answers prayers Believers have access to God; have an ever-living intercessor -Romans 8:34 Believers should pray, ask, seek and knock -Ephesians 6:18 Expect and count on God answers to your prayers Luke 1:5-20 (ESV) The Second “Fear Not” or “Do not be Afraid” in Luke’s Gospel.  Luke 1:28-30 Literal Interpretation: Grace to you who is highly graced! You have found grace with God Angel Gabriel to Mary God Grants Grace Believers have God’s glorio

The Great exchange Warren Schacher - January 14th, 2024 - The Great exchange - Corinthians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) “The only works of righteousness that serve to justify a sinner are the works of christ” - R.C. SPROUL “A great sinner pardoned makes a great singer” - Charles Spurgeon “A great sinner pardoned makes a great singer” - Charles Spurgeon “ As the early church fathers delighted in saying,Christ Took what was Ours so that we Might receive What was his” - Sinclair Ferguson “If you claim to Know Jesus Christ but he has Never changed Your life, you Can be sure you Have never met him” - Steve Lawson

David Macdonald - Wickedness, Judgment, Grace The Great Flood – Part 1 - January 7, 2024 I. Introduction II. Evidence for the Universal Flood III. Worldwide Conditions before the Judgment IV. The Ark V. The Animals VI. Salvation by Faith Genesis 6: 1-8 Matthew 24:35-39 2 Peter 3:3-7 Evidence of a Universal Flood Denied by many Deny God’s existence Fear of judgment Refusal to accept the Word of God Denial of evidence – facts Fear of peers & colleagues Psalms 104:6-9 Evidence of a Universal Flood Proven in fossil record Marine fossils in Himalayas Rapid burial – plants & animals polystrate tree fossils Topographical/Geological evidences Coal deposits Inland seas (China, India, Great Plains Sediments carried long distances Fossil Record Cultural Flood accounts worldwide The Days of Noah Matt. 24:37 Longevity (reduced post-flood) Substantial population Depravity – sons of God/daughters of men Violence every intention of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil continually Almost 300 pe

HOPE Biblical definition of hope: “ Confident expectation that the promises of God shall never fail ” SET YOUR HOPE IN GOD ! Romans 15: v 4 -13 • Hope that is set in God • Perspective –clarity of who I am and who God is • Inspiration to trust in God and embrace His promises • Romans 15:12-13 –V 4-13 – • Our Hope is in Jesus Christ • Our Confidence is in His word • Our Guarantee is the indwelling Holy Spirit Our Evidence… the fulfilled promises to the patriarchs Scriptures of Hope Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope the Lord is …  He is like a tree planted by water… Psalm 78:6,7 that the generation to come might know…that they might set their hope in God and not forget His works Psalm 42: 5 Why are you cast down, o my soul? Hope thou in God Psalm 119: 81 My soul longs for your salvation, I have put my hope in your word Romans 5:2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Hop

Finding Jesus: The Joy of Seeking and Embracing His Presence - Lordwin Jeyakumar - December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Service PROPHECY Micah 5:2 (NKJV) But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” PROPHECY Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. What is the central theme conveyed by the message of Christmas? Matthew 1:21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. WISE MEN (MATTHEW 2:1–12) Matthew 2 :1 - 12 SHEPHERDS (LUKE 2: 8 – 20) Isaiah 61: 3 and 10 Garment of Praise (Isaiah 61:3) Garments of salvation (Isaiah 61:10) Robes of Righteousness (Isaiah 61:10) Luke 2: 17, 18 (NKJV) What lessons can we gl

Why God Informed Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 JESUS SAID “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. John 10: 11 (NIRv) John 10: 14-16 John 1:29 John 10: 27-30 Sheep Responsibilities: Listen and Follow the shepherd John 10: 27-30 Shepherd's (Jesus) Assurance: Guaranteed Eternal Life Luke 1:34-35 NLT ✓ The Holy Spirit came upon her; the power of the Most High overshadowed her ✓ The Holy Spirit, God the Father (the Most High), the Son of God present at Mary’s conception and during pregnancy ✓ Jesus was conceived and born holy; He came for the greatest rescue mission –salvation of sinners ✓ He lived holy –no sin in him (2 Cor 5:21, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 John 3:5, Hebrews 4:15) ✓ Jesus, the perfect Son of God is the sole, all sufficient sacrifice for sin Luke 2:1-5 ✓ God decreed 700 years earlier that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) • Every other person (Ceaser Augustus, Quirinius, Joseph) and event (census) were instruments in the hand of God ✓ God’s words will always

David Hansen - The Adoration of Jesus by Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Before meeting Simeon and Anna, this child Jesus (born under the law) ‘met’ Moses:1. On the 8thday He was circumcised (Gen 17, Lev 12:3) and named.2. Mother and son observed 40 days of blood ‘quarantine’, according to Leviticus 12:1-8.3. On the 40thday He, as the firstborn male was presented and redeemed, according to Ex 13:1-15, via sacrifice of turtledoves. “It has been observed that beside every humiliation connected with the humanity of the Messiah, the glory of His divinity was also made to shine forth.” The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, by Alfred E. Edersheim, D.D. (1883). HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth Infant Saviour was cradled in a manger. He hungered & thirsted in the wilderness. Submitted to baptism. Mary & Joseph could only bring the offering of the poor to the Temple (two turtledoves). HUMANITY Born of a humble maiden of Nazareth. DIVINITY An angel announced His birth. A shining host of heaven hymned

LAW - DEMAND VS GRACE – SUPPLY Exodus 3:1-5 LAW (Demand) “Thou Shall Not” Exodus 20:3-17 1Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” 4When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.” 5“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Luke 15:20-22 GRACE (Supply) “GOD gave HIS only Begotten SON” –John 3:16 20 And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him,

The promise of His Coming 2 peter 3:1-10 Jesus is Coming back!! Next to faith, the return of Christ is the most discussed topic in the Bible 1,845 times mentioned or alluded One out of thirty verses One-fifth of the Bible deals with the end of days and/or the second coming For every one verse about Jesus Christ’s first coming, there are eight about His second coming Twenty-one times Jesus personally referred to it Fifty times we are told to be ready for it John 14:2-3 NKJV "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. Jesus is Coming back!! Look Back at the Scriptures (vv. 1-2) The Prophets’ Writings The Apostles’ Records Look Around at the Scoffers (vv. 3-7) Their Worldview Their Wrong View Look Ahead to the Saviour (vv. 8-10) His Patience Is Not Shortened His Promise Is Not Slack Look back at t