Abram rescues his nephew Lot from captivity. But more importantly, he meets with Melchizedek, who is the priest and king of Salem/Jerusalem. We will talk about the symbolism of Melchizedek and the foreshadowing of our Priest and King, Jesus Christ. We compare and contrast the Levites, Melchizedek, and Jesus. By studying different passages throughout the Bible, we get the whole picture of the law and grace, offerings and sacrifices.
After leaving Egypt, Abram is proactive and in order to ensure peace between him and his nephew and they separate. Abram gives Lot the choice and he chooses the best looking land, but there is something that he has overlooked. Then God tells Abram a little more about His promises. We discuss topics like: getting back on track, giving preference to others, and how our surroundings can affect us.
Abram steps out in blind faith at the age of 75 and God makes him many promises. But a while into his journey, he gets afraid and lies, placing him and his wife in a bad situation. God stays true to His promise of blessing, intervening in His mercy.
The people want to make a name for themselves. Honor and Glory belong only to God. Pride comes before the fall (or the scattering) What can God see from heaven? Languages, races, cultures, people groups, and where did each one settle in our world today?
When Noah gets drunk. Ham make fun of him and tells his brothers. They honor their father and cover him. God values discretion. When Noah finds out, he curses Ham's son. Is this fair? Is God fair?
The rains have stopped. Noah finds peace on the earth again. We too can find peace from God and with others. Noah praises God. The people can now eat meat. Life is precious to the Lord. The Rainbow of Promises. God always keeps His promises.
How big was the ark? How did all the animals fit? How were all the species preserved? How were they all fed? Were they hibernating? What did they drink? Fossils and the new earth. How is the flood like the second coming of Jesus? Will you be found righteous when the end comes?
The men that are born from Adam to Noah are listed along with the age they were when they died. Enoch is so pleasing to God that he doesn't die and Noah pleases Him enough to be saved in the world wide flood. Methuselah is the oldest recorded living man. The sons of God have children with the daughters of men and the thoughts of the people are only evil continually. God tells Noah that He is sad because the people are so bad and He is going to destroy the whole earth and begin again with just Noah and his family. Noah believes God and demonstrates his faith.
What is experiential knowledge? What can happen when we allow ourselves to dwell on feelings of jealousy, anger, discouragement, or victimization. Why it is important to listen to criticism and warnings. Focusing more on ourselves than others and having a conscience. Lastly, who are all the people on the earth during this time? Where did they all come from?
Being Content. Lasting consequences are imposed on the man, woman, and serpent. But, also, a permanent way to reconciliation. God provided a way from the very beginning for His people not to separated from Him. Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice and the Holy Spirit is given to us all who believe.
It's very important to know how Satan works so that we know how to respond. This passage is a wonderful example and in this lesson we break down his tactics and how we should respond to each. We talk about topics like doubt, temptation, sin, the company we keep, and blaming others. What is the difference between deception and a lie? What is the difference between shame and godly sorrow?
First, the Trinity and how we are created in the image of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Then, why did God create us? What is our purpose and what are our roles as men and women? Work was created by God. By working together we feel fulfilled, useful, and important. God created the marriage relationship and set its foundation during the creation week.
What did God create each day? When was the first rain? So much more was created than what we see. The foundation for everything was established in one week. The laws of earth were set in motion with its seasons, days, & years. Our food and growth system was established along with relationships, work, and rest. Also what does the Bible say about dinosaurs and how much does the world influence our beliefs.
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Westside Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church that meets every every Sunday at 9:00 am & 11:00 am in Leona Valley, California (9306 Leona Avenue).
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Just a little bit about myself and the LivethruJesus ministry. My love for the Bible & why the Old Testament still needs to be read. Knowing and having a relationship with God and learning to live through Him. How going back to the Beginning can give us hope and faith in the God that can speak everything into existence with just a word, in an instant.
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