Pr. Marlon

"Our ideas of education take too narrow and too low a range. There is need of a broader scope, a higher aim. True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come." (Education p13)

Ten years ago I took Vanessa to be my wife, to have and to hold from that day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do us part. I chose one woman, the love of my life, and I decided to forsake all others for her. That was one of the best decisions of my life! I have never regretted it. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

On this message we look at communion, its origins and its practical application for our lives today.

This is a ministry of the Park Avenue SDA Church (parkavechurch.net/)

Also the intro music is a special contribution by Music For Podcasts by Lee Rosevere (freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…or_Podcasts_3/)

On this episode we take a closer look at Genesis 11 and the narrative of the Tower of Babel. At first glance this is an odd story, but when we dig a bit deeper we see it touches on many themes that have seen in the previous 10 chapters of Genesis. Not only that, Genesis 11 also sets the scene for everything else that will follow in the Bible.

Have you ever wondered what we can learn from the flood story? I was surprised by how much there is in Genesis 7 to both encourage and challenge me in my spiritual walk with God. I bet you will be surprised as well.

After witnessing God's patience and mercy towards Cain (Genesis 4) we come to a story dealing with the aftermath of the descendants of Cain continuing to rebel against God's will (Genesis 6).

We will take a look at what the story of Noah and the flood can teach us about God regarding judgment and grace.

A study that shows God's gracious and patient approach when dealing with an unrepentant sinner and our responsibility towards those around us as part of our worship and as a measure of the condition of our hearts.

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's? What can we learn about God and worship when we take closer look at Genesis 4?

I also wrote a blog post on this study https://prmarlon.com/blog-2/the-heart-of-the-worshiper

opening music from http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

In Genesis 3 we have the account of the fall of Adam and Eve, the fall of humanity. Genesis 3 also gives us the first glimpse of God's plan of salvation.

A blog post on this study can be found https://prmarlon.com/blog-2/someone-is-coming

opening music from http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

When God inspired Moses to write the book of Genesis He decided to begin with the account of creation. I believe this is a good place to begin as we long to know God better.

A blog post that accompanies this message can be found on https://prmarlon.com/blog-2/in-the-beginning

opening music from http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/