Matthew 23:13-39 September 18, 2022 PM.

We continue the section numbering from the last message. The Lord

is foreclosing the offer of the kingdom to the nation. The eight

“woes” pronounced by the Lord show that judgment is impending.

This text is directed immediately at the nation of Israel in this

historical context. Is it applicable to modern-day readers? All

Scripture is relevant to the modern-day reader somehow. It is our

job to read and think to see exactly how it can legitimately apply.

In this case, the text will mention things that are very displeasing

to God. They are still displeasing today, so if we find those

attributes in our lives, we need to confess them to the Lord and

repent.

Genesis 4 September 18, 2022 AM.

Genesis tells us about the beginning of everything, even murder. But

in this passage also there is a hopeful note as people begin to call

on God to save them. That’s the only hope of mankind—not

politics or education or medicine or science or secular counseling.

You must call and continue to call on the name of Jesus our Lord as

well. Do it now before sin leaps upon you and takes over your life.

Psalm 111:1-113:9 September 18, 2022 SS.

The Lord desires His people to praise Him with their whole heart, fully praising God for His faithfulness and justice. Fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The Lord blesses those who keep His commandments, blessing them greatly. Most assuredly, righteousness endures forever. The Lord's name is to be praised, above all nations, forever and ever! Amen!

Matthew 23:1-12 September 14, 2022 PM.

Instead of being like the Pharisees in their self-seeking, praise motivated attitude, we are to be humble servants. Once again, the Lord teaches us that those who exalt themselves will be humbled (put down), and those who humble themselves will be exalted

(lifted up). This common phraseology, by the way, is a general teaching. God may put down a self-exalting person in this life to

bring them to faith or improve their walk of faith, or put them down eternally in judgment. A humble person of faith he will lift

up, perhaps in this life or perhaps not, but definitely in the kingdom and eternity.

Matthew 22:15-46 September 11, 2022 PM.

The Pharisees and Herodians were desperate to find an excuse to get rid of Jesus. They wanted to kill him (John 5:18, 11:53; Luke 13:31) so they could maintain their grip on power. The Pharisees were the religious party, and the Herodians were the political party. Many of the Herodians were likely Sadducees as well. We see how Jesus answered the Sadducee's questions using scripture to testify of the resurrection to come.

Genesis 3:1-24 September 11, 2022 AM.

Genesis is the book of beginnings. As we said in our introductory

message, Genesis covers the genesis of evil. I could have said there

sin just as well, for that is what we see in chapter 3. However, the

history of sin has a very strange beginning. Thus was the beginning of sin and evil in the world. God planned for it

with redemption in Christ. Anyone who turns away from sin and

turns to Christ in faith, seeking His pardon, will be delivered from

sin and its curse. You can to—today.

Matthew 22:15-46 September 7, 2022 SS.

The Pharisees and Herodians were desperate to find an excuse to get rid of Jesus. They wanted to kill him (John 5:18, 11:53; Luke 13:31) so they could maintain their grip on power. The Pharisees were the religious party, and the Herodians were the political party. Many of the Herodians were likely Sadducees as well. We see how Jesus answered the Sadducee's questions using scripture to testify of the resurrection to come.

Various September 4, 2022 PM.

In this message Pastor Matt speaks on the doctrine of divine judgement. It is a troubling topic for some, which deals with eternal punishment for sin. All sinners who do not repent of their sins and trust in the Lord Jesus will be eternally separated from Him. The doctrine is abhorrent to those who do not follow Christ.

Genesis 1:6-2:3 September 4, 2022 AM.

I recommend you and your students learn about modern cosmology

and evolution in order to be conversant with “people of the

culture” today. Do not be afraid to hear it taught. But have a strong

foundation in creationism. Do not be fooled by the “self-organizing

chaos” theory promoted today. It is just a new “learned” form of

pagan thought. Learn how to speak kindly to evolution-believers

about your own beliefs and where they come from. Be able to

show them by manner and content that you are reasonable and

have a God-honoring answer for their view. And do not be afraid of

science. Use it to glorify God like many scientists of old.

Recognize in all of this that God made the universe, and derivatively,

he made YOU. You are responsible to Him.

Psalm 111-113 September 4, 2022 SS.

The Lord desires His people to praise Him with their whole heart, fully praising God for His faithfulness and justice. Fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The Lord blesses those who keep His commandments, blessing them greatly. Most assuredly, righteousness endures forever. The Lord's name is to be praised, above all nations, forever and ever! Amen!