Messages by Dolph Painter

Last week's message looked at federal heads who brought curses to those they represented. This week's message considered federal heads who secured blessings to those they represented. (part 2 of 3)

Solomon taught his son that prudent men forseeth evil and simple men ignore the evil. Jesus preached, take no thought for the tomorrow, trust God. Both are right! Reconciliation can be found in Psalm 127:1-2. (part 5 of 5)

The principle of Federal Headship is found throughout scripture, although this concept runs contrary to our modern culture. This lesson focuses on federal heads which imparted negative consequences to those they represented (#1 in a 3 part series).

Debt, although not a sin, is something to be avoided. This short lesson addresses borrowing, usury, and minimizing debt from the perspective of personal finance. (the Q&A session was not recorded)

Acceptable worship requires three "rights" 1) we must worship the right one, 2) we must worship in the right manner, and 3) we must worship with the right attitude.

Bro. Brian shared the impact Jesus has had on his life, but then asked the congregation a couple of questions- Do others see the impact Jesus has had on my life- and, Do I look for opportunities to tell others about the impact Jesus has had on my life-

Isaac made a decision to pray "his blessing" when only 3 of 6 senses affirmed his decision to go forward. Smell, taste, and touch said yes; whereas, hearing was no, sight was off the table, and common sense waffled. If 3-1-1-1 led to Isaac being fooled, what can a person do to improve his/her numbers? ... Genesis 27 was employed as a metaphor for harmonizing truth.

Paul presented Philemon with 14 reasons why he should forgive Onesimus; but curiously, Paul omitted his most powerful argument ... "forgive as Christ forgave you." Paul may have pulled that punch in the personal letter to Philemon, but he threw it multiple times in the letter he wrote to Colossians, the church Philemon ministered.

More important than hard work and disciplined budgeting, is obedience ... not to be confused with a prosperity gospel. This is the second installment in the personal finance series. Also note that we conduct our Wednesday night gatherings with low formality.

The application of nearly everyone of God's spiritual principles can be seen in the physical realm (regeneration, substitution, redemption, ...). The same is true for God's deliverance of a people from destruction, as in the ends of both the Jewish Word and THE World .. which led us to a very unique interpretation of Daniel 12.