We are to pray for and trust God's provision in all things, living with gratitude, contentment, and dependence upon our heavenly Father.

The sermon explores the nuanced meaning of divine hatred, distinguishing it from human emotional hostility and defining it as a deliberate disregard or separation from sin. It then transitions to an analysis of biblical miracles, arguing that they served specific historical purposes to authenticate covenant mediators like Moses, Elijah, and Jesus. The speaker contends that miraculous signs were not random displays of power but confirmatory seals validating the authority of God's messengers and the inauguration of the Kingdom. By examining Old Testament precedents and New Testament fulfillments, the text establishes that miracles functioned primarily to attest to the truth of Scripture and the identity of the Messiah. The discussion concludes by suggesting that while miracles occurred in specific eras to establish divine authority, their primary role was tied to the foundational periods of biblical revelation.

Jacob's final words to his sons show us the covenantal nature of being a Christian. We are called to obedience to the Law/Word of God. Jesus said, if you love Me, OBEY MY commandments.

What is the distinction between physical sight and spiritual insight? is our natural vision is limited? By what means are believers able to perceive their sin and even recognize Jesus as the Messiah? For answers to these questions and more, please listen to "Can You See What I'm Saying," taught by Pastor Jamie.

Paul's assertion that ends chapter 3 brings his argument to a climactic and definitive focal point. For it answers the Judaizing issue by denying its fundamental premise, namely a distinction between Jew and Gentile among Messiah's people. Paul insisted that this distinction no longer exists because the Christ event has inaugurated a new human race having its substance in the resurrected Messiah Himself. But this means that all human distinctions have been transformed in Him, and so no longer exist as they did formerly. This excursus examines this new human reality and the implications for the Church as a community in which there is "no Jew or Gentile, male or female, slave or free man" because "Christ is all and is in all."

Hebrews 2:10 makes the statement that it was "fitting" for the Creator who is the Son to bring many sons to glory through suffering. We highlight and explain key theological words from the original Greek which profoundly describe the unique role of the Son in His redemptive work. The suffering of Messiah likely offended some Jews since they were expecting a conquering King to vanquish Israel's enemies. Instead, He came to suffer and through His death pay the penalty for sin. This made possible the bringing of mans sons to glory. The verses we cover are rich with allusions to the OT. We cite the pertinent passages and show how they apply. God brough Israel to Himself through the Exodus and revealed His glory at Sinai. Yet they were separated from God because they could not even touch Sinai lest they die. Jesus brings sons to Himself and promises future glory for all who belong to Him. We cite passages in Romans 8 which demonstrate this truth. We also cite Psalm 22 which is referenced here in Hebrews as well as Isaiah 8. Messiah calls believers "brothers" in Psalm 22:22. God gives children to the Son. The glory of salvation is thematic here and we explain the full impact of what it means to be saved.

DO YOU BELIEVE IT? Text: Luke 4:14-30 tHEME: The Messiah Comes to Help the Supremely Needy: I. The Scripture Proclaims the Kingdom of The Messiah Do you believe that the Messiah comes to the poor? II. The Scripture Fulfilled in the Messiah Do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah? III. The Messiah Rejected and the Kingdom Expanded A. Rejected by the Jews B. Expanded to the Gentiles CONCLUSION Do you believe the Messiah Saves the Unclean, the Abandoned? Do You Believe You Are Among Them?

This 44th sermon of Pastor Merson's series on Romans explores Romans Chapter 11 to affirm that God remains faithful to His covenant with Israel despite their current rejection of Jesus as Messiah. It refutes the notion that God has abandoned His people, arguing instead that their stumbling served a divine purpose by opening salvation to the Gentiles. Pastor Merson emphasizes that this inclusion of Gentiles is intended to provoke Israel to jealousy and eventual restoration, rather than to justify boasting against them. Using historical analogies and Old Testament references, this message underscores that God's promises are immutable and will be fully realized in the future. Believers are called to live as visible testimonies of Christ's grace, demonstrating humility and hope while awaiting the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.