Philippians_ A Mid-book Review/Preview
Have you ever struggled understanding the relationship between prayer and God’s Sovereignty? You are not alone, but there are answers. Listen as Pastor Matt examines the book of Philippians to get the ‘big picture.’ Paul trusted God to preserve the Philippians in the faith (1:6), but this confidence does not keep him from praying drives […]
Philippians 3:1 Rejoice in the Lord
Philippians 3:1 is kinda weird when you think about it. It says, ‘Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safe guard for you.’ Three questions come to mind; 1) When did Paul tell the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord […]
Harden Not Your Hearts: Hebrews 3:7-19 Part I
What does the hardening of the hearts of Israel as they wondered through the wilderness have to do with our perseverance in Christ? Israel rejected the words of the servant and they suffered for it; much more will we suffer if we ignore the message of the Son. Thank God that He gives us His […]
The Servant and the Son: Hebrews 3:1-6
The Servant and the Son: Hebrews 3:1-6 Therefore… Holy Brethren Israel was commanded to be holy (Lev 11:44-45; 19:2; 20:7) Moses could not make anyone holy (Rom 3:19-20; Gal 2:16, 21; 3:10-11) Partakers of a Heavenly Calling Consider Jesus The command to hold fast came in response to the temptation to let go of Christ […]
