"REPENT! For the Kingdom of God is at hand!" The proclamation of Christ was to "repent." The word "metanoio/metanoia" literally means "change the thinking," or "change the way you think." Those who are part of the Kingdom of God should not be thinking like those who are part of the kingdom of this world. We should seek to NOT be conformed to this world, but rather TO BE transformed in the renewing of our minds (desiring that our minds be made new). We are told that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. In this message Bob Corbin gives an overview of a biblical understanding of "the Kingdom" and what relationship that had to the command of Christ to repent. ... This message was presented on August 14, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

Before Christ entered into His official ministry phase of life, He revealed His submission and obedience to the Father by being immersed by John. Afterwards, being led of the Spirit, He went into the desert to finish His preparation by being tempted by Satan. The three temptations which were recorded correspond with the three categories of sin listed by John in his first epistle ... the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life. Jesus dealt with these temptations victoriously as a result of spending time with the Father in prayer and fasting, and spending time reading and memorizing the Word of God. How effective is your preparation for ministry? ... This message was presented on July 24, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

Sadly, Part 1 - His Birth was not recorded. We pick up the second part of the series, 'The Life of Christ' with this message regarding Christ's youth. ... "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" Those were the words which Jesus spoke to His mother and step-father when they searched for Him at the age of twelve. They found Him in the temple discussing the Word of God with the scribes and elders. As a twelve year old, Jesus stated that His purpose in life was to be focused on the work which the Father desired Him to perform. What is your purpose in life? We are told in Ephesians 2 that we were saved by grace through faith unto good works which God had before ordained that we should walk in. ... This message was presented on July 10, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

"Man of sorrows what a name for the Son of God who came, ruined sinners to reclaim. Hallelujah! What a Savior!" The Messiah who was to come would suffer and become my sin that I might take on His righteousness! This suffering was part of the plan of God from eternity past, before He laid the foundation of the world. Our God is Sovereign over ALL the affairs of men. Though we, as humanity, cause the overwhelming majority of our own suffering, God has promised that "all things work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose." That purpose is to be conformed to the image of His blessed Son, Jesus Christ, who suffered for us and left us an example in which we should be willing to walk. In fact, Paul declares His desire to know Christ not only included the power of His resurrection but also the fellowship of His suffering. Each of the details of Isaiah 53 were fulfilled in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. ... This message was presented on June 19, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

"The people who have walked in darkness, have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined." Light disperses darkness. Light breaks the yoke of bondage. That Light was the Messiah who was to come. When He was born, we are told His name would be "Wonderful Counselor," "Mighty God," "Everlasting Father," and "Prince of Peace." Each of those names reflect the deity of the Messiah; for each of those names refer distinctly to YHWH who alone is God. ... This message was presented on June 12, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

"The LORD (YHWH) is my shepherd" is probably the most profound statement in the Scripture. Consider the awesome it is to consider that the Almighty Creator of the Universe is the loving provider and protector of each individual ... He is my Shepherd! He cares about my physical, emotional and spiritual needs. And because of His Eternal Presence with me, I can have great confidence. Prophetically, this passage is extremely important as Jesus is referred to as "the good Shepherd" and "the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls." YHWH is the good Shepherd. Jesus is the good Shepherd. Jesus is YHWH! ... This message was presented on June 5, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

In 2 Samuel 7, YHWH establishes an everlasting covenant with David. On the practical side of this passage we note that this covenant was initiated by God with His chosen servant. Earlier when choosing David YHWH had declared to Samuel, "the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." God is the discerner of the heart of man. That could be comforting or convicting. The prophetical consideration of this covenant with David is extremely important. Anyone claiming that they are the Messiah must be able to prove their lineage. They must be able to prove that they are a descendant of David. When the temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD all of the genealogical records were destroyed! In Matthew 1 and Luke 3, the genealogical record of Jesus is established. Both Mary and Joseph are seen to be of the line of David. Jesus IS the Son of David and we await for His return to rule on the Davidic throne during the Millenium. ... This message was presented on May 29, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

Before Israel entered into the Promised Land, Moses took one final opportunity to inculcate into the nation what God had done for them and what He expected from them. Part of that challenge included a prophecy that God would one day send them another Prophet. In conjunction with that prophecy he gave two warnings: 1) Do not be conformed to the customs of the nations, and 2) Do not be deceived by false prophets. Sadly, Israel did not heed the warnings. Nor did they recognize The Prophet when He came unto His own! Those same warnings are applicable to the church. ... This message was presented on May 22, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

Throughout the Old Testament we find types which are shadows of the Messiah who was to come and which are testified to in the New Testament. During Israel's journey through the wilderness we see many of these types portrayed. One significant type is that of the brazen serpent lifted up in the wilderness, referred to by Jesus Himself in John 3. The children of Israel were guilty of insurrection against God, complaining about God's provision and direction. God sent fiery serpents among them. When the people repented God gave a cure - a bronze serpent attached to a pole. However, the people, when bitten, had to approach the pole by faith believing that they would be cured. In the same light, those who have been bitten by the serpent of sin, that would be everyone, must by faith look to Christ believing that they will be spiritually healed. ... This message was presented on May 15, 2011 by Bob Corbin.

Christ was the firstfruit of dead. The Feast of Firstfruits was instituted to reveal God's ownership over the earth and His provision for His children. Those who are His should desire to give to God their firstfruits. The timing of the Feast was as well sovereignly chosen by God and was specifically fulfilled in Christ. ... This message was presented on April 24, 2011 by Bob Corbin.