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When we wrong someone, is saying "I'm sorry" enough? Sin often leaves real damage behind, and genuine repentance requires more than an apology. In Leviticus 5:14–6:7, the reparation offering reveals that our wrongdoing not only harms others but also offends the holy God to whom we belong. God calls His people to take responsibility for their sins and, wherever possible, repair the wrongs they have committed. Yet restitution cannot remove our guilt before God. Only the sacrifice He graciously provides can accomplish that. Ultimately, this offering points us to Jesus Christ, who bore our guilt and secured our forgiveness through His perfect sacrifice. Because of His grace, we can honestly acknowledge our sins, seek to restore what we have broken, and rest confidently in the forgiveness Christ has secured.

This Week on "The Friends of Israel Today" Radio: Does the Bible say we should support Israel? Absolutely! This week, our series on biblical Zionism takes us to several of God's major covenants with Israel: the Abrahamic, Davidic, and New Covenants. While some believe Israel's unfaithfulness to the Lord cancels these promises, all of them are held together by the strength and faithfulness of God. That's why our support for Zionism isn't based on confidence in anything the nation of Israel can do—it's confidence in God alone. Link to Show Notes: https://radio.foi.org/2026/11/06/the-biblical-case-for-zionism-part-2-of-4-november-7-2026/

"How Long Will You Wait? When They Ask, What Will We Say?" Primary Scriptures: Joshua 18:3; Deuteronomy 6:16–25; Deuteronomy 9:1–3 This message emphasizes the importance of taking God at His Word, walking in the life He has graciously provided, and leaving behind a testimony that points the next generation to Jesus Christ. Through the experiences of Israel in Deuteronomy and Joshua, we discover that God's faithfulness is never the problem; the challenge is often our willingness to trust Him enough to act upon what He has revealed. In Joshua 18:3, Joshua confronts the Israelites with a searching question: "How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers has given you?" The land had already been promised, but the people were hesitant to take possession of their inheritance. Likewise, believers today have received every spiritual blessing in Christ, yet we can neglect to walk in the fullness of the life He has provided. Faith is more than acknowledging God's promises; it is agreeing with Him and responding through obedience. We do not manufacture His promises or accomplish His will through our own strength. We depend upon His grace and act upon His revealed truth. Deuteronomy 9 reinforces this principle as Moses calls Israel to understand today what God has promised concerning their future. Though they had not yet crossed the Jordan, they were to trust the One who would go before them. Faith embraces today what God has faithfully promised for tomorrow. Our confidence must rest in God's character rather than our circumstances, abilities, or understanding. The message then turns to Deuteronomy 6, where Moses reminds Israel that God'

This sermon explores the transformative work of God in making believers new creatures, emphasizing that reconciliation with God is achieved solely through the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ. The message highlights the believer's identity as an ambassador for Christ, entrusted with the ministry and message of reconciliation to a lost world. It outlines the motivation for this mission, rooted in the terror of the Lord and the urgency of the present day of salvation. The preacher calls for a tender yet urgent approach to evangelism, urging believers to see people as souls in need of grace and to proclaim the gospel with confidence, knowing that God has accomplished the work of salvation.

Using Abraham's journey into Egypt in Genesis 12, this message examines how fear can drive believers to make decisions that compromise their faith and obedience to God. Faced with famine, Abraham chose to rely on human reasoning rather than trust the promises God had already given him, leading him to deceive Pharaoh and place his wife Sarai in a vulnerable position. The preacher emphasizes that fear often causes Christians to abandon biblical convictions, doubt God's provision, and make choices that have long-lasting consequences. Yet Abraham's story does not end in failure. As his life progressed, he grew into a man known for extraordinary faith, earning a place in Hebrews 11's "Hall of Faith." The message contrasts fear-driven living with genuine biblical faith, describing faith as a confident trust in God's promises even when circumstances seem illogical or uncertain. Just as Abraham learned to trust God's character over his own understanding, believers today are challenged to move beyond fear, embrace God's promises, and live with a faith that sees God's work before it becomes visible. The sermon concludes by reminding listeners that without faith it is impossible to please God and calling men to become people whose decisions are governed by trust in God rather than fear of circumstances.

A Work in Progress, But a Work of God Summary of the Message This message emphasizes the wonderful truth that God is not looking for people who possess all the abilities necessary to accomplish His purposes, but for humble, teachable, surrendered servants who are available to His ability. Through the life of Moses, we discover how God transforms a self-sufficient man into a meek and faithful servant who learns to depend entirely upon the Lord. Moses began with extraordinary advantages, having been educated in all the wisdom of Egypt and described as mighty in words and deeds (Acts 7:22). Yet when he attempted to deliver his people through his own strength, he failed and fled into the wilderness. During the next forty years, God prepared him for a work that could never be accomplished by human ability alone. At the burning bush, Moses learned that the power necessary for deliverance would come from God's presence, not his personal qualifications. God didn't need the bush to fuel His fire, and He didn't need Moses' abilities to accomplish His purposes. Numbers 12:3 describes Moses as exceedingly meek, revealing the kind of servant God had shaped him to become. Psalm 25:8–9 reminds us that the Lord teaches sinners in the way and guides the meek. Isaiah 66:1–2 further reveals that God looks favorably upon those who are poor and contrite in spirit and who tremble at His Word. These truths establish that our greatest usefulness to God comes not from self-confidence but from humble dependence upon Him. The message also highlights the importance of hearing God's Word with the intention of obeying it. Deuteronomy 10:12–13 identifies five responses God requires of His people:

The sermon emphasizes that salvation is received solely through grace by trusting in Jesus Christ, distinguishing true saving faith from mere religious knowledge or works. It argues that while many claim to be people of faith, only those who place their confidence in the specific object of Jesus Christ are secure, as He is the only one capable of atoning for sin. The message highlights the necessity of repentance and the new birth, asserting that intellectual assent to biblical facts is insufficient without personal surrender and reliance on Christ's finished work. By referencing the coming judgment and the exclusivity of Christ as the way, truth, and life, the preacher urges listeners to flee to Jesus for refuge, rejecting all other paths to heaven.

Dawn Hill examines GeorDavie's claims of prophetic authority, Kathryn Krick's defense of him at 5F Church, and the use of Scripture to portray scrutiny as persecution. She addresses the claim that prophets belong to the Godhead, examines Isaiah 5:20 and 2 Timothy 3:1–5 in context, and compares GeorDavie's denial of misconduct with statements from a Paris service. This episode calls Christians to test spiritual leaders by Scripture, take allegations of abuse seriously, and remain faithful to Jesus Christ rather than placing their confidence in a leader's claimed anointing. For more from Dawn Hill, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/ Content note: This episode discusses allegations of sexual misconduct and spiritual abuse and includes sensitive sexual references. For more from Dawn, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/dawn-hill/

The sermon introduces the Sermon on the Mount by summarizing the preceding chapters of Matthew, establishing Jesus as the sinless Messiah who came to destroy the works of the devil and fulfill all righteousness. The central focus is on the first four Beatitudes, which are presented as an upside-down kingdom philosophy that contrasts worldly standards of self-confidence and power with the spiritual necessity of humility. The speaker explains that true blessedness is found in being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, submitting to God's control, and hungering for righteousness, rather than relying on one's own strength. This progression illustrates that believers must first be emptied of self and pride to be filled with God's joy and the promise of the kingdom of heaven. The message concludes with an invitation to self-examination and gratitude, encouraging the congregation to recognize their dependence on Christ for salvation and to partake in communion as a remembrance of His sacrificial love.