Pastor Eugene Smith

Habakkuk begins with a complaint to God. He is in a crisis of faith. But the answer God gives only adds to his bewilderment. But then God graciously allows Habakkuk to see from the divine perspective. This does something to the prophet's soul. He changes from a dirge to a dance, from defeat to victory. 'Shigionoth' has been put into his soul!

Is. 40 is meant as comfort to those who were losing hope and the strength to continue. In this chapter, God's willingness to intervene and hos ability are both beautifully described. The climax of this great chapter is that those who have learned to 'wait' on the Lord will discover his great strength being infused into their very souls, exchanging our weakness for his ability!

After Isaiah finishes his appeal in Chapter 64, God gives his answer in chapter 65. As you will hear, God's answer is quite surprising and shocking! This study will give you a guideline to meditate on Is. 65:1-16 as God reveals what his heart is after in true revival!

What made the teaching of Jesus different than that of the Pharisees? When it came to interpreting the laws of Moses, they had different starting points, which ended up with vast differences of application and meaning. Which system of thought do our churches today follow? This is a penetrating study!

Twice in Matthew's gospel, Jesus confronts the Pharisees with Hosea 6:6 - God desires mercy over sacrifice. What does this mean? How did the Pharisees get this wrong? The issue is over how to interpret the laws of Moses. In this study we will learn how the Pharisees went from heroes to hypocrites.

As Jesus sets his face towards the cross at Jerusalem, some individuals try to join themselves to him. Do they understand what it means to be his disciple? Do they know what kind of loyalty is expected? Can we put our hand to the plough without looking back at the many distractions that call for our attention?

The New Testament both encourages the gift of prophecy and gives guidance for its proper use. The scriptures (Old & New Testaments) show us how to properly make biblical judgments so the hearer is edified and helped by this gift. This study gives ten tests that fall into three categories: the character and conduct of the speaker, the content of the prophetic word, and its effect upon the hearer.

What is the role of the prophetic word in the church? The New Testament assumes there should be an abundance of prophecy in the church, both throughout the gifts of the Spirit and the office of the prophet. This study shows the necessity and value of this gifting to the health of the local church.

This is part 6 in a 6 part series concerning the biblical gift of speaking in tongues.

This is part 5 in a 6 part series concerning this important topic