Jesus knew ahead of time that his entire leadership team would desert him in his time of crisis when he needed them the most. He still chose them, loved them, and committed to lead them and use them. Jesus still chooses you, even tho he knew ahead of time all the sins and failures in your life. He still has a future for you.

The term predestination is a Lightning rod - it attracts arguments and misunderstandings. In this podcast, Tim looks at Ephesians 1 and Romans 8 to examine what Paul meant when he used the term.

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Why does God reject our halfhearted worship? Cain’s faith was fake. His offering was just his leftovers, reflecting his entitled attitude toward God.  His failure at worship then led to failure in family. War in his family was the bitter fruit of Cain’s war with God.  

What does it mean to be blessed by God?  What does the term God bless you mean? 

Tim traces the context and meaning when the  blessing of  God  is pronounced throughout scripture in the Old Testament and New,  conferring God’s protection, potency, and power, or enablement.  How does this practice apply today in our churches and family?