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Throughout the Old Testament we are introduced to a figure called - The Angel of Yahweh. Who is this? And what are we meant to learn from mysterious figure?

God's Word makes us wise for salvation through faith in Christ and equips us for godliness and faithful obedience. Dave Jenkins explains the sufficiency of Scripture, how Christians make wise decisions, and why impressions and claims such as "God told me" cannot carry divine authority. He also examines the Holy Spirit's work through Scripture, God's promises in suffering, and the importance of faithful preaching and compassionate pastoral care. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

The sermon explores the eschatological timeline presented in Daniel 9, specifically focusing on the 70th week of Daniel's prophecy and its relationship to the current church age. It argues that the 70th week, often associated with the seven years of tribulation, is currently suspended because the Holy Spirit, identified as the restrainer, is still calling out the bride of Christ. The message emphasizes that this period will only begin once the fullness of the Gentiles is complete and the church is raptured, removing the divine restraint on evil. By examining 2 Thessalonians 2 and Romans 11, the text clarifies that the church has not replaced Israel but has been grafted into the Abrahamic covenant, and that the return of Israel to faith will coincide with the end times. The tone is urgent and instructional, urging believers to understand these prophetic events to remain spiritually prepared for the coming judgment and the ultimate return of Christ.

This sermon explores the biblical symbolism of fire as a manifestation of God's presence, glory, and judgment, drawing from Leviticus and 1 Kings. It argues that believers are called to be 'on fire for God,' a state of spiritual zeal and excitement that reflects the Holy Spirit's work within them. The preacher identifies several reasons for spiritual lukewarmness, including past burnout, a lack of the Holy Spirit's filling, insufficient engagement with Scripture, and a failure to embrace the crucified life. By examining the imagery of the continually burning lamp and the beaten olive oil, the message emphasizes that true spiritual fire requires purity, the indwelling Spirit, and a daily surrender to Christ's death. The tone is urgent and pastoral, challenging the audience to empty themselves of distractions and be filled with the Spirit to shine brightly for God's glory.

King Jehoram was not a good king. He did evil in the sight of the Lord. The best that could be said about Him by the Spirit of God is that he wasn't as bad as his parents. It's not that he never did anything good. He took away the image of Baal that his father had set up. However, he never led Israel away from idolatry and back to worship of God alone. (Life of Elisha, Lesson 2, from 2 Kings 3)

Do you have freedom to worship in the spirit? Or are you stuck in a rut.

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This sermon explores Psalm 43 as a prayer for vindication and guidance, situating David's distress within the context of exile and opposition from an ungodly nation. The central message emphasizes that while believers may feel forsaken or rejected by God during times of suffering, this perception contradicts the truth of God's sovereign care and the ultimate vindication found in Christ. The text connects David's longing for the tabernacle to the New Testament reality of corporate worship, arguing that public assembly provides unique access to God's presence. Furthermore, the sermon interprets the psalm's imagery of light and truth as pointing to the Holy Spirit's illumination and the Messiah, who fulfills the Old Testament types. Ultimately, the preacher encourages believers to maintain hope, recognizing that their present mourning is a temporary state preceding the eternal praise of God in the heavenly sanctuary.

The devotional centers on the spiritual discipline of the 'night watch' in prayer, illustrating how God often awakens believers in the stillness of night to intercede for others in need, even when they are unaware of the urgency. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical insight, it emphasizes that prayer is not confined to formal times or postures, but can be a spontaneous, Spirit-led response to divine nudges during moments of wakefulness. The message highlights the transformative power of persistent, sensitive prayer, using real-life testimonies to show how God uses believers to meet urgent needs—such as protecting a missionary, providing for orphaned children, or supplying financial relief—often through unexpected, timely interventions. It calls listeners to cultivate a heightened spiritual awareness, trusting that God may wake them not for personal reasons, but to become instruments of His grace and provision. Ultimately, the sermon invites a deeper, more responsive prayer life rooted in intimacy with God and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.

The sermon presents a five-point framework for maintaining a solid grip on the Christian life, using the analogy of holding an object with all five fingers. It begins by emphasizing the theological significance of the blood of Jesus, which not only cleanses sin but also justifies believers as righteous before God, countering the accusations of Satan. The second point focuses on the necessity of living by every word of God, urging believers to read and store Scripture to receive divine guidance in daily decisions. The third point distinguishes between having the Holy Spirit and being filled with Him, illustrating that fullness requires yielding every area of life to His control. The fourth point addresses the daily discipline of dying to self, asserting that true resurrection life is manifested only through the continuous acceptance of the cross. Finally, the sermon calls for active participation in the local body of Christ, emphasizing that genuine love and function within the local fellowship are essential for a mature Christian walk.