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With a Passover crowd of five thousand men coming toward him, Jesus tested Philip by asking where they could buy bread. Philip counted denarii and Andrew counted five barley loaves and two fish, and both measured the task against their own resources instead of looking to the Lord who had fed Israel with manna. Moved with compassion for sheep without a shepherd, Jesus fed them all until they had eaten their fill and gathered twelve baskets of fragments, yet the crowd wanted a king who would fill their stomachs and free them from Rome. Every meal still comes from the Father's hand, so believers rest their peace in the good shepherd who provides all they need, rather than in savings or a career.

This message continues the exposition of Romans 9:22-23, showing that God's patience with vessels of wrath prepared for destruction has a greater purpose: to make known the riches of His glory to vessels of mercy, whom He has prepared beforehand for glory. Drawing on the Exodus plagues, the Passover, and the blood of the lamb as a type of Christ, the sermon emphasizes that both wrath and mercy magnify God's glory as the ultimate end of all His works, achieved through sovereign election, the cross, and the believer's progressive preparation for eternal glory. Listeners are called to fix their gaze by faith on the crucified and risen Christ, the radiance of God's glory.

This sermon provides a comprehensive overview of the book of Exodus, answering the central question of who the Lord is through six distinct attributes revealed in the narrative. It begins by establishing God's sovereignty over history and all rival powers, emphasizing that His rule is the foundation for human security. The message then highlights God's goodness and covenant faithfulness, illustrating how He hears, sees, and takes to heart the suffering of His people, a truth ultimately fulfilled in the sympathetic intercession of Jesus Christ. The preacher explains that God's actions, including the plagues, are primarily intended to reveal His glory and make His name known, rather than merely to secure Israel's freedom. This leads to the exposition of salvation through the Passover lamb, which points to the particular and effectual work of Christ's blood, and the attribute of God being slow to anger, which allows for endless mercy. Finally, the sermon concludes that the ultimate purpose of redemption is for God to dwell with His people, a promise fulfilled in the incarnation and anticipated in the eternal communion of Revelation.

This sermon examines the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, contrasting Judas' self-serving plan with the disciples' obedient preparation for the Passover. The message highlights that while Judas acted out of greed and deception, his actions ultimately fulfilled God's sovereign plan for redemption, as seen in the fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. The preacher emphasizes the danger of covetousness, urging believers to examine their hearts for hidden sins and idolatry of money. In contrast, the disciples' immediate obedience to Christ's instructions illustrates that God's commands are not burdensome when believers understand their identity in Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to genuine self-examination and repentance, reminding the audience that while one may deceive others, one cannot hide from the Lord.

🌿 THE SEVEN JEWISH FEASTS: GOD'S APPOINTED TIMES AND THE STORY OF REDEMPTION What do the seven Jewish feasts have to do with Jesus Christ and the Christian life? In Leviticus 23, God established seven appointed feasts for Israel. These were not simply Jewish holidays—they were "the feasts of the LORD." When studied alongside the rest of Scripture, these appointed times provide a remarkable biblical picture of redemption, holiness, resurrection, the Gospel harvest, Christ's return, atonement, and God's eternal dwelling with His people. We begin with Genesis 1:14, where God established the heavenly lights "for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years." The Hebrew concept of appointed times provides an important foundation for understanding the biblical calendar and the feasts described in Leviticus 23. In this Bible study, we examine each feast in two ways: 🔹 Passover — Israel's physical deliverance through the blood of the lamb, pointing to Christ our Passover and His sacrifice for our sins. 🔹 Unleavened Bread — Israel's separation from Egypt and removal of leaven, reminding Christians of our call to holiness and separation from sin. 🔹 Firstfruits — the first portion of Israel's harvest, pointing to Christ's resurrection as the firstfruits of them that slept. 🔹 Pentecost — the harvest celebration, providing a powerful connection to Acts 2, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel harvest. 🔹 Trumpets — the appointed memorial of blowing trumpets, providing rich biblical imagery concerning proclamation, preparation, resurrection, and the return of Christ. 🔹 Day of Atonement — Israel's sol

Last time we explored God's commands regarding observance of the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread. This week we explore the prophetic significance of those Passover observances.

The sermon examines the final stages of Jesus' trial before Pilate and Herod, highlighting the profound irony of the crowd choosing the guilty Barabbas over the innocent Messiah. It details the brutal reality of Roman scourging and crucifixion to illustrate the full cost of Christ's substitutionary atonement. The preacher emphasizes Jesus' silent obedience as a fulfillment of Isaiah 53, contrasting his divine authority with Pilate's limited political power. This narrative serves as a call to recognize Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb who died to take away the sins of the world. The message concludes with an invitation to genuine faith and a solemn remembrance of Christ's sacrifice during the Lord's Supper. Scripture References: John 18:39-19:15 Isaiah 55:8-11 Luke 23:9-11 Matthew 26:63-64 Luke 23:19 Matthew 27:24-25 John 18:37b Hebrews 4:12 Matthew 27:19 The Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 1 Corinthians 11;23-24 1 Corinthians 11:25-26 Benediction Ephesians 5:1-2