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This sermon explores the narrative of Joseph in Genesis 37 to demonstrate the sovereignty of God over human evil and circumstance. It argues that God orchestrated specific events, such as the timing of the Ishmaelite traders and the interventions of Reuben and Judah, to fulfill His divine plan for Joseph despite the brothers' jealousy and malice. The teaching emphasizes the importance of meditating on Scripture to discern these divine workings and apply them to personal life and family instruction. It highlights Joseph's ultimate forgiveness of his brothers as a testament to his character and God's grace, contrasting his integrity with the moral failures of his era. The overall intent is to encourage believers to trust in God's specific plan for their lives and to study the Bible with depth and attention to detail.

The sermon explores the dichotomy presented in 1 John 3, asserting that humanity is divided into two distinct families: the family of God and the family of the devil. It emphasizes that true believers are identified not merely by profession but by a regenerated nature that produces righteousness and a hatred for sin, whereas those in the devil's family remain characterized by habitual lawlessness and indifference to God's commands. The text distinguishes between the occasional lapses of a believer and the habitual practice of sin, arguing that the latter reveals a lack of genuine conversion. By examining the origin of sin in the devil and the purpose of Christ's manifestation to destroy the works of the evil one, the message calls for discernment in identifying true faith through the fruit of the Spirit and a life oriented toward holiness.

(Theology Thursday) Study of "The Wonderful Works of God" (Herman Bavinck)

God, in His great mercy, saves sinners. He gives us new birth through His living Word. But does not leave us isolated. Instead, He brings us into His royal family, where we become brothers and sisters in the household of God, the local church. As living stones, we are being built together into a spiritual house, a people among whom God dwells. As those adopted into His royal family, we are called to live as a holy community, reflecting and proclaiming Jesus Christ to the world around us. [Audio only due to technical issues]

Peter confesses then rebukes. The transfiguration. A demon cast out. Death and resurrection foretold. Who will be greatest?

This preacher describes the experience of honoring men in the pulpit who were NOT God-called preachers and turned out in some cases to be fools. Also Reference: 1 Timothy 4:16, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Timothy 6:16 https://bbfohio.com