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In this long genealogy, and in the Tower of Babel, we see the providence of God on display as He governs the rise and fall of the nations, He restrains the pride of sinful man, and He preserves the promised offspring of the woman, preparing the way for Jesus Christ. In other words, as the 1689 Confession says in chapter 5, paragraph 7, "The providence of God in a general way includes all creatures, but in a special way it takes care of His church and arranges all things to its good."

B.I. — Ministry's challenges create situations that demand spiritual wisdom and commitment with which to properly address service to our Lord. INTRODUCTION: 1A. THE CHALLENGE OF UNDERSTANDING. 43-45 2A. THE CHALLENGE OF PRIDEFULNESS. 46-48 3A. THE CHALLENGE OF SECTARIANISM 49-50 4A. THE CHALLENGE OF VINDICTIVENESS. 51-56 5A. THE CHALLENGE OF DISCIPLESHIP. 57-62 1B. The demand of deliberation. 57-58 1C. No thought on the matter (impetuous). 57 2C. Total commitment of Jesus. (no home). 58 2B. The demand of dedication. 59-60 1C. The call to follow. 59a 2C. The excuse render. 59b 3C. The rebuke offered. 60 3B. The demand of determination. 61-62 1C. Voluntary commitment. 61a 2C. Secondary commitment. 62b 3C. Primary commitment. 63 CONCLUSION:

The sermon contrasts human pride, exemplified by the Tower of Babel's attempt to make a name for oneself, with the humility required by true faith. It identifies the desire for self-glification as a pervasive sin affecting all people, including pastors and children, who seek validation through achievement or social media. The preacher explains that God's judgment at Babel was an act of mercy to prevent unchecked evil and scatter humanity across the earth. This dispersion is later reversed at Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit unites diverse nations under the gospel rather than a single human ambition. Ultimately, believers are called to reject self-centeredness and instead seek first God's kingdom, finding their identity in Christ alone. Outline: 1) Mankind Unite with a Common Objective 2) God Comes to Investigate 3) God's judgement on Mankind

I. Christ has all power to help believers. A. Proof of it is to be seen in us. B. Perseverance through trouble shows it. II. The pride of believers must be restrained. A. As by trials. B. As by humiliation. III. The power of Christ will rest on humble believers. A. By His grace when we are weak. B. By gladness to be weak - to be strong.

Now that Elisha is commissioned, God sets His plan to destroy Ahab and Jezebel into action. This is the Thirty Ninth Sermon in the series The Kingdom Divided; and exposition on First Book of the Kings.

The Christian life is filled with paradoxes—apparent contradictions. To live you must die (Matt. 10:39). The last shall be first (Matt. 20:16). Here's another one: To be exalted you must humble yourself. These statements don't seem like they could be right; they go against what feels natural to us. But such paradoxes must be true since they are backed by the authority of God. James 4:6 is one of the great texts of the Bible: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." We should memorize it and use it as a motto that guides our decisions and encourages us with the prospect of great reward. This divine motto presupposes a serious problem, prescribes a difficult duty, and promises a great blessing.

This sermon explores the appropriate human response when Jesus confronts individuals with their sin or weaknesses, using the healing of the man with the withered hand in Luke 6 as the central text. The preacher contrasts the Pharisees' critical and unteachable spirit, which led to rage, with the healed man's obedient faith, which resulted in restoration. Key themes include the necessity of divine confrontation for spiritual growth, the danger of hiding behind excuses or traditions, and the call to yield pride and selfishness to God's authority. The message urges believers to recognize that God deliberately exposes hidden issues out of love, aiming to sanctify them rather than condemn them. Ultimately, the congregation is challenged to respond with humility and immediate obedience when the Holy Spirit convicts their hearts.

Proverbs 21 teaches that every leader, circumstance, and outcome remains under the sovereign authority of God. Although people may believe their actions are right, the Lord weighs the heart and calls His people to righteousness, justice, humility, generosity, and trust. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why righteousness is more acceptable to God than outward religious activity, how pride and selfishness lead to destruction, why God's justice is certain, and why true security cannot be found in human wisdom, preparation, or strength. We may prepare the horse for battle, but victory belongs to the Lord. Because God rules over all things, Christians can walk faithfully, pursue what is right, and rest confidently in His sovereign purposes. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Shame says that we are unworthy and can never be accepted. Pride says that we are sufficient and do not need anyone's help. While they appear to be opposite struggles, both seek identity and worth apart from Jesus Christ. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains from Romans 3:22–24 how the gospel humbles human pride while healing the shame of repentant sinners. All people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, leaving no room for boasting. Yet believers are justified freely by God's grace through the redemption accomplished by Christ. The cross exposes the seriousness of our sin and displays the greatness of God's grace. Because Christ bore the guilt and condemnation His people deserve, Christians no longer need to prove themselves through pride or hide themselves in shame. Their forgiveness, acceptance, and identity rest securely in the finished work and perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ alone. For more from Anchored in the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

Some Bishops went to Pope John 23rd and obtained a bull by which he commanded clearly that both the bad and the good books of Master John Wyclif must be burned. They are greatly angered that those books speak about their bribery, pride, fornication, and greed. Most of all, they rage because he calls them receivers of alms and says they should not rule like secular lords. And also because he writes that when priests live wickedly and will not give up their evil, secular lords, by lawful order and good intention, so that the priests have nothing to sin with, may take away their property and also withhold tithes from them.