How a tax collector named Levi encounters Jesus and immediately changes his name, his life, his purpose for being. Unlike Lot's wife, there was no looking back for Matthew. Not only did he follow and never look back, but he purposed his life to REACH OUT to others for the remainder of it. Also, he wrote the most influential message that's ever been written...it has changed the face of humanity and is the most powerful work of literature ever recorded.

Exposing the Devil for what he is, is the topic for tonight. Jim starts in Genesis 2 with the creation of man. But who is this character we came to know as the Serpent?

Verses exposing Satan (the one who opposes):

Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9; Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:12-13; Matthew 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5;

1 Corinthians 7:5; Jude 1:6; 2 Peter 2:4; Luke 10:18; 1 Timothy 3:6; Job 1:6-7; 1 Peter 5:8;

Zechariah 3:1-2; Revelation 12:10; 1 Chronicles 21:1; 2 Corinthians 2:11;

Ephesians 4:27; James 4:7

Addressed to Gaius, a pastor of one of the churches in western Asia Minor (modern day Turkey), this letter was from John to commend Gaius for supporting traveling teachers. He was a person known for his "prosperous soul".

In the example of the lame man lowered through the roof of the house, we see the power and authority of Jesus. Our sins are obstacles to being in step with Jesus. He has forgiven our sins by blotting out, not remembering, removing, casting out all of them. Ask yourself what obstacles your family/friends had to overcome to bring you to Christ?

Jim continues to delve into these fascinating topics as written in the Bible and more. God in His infinite goodness has given us so much.

Pastor Jim speaks of the Elect Lady and her Children. He notes how women have been honored in the sight of God and Jesus continued to honor and love them during His time on earth.

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.

Is it reasonable to believe in God? Is creation a plausible explanation? In the beginning was the science explanation of the "big bang" really God creating the universe? Science has confirmed that there is adaptation in every species, but no evidence of being a change from species to another species. Finally, what is the purpose of man? Jim delves into these fascinating topics as written in the Bible and more.

Love is a main theme of 1 John. Testimony of Jesus is a foundation of our belief, and Prayer is our way to talk to Jesus and thank Him and ask Him to guide us.

Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming a simple message, “The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.” It is a simple message, but it is the fulfillment of all human expectation since the fall in the Garden of Eden. Jesus also enlists human participation in the advancing of the kingdom of God and the spreading of this good news.