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This teaching explores the attributes of God's omniscience, wisdom, and foreknowledge, emphasizing that His knowledge is not merely predictive but inseparably linked to His sovereign decree. By examining passages such as Isaiah 46 and Acts 2, the sermon clarifies that God's foreknowledge guarantees the certainty of His purposes, countering the notion that He is a passive observer or a 'cosmic chess player.' The discussion addresses the theological tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, affirming that God's perfect knowledge does not negate human agency but rather provides a foundation for assurance and trust. Practical implications include finding comfort in the fact that no suffering escapes God's attention, recognizing that His wisdom works all things for the purpose of conforming believers to the image of Christ, and cultivating humility and holiness in response to His all-knowing nature. The session concludes by introducing the concept of God's truth as objective reality, grounded in His existence and fidelity.

1. Submit with obedience. 2. Submit with discernment. 3. Submit with humility.

Jesus has answered questions from the chief priests and the Pharisees - Two out of the three groups who controlled all that happen in the temple and on the temple compound. The third group is the Sadducees. They are now up with their best attempt to defame Jesus. They take an Old Testament law about marriage and ask how this will work in Heaven. Join us as we look at the wisdom of Jesus in the answer and are challenged ourselves as well on if we believe the bible and the power of God.

When we face problems, the temptation to act immediately can lead us further from God rather than closer to a solution. Judges 21 shows Israel trying to repair the damage of a devastating civil war, but every fix they attempt creates a new problem. They pray, they sacrifice, and they make plans, yet they never stop to genuinely ask God for direction. Their story is a warning and an encouragement. God remains faithful even when we cut Him out of our decisions, preserving a remnant even in the middle of our failures. For those who are in Christ, there is no condemnation, but there are real earthly consequences when we choose our own wisdom over His. The path forward is not a better plan. It is repentance and a return to God as the foundation of every decision.

I. Total Depravity Affects the Wise II. Total Depravity Affects the Tongue III. Total Depravity Tends to Enslavement IV. Total Depravity is our Fault

This sermon explores the narrative of Peter's imprisonment and miraculous release in Acts 12, identifying three central themes: persecution, prayer, and preservation. It highlights the church's response to the execution of James and the arrest of Peter, emphasizing that their primary recourse was earnest, corporate prayer rather than human intervention. The text illustrates God's sovereign power and wisdom, contrasting the fates of James and Peter to demonstrate that God preserves His servants for their appointed work until it is complete. The preacher encourages believers to trust in God's infinite ability to answer prayers, urging them to pray with fervent expectation and humility, acknowledging that God's ways are higher than human understanding.

Why should we trust God's wisdom with the decisions of our lives? In Proverbs 8:12–36, Solomon personifies wisdom as a woman presenting her qualifications, revealing why she deserves our attention, trust, and obedience. Wisdom offers prudence, knowledge, sound counsel, understanding, and strength to navigate life's decisions. She teaches us to hate what God hates, seek godly counsel, lead with righteousness, and pursue riches that endure beyond this life. Ultimately, wisdom flows from God's own perfect nature, and Solomon calls us to seek her early, walk in her ways, and recognize the consequences of rejecting her instruction.

This sermon explores Psalm 90, emphasizing that the only stable foundation for a fleeting human life is the eternal God. It contrasts the unchanging nature of God, who has been a refuge for all generations, with the brevity and fragility of human existence, urging believers to live with eternity in view. The message confronts the reality of sin and God's holiness, asserting that human efforts are insufficient to address the weight of transgression. Consequently, the sermon calls for a reliance on God's mercy and wisdom, encouraging believers to seek satisfaction in His presence rather than temporary worldly gains. It concludes with the assurance that faithful labor in God's service is not in vain, as the eternal God establishes the work of His people for lasting significance.