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Crossing the Jordan River (for Real) 1 Corinthians 10 68 chapters for a week’s walk ! Passover (Ex 12) to Jordan River (Num 14) Numbers 14 Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (KJV) I Timothy 6 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Issues of Conscience - Romans 14 What is conscience ? Do not despise your brother Do not divide the church Do not pass judgment Do not stumble your brother We are the LORD’S and we will all stand before the judgment seat

A Father and His Sons - Luke 15 v 1-7 So, what triggered this Parable from Jesus Christ? 15 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. 2 This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! 3 So Jesus told them this story: What is a Parable? – A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels. Matthew 5 v 17 – 18, & v 20 The Younger son – Sinners Pro 14 v 12: There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Pro 3 v 5-8 : Consequences – v 14 Stranded – He ran out of money. His own ideology about wealth couldn’t sustain him. Disappointments – A great famine swept over the land (I’m sure he wasn’t expecting that) and he began to starve. Degradation – From son to slave – He was hired to feed pigs Desperation - He became so hungry that even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him. But no one gave him anything. 2.

Luke 7: A “Chapter” in Jesus’ Life (4) Luke 7:18-35 John the Baptist Portrait of a Great Life I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Luke 7: 28 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11 ✓ Jesus’ words as John’ ministry was ending ✓ John and his John’s disciples were not present ✓ Spoken for our benefit How can I enter the kingdom of God/heaven Key Biblical Passages on the Life of John the Baptist ✓ Matthew 3:1-17; Matthew 11:1-15; Matthew 19:23-32 ✓ Luke 1:5-24; 39-45; 57-80; Luke 3:1-21; Luke 7:18-35 ✓ Mark 1:1-11 ✓ John 1:1-34; John 3:22-36 Before John was imprisoned ✓ It was prophesied that John will be great before his birth ✓ John prepared Israel for the Messiah (Christ) ✓ John introduced the Messiah to Israel ✓ John voluntarily exits the stage for the Messiah ✓ Jesus wa

Studies in Genesis Part 6: The Children of Adam Genesis 4-5 Genesis 1-3 – Review Chapter 1 Beginning of the Universe Created by the Eternal God by His Word Chapter 2-3 Beginning of the Human Race Created by God Male and female It was good Chapter 3 - Beginning of Sin - Root of Sin Deceit – Eve deceived by serpent (Satan) Willfully disobedient – Adam Genesis 3 to Revelation 20 - Results and Progress of Sin Death Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned CAIN - ACQUIRED A MAN Genesis 4:1-2 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD." (2) And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. ABEL- BREATH, VAPOR, ASCENDS Abel - Spiritual son from NT references – Hebrews 11 – an example of faith Abel a Shepherd – Cain a tiller of the ground Agriculture and the domestication of animals w

Crossing the Jordan (or not) 1 Corinthians 10 Numbers 14 -1 Joshua 3:17 II Timothy 1:7 2 Corinthians 9:8

Luke 7: A “Chapter” in Jesus’ Life (3) Unyime Akpan - October 15 Luke 7:18-35 An imprisoned prophet, makes a request to Jesus Hoping Jesus will perform a miracle for him Jesus declares John the Baptist the greatest person that ever lived A sinful woman demonstrates faith in Jesus for spiritual healing A woman of low standing has a need Jesus performs the greatest miracle, salvation, spiritual resurrection Key Biblical Passages on the Life of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-17; Matthew 11:1-15 Luke 1:5-24; 39-45; 57-80; Luke 3:1-21; Luke 7:18-35 Mark 1:1-11; John 1:1-34; John 3:22-36 Portrait of a Great Life Before John was imprisoned It was prophesied that John will be great before his birth John prepared Israel for the Messiah (Christ) John introduced the Messiah to Israel John voluntarily exit the stage for the Messiah It was prophesied that John will be great before his birth Luke 1:12-17 John’s job description - Luke 1:67,76-77, 79-80 John –God is gracious True greatness is before God and not the w

The Seeking Saviour Luke 19 : 1 – 10 Lordwin Jeyakumar - October 8, 2023 Luke 19:1-10 (NKJV) 1. Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4. So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way. 5. And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” 6. So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. 7. But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.” 8. Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” 9. And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house,

Mark Palmer - Romans 3:21 - 26 - October 1st, 2023

Mercy and Sacrifice Romans 11 and 12 What are the mercies of God ? How can my life be a living sacrifice? What is my spiritual worship ?

Hope In Christ - Part two

Don Salmans - September 10, 2023 by NBC Podium

Exegesis vs Eisegesis • Exegesis is drawing out a text's meaning in accordance with the author's context and discoverable meaning. • Eisegesis is when a reader imposes their interpretation of the text. Revelation 3:20 (NKJV) Saved + Secure + Sure = Joy! • If you know your sins are forgiven, that God has changed you and that God will never leave you or forsake you, and you know can’t ever lose the gift of eternal life………….well that is worth rejoicing! Confidence and assurance Luke 10:20 (NKJV) Hebrews 4:16 Saved from the penalty of sin and the power of sin! Secure because we are in Christ and Christ in us! Sure because He is able to keep us 1 Peter 1:3-9 (NKJV) 3 The Gift, the giver, the keeper! Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) 2 Timothy 1:12 “A diamond is forever” (De Beers) • “When you care enough to send the very best” -Hallmark. When God cared enough to send His very best! “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Ez

Studies in GenesisPart 5: The Sin Problem Genesis 3 – The Rise of Sin The Serpent – subtle (crafty), willful, lying, deceptive The Sin – temptation, unbelief, disobedient choice The Struggle – changed relationships – With God With Desire With spouse With work The Saviour – a promise – Genesis 3:150 The Rise of Sin – Definition of Sin Dictionary --- an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law. Commentators: “Sin is any lack of conformity to the character of God whether in act or state." “Sin is a hopelessly incurable disease of the soul" (the leprosy or cancer of sin). “Sin is characteristic of the old nature, the flesh and finds expression daily." I John 3:4, Sin is an act; the breaking of a law or commandment is sin. Sin is a state; the fallen state of man without righteousness. Sin is a nature; the nature of fallen man at enmity against God The Rise of Sin – Origin of Sin Sin originated with Satan, Isa. 14:12-14. Isaiah 14:12-14 NASB Steps to sin is explained in James 1:14-15

Luke 7: A “Chapter” in Jesus’ Life (2) Jesus Christ -A Friend of Individuals in Need Jesus and the Centurion Luke 7:1-10 Jesus and the Widow of Nain Luke 7:11-17 Jesus and John the Baptist Luke 7:18-35 Jesus and the Sinful Woman Luke 7:36-50 Questions How many “only child” did Jesus restore (heal/resurrect) in the gospel of Luke? Name the 3 only child/daughter/son that Jesus restored in the gospel of Luke? Luke 7:11-17 – The son of the widow of Nain Luke 8:40-55 –Jairus’ daughter Luke 9:17-43 The only child of a man in the crowd What is resurrection? Rising from dead What are the two types of resurrection? Physical –body is alive to physical things Spiritual –spirit is alive to spiritual things, eternal life The physical resurrections performed by Jesus Christ recorded in the gospel are? The only son of the widow of Nain -Luke 7:11-17 The only daughter of Jairus -Luke 8:41-56 The ‘only’ brother of Mary and Martha -John 11 How do we know that a dead person is raised, resurrected, from physical dead? Shows evi

Romans 9-11- A fascinating passage in NT - TELESCOPIC PLAN of GOD for the AGES Paul unpacks for us God’s Sovereignty (ch 9) , Human Responsibility (ch 10) and GOD’S PLAN for the AGES (ch 11) Scripture Readings Rom 1:16 , 3:22 , 8:29-33 Romans 9:1-3 , 9:13-16, 18-21, 24 , 30-32 Romans 10:1, 3, 8-14, v 17, v 21 Romans 11: 1, v 5 -6 , V 25 (key verse) , v 32-36 5 Difficult Questions 1. Has God forsaken Israel? (No) 2. Why did Israel reject Christ? (Purposes of God & Willful Unbelief) 3. Is God Sovereign ? (Yes) 4. Is Man Responsible? (Yes) 5. Is God Unrighteous ? (No) Telescope - Plan for the Ages ⁃ GOD Creates man in His Own Image and in Man’s disobedience- he rejects GOD - SIN enters the WORLD & RISES AGAIN 1000 years in a literal kingdom, JEW & GENTILES will both worship Him - WHAT ABOUT THE JEWS ? ⁃ Israel had all this privilege, the COVENANTS, The LAW, The PROMISES ⁃ THE COMING of MESSIAH …..THEY’VE BEEN FORSAKEN , right ? …..NO Question # 1 Has God FORSAKEN HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL ? NO ⁃ Paul’s longing desire

Your Father who Gives Great Gifts Paul Reimer 2 Sam 7:1-17 How would you respond if God said no to one of your greatest ambitions, something that you were sure would please him? 2 Samuel 7:1-17 Five main covenants in the old testament Noah (Genesis 9:11) Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) Moses & Israel (Exodus 19:5-6) David (2 Samuel 7:12-17) Through God saying no, be patient, we participate in something better! What was David’s Response?Read 2 Samuel 7:18-29 this week Who does the Holy Spirit want you to meet with this week? Write down their name, visit/coffee(or tea), listen, and pray with them New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34

Studies in Genesis Part 4: The Darkest Day Genesis –It was Good! ▪Seven times – “it was good/very good” – Chapter 1-2 ▪Man’s companion/Helper created ▪Wedded bliss – then PROBLEM!! ▪Why do we have so many problems in the world? – Genesis 3 1.The Serpent 2.Sin 3.Struggle 4.Salvation Genesis 3 –The Serpent Revelation 12:7-9 Ezekiel 28:1-10 Isaiah 14:12-17 Luke 10:18 Genesis 3 –The Serpent –Crafty A. Satan challenges God's Word 1.God's Word powerful, creation spoken into existence Heb 11:3 2.“Has God said?” 3.Still his modus operandi. B. Satan challenges God's Love 1.Would a good God keep something from you? 2.Turns God’s generous invitation to a negative prohibition. C. Satan denied God's Word 1.“You won't die!” 2.We live in a day of denial of God’s Word The Sin Genesis 3:6 A. Too close to temptation! B. Tampered with God’s Word 1. Left out “freely” added “or touch it” 2. Softened the consequences –“lest you die” vs. “you shall surely die” 3. Four steps to disobedience: 1. Saw 2. Took 3. Ate 4. Gave A. Eve was

Wayne Guindon Sunday Service - July 23rd, 2023 Wayne Guindon teaching on Exodus 19 1 to 20

How can a Church impact the world ? Northbrook has made an impact on ZAMBIA Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 25:34 4 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ • 37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 40 And the King will answer them ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ How should a church support Missions ? 1. By Sending Acts 13:2 “separate unto Me” 2. By Supporting II Cor 9:6,7 giving from the heart 3. By Equipping Ephesians 4:12-16 – gifts teaching, equipping, ministering 4. By Praying II Thess 3:1 “Finally, pray for us, that t