Outline:

1. The Choice Was for Him (Mark 14:3)

• The woman’s act of love was:
  • Not about others – She wasn’t seeking approval.
  • Not about options – She made an intentional choice.
  • Not about opportunity – She didn’t do it for gain.
• It was all about and all for Him (Jesus).

2. The Cost Was Worth It (Mark 14:3 – “Very Precious”)

• Sacrificial Giving:
  • The perfume was expensive—possibly a life’s savings.
  • Mary gave her best, not leftovers. (Malachi 1:6-14)
• Selfless Worship:
  • Jesus said, “She hath done a good work for me” (Mark 14:6).
  • She served for Christ’s glory, not for human praise.
  • Like John the Baptist: "Behold the Lamb of God" (John 1:36).
• Sincere Devotion:
  • Her passion was evident in how she sat at Jesus’ feet.

3. The Criticism (Mark 14:4-5)

• Jesus was giving,
• Mary was grateful,
• Judas was greedy.

4. The Cross (Mark 14:7-9)

• Jesus referenced His death, burial, and resurrection over 20 times.
• The disciples didn’t understand—but Mary did!

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In this episode , we get another installment in our Wednesday night message series through the book of Judges. In chapter twenty of this book we see a wise desction when the people of Israel go to see God. May there decision help us to go see God.

Key Themes & Sections

1. The Assembly (Judges 20:1-3)

• The Society Gathered: The tribes of Israel unite.
• Seeking the Guilty: A response to a grave injustice.

2. The Announcement (Judges 20:4-6)

• A Gruesome Story: The crime described.
• The Subtle Guilty: Truth distorted.
• The Lack of Justice:
  • No hung jury here—it was too obvious.
  • The guilty of Gibeah were beyond defense.

3. The Adversary & The Battle (Judges 20:18-23)

• The Soldiers Gathered for Battle
• Seeking Divine Advice:
  • "We better go see what God says."
• Lessons from Their Approach:
  • A Wise Decision: Even the best plans fail without God.
  • The Wrong Question: They asked about war first instead of worship.
  • True Worship Recognized: Seeking God's heart before seeking victory.

Closing Thoughts

• "The war was a victory, but a costly victory."
• Moral Reflection:
  • Can you believe there were those who wanted to help the guilty?
  • The importance of aligning justice with God's wisdom.

Is there a Hell?

Luke 16

1. The Reality of Death
2. The Revelation of Death
3. The Remembrance of the Divine

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"The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob"

Text: Exodus 2:23-25

Introduction:

• Key Thought: “In the Process of Time”
• God is always right on time—even when it doesn’t seem like it.
• Foundational Truths About God:
  • He upholds all things.
  • He governs all events.
  • He directs everything to its appointed end.
  • He works in every circumstance.
  • He does it all for His glory.

Setting the Scene in Exodus

• Key Events in Exodus 1-2:
  1. An Enemy (Exodus 1:8) – A new Pharaoh who didn’t know Joseph.
  2. An Evil (Exodus 1:22) – The order to kill Hebrew male babies.
  3. The Experiment (Exodus 2:5-10) – Pharaoh’s daughter finds Moses.
• They thought they were in control, but God had a plan!

Main Discussion: The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

Read: Exodus 2:24

• God heard their groaning and remembered His covenant.
• This same God still speaks to us today!

1. The God of Abraham – A God of Promise (Genesis 12)

• Promised a Land – The land of Canaan.
• Promised a Lad – A son despite Abraham’s old age.
• Promised Life – That through him, all nations would be blessed.
• Key Verse: Genesis 22:17-19 – “In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.”

2. The God of Isaac – A God Who Provides (Genesis 22:1-14)

• Provision of a Son – Isaac was the child of promise.
• Provision of a Sacrifice – The ram caught in the thicket.
• Provision of Service – Isaac lived to continue God’s covenant plan.
• Lesson: God provides exactly what we need when we trust Him.

3. The God of Jacob – A God of Possession (Genesis 32:22-32)

• God didn’t just want Jacob to know about Him—He wanted Jacob to belong to Him.
• Jacob wrestled with God until he was changed.
• Lesson: We don’t just need knowledge of God, we need to fully surrender to Him.

Conclusion:

• God is the same today as He was for Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
• The question is not whether He is faithful—the question is whether we will trust Him.
• Final Challenge:
  • Do you believe in God’s promises like Abraham?
  • Do you trust in God’s provision like Isaac?
  • Will you surrender to God’s possession like Jacob?

"What Could Have Been?"

Text: Isaiah 5:1-5

Introduction:

• Opening Question: What could have been?
• History’s What-Ifs:
  • D-Day, June 6, 1944 – Hitler took a sleeping pill and couldn’t be woken.
  • The hand of God in history.
• Sports What-Ifs:
  • Drew Bledsoe’s injury led to Tom Brady’s legendary career.
  • What might have been for Bledsoe?
• Life’s What-Ifs:
  • Dr. Seuss faced 19 rejections before success.

Main Discussion: Isaiah 5 – The Story of What Could Have Been

1. The Place – (vs. 1)
   • The Beloved (God’s People, The Church)
   • God provided a fruitful place full of benefits.
   • Key Verses:
     • Proverbs 21:20 – “Treasure in the dwelling of the wise.”
     • James 1:17 – “Every good and perfect gift is from above.”
     • Philippians 2:13 – God works in us for His good pleasure.
     • Isaiah 41:13 – God holds our hand and helps us.
2. The Planting – (vs. 2)
   • God planted a choice vine (His people).
   • Illustration: Like planting a magnolia tree, God planted Israel to grow and flourish.
3. The Provision – (vs. 2)
   • God’s Protection
     • Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower.”
   • The Walls & Watchtower
     • God fenced His people for their safety.
     • Example: The story of Del Wilkes, a pro-wrestler who lost everything to drugs but found redemption.
     • Lesson: Walls of God’s protection keep us from destruction.
4. The Prayer – (vs. 3-4)
   • God asks: “Could I have done more?”
   • No one has done more for us than God.
   • Yet, people still choose another way.
5. The Product – (vs. 4)
   • Instead of good fruit, Israel produced wild grapes.
   • Key Verses:
     • Galatians 6:7-9 – We reap what we sow.
     • Matthew 7:16 – “You shall know them by their fruits.”
   • The question: What fruit are we producing?

Conclusion:

• Turning the Page – Isaiah 6:8-9
  • “Here am I, send me.”
• Two Important Days for Every Christian:
  1. The Day of Salvation
  2. The Day of Surrender
• Final Challenge: It’s no longer about what could have been—it’s about what will be.
• What will your story be?

Join us for this series , as we explore"The Days of Elijah." This powerful series dives deep into the life, ministry, and significance of the prophet Elijah—one of the most compelling figures in Scripture. From his bold confrontation with Ahab and the prophets of Baal to his miraculous moments at the Brook Cherith and Mount Carmel, Elijah’s story is filled with faith, fire, and divine intervention.

This is the final installment in the series.

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Join us for this series , as we explore"The Days of Elijah." This powerful series dives deep into the life, ministry, and significance of the prophet Elijah—one of the most compelling figures in Scripture. From his bold confrontation with Ahab and the prophets of Baal to his miraculous moments at the Brook Cherith and Mount Carmel, Elijah’s story is filled with faith, fire, and divine intervention.

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Join us for this series , as we explore"The Days of Elijah." This powerful series dives deep into the life, ministry, and significance of the prophet Elijah—one of the most compelling figures in Scripture. From his bold confrontation with Ahab and the prophets of Baal to his miraculous moments at the Brook Cherith and Mount Carmel, Elijah’s story is filled with faith, fire, and divine intervention.

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Join us for this series , as we explore"The Days of Elijah." This powerful series dives deep into the life, ministry, and significance of the prophet Elijah—one of the most compelling figures in Scripture. From his bold confrontation with Ahab and the prophets of Baal to his miraculous moments at the Brook Cherith and Mount Carmel, Elijah’s story is filled with faith, fire, and divine intervention.

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The Cycle of Compromise and Confusion

I. Causes of the Cycle (The Reason)

• Spiritual decline begins when God’s people stray from Him.
• The rejection of divine authority leads to moral decay.

II. Curse of the Cycle (The Record)

• The historical record shows Israel repeatedly falling into sin.
• Their suffering was a direct result of their disobedience.

III. Conditions in the Cycle (The Results)

• A nation without God becomes a place of chaos.
• Compromise leads to confusion, and confusion leads to corruption.

Key Moments:

1. A Servant Out of Place (vs. 1-2)

• A Levite, meant to serve the Lord, is instead wandering in a compromised position.
• Key Observations:
  • His life is disgraced.
  • His household has gone astray.
• Side Note: True character apologizes even when one has done nothing wrong.

2. A Search to Bring Peace (vs. 3-8)

• The Levite seeks to reconcile with his concubine.
• Lessons on Love & Delay:
  • A loving response was given.
  • A late return led to greater problems (vs. 9).

3. A Lodge for a Retreat (vs. 12-15)

• A choice between locations—safety vs. danger.
• A fateful decision led them to an unsafe place.

4. A Sin-Filled Place (vs. 20-)

• The contrast of a warm welcome versus a wicked welcome.
• Darkness in the land mirrors the spiritual darkness of the people.

5. The Sadness of Pain (vs. 25-28)

• A horrific event unfolds.
• Though difficult to discuss, the reality must be acknowledged.
• Reflection: Can we see a purpose in this passage?
• Judges 19 is a stark reminder of what happens when God is removed from a society.

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