Sowing the Seed – Matthew 13:1-23

Read Matthew 13:10-17. The “mysteries of the kingdom” are the ages between Israel’s rejection of God’s kingdom and their full reception of God’s kingdom. Dwight Pentecost states, “Thus this new program began while Christ was still on the earth, and it will extend until His return to the earth in power and great glory. Matthew […]

Judah’s Hope of Restoration – Jeremiah 30-33

Jeremiah The Fruitless Prophet Lesson 12 – Judah’s Hope of Restoration Jeremiah 30-33 Date: 6 January 2021 – Jer20 Dates and chronology are based largely on www.generationword.com/notes/jeremiah/prelim-notes.pdf Used by permission. 1.         The Nation’s Restoration, Jer 30-31 a.          In these chapters, God is dealing with both Israel and Judah (30:3). Ryrie points out that God spoke […]

Ruth’s Redemption – Ruth 4:1-22

In our culture, weddings are usually preceded by busy preparation. Such preparations usually include special clothing, flowers, decorations, rehearsals, etc. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth also included busy preparation; however, because their marriage was a redemption marriage, the busy preparation were much different. Most of the business fell on Boaz. Transition This evening I […]

Understanding Parables – Matthew 13:1-3

As you read through the first three Gospels in the Bible, you will soon come upon the parables of the Lord. Read Matthew 13:1-3. In his parables, Jesus talked about all sorts of real life situations. He talked about planting seeds, weeds in the field, yeast in bread dough, hidden treasures, fishing nets, working in […]

Jeremiah’s Advice – Jeremiah 27-29

Jeremiah The Fruitless Prophet Lesson 11 – Jeremiah’s Advice Jeremiah 27-29 Date: 30 December 2020 – Jer20 Dates and chronology are based largely on www.generationword.com/notes/jeremiah/prelim-notes.pdf Used by permission. 1.         Sign of the Yokes, Jer 27 a.          Jeremiah made bonds (restraint, halter) and a yokes and put them on his neck in Jerusalem, and sent a […]

Ruth’s Proposal – Ruth 3:1-18

In our culture, it is a young man’s privilege of proposing to the young woman that he desires to marry. I have fond memories of the cool spring day that I asked Melody to become my wife. This evening, we are going to see that in certain circumstances in the Jewish culture, the woman did […]

Christmas Mysteries Explained – Matthew 1:21-23

The birth of Christ contains mysteries that have no human explanation. No doubt about it, grand portions of the Christmas story are supernatural in nature. Unbelievers mock these mysteries. Sceptics question them. Uninformed Christians avoid talking about these mysteries. Informed Christians believe these mysteries by faith. Our evidence is Bible based. Bible credibility is supported […]

The First Siege Begins – Jeremiah 21-24

Jeremiah The Fruitless Prophet Lesson 10 – The First Siege Begins Jeremiah 21-24 Date: 16 December 2020 – Jer20 Dates and chronology are based largely on www.generationword.com/notes/jeremiah/prelim-notes.pdf Used by permission. 1.         The Siege Began (Jer 21). a.          Nebuchadrezzar approached Jerusalem and King Zedekiah was fearful (21:1-2). He asked Jeremiah to enquire of the Lord for […]