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An Answer for the Bite An Answer for the Serpent, the Thorn, the Fire, and the Sin Numbers 21; Numbers 32–33; Deuteronomy 28; 2 Corinthians 12 The message reminds us that God doesn't always remove the trouble, but He has graciously provided everything we need to trust Him and triumph through it. Throughout Israel's wilderness journey, the Lord was doing more than bringing His people out of Egypt and into the promised land. He was revealing His faithfulness, exposing their hearts, and teaching them to depend upon His wisdom rather than their own understanding. Yet, despite His abundant provision, they repeatedly complained because what God had given them was never enough in their eyes. Their ingratitude caused them to miss the greater lessons He was teaching through His provision. In Numbers 21, Israel's rebellion brought fiery serpents among the people. When they acknowledged their sin, Moses prayed for them, and God provided a bronze serpent upon a pole. Rather than simply removing the serpents, God gave them an answer for the venom. Those who looked in faith lived. This foreshadowed Jesus being lifted up on the cross, where the very sin that brought our condemnation was answered through His substitutionary sacrifice. The power wasn't in the pole but in the God who promised life. Likewise, our victory over sin is not found in ourselves but in continually looking to Jesus. The message also emphasizes that gratitude and faithfulness are essential to our walk with God. Deuteronomy 28 reveals the danger of refusing to serve the Lord with joy and gladness despite His abundant goodness. Numbers 32 reminds us that we are committed to one another until the whole family walk

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:1-2) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Evening Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ An end in view - fruit that brings glory to the father. 2/ The husbandman's use of means. 3/ The Fathers treatment of the different characters of his people.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the parable of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that God the Father acts as the husbandman who prunes and purges branches to ensure they bear abundant fruit. The central message is that this divine work serves to glorify the Father and provide assurance to believers that they are truly grafted into Christ, distinguishing genuine disciples from those who merely profess faith. The exposition details the specific fruits of the Spirit, such as joy, sacrificial love, and obedience, which are produced not by human effort but by the Father's work through the Son. It further illustrates how God uses various means, including trials, chastening, and providential circumstances, to prepare the soul and refine character, much like a farmer prepares the ground. The tone is pastoral and comforting, urging listeners to trust in the Father's wisdom and measure in their dealings, recognizing that even severe pruning is intended to yield righteousness and honour to God.

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 200 A Full Picture of Standing in His Might: Application Ephesians 6:10-20 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #growth #struggle

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for believers to walk in wisdom rather than foolishness, as outlined in Ephesians 5. The central message emphasizes that wisdom is not merely intellectual knowledge but the practical application of God's truth to daily life. Key themes include walking circumspectly by paying close attention to one's direction, redeeming the time by prioritizing eternal values over temporary distractions, and understanding the will of the Lord through Scripture. The teaching further distinguishes between being controlled by worldly influences, such as drunkenness, and being filled with the Spirit, which results in evident fruit, unity, and gratitude. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging the audience to examine their heart condition and actively submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 199 A Full Picture of Standing in His Might: Focus Ephesians 6:10-20 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #growth #struggle

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Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 198 A Full Picture of Standing in His Might: Relationship Ephesians 6:10-20 #morningreflections #strength #wisdom #growth #struggle

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