As Zechariah moves out of the night visions his attention turns to the long awaited Branch figure. This passage serves as a more formal introduction to the person and work of the Branch Messiah that will be developed in the remainder of the book.
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 10- Confirmation for Christmas
A couple of week’s ago I stumbled on an article titled ‘Why You Should Stop Treating Jesus’s Birth Narratives as History.’ This guy loved the Spiritual lessons one could glean from the whole Jesus story. In his construct, the story is ‘truth’ but it isn’t TRUE. That is to say that it did not happen. […]
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 9- Confirmation
The first three ‘Cs’ of Gospel-Centered Apologetics answers three questions; 1) Compatibility- How is this person’s worldview compatible with Christianity? There will be ways that it is, because all men are created in the image of God. 2) Consistency – How is this person’s worldview internally inconsistent? It will be, because all other worldviews are […]
Zechariah 4:1-6 The Menorah Mission
Symbolic imagery can be difficult to digest in the prophetic books and this passage is no exception. Follow along as this sermon walks you through the symbolic items of this vision and rejoice at its glorious fulfillment in Christ.
Zechariah 3:6-10 Priest and Branch- Pastor Michael Carr
See the promises made to the newly clean High Priest and how his ministry foreshadowed the true High Priest who was to come.
Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas from Galatians- Pastor Josh Woody
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Listen as Pastor Josh Woody explains from the book of Galatians how that ‘in the fullness of time’ the incarnate Son of God came into the world as King, and made us sons of God and heirs with Him.
Matthew 16:28 A Prophesied Coming- How Did Jesus Come in His Kingdom in 70AD?
Mt. 16:28 Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom. What event was this prophesy anticipating? Some say it looks forward to the Transfiguration. Some say it anticipates the resurrection/ascension of Jesus. Other suggest […]
Matthew 16:28 What is this Prophesied Coming of the Son of Man? Testing the Views
Matthew 16:28 Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” What is Jesus talking about here? Many possibilities are suggested from commentator to commentator. The five most suggested say Jesus is speaking of […]
Psalm 118- The Day the Lord Has Made; The Cause for Christian Joy- Pastor Josh Woody
Many are familiar with Psalm 118:24, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” But do we know the context of this verse and it’s true meaning? Do we know what day is being referenced? Is it every day? Is it a particular day? Why should we […]
Matthew 12:15-16 Jesus’ Response to a Conspiracy
After Jesus refuted the Pharisees misunderstanding of the sabbath, and violated their tradition by healing on the sabbath, the Pharisees conspired together as to how they might destroy Jesus. Listen as Pastor Matt looks at Jesus’ response to their conspiracy. He simply withdrew from the immediate danger, continued living a life of compassionate obedience, and […]
