Jehovah-Nissi: Jesus is Our Banner
Sunday December 4, 2022 Text: Genesis 12:1-7 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Genesis 12:1-7
He is our banner to lead us when we are lost. He is our banner to bless us. He is our banner to give us hope.
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Sunday November 27, 2022 Text: Genesis 3:1-15 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Advent Passages: Genesis 3:1-15
When the prophet Samuel was a little boy, God called to him at night. Samuel did not know it was God calling to him and ran to find Eli the priest. He said to Eli, “Here I am, you called for me.” Eli responded, “I did not call. Lie down again.” Three times God called
Read MoreOT2-04 Joseph Forgives
Sunday September 25, 2022 Text: Genesis 42:1-38; Genesis 43:1-34; Genesis 44:1-34; Genesis 45:1-28; Genesis 50:15-21 Passages: Genesis 42:1-38; Genesis 43:1-34; Genesis 44:1-34; Genesis 45:1-28; Genesis 50:15-21
Joseph revealed himself to his brothers and forgave them. Our Lord Jesus Christ reveals Himself to us and forgives us in His Holy Word and Sacraments.
Read MoreOT2-03 Joseph Feeds Egypt
Wednesday September 21, 2022 Text: Genesis 40:1-22; Genesis 41:1-56 Passages: Genesis 40:1-22; Genesis 41:1-56
God used Joseph to save His people, all Egypt, and other nations from famine. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save all humanity from sin, death, and the devil. Pictures of bakers carrying bread on their head: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/05/c8/1e/05c81e013e611dbcf83ea7d470bb1692.jpg https://c8.alamy.com/comp/BM9CF3/bread-delivery-on-the-streets-of-islamic-cairocairoegypt-BM9CF3.jpg http://www.middleeasteye.net/sites/default/files/images-story/2021-08-03T095625Z_1456724390_RC2LXO9QZ40C_RTRMADP_3_EGYPT-COMMODITIES-BREAD.JPG
Read MoreOT2-02 Joseph’s Troubles
Thursday August 25, 2022 Text: Genesis 39:1-23 Passages: Genesis 39:1-23
The Lord was with Joseph and, through him, saved Joseph’s family and others. God promises to be with us in every situation, and through His Son, Jesus, & descendant of Joseph’s brother Judah, God saves us from our sin.
Read MoreChosen by God
Sunday June 19, 2022 Text: Genesis 18:19 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Genesis 18:19
Chosen by God; What does this mean? It means that God will meddle in your life It means that God will bring about His purpose It means that God has given you a part
Read MoreGod’s Honest Truth
Sunday June 12, 2022 Text: Genesis 3:1-15 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Passages: Genesis 3:1-15
Satan is crafty but God speaks the truth. Satan’s word is more appealing but God’s word last forever. Satan sells us death but God gives us life.
Read MoreOT1 – 13 Jacob Wrestles With God
Friday January 21, 2022 Text: Genesis 32:1-32; Genesis 33:1-20 Passages: Genesis 32:1-32; Genesis 33:1-20
Read MoreOT1 – 12 Jacob’s Family
Friday January 14, 2022 Text: Genesis 29:1-34; Genesis 30:1-24 Passages: Genesis 29:1-34; Genesis 30:1-24
Read MoreOT1 – 11 Jacob’s Dream
Thursday January 6, 2022 Text: Genesis 27:41-46; Genesis 28:1-22 Passages: Genesis 27:41-46; Genesis 28:1-22
The story of Jacob is the story of a man who does not really listen to God's promises, but thinks that he can get what he wants through cunning and deceit. It will take many years before Jacob learns to trust God's promises, in the meantime his own sin causes lots of problems in his life. Nevertheless God continues to bless Jacob. God's blessings do not come because of our obedience or faith but because of his promises.
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