Babel, Israel, and BeyondGenesis 11Points:God gave people commands. People were stubborn and rebelled against God's commands.God forced His will on people. God had a uniq...

The Descendants of NoahGen. 9:18-10:32Points:Noah was saved and went back to working the ground.Noah eventually sinned.Ham dishonored his dad.Sem and Japheth honored their dad.

The First Post-Flood CovenantGen. 9:8-9:17Let's first examine:The Covenant (8-11)The Sign of the Covenant (12-17) What are the three types of covenants?Covenant ...

The First SalvationGen. 6:9-7:5The Requirement of Salvation1.      Noah was not sinless, but he wanted to be close to God. The Need for Salvation2.      God was d...

The First GenerationsGen. 5:1-6:12Let’s break this down verse by verse.Man began to multiply (1)Sons of God (2)Took as their wives human females (2)Days shall be 120 years (3)...

Four More Firsts:The First Birth, Worship, Murder, and CousinsGenesis 4What did we learn today?God made a way for new humans to be born outside the garden. God instituted worship.G...

The First Marriage, Sin and PunishmentGenesis 2:15-3:24Summary of today’s learning:God instituted marriage.Adam and Eve sinned, changing everything but human purpose.God punished them accor...

The First HumansGenesis 1:24-2:25The summary:God made and owns everything.God made everything with intentionality and in order.God made humans differently than the rest of creation.

The First DaysGenesis 1-2:3Before the First Days - Verses 1-2Day 1 – Verses 3-5Day 2 – Verses 6-8Day 3 – Verses 9-13Day 4 – Verses 14-19Day 5 – Verses 20-23&nbs...

Semper Gumby: Jesus and the Gentile WomanMatthew 15:21-28 Points:Jesus was following orders when the situation changed.Jesus was flexible when an opportunity arose.Jesus was obedient e...

What Defiles A PersonMatthew 15:10-20Points:You can't eat sin. (10-11)Pointing out sin offends people. (12)Sinful leaders are dangerous. (13-14)Jesus expects our understanding of s...

Traditions and CommandmentsMatthew 15:1-9Points:Religious traditions are not always Biblical commandments. (Vs 1-3, 9b)Some traditions actually oppose Biblical commandments. (Vs 3-6)People ...

Achan and AiJoshua 6-7 What can we learn from this?God hates sin.God will deliver justice.God deals with us individually and collectively.God is just, merciful, and gracious.<...

The Tower of BabelGenesis 11:1-9 Points:The Instruction: God's directive. The Insubordination: Man's disobedience.The Rectification: God's directive forced. A...

Rahab’s SituationJoshua 2; Rom. 12:2Points:People can hear about God's salvation in the darkest places.Somebody can turn to God even if they are the only one to do so. Rahab is a pictu...

Abraham and IsaacGenesis 22:1-19 Points:Abraham wasn't perfect, but he was all in.Abraham had questions, but he trusted God.Abraham was a man, but he pictured God. ...

Jesus Heals Large Groups of PeopleMatt. 14:34-36; 15:29-31 Concerning these healings by Jesus:Well people brought sick people to Jesus.Sick people interacted with Jesus before being healed.

Jesus Feeds the MassesMatt. 14:13-22; 15:32-39 Interpreting the stories through revelation and education:  Event one reveals the divinity of Jesus with some teaching time for the disciples. 

Missional SetbacksMatthew 14:1-13Concerning the mission:There will be lies told.There will be casualties. There will be times of retreat.  What does that mean...

Jesus Faces Rejection at HomeMatthew 13:53-58Points of the story:His parables were retaught. (53-54)His people reacted. (54-56)His explanation was required. (57)His work was repres...

Kingdom Parables Wrap-upMatthew 13:51-52 Points of the wrap-up:Jesus wanted His disciples to understand the parables. (51)Jesus expected His disciples to become educated in the scriptures. (52)...

The Hidden Treasure and the PearlMatthew 13:44-46Points of the parable:The Kingdom of Heaven is coveted. The Kingdom of Heaven is concealed.The Kingdom of Heaven is costly.

The Mourning, the Miracle, and the Meeting1 Cor. 15:1-8, ESV The gospel story has been retold today. The question is, "Do you believe that story?" Millions have, and I have to tell you, the trajectory of their lives was ...

The Eating, the Examinations, and the ExitLuke 22:14-20, 66-71; 23:44-53 The EatingJesus was looking forward to this Passover meal. (15)Jesus would not eat it again until the millennial kingdom...

The LeavenMatthew 13:33 The Communicated PartThe cook already had flour.The cook added yeast to the flour.The yeast leavened all of the flour. The Learned Conclusi...