Introduction Exodus, the second book of the Bible is part of a much bigger narrative called the Pentateuch. Which includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. See each of these books as a chapter in the overall story. Exodus is a book that involves movement. Firstly, movement of the…

Introduction Beginning a new series in the book of Exodus, we are going to look at the first 15 chapters. Exodus, the second book of the Bible is part of a much bigger narrative called the Pentateuch. Which includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. See each of these books as a chapter…

Introduction Habakkuk means = to embrace, or to wrestle. One of the 12 minor prophets, who we don’t know much about. The book was written before 605 B.C. before the Babylonians became a significant threat at the battle of Carchemish in 605. By 597 the Babylonians had captured Jerusalem and taken the…

Introduction The Beginning of a New Study Habakkuk, the smallest Old Testament book, that sits between Nahum and Zephaniah. Even though it’s an old book, it’s a timely book. In many ways it resembles the same struggles we have today. Where are You God? Have you ever felt like crying this out? Have you…

Introduction Ephesians and two kingdoms Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world. Ephesians has been walking us through how we go about living within these kingdoms. First half walked us through doctrine of salvation and who we are in Christ. Second half gave us practical teaching on how we live…

Introduction Household Codes Continued. Last week we looked at the first section of Paul’s teaching on Christian households. Essentially we looked at how Paul uses the common cultural norm regarding how the Graeco-Roman household functioned, and redefines it by teaching on mutual submission through reverence…

Introduction Last Week’s Passage Paul addressed foundational issues to living life in Christ. How to walk in the way of love, being light in a dark world full of sexual immorality, impurity and greed. Paul’s answer to this was learning to watch how you live, to be filed with the Spirit, and be thankful…

Introduction The transition from not being Christian to Christian How do we live? How does God expect us to live? We look to others examples and find a mixed bag of answers and examples. Denominations give us a mixed bag of answers. Ephesians deals with this question and tells us how to be the church…

Introduction New Years Resolutions More then 95% of people never follow through with their new years resolution. So why do we make them? Often because we want to change something in our life, or accomplish some goal. Often the goal surrounds finding happiness. 2017 Harris Poll on Happiness 1-3 people…