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Beloved in the Lord Jesus: God protected Jacob and his family from Esau by inclining Esau's heart to make peace with Jacob. Esau no longer tried to kill Jacob, like he vowed to do. In this, Jacob learned of God's control of all things and God's protection of his people. Now he had work to do in Canaan. In order to do the work he had to do, Jacob had to break contact with Esau! Our headings are: 1. Jacob Separates from Esau 2. Jacob Settles in Canaan 3. Jacob Serves the Lord Our goals are: That you will keep a proper distance from those who hate Jesus and who hurt your focus on the work Yahweh has set before you.

The Path to the Path — Seeking, Surrendering, Submitting, and Serving the Lord Primary Scriptures: Zephaniah 3:1–7; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 3:5–6; Matthew 6:33; John 15:1–8 This message emphasizes the necessity of living every day in complete dependence upon Jesus rather than relying on our own understanding, abilities, or desires. Drawing from Zephaniah 3, it reveals how God's people rose early and corrupted their deeds because they neglected His presence, rejected His correction, and pursued their own ways. The central truth is that there is a path to the path—before we can faithfully walk in God's assignments, we must first come through the Lord Himself. We cannot do the King's work independently of the King. The message identifies four essential characteristics of a revived and fruitful life: seeking, surrendering, submitting, and serving. We seek the Lord because we treasure His presence and don't want to miss His instruction. We surrender because we trust His wisdom above our understanding. We submit because we recognize His authority and welcome His correction. And we serve because genuine faith produces obedience. These four principles stand in direct contrast to the pride and independence that corrupted the lives of God's people in Zephaniah's day. Using the illustrations of Isaac uncovering Abraham's wells, Israel's unbelief at Kadesh-barnea, and the prodigal son's return to his father, the message demonstrates how spiritual fruitfulness comes through humility, repentance, and continued fellowship with God. The believer is called to be a worshiper, witness, and well digger, allowing the living water of Christ to flow freely through a life surrendered to Hi

This passage is a lot more meaningful if you can have a better understanding of the word for "sure" and the word for "simple". Sure is used by Paul and Peter in the New Testament and compared to their experience with Christ. The word for simple is actually a word that means an open-gate or door. And the image here is compared to our mind that has an open gate with no filter to keep things out or keep things safe inside our mind. In other words, don't have an open mind without filters or guards to keep bad stuff out, if you don't you are simple minded and you will have no discernment to guide you through the vicissitudes of life. The Word of God will give you the wisdom needed for life.

The Witness of Our Wisdom Deuteronomy 4:5–8 This message explores how the wisdom God gives His people is intended not merely to increase their knowledge but to transform their conduct into a living witness of His goodness, grace, and glory. Through Moses' final instructions to Israel in Deuteronomy, we are reminded of the importance of remembering God's faithfulness, trusting His promises, obeying His Word, and encouraging one another in the good fight of faith. Moses recounts Israel's wilderness journey, emphasizing how unbelief turned an eleven-day journey to Kadesh Barnea into decades of wandering. Although the people failed to trust God, He remained faithful, providing manna, preserving their clothing, and sustaining them through the wilderness. These provisions taught them that life is not sustained by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Their greatest need was not simply God's provision but a faithful dependence upon His instructions. The message also examines Moses' failure to honor God when he struck the rock rather than speaking to it. Though his disobedience prevented him from entering the promised land, God still instructed him to encourage and strengthen Joshua. This reveals that past failures and present limitations do not eliminate our responsibility or opportunities to help others fulfill God's purposes. Likewise, the tribes who had already received their inheritance were commanded to stand with their brethren until everyone had taken possession of what God had promised, illustrating the importance of unity, encouragement, and shared responsibility among believers. The central truth is found in Deuteronomy 4:6, where Mose

Romans 1:21–23 exposes humanity's refusal to honor God, give thanks, and worship Him as Creator. Dave Jenkins examines how sin darkens our understanding, turns claims of wisdom into foolishness, and leads us to exchange God's glory for created things. This study calls us to repent of idolatry and look to Jesus Christ, who perfectly honored the Father, died for sinners, and rose again to bring us back to God. For more from our Romans series, please visit here: https://servantsofgrace.org/category/sermons/romans-the-gospel-that-changes-everything/

This midweek lesson explores the biblical concept of "understanding", distinguishing it from mere knowledge and wisdom, by emphasizing the importance of discerning the reasons behind God's commands and actions. The lesson argues that spiritual understanding is invaluable for Christians, as it prevents ignorance of God's purpose and Satan's agenda, leading to greater joy and success in obedience. While acknowledging that modern society and many believers lack this depth of insight, the lesson highlights that understanding is not innate but must be actively pursued. Some of the primary sources of this understanding are identified as the fear of God, the Holy Spirit, the meditation on Scripture, and the guidance of parents who explain the 'why' behind their teachings. Ultimately, the lesson calls for a deliberate effort to deepen one's comprehension of God's will, in order to foster a more joyous and faithful Christian life.

This sermon explores the believer's responsibility in an age of rapid technological and financial change, contrasting human knowledge with divine wisdom. Drawing from Daniel 12, the message highlights the prophetic call for the wise to shine like stars by turning others to righteousness. The central focus shifts to 1 Corinthians 1, where the preaching of the cross is presented as the ultimate power of God, even though it appears as foolishness to the perishing world. The text argues that God intentionally chooses the weak and foolish things of the world to confound the wise, establishing the cross as the central source of authority and glory. Believers are encouraged to remain close to the cross, allowing its power to reflect through their lives and challenge the prevailing cultural reliance on human intellect and technology.

~~~~~ No 35 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:15-16** And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. *1/ What we are to count as salvation - the longsuffering of our Lord. 2/ Who are those that are to be destroyed - the unlearned and unstable. 3/ What leads to these men's destruction - scriptures that are hard to understand and wresting or twisting scripture.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon examines the contrast between salvation and destruction as presented in 2 Peter 3:15-16, emphasizing that the long-suffering of the Lord is the mechanism of salvation for those who repent. It warns against the character of the unlearned and unstable, who twist Scripture to their own destruction, particularly regarding vital doctrines such as the person of Christ and the sufficiency of grace. The preacher contrasts the natural understanding of the world with the spiritual illumination provided by the Holy Spirit, urging believers to remain grounded in sound doctrine rather than being tossed about by diverse teachings. The message serves as both a comfort to sinners, highlighting God's patience, and a solemn warning against abusing that patience or engaging in heretical interpretations of the Bible.