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Does God still speak verbally to people today? What did Jesus mean when He said, "My sheep hear my voice" in John 10:27? In this Sunday School lesson, Pastor Ed Decker addresses a question raised from John chapter 10. What does it mean to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd? Does this passage describe hearing an audible voice, recognizing the words of Christ, or something else? Join us as we examine the question in its biblical context. PRIMARY PASSAGE: John 10:1-30 KEY VERSE (KJB): John 10:27 — "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:" Additional passages for personal study: Hebrews 1:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 10:17; 1 John 4:1.

How can a holy God dwell among sinful people? That question stands at the heart of Leviticus. Far from being merely a collection of ancient and obscure regulations, Leviticus reveals a God who graciously makes a way for His people to draw near. Through sacrifice and atonement, God addresses the seriousness of sin and calls His redeemed people to reflect His holiness. Ultimately, these sacrifices point beyond themselves to Jesus Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice accomplishes what they could only anticipate. Understanding Leviticus helps us better understand the gospel—and calls us to respond to God's grace with reverence, gratitude, and lives that reflect His character.

In "God Brought His Own Tent," Charles Sebold finishes Luke 9:28-36. Moses and Elijah spoke of the exodus Jesus would fulfill at Jerusalem, while the disciples were heavy with sleep, as they would be again in Gethsemane while He prayed about His death. Yet Jesus does not cast them off for their weakness; He wants them with Him. Waking, they see His glory. Moses only reflected a fading glory and had to veil it; on the mountain Jesus' veil comes off, and the glory is His own. John would write "we have seen his glory," and Peter "we were eyewitnesses of his majesty." As Moses and Elijah depart, Peter proposes three tents, and Charles names two problems: Peter levels Jesus with the Law and the Prophets, and he wants to stay where there is glory and no cross. Last week Peter wanted the Christ without the crucifixion; now he wants the glory without the exodus, and the Father Himself interrupts. God has already pitched His own tent: the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us. The cloud is the Presence that filled the tabernacle, the same word used of the Spirit overshadowing Mary. The voice speaks three phrases: "My Son" names His Person where Peter named His office; "My Chosen One" recalls Isaiah's Servant, words His mockers will throw back at Him on the cross; and "Listen to Him" fulfills Moses' promise of a prophet like himself, with Moses there to hear it. Then Jesus is found alone. The Law and the Prophets do not get tents; they get fulfilled. The mountain is the hinge, and the road to Jerusalem begins here. We have the eyewitnesses' word confirmed, so where we are tempted to build a tent and settle in, the Father's word is the same: listen to Him.

We are given details about the building of the Temple called "Solomon's Temple" in the 4th year of King Solomon's reign and 480 years after Moses lead the children of Israel out of Egypt. A number of amazing facts, interesting connections and the background needed to fully understand Paul's letter to the Hebrews and his epistles to the Churches and to Timothy, Titus and Philemon! Also Reference: Exodus 20:25, Revelation 21:18, Ephesians 2:12-14, (Ephesians 2:11-22) https://bbfohio.com

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:1-2) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Evening Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ An end in view - fruit that brings glory to the father. 2/ The husbandman's use of means. 3/ The Fathers treatment of the different characters of his people.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the parable of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that God the Father acts as the husbandman who prunes and purges branches to ensure they bear abundant fruit. The central message is that this divine work serves to glorify the Father and provide assurance to believers that they are truly grafted into Christ, distinguishing genuine disciples from those who merely profess faith. The exposition details the specific fruits of the Spirit, such as joy, sacrificial love, and obedience, which are produced not by human effort but by the Father's work through the Son. It further illustrates how God uses various means, including trials, chastening, and providential circumstances, to prepare the soul and refine character, much like a farmer prepares the ground. The tone is pastoral and comforting, urging listeners to trust in the Father's wisdom and measure in their dealings, recognizing that even severe pruning is intended to yield righteousness and honour to God.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Afternoon Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ Seasons. 2/ God's appointing seasons. 3/ God's use of seasons.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the theological concept of divine seasons, asserting that God sovereignly appoints times for all purposes under heaven. It examines how these seasons manifest in the history of the world, the corporate life of the Church, and the individual spiritual journey of believers, emphasizing that both prosperity and trial are part of God's ordered plan. The preacher highlights the necessity of trusting God's control during periods of darkness or despondency, using examples such as Joseph and Job to illustrate how suffering serves to deepen faith and fulfil divine promises. The message encourages believers to recognize God's handiwork in their changing circumstances, finding comfort in the assurance that even difficult seasons are ultimately for their good and God's glory.

This sermon examines Paul's argument in Galatians 4, where he uses the historical narrative of Abraham's two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, to illustrate the incompatibility of the Old and New Covenants. The central message is that believers are children of promise and grace, not of the flesh or the law, and therefore must not mix the freedom of the Gospel with the bondage of Mosaic requirements. The exposition highlights how the Old Testament narratives, including the Passover and the Tabernacle, point forward to Christ, demonstrating that the Law serves to reveal sin while the Gospel provides the remedy. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging the audience to recognize that justification is entirely by God's grace through faith, without any merit from human effort or adherence to the Old Covenant. The sermon concludes with a strong exhortation to stand fast in the liberty secured by Christ Jesus and to reject any teaching that suggests additional works are necessary for salvation.

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