The sermon explores the theological significance of the appointed feasts in Leviticus 23, framing them as God's provision for a holy people to maintain their identity and rhythm. It contrasts pagan calendars oriented around consumption with Israel's agricultural calendar designed to remember God's redemptive acts and anticipate future fulfillment in Christ. Grace reorients believers' relationship to time and space, transforming all moments and locations into sacred ground where God dwells. By viewing life through the lens of being set apart for God, Christians find grounding and purpose rather than drifting aimlessly. Believers must rejoice in their new identity and steward their time and resources for God's glory.

"What makes treachery grow inside God's people? How do hearts get quietly stolen? Why does rebellion often look righteous at first? And what warning does Absalom's story give us today? This lesson uncovers the subtle pattern of deception that rises from within and shows how Absalom's charm became Israel's downfall. Treachery whispers, but Scripture exposes its voice. ✅ Sign up to join thousands of others feasting on Dr. Briney's Vitamins For The Soul newsletter. ➡️ START your dose of spiritual nourishment to enrich your life now by clicking: https://patrickbriney.com/vitamins --------- Treachery And Rebellion #1 ---------- --------------------CONTENT-------------------------- 00:00 The Violation of Tamar and the Murder of Amnon 03:31 Three Years in Geshur: The Shaping of a Rebel Prince 06:38 Joab's Intervention and Absalom's Return 08:04 Two Years of Silence and a Field Set on Fire 10:11 The Man Behind the Treachery 16:07 The Treachery Begins at the Gate 23:12 A Vow Cloaked in Deception 25:43 The Ancient Pattern of Satanic Treachery 28:17 David's Blindness and the Pain of Betrayal 29:28 God's Hidden Hand in David's Darkest Hour"

How Does a Christian Live in Babylon? – Daniel Lesson 6. Belshazzar's Great Feast – Daniel 5. Chapters 4 and 5 are an illustration of: 1 Peter 5:5, "God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble." In Chapter 5 we see God opposing the proud.

The sermon explores John chapter 6, contrasting physical miracles like the feeding of the five thousand with the deeper spiritual reality of Jesus as the Bread of Life. It emphasizes that true nourishment comes not from seeking signs for personal gain but from believing in the One sent by God. The preacher encourages listeners to adopt a 'spiritual' perspective, urging them to feast on Scripture rather than relying on worldly understanding or fleshly desires. By focusing on faith and the eternal life offered through Christ, believers can endure hardships and remain steadfast even when teachings seem difficult. Ultimately, the message calls for a commitment to Jesus alone, recognizing Him as the source of everlasting sustenance and salvation.

Teaching on Deuteronomy 16:9-20

The sermon examines Joshua chapters 5 verses 10 to 12, highlighting the essential spiritual preparations Israel undertook before conquering Jericho. It emphasizes that worship must precede warfare, as evidenced by the renewal of circumcision and the observance of the Passover, which points to Christ's sacrificial death. The text further explores the Feast of Firstfruits as a type of Jesus' resurrection and the Feast of Unleavened Bread as a call to remove sin from one's life. The preacher argues that believers must continually cast out the leaven of sin and remember God's goodness through tithing and communion to secure spiritual victory. Ultimately, the message urges Christians to rely on ordinary means of grace while maintaining purity in a sinful world.

Theme: One day all God's people will dwell with him in glory, where there will be no more sin, no more death, and no more enemies to conquer. 1) Flee to God 2) Feast with God 3) Wait for God

Parable of the Wedding Feast