Today Derek looks at why curses come upon people: If we do not listen to God’s voice and do what He says. We can prevent these curses by listening and obeying. Using a number of verses in Deuteronomy 28, Derek brings out some of the results of curses.

Derek begins this week by looking at God’s plan for our deliverance from the curses which are listed in Deuteronomy 28. Through the atoning substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross, a divine exchange took place, whereby Jesus took all of the curses so that we could be released from the curse and enter into the blessings of Jesus.

In today’s message, Derek shares about a revelation he had from the Lord. Using Scripture the Lord presented a picture of Jesus on the cross and revealed how He became a curse for us. All grace was made to abound to us through this perfect work of Christ.

Today Derek moves this study into the area of faith, the essential condition for receiving anything from God. The demonstration of our faith pleases God, and as we exercise faith in seeking Him, He will reward it. In the area of finances, we show our faith by following His Word and sowing first so that we may reap; but it must be done in faith.

In four different areas the Bible teaches that what we do with our finances is a way of honoring first God, then our parents, those who minister to us, and those who lead and pastor us. Derek explains from Scripture, so we can see the importance of using our finances to show honor.

What is God’s prescription for prospering and being successful? Today we will be taking a look at Joshua and the instructions given to him: To meditate on God’s Word, confess it, and do what it says. Psalm 1 has similar instructions addressed to anyone who would seek God’s counsel. Meditate and do.

Today Derek looks at our attitude toward finances. God knows what a person’s motives are concerning abundance, and He knows how to deal with our motives. We are encouraged to examine ourselves so that our motives are pure and our trust and security come exclusively from the Lord and not in riches.

Throughout Scripture care for the poor is stressed. God cares about the poor and as we take on His heart so we will open up ourselves to ministering to them. Derek brings out that we are lending to the Lord when we give to the poor. It is our responsibility to care for orphans and widows, a privilege that also brings a blessing.

Today Derek looks at our debt to Israel. What is the position of the Christian church in relation to the Jewish nation? Throughout much of history Jews have been persecuted in the name of Christ, and Derek comments on what needs to be done to undo the effects of these experiences.

At the end of His earthly ministry, Jesus gave instruction that we were to go and make disciples of all nations. He gave His authority and power to the Church to accomplish this task, and it has not been rescinded. Today we are reminded of this and exhorted to join in this work to reach the world.