Psalm 5 contains a sentence many Christians would quietly prefer was not in their Bibles: "You hate all evildoers." Two verses later, a man walks into that God's house and is welcome. What makes the difference is not that he was a better man, and David's own psalm tells us exactly what it is, in one Hebrew phrase he uses twice. Come and hear how the God who cannot have evil as a guest opens His own door to His enemies.

Jesus reveals the character and certainty of His kingdom through the parables of the lamp, the growing seed, and the mustard seed. Christ's kingdom shines through His Word, grows by God's hidden power, begins in apparent weakness, and moves certainly toward a glorious harvest. Therefore, hear the Word carefully, sow it faithfully, and do not despise the small beginnings of Christ's kingdom.

The sermon explores the linguistic distinctions within the King James Bible regarding the various representations of God's name, specifically analyzing the Hebrew Tetragrammaton and its translation into LORD, God, or Jehovah. It examines how capitalization patterns reveal underlying Hebrew words like Yahweh, Elohim, and Adonai, emphasizing that these are not interchangeable but carry distinct theological weight. The preacher uses Genesis 22:14 to illustrate the complexity of translating compound names like Jehovah-Jireh, debating whether it signifies God who sees or God who provides based on contextual evidence. By highlighting marginal notes and translation choices, the message encourages readers to engage deeply with the text rather than relying solely on commentaries. Ultimately, the sermon invites believers to recognize God's personal involvement in their lives by adopting specific names for Him that reflect His actions in their own experiences.

Paul has been discussing the Israelites who, as a nation in the flesh has NOT been replaced by the Church… but now clarifies that not every circumcised (or biological) Jew is "of Israel" in the eternal sense. this basic truth is misunderstood by some while misrepresented by others in an effort to teach Replacement Theology. The everlasting covenant to Israel AND eternal promises to the Church are separate but also reserved only to true believers. Also Reference: Acts 10:34-35, Acts 16:23-24 & 29-32, Exodus 32:9-10, 1 Samuel 8:7-8, Luke 11:47-51, Jeremiah 5:26a, Romans 1:16, Acts 20:21, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 3:18, Revelation 20:15 MUSIC: Hymn # 657 (G) "A New Name In Glory" Hymn # 166 (A) "He Is Coming Again" Hymn # 329 (C) "Ye Must Be Born Again" Hymn # 419 (E) "We're Marching To Zion" https://bbfohio.com

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