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The sermon explores the theme of divine compassion and the necessity of seeking Christ for both physical and spiritual healing, using the accounts of the leper, the paralytic, and the man at the pool of Bethesda as primary illustrations. It highlights that while Jesus addresses immediate physical ailments, His ultimate concern is the forgiveness of sin, a truth underscored by the Old Testament ritual in Leviticus 14 where cleansing precedes the application of blood for atonement. The message transitions to the New Testament instruction in James 5, urging believers to maintain a posture of prayer and to seek the intercession of church elders when facing affliction or sickness. The preacher emphasizes that God is not bound by natural limitations and invites the congregation to rely on the prayer of faith, which saves the sick and forgives sins, rather than relying solely on worldly solutions or individual effort.

Everyone has an opinion about truth. Pilate cynically asked, "What is truth?" But when those voices disagree—and eternity is at stake—what can you trust? Join Pastor Steve as he explores what the Bible teaches about truth and why its claims matter.

The Old Testament is foundational to understanding the Bible. It is the key to interpreting Scriptures. A deficient knowledge of this will only lead to misinterpretation of core biblical truths. So, this Sunday we will look at the Torah: the first five books of the Old Testament. We'll explore each book of the Torah to discover its unity and to learn about its significance and how it fits throughout the flow of redemptive history.

This sermon instructs believers on the necessity of diligent Bible study to show themselves approved unto God, emphasizing that such study is a form of labor rather than a casual activity. The speaker argues that the primary motive for study should be spiritual approval and defense against heresy, rather than the desire to win arguments or impress others. By rightly dividing the Word of Truth, Christians can distinguish between Old Testament law and New Testament grace, using Scripture for doctrine, reproof, and instruction in righteousness. The message further asserts the King James Bible as the preserved and infallible final authority, rejecting the notion of copyist errors in favor of God's direct preservation of His Word. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a balanced life where engagement with God's Scripture outweighs the distraction of social media, ensuring believers are not ashamed at the judgment seat of Christ.

We see the importance of speaking truth to one another in love that we may grow more into the image of Jesus.

Light in Scripture makes visible God's presence, His covenant promises, Christ's redemption, and the eternal glory of His kingdom. As children of light, we are called to walk in God's truth, reflect His glory, and anticipate the perfect light of His glory in the new creation.

The Book of Psalms ends with a crescendo of praise– five psalms of hearty and uplifting doxology. This reflects something of the trajectory of the entire Scriptures as well as of God's great plan of redemption for all creation. In the end, it will all be unadulterated praise to God in glory. But the final five psalms encourage us not to wait until then to praise the Lord. Instead, they give us good reason and call upon us to praise him now from the depths of our souls as long as we live. Would you please pray with me that the Lord might do just that among us through this series– that he would lift our hearts and set free any captive part of our souls to praise and worship him in spirit and truth.