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Sodom and Gomorrah are the poster children for God's wrath.
In Genesis 19, we come across a cautionary tale to a world hellbent on offending a holy God. Specifically, Genesis 19 describes the destruction of these two cities. The destruction was horrific. It was severe. And yet, in Matthew 10, Jesus says that an even worse judgment will befall those places that reject the Gospel.
Questions That We'll Answer:
1) What was the sin (or sins) of Sodom and Gomorrah?
2) Why was God willing to relent if 10 righteous people were found there?
3) What did Jesus mean in Matthew 10 (when He referred to Sodom)?
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In Genesis 18 made a promise so outrageous that Sarah laughed.
The promises that He has made you are even bigger.
God has promised to save and sanctify you, to wipe away all your tears, and to dwell with you in Paradise for eternity. Now those are promises! But how can we be sure they apply to us (and that they will be fulfilled)? That will be the focus of today's sermon.
Questions That We'll Answer:
1) Who were the three men that appeared to Abraham in the desert?
2) What promises did One of the men make to Abraham and Sarah?
3) Why did Sarah laugh, and what was God's reaction to that laughter?
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God made Abraham mind-boggling promises. And Abraham believed Him.
In Genesis 12, Abraham was introduced with little fanfare. He was a man from a pagan family and a pagan background. And yet, God was going to make this nobody a series of incredible promises - promises that Abraham believed in, and then acted accordingly.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What were these amazing promises? And how many were there?
B) Who are the true children of Abraham? Are you one of his children?
C) What does it mean to be called a 'friend' of God?
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God told the people to go outward. Instead, they went upward.
"Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth" God told the people. But they said no - in their minds, it was safer and smarter to stay in one place. And so, they built a formidable 'tower' in Genesis 11. In today's study we'll read about that tower (and God's response).
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why was God angered by the building of this tower?
B) Why did God confuse the language of the builders?
C) What relationship does Genesis 11 have with Acts 2 (Pentecost)?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
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The wrong question: how did all the animals fit in the ark?
The most crucial question of Genesis 6 is NOT about the animals. Not at all. Rather, it is this: why was an ark needed in the first place? In other words, why was God willing to flood the entire globe, only six chapters after creating it? Seems drastic. So why did God do it, and what does it tell us about the future?
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) In what way did the flood typify the wrath of God being 'poured out?'
B) In what way did the ark typify Jesus Christ? Is Jesus in this text?
C) Why did Christ refer to future days as being 'like the days of Noah?'
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That didn't take long, did it?
You might have thought Genesis 4 couldn't go worse than Genesis 3 - that mankind would have learned its lesson. Surely man would do better! Surely he'd turn away from sin! However, before Genesis 4 was over, a blood soaked corpse proved otherwise.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why did Cain kill his brother? And what was wrong with his sacrifice?
B) Why did God warn Cain that 'sin lay at his door?'
C) Is it possible that sin is at our door as well? What should we do?
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One sin. That's all it took.
In our day, sin is treated casually - as a marketing device (think 'Sin City'), and rarely as a spiritual anchor. But one sin is all it took for man to be thrown out of the garden, and for chaos to sweep the created realm. This tells us two things: 1) sin must be really bad, and 2) God must be really holy.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What 'tool' did the serpent use to attack Eve in the garden?
B) What is the purpose of the fiery sword at the garden's edge?
C) Why are the words 'Genesis 4' the best words in any language?
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There is a God, and you are not Him.
The starting point for all correct theology or philosophy is found in Genesis 1, which declares God's existence and transcendence over that which He has made. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why do people argue for 'evolution' or the 'big bang' instead?
B) Are those theories consistent with the Bible's teaching on creation?
C) How do we explain the apparent age of rocks, stars, and so forth?
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Witnesses, proof, evidences - it was all there.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the most heavily reported, historically verified events of antiquity. And that's a good thing, since the fate and future of billions hangs in the balance. Today, we'll consider the implications of the empty tomb.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why were the apostles so anxious in Luke 24?
B) Why is the best news often the hardest to believe?
C) If Jesus is alive, then what is He doing right now? Do we know?
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On the day the people were looking for a perfect lamb for their Passover celebration, the 'lamb of God' approached. It wasn't a coincidence.
In today's study, we will consider the events of Palm Sunday through an unusual set of eyes - those of John the Baptist. Why did John call Jesus the 'lamb of God?' Why didn't anyone else see Him that way?
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What is the connection between the Passover and 'Palm Sunday?'
B) What is the difference between appeasement and atonement?
C) Can you be saved by appeasing God? Why or why not?
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You won't find 'utopia' in a warzone.
So many people misunderstand their reality. They think that this world is their home, irrespective of how little time they'll spend here. They think this world is great, irrespective of the landmines going off around them. Conversely, the Bible says that this world is filled with trials and hardships. And so, our hope is not found in this 'valley of death,' but in the Shepherd that leads us to someplace better.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What words of encouragement did Peter have to the suffering?
B) Why does God allow His children to be tested and tried?
C) How do we know that our story ends well? How can we be sure?
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What makes 'love' greater than faith or hope?
In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul said "now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." So, why is 'love' superior? Well, for starters, it is the only one of those three words that applies to God. God does not have 'faith.' God does not hope. But HE DOES LOVE - in fact, HE IS LOVE!
Questions That We'll Consider:
A) What sort of mess was Corinth in, that they needed a primer on love?
B) How does love motivate us in ways that no other emotion can?
C) What sets love apart (both now and in Heaven)?
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The desert is home to some of the Bible's most fascinating stories.
In Acts 8, there was a caravan traveling in the desert of Judea. At its head was a pagan eunuch - someone well outside of the covenant community, but not outside of God's plan of salvation. And in order to reach this man, God sent an evangelist into the wasteland. His name was Phillip, and this is his story.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why does God care for rebels, pagans, and sinners?
B) What book was the Ethiopian reading when Philip found him?
C) What hope does Acts 8 give for the 'lost people' in our lives?
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Rebellion. Rejection. Disdain.
The nations have long rejected God's rule in favor of their own. But why? What causes the nations to rage against God, and to plot so many vain things? In today's sermon, we'll consider mankind's ongoing rebellion and God's response.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) How do nations, leaders, and political parties foment their insurrection?
B) What does it mean that God 'sits' in Heaven and laughs at them?
C) In what way is Psalm 2 a 'Messianic' Psalm? What hope does it offer?
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God does not have any 'peons' in Heaven. He has family.
Your salvation accomplishes so much more than just 'punching your ticket' to Heaven. Rather, it includes this wonderful outcome: you are treated as family when you get there! God has no peons in Heaven, but He does have sons and daughters. "Behold what manner of love the Father has given unto us, that we should be called children of God."
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What does it mean for God to be our Heavenly 'Father?'
B) Why was John so amazed that we are called God's 'children?'
C) What is your value in God's eyes? How does He see you now?
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Mustard seeds are small. But they don't stay that way!
In Matthew 13, Jesus shared the parable of the 'mustard seed' in describing the kingdom's growth. Mustard seed start small. But in time, they grow upward and outward. Now, who did Jesus share this parable with? He shared it with a smattering of disciples on the shoreline. They were few. But fast forward to our day, and the kingdom now fills the entire planet (2.38 billion professing believers).
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What can local churches learn from the 'mustard seed' parable?
B) Is growth the church's main objective? What about transformation?
C) What should the church emphasize in a time of cultural upheaval?
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If you have lost someone that you love, it is natural to grieve.
With that said, GRIEF is NOT the same as DESPAIR. In 1 Thessalonians 4, the Apostle Paul makes this distinction. Specifically, he says that although it is OK to lament the loss of a loved one, we do not sorrow as those who have no hope. Reunions are coming. And because of that, our 'grief' is tinged with expectation.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why were the Thessalonians so confused about life after death?
B) Will Christians see (and recognize) our loved ones in eternity?
C) How can we be sure of these things? What is the basis of our hope?
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How much time do you have left?
In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul answered that question this way - not much. Specifically, Paul said that "the night is far spent, the day is at hand." Paul wanted his readers to understand the value of today. He wanted them to live as if their time was both short and precious.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What other passages refer to 'night and day' in a similar way?
B) What are the concepts of 'inner peace' and 'inner war?'
C) What is holding us back? What's keeping us from living in the 'day?'
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How much of God's Word should we preach?
To the Apostle Paul, the answer was ALL OF IT. And that's what he told the Ephesian elders in Acts 10. He told them that he had not refrained from preaching and teaching the whole counsel of God, and he expected them to do the same.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why did Paul invite the Ephesian elders to meet with him?
B) Why did Paul tell the elders they'd never see his face again?
C) What other points did Paul emphasize during their last visit?
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As Christians, we often remember the things that Jesus has done.
With that said, have you ever wondered: what is He doing right now?
Among other things, Jesus is interceding on behalf of His people. You have a divine advocate that is (even now) seeking your welfare! And that should be an encouragement during these difficult days.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why is John 17 referred to as the 'high priestly prayer?'
B) Who did Jesus pray for in this text? And what did He say?
C) In what way is Jesus interceding for you this very moment?
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- Visa fler