In this sermon:

• How do we know that Genesis 5 is the beginning of a new section of the book?

(1) Man's Mortality

• What phrase is repeated 8 times in this chapter?

• How is this a fulfillment of what God had said back in Genesis 2:15?

• What are some ways people try to sanitize death today?

• How should this phrase "And he died" affect us personally as well as how we seek to teach our children and grandchildren?

(2) God's Preservation

* What do the names of these men listed in this chapter (many of whom we know almost nothing about) teach us about God's care for His people?

• What does it mean to "walk with God"?

• How is Enoch's translation from this life an encouragement to the believer?

• Did Lamech's son, Noah, bring true relief? If not, who did?

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In this sermon:(1) Paul Looks Forward• Why was circumcision given by God to Abraham? (Genesis 17)• What were the false teachers saying about circumcision?• What is the significance of the phrase "made without hands"?• Circumcision was an outward sign of a changed heart.• What are some ways that the phrase "the body of the flesh" (verse11) can be translated?(2) Paul Looks Back• What is the parallel between circumcision and baptism?• There are 2 practical applications of this: 1 - These verses confirm and support our biblical and reformed practice of baptism. 2 - These verses help us to "improve our baptism."•In what way can we "improve" our baptism?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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The cycle we see throughout the book of Judges: 1 - Apostacy 2 - Bondage 3 - Crying Out 4 - DelivererIn this sermon:(1) The Making of Samson• In what ways do we see the godliness of Samson's parents?• What should amaze us about prayer?• Why is the godliness of Samson's parents all the more amazing when we understand the culture that was around them?• In what way does this speak to us today?(2) The Undoing of Samson• In what way is the life of Samson ( and the spiritual privileges that were his) a warning to us?• How is the life of Samson a warning to churches?• What are some of the similarities between Samson's birth and the arrival of Jesus?• What did Jesus do that Samson could not do?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon:

What did Jesus say regarding the general attitude of the world toward the church? How is that helpful to you?

(1) Empty Worship

• What does verse 4 tell us about Abel's offering?

• Why did God not accept Cain's offering? (See Hebrews 11:4)

• How does this apply to our own worship

as we gather from Sunday to Sunday?

(2) Murder

• How do we see God's patience toward Cain here?

(3) Restlessness

• What are some of the ways we see the general restlessness of the world?

• As a believer, what is your attitude toward this life?

(4) Arrogance

• How does the blood of Jesus speak a better word than the blood of Abel?

In this sermon:(1) The Message of the False Teachers• In what sense could the "philosophy" of the false teachers be classified as "empty deceit"?• This philosophy was based on 2 things: 1 - Human Tradition How does this differ from Biblical Christianity? 2 - The Elemental Spirits of the World What is actually behind this false teaching? Ultimately, what does this false teaching lead to?(2) The Message of Paul and Jesus• Why is Jesus able to bring true deliverance?• What extraordinary claim is Paul making in verse 9?• What is the significance of the present tense use of "dwells"?• Being filled in Christ means that we can have communion and fellowship in Jesus with God• How do you get this communion?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserve

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The cycle we see throughout the book of Judges: 1 - Apostacy 2 - Bondage 3 - Crying Out 4 - DelivererIn this sermon:(1) God's ParadoxWhy does idolatry always lead to enslavement?When God's people first cry out to Him and ask for deliverance from the Ammonites, why does He say, "No"?When God decides to deliver them, what is the difference?(2) Jephthah's ParadoxWhat are some of the things that we know about Jephthah?Although he seems like a rather villainous character, why is he included in the Faith Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11? (see Judges 11:29)What are some ways that Jephthah points us to Christ?(3) The Real SacrificeWhat is really going on here with Jephthah's daughter? Did he really offer her up as a sacrifice?What is the connection with this account and the Passover?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon:

If God had left all mankind in their sin, is there anyone who could have cried, "That's not fair"?

(1) God's Grace in Eve's Name

Saving faith involves 3 elements:

1 - Knowledge - I know something

2 - Ascent - I believe that something is true

3 - Trust - I believe that this knowledge is true for ME!

(2) God's Grace in Animal Skins

How do the animal skins point us ahead to the work of Christ?

Why do you and I need a perfect righteousness

in order to stand before God?

(3) God's Grace in a Flaming Sword

Why does God bar Adam and Eve from the tree of life?

How was alienation later pictured in the tabernacle and the temple?

What is your response to God's saving grace?

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In this sermon:(1) The GiftWhat does it mean to view Christianity in "contractual" terms?This is problematic for 2 reasons: 1 - Because of what it does to the Gospel message 2 - Because of what it does to our understanding of Jesus(2) The CallWhat are indicatives? What are imperatives?Paul uses 3 metaphors to describe our living out the implications of union with Christ: 1 - An agricultural metaphor 2 - An architectural metaphor 3 - A legal metaphorWhat is the significance of these 3 being "passive" verbs?(3) The ToolsPaul lists 2 here: 1 - God's Word 2 - The Discipline of Thanksgiving- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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The cycle we see throughout the book of Judges: 1 - Apostacy 2 - Bondage 3 - Crying Out 4 - DelivererIn this sermon:What does the world think will make them significant and important? How is this contrary to God's Word?(1) Scene #1 - The Decline of GideonWhy do the people of Succoth and Penuel say "No" to Gideon's request for food?What does Gideon do to get revenge on them? (2) Scene #2 - The Collapse of GideonWhat new information do verses 18 and 19 tell us that gives us a window into Gideon's motivation?How do we see a shift in Gideon's relationship with the Lord between the first half and the second half of Gideon's narrative?(3) Scene #3 - The Fall of GideonIn verse 23, Gideon says, "I will not rule over you. The Lord will rule over you." How does his life not match up with his words?In what way can success be one of the worst things to happen to us?In the midst of our failures and our successes, what must be our posture toward the Lord?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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(1) The Question

What is meant by the phrase "the cool of the day"?

Why does God ask these questions of Adam?

What does Adam do when confronted over his sin?

(2) The Consequences

What are the consequences of sin for the woman?

What are the consequences of sin for the man?

(3) The Curse

What are the 3 aspects to the curse on the serpent?

How do we see the enmity between the serpent's seed and the woman's seed throughout the Old Testament?

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