Why should the word of God mean what it says where it tells us Cain knew his wife and she conceived, and mean something else sixteen verses earlier where it tells us Adam knew Eve his wife and she conceived? Set the two verses side by side, word for word, and see what stands between them. What does a woman mean when she says she has gotten a man from the LORD? And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.

This section of Hebrews continues the theme of Jesus Christ bringing His sons to glory by teaching how Jesus conquered Satan and the power of death. We cover numerous Biblical texts from the Old and New Testament that fill out the details of God's work in Christ to free us from slavery. Jesus' death was to defeat death and set His sons and daughters free from the fear of death. We cite the original temptation which led to sin and death as found in Genesis 3. Jesus in His humanity rendered Satan's lie powerless over those who trust in Christ. Our text mentions the 'seed' of Abraham which recounts the promises given to Abraham that he would have many descendants. This seed is spiritual not simply biological. Many of Abraham's descendants did not have saving faith. Then the important topic of Jesus as our great High Priest is introduced which is a key theme in Hebrews. Because of His suffering, He is merciful and able to "take hold of" His own to bring them to Himself. This includes propitiation which implies averting God's wrath and receiving cleansing from sin. He comes to our aid and gives access to the throne of grace where can find grace and help.

Guest Pastor-Chris Cooper 08-30-26, Sunday morning Follow us on social media-- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matoakabaptistchurch-bartl6249 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064614887031 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatoakaB Sermon Audio: http://tinysa.com/live/matoakachannel If you were blessed by this sermon, please consider donating here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MatoakaBaptist We pray God's Holy Spirit quenches yours to eternal life through His everlasting powerful Word. May you be born-again of the incorruptible seed that always yields the fruits of His Holy Spirit and moreover leads to eternal life with Him, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – The King of King's and the Lord of Lord's – The Alpha and the Omega – The Great "I AM"- The Author and Finisher of our faith – just to name a few. Hallelujah JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN – HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

The sermon argues against Calvinist theology by emphasizing God's sovereignty balanced with His love, justice, and human free will. It distinguishes between physical Israel and spiritual Israel, asserting that true believers are part of the seed through faith in Christ. The speaker refutes the idea that God forces destruction, interpreting Romans 9 to mean individuals fit themselves for judgment through their own choices. Furthermore, it clarifies that divine foreknowledge involves God seeing future human decisions rather than preordaining them, thereby preserving both God's justice and the availability of salvation to all who believe.

Guest Pastor-Trey Harper 08-26-26, Wednesday eve Follow us on social media-- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matoakabaptistchurch-bartl6249 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064614887031 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatoakaB Sermon Audio: http://tinysa.com/live/matoakachannel If you were blessed by this sermon, please consider donating here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MatoakaBaptist We pray God's Holy Spirit quenches yours to eternal life through His everlasting powerful Word. May you be born-again of the incorruptible seed that always yields the fruits of His Holy Spirit and moreover leads to eternal life with Him, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – The King of King's and the Lord of Lord's – The Alpha and the Omega – The Great "I AM"- The Author and Finisher of our faith – just to name a few. Hallelujah JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN – HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

Many of you remember the old Life Alert commercial. An elderly woman lies on the floor, unable to rise, and cries out, "I've fallen… and I can't get up!" That cry is not merely physical. It is the cry of every human heart after man's rebellion in Genesis 3. We have fallen—and left to ourselves we cannot get up. Grab your Bible and join us from the Chatham Transition Ministries weekly Bible study as we open the chapter that explains how that fall happened, why it still defines us, and why the only One who can lift us is the Seed of the woman who crushed the serpent's head. Listen carefully. The story of our ruin and the first promise of our recovery are both here.

In this evening exposition of Acts 10:24–35, Pastor Rockhill traces the providential meeting of the apostle Peter and Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion whose prayers and alms had come before God. His central burden is that the gospel breaks down every wall of separation between Jew and Gentile, fulfilling the ancient covenant promise that in Abraham's seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Pastor Rockhill draws attention to two intertwined themes God has been pressing upon the congregation: the church's calling to faithful evangelism, and the fulfillment of God's promise to bless the nations. He shows how Peter, having received his vision, now understands that he must call no man common or unclean whom God has cleansed, coming without objection to a Gentile home once forbidden to him. Careful doctrinal instruction accompanies the narrative. When Cornelius falls at Peter's feet, Peter refuses worship, declaring himself a mere man—a truth Pastor Rockhill applies against the veneration of saints and images and the denial of Christ's deity. He points to Ephesians 2 and Galatians 3 to show that believers of every nation are made one new man in Christ. The application is warm and searching: God shows no partiality, so His people must receive one another as brothers and sisters regardless of race or station, and must always be ready to give a reason for the hope within them as they carry the gospel to every tribe and tongue.

Christ is the wisdom of God, and Daniel shows us wisdom living among its enemies. We can press further. Ch. 1:3 speaks of "the royal seed," and we know that this is ultimately a Messianic title. Though Daniel is obviously a prophet, his position as the wisest man in Babylon and the king's trusted advisor puts him squarely at the intersection of the Messiah's prophetic and kingly roles. Daniel not only shows us what happens when wisdom goes to Babylon. He shows us both the prophetic and kingly dimensions of God's wisdom as it is given into the hand of the great kingdoms of men. Daniel gives us assurance that God knows and controls history; he shows us that faithfulness is possible in a foreign land. It's hard to sing the Lord's song in Babylon, but Daniel shows us how it's done. It's hard to be the Son of God on earth, but Jesus shows us how it's done. Daniel, the man of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, is given into the hand of Babylon, but sets himself to avoid defilement — and God blesses him, in fact, reveals to him the human face of Jesus. Daniel is like Christ in many ways, but even more importantly, he actually sees Christ and gets to meet Him and touch Him. This book then deals with Christ and the nations, with the royal seed in the Babylonian court, the temple vessels defiled but the sons of Judah undefiled because their God is faithful. Let's dive in and look at some of these themes more closely.