Understanding the Old Testament Part 37 (Luke 18:18–30) When you see what Jesus is really claiming here, it is both shocking and motiviating. An incredible parable that is often misunderstood.

Understanding the Old Testament Part 36 (Isaiah 1 & 2 and Joel) This message aims to help us get more out of reading the Prophetic books in the O.T. by understanding what they are about and how they can speak to us.

Understanding the Old Testament Part 35 (Psalm 20) We cam understand Psalm 20 at three levels: the Artistry, the Truth it expresses, and the Powerful Message that speaks to our hearts.

Understanding the Old Testament Part 34 When we see how Hebrew Poetry works, we are better able to take in its beauty and power, so as to be filled with joy in our amazing God.

Understanding the Old Testament Part 33 Sometimes we think of God as being too serious to be interested in beauty. But creating beauty is core to his very nature, and when we do the same, we are being God-like. Yet there in an extra dimension of beauty that comes by the Spirit.

Understanding the Old Testament Part 32 (Psalm 81) God has so much for you, and longs to satisfy you with the very best. So what is stopping him?. The same thing as in Psalm 81 where he longed to bless Israel, but they did not “shema”. This word is the key that will open all the blessings.

Understanding the Old Testament Part 31 (Psalm 16) We began by looking at the presence of God in the O.T. and then how Jesus and the Spirit took this to another level. Then we focused on experiencing him right now, using Psalm 16 as a guide. Come on this journey with us now!

Understanding the Old Testament Part 30 (Isaiah 55:1-13) Have you had times of darkness in your life? We work through how we should read Old Testament passages so that they speak accurately into our situation. God says, “just hold on to me and I will never forsake you”

Understanding the Old Testament Part 30 (Hebreews 11 & 12) From Abraham and Moses to the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment, endurance is a common human experience. The Bible gives us three ways that not only help us endure, but turn it from a negative to a positive experience.

Understanding the Old Testament Part 28 (Isaiah 36,37) Have you ever been in a situation when it looks like something really bad could happen? We take an example of how to relate Old Testament stories to our own lives in a way that is faithful to the context, and also immensely encouraging!