We continue in Colossians 1 with the focus on verses 13-15. To see God look at Jesus (v.15) Jesus is the heir to all creation (v.15) Jesus created all that there is (Genesis 1:1, 17-18) (Colossians 1:13-15, 16-20; Philippians 2; Genesis 1:1, 17-18)
In the book of Colossians Paul writes to the believers at Colossae. Verse 1 through 8 sets the stage for Paul’s direction or guidance he is giving to the believers at Colossae. In verses 4 and 5 you find 3 markers of a believer, these are: Faith Hope, and Love Verse 9 starts with the reason Paul is telling the believers what he wants them to do: Gain knowledge of Christ and his kingdom — not from an intellectual point…
Please God — not man. Or simply put obey God. In doing that you might — or will — be at odds with other people. In today’s program Pastor Matt teaches from the book of Matthew as a backdrop for the idea that the events of Christ’s life — his birth, the coming of the wise men, his flight to Egypt and the exodus of the Israelites — are much alike. In Matthew 3:1 John the Baptist is calling for…
The this New Year, the key to our future is written in the past. Today the program is centered around Isaiah 46:9-10 and Ecclesiastes 1:9. “Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’.” Isaiah…
The Christmas Story is about the work of the Holy Spirit, the creative participant in the birth. The mighty became small to bring their plan of salvation to mankind. (Matthew 1:16, 2:5; Psalms 139:7-10; Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4, 34:14; Psalms 104; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Matthew chapter 1 begins with the Genealogy of Christ which points to the promise given long before that the Savior would come. That promise is delivered in verse 18 God remained faithful to His promise (Matthew 1:1-25, 2:8, 7:7-8, 14:all)
The prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7 is fulfilled in Matthew 1:22-25. God is faithful to his covenant with man. Christ was born, became flesh, to redeem the lost. The fact “that” — not “when” — Jesus was born proves God’s love and faithfulness to his covenant. The eternal message of hope, Christ is here. (Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 1:22-25; Genesis 5:1-3; Matthew 2:13)
Mankind goes astray at birth (Psalms 51: 5). In Matthew 2 as spoken by the prophets, the wise men came to visit Jesus. The priests, scribes and Herod “all” knew this child who was born in Bethlehem of Judea! This coming King would have jurisdiction over all mankind. Herod sought to kill him because of this. The Christmas story is a story of Christ’s birth but also one of jurisdiction. (Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 2:1-20; Romans 1:1-4; Genesis 2)
The story of Christ from before Genesis to the present. He physically came to mankind to fulfill his will He came to fulfill God’s purpose of salvation and judgment (Genesis 3:1-12; 1 Samuel 8:6-8; John 19:4, 18:33-37; Philippians 2:1-18; Isaiah 9:1-7; Acts 17:24-31)
Nov. 20, 2018 Today Matt conducts a recounting of the book of Philippians and of some of the main topics Paul’s writes to the Christians of Philippi. Be Thankful Rejoice Christ’s Humanity Righteousness by Faith Unity Gods provisions. Be a part of the True Covenant! (Philippians)