This passage records the genealogy of Asher's family, including its named descendants and 26,000 men fit for battle. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-30-40-how-will-they-remember-you

This sermon was preached at Morgans Baptist Church in Bedford, VA. Scripture quotations are from the NKJV.

The sermon warns believers against spiritual distractions that divert attention from Jesus Christ to unprofitable disputes, genealogies, and syncretistic philosophies. Drawing primarily from Titus 3:9-11, the message identifies these diversions as destructive because they fail to cultivate love for Christ or produce righteous living. The preacher emphasizes that true biblical teaching must always point to the centrality of Christ's work and result in obedience to His gospel. Believers are exhorted to reject divisive influences and maintain their focus on the transformative power of grace rather than empty theological debates. Ultimately, the core message calls for a steadfast commitment to the true gospel as the only path to salvation and spiritual vitality.

This verse records the sons of Naphtali in the genealogy of Israel. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-13-god-knows-you-by-name

This passage records Benjamin's families and the mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-6-12-god-keeps-his-promises

The sermon explores the superiority of Jesus Christ's priesthood over the Levitical system by examining the mysterious figure of Melchizedek in Hebrews 7. It highlights how Melchizedek, as king of righteousness and peace, received tithes from Abraham, thereby demonstrating a priestly order that predates and surpasses the law of Levi. The preacher argues that Christ serves as an eternal high priest after this unique order, established by God's oath rather than genealogical descent. This theological framework establishes Jesus as a more effective mediator who offers a better covenant and permanent salvation to all believers. The message encourages listeners to recognize the completeness of Christ's work and their secure standing before God through His unchangeable priesthood.

1. Methuselah and Noah. 2. Sons of God and daughters 3. God and the wickedness of man. 4. Noah and grace.

The sermon contrasts the futile cycle of reincarnation with the redemptive power of Christ's incarnation, emphasizing that God humbled Himself to become man. By examining Matthew's genealogy, the sermon highlights how Jesus fulfills ancient covenant promises while interrupting the lineage of sin through His virgin birth. This unique origin establishes Him as the true Son of David and Abraham, offering salvation not through human merit but through divine grace. Rev. Oosthuizen further illustrates that this theological truth has practical implications, as the incarnate Christ sympathizes with the ordinary struggles and weaknesses of daily life. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to abandon self-reliance and place their faith in Jesus, who dwells near them to provide strength and forgiveness.