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12-11-19 WN Bible Study – Thoughts on Predestination Reference “Unfollow” by Megan Phelps Rogers”
Jeremiah 18 30 minutes

02.45 God is not shaping some to be saved and some to be damned
04.15 Clay that is not suitable
05.10 God re-working plan based on condition of our clay
06.10 Israel was clay, God is the potter
06.20 Jeremiah 1:9-10 Only God can re-shape
08.45 God’s response based on clay’s response to Him
09.00 The idea of Grace is not negated
10.00 God is changing based on our orientation to Him
12.00 A Defining Moment
13.30 With our orientation towards God, mysteries of the universe unfold.
14.00 Matthew 18 – Zacchaeus – Repentance
18.45 God’s pursuit of Adam
19.40 Cosmic realities flowing into us
20.10 Operating guidelines for us
20.20 Love for Cain
21.30 Call of Abraham, a plan for humanity
22.40 Selection of sons for redemption of all
24.00 Jacob and Esau – suffering of Jacob to bring salvation to the world
26.00 Romans 9 – Jacob, I have loved
26.40 Final election, when God chose Jesus. This is my beloved son, hear him
27.10 Everyone who finds themselves “in Christ” finds themselves in the Elect
27.45 Comments on book “Unfollow”
28.30 Our perspective of God; He pursues the Lost ; He will warn you
29.20 The Election of God you are elected to bring salvation to everyone
29.30 Who is willing to take up their cross – John 12
30.20 Discussion of good and bad works, can lose relationships.
31.00 Living our lives led by God
33.30 No one wants to live next door to a volcano
34.10 2Corinthians 4 – Gazing on God and becoming more like that image
34.40 Fellowship with God; God has been patient
36.10 We are all “special” in Christ
38.00 Collaboration with the right person, and with God
38.45 Focus on High themes of the New Testament
39.00 John 3:16
END 39.00

12-08-19 Sun Book of Luke Study – Luke 16 The Dishonest Manager; 37 min 30 sec

Opening – Brandon Funk, telling about 2 different women;
03.45 Rob Luke 4:18-19 Jesus mission
08.20 Luke 6:32 Love of enemies
11.00 Luke 11
12.20 Luke 12:32 God
13.30 Luke 14 Table fellowship
15.00 Luke 15
16.00 Luke 16 Parable of the Dishonest Manager
19.00 Are you a son of light?
34.00 Shane Mouser

11-24-19 Luke 15 3 Stories – Lost Sheep, Coin and Son Book of Luke Series 24 min 10 sec

04.30 Lost Sheep – things lost that are found, representing forgiveness
07.25 2nd Parable – Lost Coin
11.30 The fabric of the broom
12.20 Mr. Rogers mention – Movie out currently
16.00 Parable of Lost Son
Summary – How to be recovered and how to recover
Total time 24 min 10 sec

11-18-19 Parables of Luke from CJ Mears – Transcribed from Early 1960s
Parables of Luke 15 CJ Mears Early 60s

11-17-19 Luke 15 and Parables, introduced with thoughts from Matthew 13 by Chris Griffith 45 min 13 sec

Background – Temperature of Natural and Spiritual Environment Jesus found himself
11.00 What is a Parable? Proverbs 25:2; Psalm 78
12.45 Why Parables? Matthew 13 – Parable of the Sower – 4 Types of Soil
15.10 Isaiah 61
Spiritual orientation of one’s heart
16.30 Matthew 13:10-17 Use of keys
18.20 Mysteries
19.20 Hidden in plain sight
20.40 Matthew 13:13
21.00 Matthew 13:14 – Isaiah 6:9
22.40 How we should approach the Lord
26.00 Preparation for Luke 15; Each parable has a dilemma, a solution and a response
28.30 Rob Massie – Luke 15 Will they hear?
30.10 Luke 5:30
31.00 Luke 18
33.30 Ezekiel 34 – Sheep, Trashed and scattered
34.30 Pursuing the 1%, the nothing
35.10 Diligence, Love of God, a pursuing love
36.00 Luke 14 Compelling them to come to the feast – make them to understand they are loved
38.00 Unconditional love – instant sonship
40.00 If we are a little bit open to faith
42.30 Shane Mouser – Thoughts on Prodigal Son
End 45.13

11-3-19 Sun Luke 14:25 to end of Chapter; Book of Luke Study 36 min

It takes Grace to Change, crux of Discipleship
04.00 Exodus 32, tragic story, who is on the Lord’s side? 3000 died
05.20 Deuteronomy 33:9 Blessings to tribes, Levi. Disciple of Moses did not spare
06.10 Luke 14:25 – Luke 9:51 – Luke 14 On a journey
Will the crowds embrace Kingdom principles?
08.10 Hate – Semitic hyperbole Are you showing preference?
11.30 Whoever does not bear his own cross, cannot be my disciple
13.00 Staying on Kingdom path to Jerusalem, reference – Pilgrims Progress- journey to City
Are you going to follow me on road of self-sacrifice?
Allowing cross to make us better people
15.20 Luke in Acts 2 – amazing event – 120 in upper room, like on Sinai, Fire
16.00 Peter’s words
16.50 3000 Added, stories flipped from Moses in Exodus
17.25 Cost of Discipleship, reference – Bonhoeffer book
18.00 Cost of Grace – Inverted world, weakness is power; sacrificial love is demonstration of power
18.30 An inverted Kingdom
20.00 Calculating cost of Discipleship
21.10 God is our preserver
21.40 Characteristics of Disciples – Ready, holds things loosely
Nothing takes precedence over Plan and Will of God
23.20 We are tempted to live the methods of this world to accomplish things of God
25.00 Salt, losing its taste
28.50 Kingdom of God, prefers others, not like us
END – 36.00

10-27-19 Luke 14 Beginning of Chapter; Book of Luke Study 39 min 43 sec

00.00 The Bondage of Life – Sin, Addiction and Fear
00.28 We can’t sin against others and not add a link to the chain that binds us
01.00 Can we ever get free?
01.50 Things in our lives, we can’t forgive – worst kind of bondage
02.10 We don’t have to stay in bondage – CHANGE
02.40 Jesus (Emanuel) brought a difference
02.50 Romans 5:8 While we yet sinners, Christ died. Demonstration of the character of God
03.30 John 2 Water turned to Wine
04.00 The future – Revelation 19:9 Bride and Lamb bid come
04.10 The life we live should reflect the joy we have in Christ Jesus
04.40 What is our reality?
05.10 Isaiah 25 is response to Isaiah 24, Judgment of the whole world
07.00 Isaiah 24:24 and Isaiah 25:3
07.45 A stronghold to poor and needy; Being with God is our shelter
09.30 Death is the veil that covers all nations
10.20 3 Key Books – The Targum, Book of Enoch and Dead Sea Scrolls
12.30 Isaiah 56 – Salvation for the Foreigners, that would last forever
16.00 Luke 13 background, refused Jesus, excluded
17.30 Luke 14:7 Wedding Feast – Exalted and Humble
18.10 Luke 14:11 -1st shall be last
18.30 Luke 14:12
20.00 God is inclusive of the broken
20.50 Imposters to the Glory of God
21.20 Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the Kingdom of God
22.20 Luke 14:15-24 Parable – A man invited many to a Banquet
7 stanzas, rhythmic, Lame excuses
The point – For various reasons people had rejected God who asked them to come
28.30 Anger turned to grace
28.40 How do we energy?
32.00 Filling seats in this future banqueting house
33.15 Compel Augustine’s use of the word “compel”
35.00 We are in a banqueting season
36.45 Convince ones they are wanted
38.30 Turn energy from railing to love
Get people to believe they are loved and wanted at the table
39:30 An eternal celebration
END – 39 min 43 sec

10-16-19 WN Bible Study – A Better Way to Live 36 min 55 sec

02.00 Our hope has been obtained, we have that when we have faith in Christ
03.30 Failure is not hypocrisy
03.50 This is a progressive salvation
04.00 We are all in some way, infirmed, but not unable to witness to the world
04.45 Revelation 21 How does this thing end up?
Isaiah 65 & 66 Isaiah’s Big Vision – A new heaven and a new earth
05.15 The sea – ungodly
05.30 Revelation 21 – A bride adorned for her husband
Making all things new
06.15 Revelation 19:7 Bride made herself ready
06.45 Contrast between woman clothed in fine linen and Rev. 17 prostitute arrayed in purple and scarlet
08.15 Revelation 6 – 5th seal opened, those under altar
09.00 Revelation 1-3 7 Churches
09.15 Sardis – Rev. 3 Taking on spirit other than Christ
10.50 Church of Laodicea – luke warm, when we are not engaged
12.00 What is all this clothing
12.15 – Ephesians 4:17 This new life
12.55 Bride are future people, living it right
13.30 Church will not always be divided
14.15 The future is now
16.05 Idolatry causes us to harden our hearts
18.10 This nature is never satisfied
18.55 But you have not so learned Christ
19.20 The way Christ depicted God is true
20.00 Jeremiah 17:9 Heart is deceitful and desperately wicked
21.30 Clothing, putting on Christ
21.50 There is both true and false righteousness
22.40 Clothing of old man -malice and envy
25.30 Richard Foster – Celebration of discipline
27.00 Washing of the mind – Ernie Flowers
28.00 Ephesians 5
28.50 The ultimate goal
29.10 Colossians 3
31.00 The second coming
32.00 Practices of the New Self (Life)
1. Purpose of Life – What are we living for?
2. Pattern of Life – Jesus himself
3. Principle – Love
4. Power of Life – Holy Spirit
33.45 “When the havoc of sin is removed, then the new man appears” FF Bruce
34.15 Putting on Christ – Compassion, kindness, honesty, forgiveness..
35.00 A Better way of life
36.30 “The Art of Manliness” Podcast 55 or 155

10-13-19 Sun. Luke 13 A Kingdom built on insignificant acts of righteousness 37 min 24 sec

01.00 All these things fulfilled in Jesus
09.15 A Kingdom built on insignificant acts of righteousness
09.30 Luke 13:18 Parable of the Mustard Seed
Mustard bushes reach an average height of between 6 and 20 ft. with a 20 ft. spread. Exceptional plants can reach 30 feet tall under ideal circumstances
11.45 Daniel 4 and Ezekiel 31
12.45 A cosmic tree reaching toward heaven – reminding us of Genesis 11 – Tower of Babel
16.30 A Beast mind
30.00 Theme of Luke 13 through 17 – Who is receiving and who is not?
33.50 A beast mind and path to power
37.00 The grace and abundance of the kingdom of God is here

10-9-19 WN The Reign of Christ; When did it begin? What is your background in the Christian Faith? The Book of Revelation, which is based on the entire scriptures; what does it have to say about the Reign of Christ? The Big Picture 51 min 11 sec

01.45 Importance of the number “7” in the Book of Revelation; Name of Jesus; Christ the Messiah; The Lamb
03.40 7 Seals, Trumpets and Vials – within the 7th seal, are all the 7 trumpets, and within the 7th trumpet are all of the 7 vials.
05.30 Christ has accomplished and conquered; He is conquering; and He will conquer
06.15 We are and have been since the resurrection of Jesus, in the Regin of Christ
07.30 Reign of Christ to fulfill Psalm 2; it is expectation of 2Samuel 7
09.30 1st Major Theme – The Messianic War
10.30 Original concept of Israel rising and throwing off the yoke of nations, overturned by John. ALL not just Israel, receiving the blessings of God
15.15 High Christology – almost making Jesus God
15.35 Revelation 4 – One on the throne; untouchable, distinct from the gods of Romans and Greeks
18.00 Matthew called him “Emmanuel” God with us
18.55 Isaiah 11 – A shoot from the stump of Jesse
20.40 Revelation 19:11 – His name – the word of God
26.10 Another Theme – The New Exodus
28.20 The slain lamb gets plan to finish work
31.20 Our Christian lives should be one of power and authority not depravation and weakness
34.30 People of 7 Churches – conquering at all times
34.45 If conquering going on, reigning going on
35.10 3 Stages of Christ’s work
38.00 Over 2000 years, beast sometimes is winning, over same period, work of God has flourished
39.30 No excuses for Kingdom not to expand
44.00 Song of Moses and the Lamb had all elements of Moses deliverance, and global Messiah
45.20 Two wings – Exodus 19; Isaiah 40 – You will be pursued but will be saved
47.30 Witnesses obedience to God witnessed to the world
48.00 How do we wage battle?
49.10 A beautiful reframing, we don’t have to fear anything
50.20 Joseph and coat of many colors, representing ALL nations

10-6-19 Sun (Brief thoughts on Luke 13) Stories of Fig tree in Vineyard; Woman with condition for 18 years 16 min 30 sec

Head winds don’t always mean a negative
Lord is patiently waiting for us
09.00 Let me be most effective version of who you want me to be
14.40 Allow God to be, who He is

10-2-19 WN Bible Study Matthew 5 & Luke 6 Loving enemy, Truth & Peacemaking 63 min 15 sec

0.00 Matthew 5:20 Except your righteousness eceed that of Pharisees
2.00 Matthew 5:21 thru Matthew 7 – 14 Triads – Traditional righteousness vs Transformative initiatives
5.40 Jesus put horizontal relationship first before vertical relationship with God
6.50 Matthew 5:43 – Love your enemies
9.00 Qumran scrolls
10.30 Leviticus 19:18 – Love neighbor as self
11.45 Leviticus 19:33 & 43 – Who are enemies?
16.30 Praying for enemies
18.00 Persecution
19.00 Discussion with Clay – how do we do it?
22.30 Reconciliation – restoring relationships
28.00 Successful cases of reconciliation
32.20 Sinless vs fully perfected
34.00 Paul Farmer – Fault & Responsibility
37.00 Reconciling not only when wrong
40.00 Disputes – 1Corinthians 6 – suffer yourself to be defrauded
41.00 God is ultimately the protector of our rights
42.30 What is sin, how far can we go?
43.00 How best do I express love in this situation
43.50 Totality of obedience which goes beyond formal adherence of the law
44.30 Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers
48.00 Clay – value of Truth
50.30 Seeking truth with prevailing peace
52.00 What is the fullest expression of love
52.50 Intrinsic value of individual
54.00 Speaking truth to power
56.00 Love is not passive
59.00 Stone striking image – Jesus dying
60.00 Abuse of power, Jesus went to heart of problem
63.00 Going to whole earth, thru truth speaking and peace

9-29-19 Sun The Love of God 32 min
Mark 12:30-34; Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:21-42; IJohn 4

0.00 Jews constantly evaluating the Torah
1.00 Law can be expanded and become laws of man
1.20 Is ___ a sin?
1.35 Wrong perspective, How far can I go, and not get into trouble
2.20 A law mentality, a vertical orientation
3.20 Jeremiah 31 – a new law of the spirit. They shall ALL know me
4.00 Joel 2 – pour out spirit on ALL flesh
4.30 LOVE becomes the command we live by
5.00 The book tells us what not & what to do
6.00 The Greatest Commandment – “Hear oh Israel”
7.00 Second commandment like the first
7.50 Deuteronomy 6 mashed up with Leviticus 19:18
9.45 Stones in a spiritual temple
10.00 Much more than offerings and sacrifices
– 10.20 Mark 12″30-34 a change from Deuteronomy 6
Mind instead of Might.. there is a mind we are to have
– 11.15 Matthew 22:34 More adversarial
12.00 Matthew 19 – Marriage and Divorce, Genesis 2
12.40 Jesus gave authority to some words and diminished others, vs a “blended covenant
13.20 Love of God overriding principle
13.40 Love can be situational, depending on circumstances
Difficulty is being governed by commandments
16.00 Law & Prophets’ words depend on what Jesus said
16.30 Luke 10 Calling down fire like Elijah?
17.00 Luke 10:25 The story moved up; Luke 18 – Rich Young Ruler
What must I do to inherit eternal life?
18.40 Inheriting eternal life and entering the kingdom; synonymous terms
20.30 Who is my neighbor?
21.00 Leviticus 19:18, Moses – who is my neighbor..sons of our people
22.00 Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan, expanded thoughts; Priest purveyor of sacrifices; Extra effort
24.00 This is Amazing Love
25.00 Over the top Love
26.00 Matthew 23
27.00 Weightier matters; justice, mercy, faithfulness
27.30 Luke 11:42
28.10 1John 4 – God is love. Love perfected. As He was Love in this world, so are we
29.20 Matthew 5, Luke 6 – Love extends to Enemy love
29.50 Law of Love
30.30 Luke 14, 15, 16
30.50 Love is not theoretical, but also not prescriptive
31.30 We must remain in the world, not in isolation

Question from Weds 9-25-19
Are Mt. Sinai and Pentecost Connected? Rob Response
Mt Sinai & Pentecost Question 9-29-19

9-25-19 WN Bible Study – Two Covenants 47 min
Our premise – Christ is reigning, beginning with the ratification of the New Covenant
0.00 Covenant – an agreement
3.00 Old Covenant was inspiration of God, during a Barbaric, bloody period.
4.20 Genesis 6, What led up to the Flood?
5.10 A Covenant to make people different.
6.45 Abraham and his forefathers – Er, Fertile Crescent
7.15 Genesis 12 – Abraham, called to be a blessing to all nations
8.10 Genesis 15 – A covenant like we have with Jesus. Not quid pro quo.
10.30 Counted for righteousness
11.00 Kingd and vassal relationships – protection
12.30 A path between animal parts
14.50 A flaming torch passed – God
16.00 Implication of God passing thru the pieces – its on ME
17.25 reference to Issac Asimov – “End of Eternity”
18.10 Covenant of Mt. Sinai – structure
18.30 Exodus 31:18
19.15 Exodus 34:27 – Covenant written on tablets of stone
19.45 Judges 2:10 Problems with written covenant
20.25 – Breaking the covenant
21.00 Some good and some bad Kings
21.45 Jeremiah 31:28-31 Covenant written on heart
22.20 Ezekiel 18 – Replanting out of exile – Teeth set on edge from sour grapes
23.20 A new covenant within them
26.00 Leviticus 26 1-14 If they fulfilled, promised land would be like garden of Eden
Leviticus 26: 15ff If they didn’t
26.30 Covenant of Peace
26.45 Ezekiel 36
28.00 What they had to do to be cleansed from their idolatry.
30.00 Old covenant – historical reference
30.30 The Gospels included what was good from Old Covenant, and omitted what wasn’t
31.00 The New Covenant is a new and radically different approach to loving and serving God
Hebrews 7-10 Old Covenant, constantly broken
31.50 New covenant provides us permanent cleansing
32.10 Romans 8 – Paul continues with same thought
33.00 Romans 7 & 8 Law of the spirit of Life
34.30 Liberating impact of New Covenant
35.50 Romans 5:5
36.00 The spirit of God, like a liquid
36.50 The fulfillment of the Passover – Jesus
37.30 God passing through the pieces
40.00 Luke 22 – The Last Passover, last with any meaning
41.00 Day of Pentecost commemorated the law being given
42.00 Peter – receiving the promise from the Father
43.00 Hebrews 9 – Purified with His own blood
44.30 Pursuing God with all we have
45.00 Heir to the world, Faith
46.00 Promises rest on Grace

9-22-19 Sun – RM Brief remarks after Savannah and Shane Mouser (on Malachi) 12 min
Going beyond Jerusalem; a NET of Righteousness
Sharing in Christ, when we Forgive.
03.30 A net of Inclusion; only ones excluded are excluders
04.00 Book of Revelation, tells us how to suffer righteously
05.00 Righteousness to cover the world, as waters of the sea.
05.15 Use of cube in the scriptures
05.30 Reign of Christ
05.45 Our commission – preach the word to the whole world
06.00 Who will step up – Luke 3
08.00 Faith is in the earth, to the next generation
08.45 Need men and women working for God
09.15 Defeating the enemy
09.45 Maladies standing against the kingdom of God
11.00 Weapons of our warfare; Forgiveness

9-18-19 WN Bible Study – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 and following; Clouds; Reign of Christ 82 min 6 sec.
Background for 1Thessolians – Acts 17 Paul’s 3 weeks establishing church
05.00 Sent back Timothy to further establish
05.40 Church tempted with suffering
06.00 1Thes. 4:13 Those asleep – dead; 1Kings 2:10, Job 14:12, Psalms 13:3, 2Samuel 7:12
07.30 Subject of death, greatly feared – Omens
08.30 Not fearing as those without Hope
10.40 Babylonian captivity – definitive moment in Jewish history
11.30 How does God set things right? Ezekiel, Daniel 12:1-3 stars in heaven
12.00 Daniel 12 – Injustice to be dealt with by Michael, the arch angel
14.30 Daniel 7 :13 – a day of judgment
15.00 Coming with Clouds
15.20 Where does the coming of the Lord, originate? Exodus 19:16 Mt. Sinai
16.10 Lord descending to be with people
16.30 Elements – Fire, Smoke, Clouds, Thundering, trumpet blasts
17.00 Paul, applies these elements to Jesus
17.50 God is the prime mover, through His agent Jesus
18.30 They shall not pre-vent – pre-event..No advantage
20.00 A cry of arch angel followed by a resurrection, Daniel 12
20.30 Psalm 47:8, When Lord reigns
24.00 Beginning of the reign of Christ, began with a resurrection and a judgment, and it end with the same
26.00 1Thessolonians 5:9-10 Whether we live or die
28.00 When Lord returns, ends His reign, everything is put under His feet
28.20 Effort to put down wickedness since the Day of Pentecost
28.40 Judgments including WWI & WWII
30.00 Revelation 20, after the reign of Christ; Daniel 6&7
34.40 Rest of the dead
35.30 Daniel 7, great white throne
37.00 Thought on God and Magog
37.30 A thief in the night
39.00 Day of the Lord – Isaiah 19 & 11
40.00 Hope of Salvation
40.50 1Corinthians 15 – resurrection of dead?
41.00 Matthew 27:52 Seen by many, including Jesus?
42.30 Jesus, the first fruit of them that slept
44.00 Resurrections – solving injustice problem
47.00 Acts 1:9, Clouds received Him
48.40 Our resurrected state – shall be flourishing, abundant state
49.00 Glorified body
49.10 John 21
52.40 2Thessolians 2 – Falling away
53.20 Ephesians 2 (1:19) Immeasurable power John 6
53.50 Psalms 110 – Lord said unto My Lord
55.00 Purpose of reign – put down opposition
57.10 Being “in” Jesus, you have eternal life
58.10 Psalms 69
1.00.00 It is for the hope of the resurrection, I am called into question today
1.01.30 John 5 & 6 He who believes has eternal life
1.02.00 Belief is obedience
1.03.00 Daniel 7 – Son of Man
1.04.00 Justice of God
1.06.00 It is “TODAY” thief on the cross
1.06.40 A big surprise, how gracious God is
1.08.40 Psalms 2
1.09.00 Reference to “Rapture”
1.09.10 Ephesians 2 – “Paradise”
1.10.00 Steve Farmer – Perspective
Ephesians 3:13

9-15-19 Sun Review of Luke; Study of Malachi; A messiah different than what Israel was looking for 39 min 24 sec

0.00 Review of Luke 1-8
14.30 Division pertaining to 1st Century
23.00 Free Will causes different choices
25.00 Fire coming with Holy Spirit
25.40 What is our orientation to God?
27.20 Summary of whole message of MalachiPart 2 of 4 18 min
Peter reference to Book of Joel – this is that; Isaiah 65 & 66 quoted as if happening then; Revelation 1-3; Hebrews 2:5-9; All promises fulfilled through Christ; Reign of Christ – order out of chaos; Revelation 5 – Weep not John; A New Song; Scrolls opening beginning on Day of Pentecost; We are collaborators; 7 Seals, Vials, Thunders; Mighty angel with right foot on the sea, and left foot on the earth

9-11-19 WN Bible Study (con’t) The End Times Part 3 of 4 38 min to 55 min
Jesus, word of God, we are armies; Progress has been happening;
43.00 Living for the Lord TODAY
44.00 Gates will NEVER be shut
45.00 How we become part of bride
46.30 – Not two of people
51.30 Ultimate peace coming to the world
51.45 An open door
53.50 Jesus coming with clouds
The great time is today

9-8-19 Luke 12, 19-22 Book of Luke Being surprised by Christ 40 min

03.00 Stay dressed for action, not just waiting for His return
12.00 Believing something different about ourselves
17.00 Final coming of the Lord
18.00 Parable of the 10 Minas
22.00 Coming of son of Man, Jerusalem
30.00 The kingdom has been ushered in
35.00 Listen to all voices – see how God wraps himself
38.45 The reign of God is already happening
40.00 Fulfillment of Joel 2 – End times

9-4-19 WN Bible Study John 2:1-12 Wedding in Cana How do we read Bible? 28 min 40 sec
This book written by dozens of authors, over hundreds of years, thru multiple cultures, as Israel both prevailed and not prevailing.

0.00 Do we read as a straight narrative?
4.30 Interpretative keys
6.20 When is water and wine related together in the Old Testament? Amos 9:11
8.30 Still gathering from last year’s harvest
10.00 Sweet wine and waters from the mountain
12.00 When the wine is as abundant as water – Curse lifted
15.50 Jesus is tabernacling with us; we can expect abundance
19.10 How we can do today, if we truly believe
21.10 Born of water and spirit
22.10 A side is pierced, just like Adam in the garden
22.30 Born again experience produces people of God
23.10 John 19:31-37 Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene
24.00 Woman in garden; woman in garden of Eden
25.30 Taking our liberty today, how would we act?
26.30 A mind change is a miracle
26.40 Growing in Christ, may require acknowledging we haven’t been thinking right

8-25-19 Sun Luke 12 Parable of Rich Fool – Book of Luke Series Isaiah 41, 43,44, 49 Fear Not
38 min 58 sec – More than the sum of the parts; Aw world with never enough

03.10 Luke 12:32 Fear no, a Jewish buzzword
05.40 A time of exile, “High Tower” example
07.20 Crisis of faith, a different kind of King
09.00 A suffering servant
10.40 – End of earth – Babylon – Background of Isaiah 41
11.20 Isaiah 41:14 From a worm to a threshing instrument
12.20 Ultimate vulnerability
13.00 Desolate, wilderness
14.00 Who is the Cyrus the Great in your life?
15.20 Isaiah 43:10 A witness to the nations
15.45 Isaiah 44:2, 8
16.45 Isaiah 49
17.10 Jesus – spent His strength for naught, Labored in vain
17.40 Mission – to bring Israel (Jacob) back to God
18.20 A light for the nations; we can go into world with hope and stability that God is with us
19.15 It is not Wrath of God, but wrath of man that was satisfied on the cross
19.50 Paradise
20.00 Jesus – a different model; didn’t defend himself
20.40 Luke 12 – a dangerous place; Have no need, Self sufficiency ; obsessing over what little we have control of
22.00 Luke 12:13-21 Parable of the Rich Fool
23.00 Ruler and judge – Jesus?
23.40 Covetousness
26.45 – A fool – someone who doesn’t acknowledge God active in world
28.00 Learn to be trusting of God
28.40 Bob Thoms story – one of trust
30.00 Paper Ring
30.40 Ravens – God provided food, clothing
32.40 Unpredictability of life
34.00 Indictment of Solomon – 1Kings
35.20 Atheist indictment – How can good God allow suffering?
38.00 Your new money bag – treasure in heaven

8-21-19 WN Bible Study – Matthew 5, 6, 7 Book of Matthew Beatitudes and Triads; Traditional Righteousness, its vicious spiral down, and Jesus way of helping us exit the traditional spiral (chaos(

02.00 Ancient text sometimes ambiguous
02.30 Wisdom valued by Israel more than anything
02.45 Male and female aspects relating to knowledge and wisdom
03.10 Jesus came to fulfill the law, not destroy
03.30 Righteousness exceeding that of Scribes and Pharisees
03.45 Matthew 5:21 thru Matthew 7 – 14 cycles – Triads
04.10 “7” Jews number of completion. 2 sets of 7 – exceptional
04.30 Each triad has traditional righteousness
04.45 Jesus provided way of helping us exit the traditional spiral (chaos)
05.30 1st Triad – Anger – Matthew 5:21; traditional righteousness – No murder
06.00 Vicious cycle that leads to murder
06.20 Language used, making others less valuable
06.30 Anger > Insults > Devaluing
06.45 Getting out of spiral – leave gift at altar > Go > Be reconciled to your brother
07.30 Action words to get out of cycle
07.50 Devaluing can turn enemies into animals
08.20 During war, Germans depicted Jews despicably in their artwork
09.00 Jesus values relationships over gifts
09.30 Other topics – Divorce, Oaths, Retaliation
10.30 Matthew 5:27-30 Lust
10.45 Matthew 5:33-37 Oaths
11.00 Matthew 5:38-42 Retaliation
13.40 Lustful intent, coveting
14.30 Vicious cycle – right eye > Intentions > radical action to stop
Eye – intention; Hands – action
16.30 Comments from Dallas Willard – Shane M.
19.30 Positive actions to move out of situations, curbing intentions
20.00 Value of Marriage – safe place
21.50 Genesis 3
23.10 Discussion including TV
24.30 Dealing with other women as sisters and daughters; What is their best interest? Helping without connecting them to me
28.00 Temptations of our youth, unique, not controllable by laws
31.15 Let your yes be yes and no be no
31.40 Retaliation – Brandon Funk – Heavy words
35.00 Resisting evil through evil means
36.00 Turning – taking positive, surprising action against evil
37.00 Steve Farmer –
38.25 Source of Law question – Dragon P.
39.00 Law from Moses, always interpreted. Nehemiah 8:8
40.20 Shane M – Eye for Eye – equality, much better than death
41.45 Dragon – Accountability to others; God made Himself accountable
43.00 Shane M – Romans 12:17 – As much as is possible..
43.45 Not demanding our justice
44.35 Lust
45.45 Steve F – Grace unlimited, total Grace
47.00 Dragon – Jewish thought – you can control your thoughts
49.30 Thought > Desire.. the root is in the heart
51.55 Sin at the door
52.45 The law has all the precepts Jesus spoke
53.20 Rob M – Eye – intention; Hand – action
54.00 Shane M – up a notch – sarcastic
55.00 Rob M. Creatures act by instinct, we have ability to decide
55.15 A place between thought and action]
55.30 Becoming all that God wants us to be as humans

8-18-19 Sun Luke 12 – The Rich Fool and reference to 4 Lepers of 2Kings 7:3-20 10 min

The blessings we have been given are meant to be shared. We do not well, like the 4 lepers of 2Kings 7:3-20, if
we don’t tell those in Summaria.

8-14-19 WN OPEN DISCUSSION – Topics; Raising Children, Wealth, Fool, Wisdom 25 min 42 sec.

Bible Study Handout for Sept 2019 Open Session
SF – study children, strengths and weaknesses; Self will; corporal punishment; Trajectory of scriptures
9.00 Paul Farmer – Training conscience
10.15 James Massie –
11.15 RM – What is the right thing to do?
13.00 Dragon P – Nehemiah 8:8 getting sense through proper interpretation
15.30 No vengeance at all
16.50 The Fool, thoughts from Larry Gibson – Definition of fool – Knows right and wrong, but doesn’t care
18.00 Don’t answer fool according to his folly
19.00 Pick battles
19.45 WISDOM – Dragon P. how applied?
22.00 Wisdom of mother – love
23.30 Can’t have “12 Rules” without love component
23.45 Genesis 1 & 2 Different names of God
25.30 The law brings death without love attached

8-11-19 Luke 12, Book of Luke Steve Farmer – 1st 13 min 41 min 41 sec; Rob Massie – Luke 12:1-12

SF – Do you know Him today? Jesus given spirit without measure; An extravagant Father
13.00 RM – Only one excluded is excluder
20.00 Tension between form and reform
Luke 11 leading into Luke 12
23.00 Church needs to have non-believers
Background of purchase of Campground in 1934, for all people
27.00 Hypocrisy – Living religious life without inquiring of God
29.30 Suffering, but maintaining integrity with God
Luke 12 -v. 4-7 Fear not. God has plan to deliver from death, the resurrection
34.00 Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Luke 22 – Peter’s denial of the Lord
The testimony of Steven, Jesus stood as a witness
37.30 Hebrews 5:7 Jesus offered prayers with tears
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience through the things He suffered
Heb. 6:4 It is impossible for one who was once enlightened;
Hold on, when you are persecuted, do good to your enemies

8-7-19 WN Bible Study – Luke 12:1-34 Book of Luke 35 min 15 sec Various Speakers
Parable of the Rich Fool; Do not be anxious

7-28-19 Luke 11, Book of Luke What is the Body of Christ 40 min
A wisdom greater than Solomon; a lifetime pursuit
Luke 11:15-27 Did Jesus cast out devils thru Beelzebub?
09.30 Sign of Jonah
10.30 Psalm 2 A witness to the ends of the earth
14.00 The person you are is projected as in full of light
16.00 Washing of hands, but full of greed and wickedness
21.00 Woes to the Pharisees, neglect justice and the love of God
23.00 No one outside the reach of God
28.00 John 8 Woman at the well – all are given opportunity to repent
29.00 Our acts toward others are acts toward God
30.00 More impact of others outside this place than inside
32.00 Slaying of first prophet – Able
34.00 Cults – judging people who are different
36.00 Wounded healers – testifying to others
39.00 what is Body of Christ? Motivations

7-24-19 Bible Study (WN) Acts 17:10-end of chapter 56 min 15 sec

Persecution in Thes. went to Berea
Galatians 5:1
Dragon P – Thoughts on Circumcision
Order and Control
Form and reform
Lion King – what happens when we kill God
Paul’s idealism
Harmony and Diversity
Status of men in church
Living outside the city – Hebrews

7-14-19 Sun RM Luke 11 con’t; Book of Luke Series 34 min 35 sec
Evil in this world

01.45 How do we make things right in a world of chaos?
03.00 We have a God, who knows how to make things right
03.20 Deborah and Barack – God will use everyone willing
05.20 Revelation 12 – Battle in Heaven – spiritual realm
06.00 Luke 8 – 11 Our marching orders for how to live in this world and how to combat evil
07.00 Luke 4 Isaiah 61 – Liberating people
08.20 Spirit of God, transferred to a people zluke 4:14
09.10 Re: idols – those who make them, become like them
10.30 Evil spirits result in idolatry
Jesus miracles undo idolatry
11.45 Blessed is one who hears word of God and keeps it
12.05 Ephesians 2 – Not of works lest we boast. We are His workmanship
13.00 Deuteronomy 13:1-3
14.30 Time of Elisha, Naaman, Widow
15.00 Representing God in a different way – Sacrificial and enemy love
16.30 Jesus’ temptation – Luke 4:9
17.20 Temptation of every Christian
19.00 Not demonizing other Christian activities
20.00 Jonah
21.00 Finger of God – God coming upon you
22.00 Delilah and Sampson
23.30 Our going into the world
24.00 Fear, Doubt, Scarcity
24.30 Strongman – Satan – cosmic battle
25.10 Matthew 11 -Burden of Satan
26.40 Scattering – Ezekiel 34 – Shepherds of Israel
27.45 Whoever is against me, scatters
28.30 A house put in order
28.40 Bound by materialism
29.00 A culture of consumption
29.20 What sin is like in this world
32.00 Seven spirits
32.30 A continuing battle
33.00 Blessed are they that hear the word of God, nd keep it
33.20 Withstanding Seven spirits by the spirit of God
Luke 24 and Acts 1
Tarry in Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high
END – 34 min 35 sec

6-30-19 Sun RM Luke 11:1-4 Book of Luke Series 39 min 50 sec

Stand, hold fast our confidence; Prayer is the reset button
Luke 11 – How to Pray to Father – Where does it come from
Deut. 32;6 Father, Isaiah 52:4 Hosea 11
10.00 Jesus revealed the father, Amos 5 How do we hallow His name?
11.00 Ezekiel 36:19, 22 hallow vs profaning
14.00 Saber rattling, actions we take; Mercy and Justice flowing
15.45 Blind spots
16.45 A new heart and spirit
17.00 Character of God, revealed through His spirit
18.00 Living it, not just talking, a kingdom of priests, reflecting the Lord
19.20 His kingdom not Satan’s (darkness)
20.00 In Kingdom of God, oppression ceases, mercy and forgiveness exist
21.00 Strong man
22.00 Luke 4 – Deliverance
22.20 Give us this day – lead us in paths
23.00 Lack of trust, leads to hoarding and scarcity
24.00 Luke 24 Forgiveness is the antidote
25.00 Lead us not into temptation
26.00 Luke 22:40 Trust in God
29.00 False religion and those that do not properly reflect Christ – satanic
30.00 The real dominion of Satan
31.00 Judas temptation and ours
33.00 Ironic statements of Luke 9 & 10
34.30 Numbere3d with transgressors (not thieves) Isaiah 53:12
37.00 Temptation – Judas was gold, Peter was violence
End 39.50

6-23-19 Sun RM Luke 10 & 11, part of Book of Luke Series – Role Reversals 50 min 55 sec

0.00 – 1.00 Mention of last week with Bro. Georges from Haiiti
1.00 God imaged as father. Luke 10:17 How Kingdom of God is spread;
5.45 Kingdom of Satan, serpent and dragon
9.45 Role Reversal
11.00 Understanding of God, comes from revelation.
12.00 Who the children of God really are
2Samuel 7, House of Cedar, David
16.00 Intimacy of Father and Son, role reversal; not wise but simple received
16.30 Parable of the Good Samaritan
17.00 Inheritance implied in sonship
Eternal life bound up in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18 –
21.00 Extravagant love
22.20 Which person in Parable of Good Samaritan was neighbor?
24.00 Martha and Mary – role reversal
27.00 Women to be Torah learners; Acts 2 Book of Joel sons and daughters shall prophesy
28.00 Service alone out of just duty, or social convention, not enough
29.00 Serve even you enemy
30.30 “Essentialism” Being busy is not a badge of honor
31.00 Can we be like Mary? – Doing essential thing. Doing mercy, and what is compassionate
33.00 In Kingdom, the least likely do the work of God
34.00 Debbie B
35.00 Jesus empathy
36.20 Steve F – Jesus dealing with attitude of Martha
39.20 What is most important? Hearing Jesus
41.00 Being Mary in different ways
41.45 How should we operate in church? Accepting voices of others
43.00 Kelly P – What is your gifting? What is in your heart?
46.00 Kenneth F – Being led by the spirit; 1John 4
49.00 Peggy Audacity
Bible Study Weds 6-26-19 to include Psalm 89 and Psalm 91

6-2-19 Sun RM Complete Service, due to streaming being down 1 hr 35 min

5-26-19 Sun RM Luke 9 including Overview What is the responsibilities of those in the church? Dominion

Genesis scriptures, Gen. 1:26-28, Gen. 6,7,8; Gen. 10; Gen. 11, Gen. 12; Exodus 19; Num. 11:24;
Luke 10; All blessings and judgments come from God; 70 vs 72

5-22-19 WN Bible Study Shane Mouser – Book of James – see attached outline

5-5-19 Sun Rob Massie Luke 9, Book of Luke Series; connected with Book of Deuteronomy 18 min

Deuteronomy 18 – prophets raised up; Deut. 32:5 – Crooked generation
Luke 10 – Hid from wise and prudent; Luke 9:51 Go to Mt. Jerusalem

4-10-19 Bible Study Romans 12 Discussion – Putting things in practice 39 min 35 sec

2.00 Our thinking
3.45 Impact of Music
Ernie Flowers – preserving our minds in this world
11.00 Father Lawrence (11th Century) Priest of pots and pans
12.00 5 Books recommended by Bill Gates
14.00 5 Categories of Income
15.00 Looking negative, Christ can impact
19.45 A journey not a destination
22.00 The kingdom of God
22.30 Joanna – dealing with a person giving her problems, negativity
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope
24.45 James Massie – there is a different promise
26.30 Bob R – Romans 12:16 Arrogance and ego
30.00 Use of a daily devotional
34.00 Humility
35.00 Seek first to understand, from 7 Habits of Highly Effective..

4-7-19 Sun Luke 8; Book of Luke Series Parable of Sower Heb 3 & 4 33 in 29 sec

Notes with location (Minutes and seconds)
0.0 A King who pardons
0.30 Why do some hear the good news of the kingdom, and others do not?
1.00 What are qualifications? All are included, not just Israel
1.15 Faith and faithfulness
1.25 “Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh
2.00 You can’t just know to do the right things
2.15 Overcoming resistance, needs intentional action
3.30 Luke 8:4-15 Parable of the Sower
4.10 Luke 7 Idolatry, people becoming like their gods
4.30 What made good ground?
5.00 Types of Soil
5.20 Luke 4 – Wilderness; Luke 9 – power over diseases
6.30 Planting yielding 100x
7.00 Good soil
7.30 Purpose of Parable of Sower
8.30 Isaiah 6
8.40 Understanding the Parable
9.00 Luke 4 – works of the devil
10.00 Temptation comes to prove our faith
11.00 Devil uses Book, Chapter and verse
11.45 Good ground, not without birds, but goes on
13.30 Good soil endures hear and pressure
14.00 Individual inspiration – take the action, let God give increase
15.00 Quantum mechanics
16.35 Luke 8:14 Fruit not maturing
17.00 Suffering through affluence
18.00 Examples of cares of this life
19.00 Fidelity of God, through persecution, temptation, pleasure
20.00 Maintaining integrity with patient endurance
20.20 Hebrews 3 & 4 Jesus greater than Moses Faithfulness, holding fast confidence
21.30 Hebrews 3: 6, 14 Remember high days
23.00 The promise of a REST
23.45 Words to thief on the cross
24.00 Strive to enter into the REST
24.15 Original promised land just a picture of the REST
24.30 What word has God put in your heart?
25.15 Hebrews 4 (end)
25.45 A high priest who can sympathize
26.00 Draw near to the throne of grace (powersource)
26.45 Grace to endure to the end
27.35 Our lives will demonstrate whether we are hearers of the word
28.00 Romans 10 – Who hath believed our report?
28.20 Faith must turn into faithfulness
29.00 We live in a manner as though the world to come, already exists
30.00 Who are mother and father?
30.45 Who gets to remain in Kingdom?
30.50 Who is included?
31.00 1000 years of genetic code, not overcome in a day
32.00 We are all injured, but called to be helpers of the other injured
32.30 What is our capacity to produce?
Total time 33min 29 seconds

3-31-19 Luke 7 Are you the one Isaiah 40-44 Power to Witness 42 min 44 sec

Notes with location (Minutes and seconds)
0.0 Jesus life, a parable of the entire history of the Jewish people
2.10 Luke 7:18 Words of John the Baptist, “Are you the one, or should we look for another?”
3.10 Israel was looking for their Messiah
4.15 Jesus brought what was anticipated
5.30 God is playing the long game, not using disruptive acts
6.00 God does not act like cosmic genie.
8.00 Deuteronomy 29 – Eyes not open, ears blocked
8.30 Moses, golden calf, stiff-necked people
10.00 We become what we worship
10.30 Memetic creatures
12.00 Psalm 115, Psalm 135, Deuteronomy 27, 28, 29 Senses don’t function
12.45 Like idols, are those that trust them
13.00 Characteristics of idol worshippers
14.00 A broken vision of what it means to be human
15.00 Turn away from voice of the serpent, wanderings in wilderness
15.30 Story of Isaiah, saw nation turn from time of David & Solomon to idolatry.
16.00 Consecration of gods through idols, washing of idol’s mouth
17.15 Genesis 1, We are the image of God
18.00 Foundations of the thresholds shook
19.00 Whom shall I send? Send me
19.30 Fiery tongues, like Acts 2
20.00 When we are touched with inspiration to do for the Kingdom
20.10 Imbedded in the command, is the power to do it
20.30 God is fashioning us, not ourselves
20.40 Abandon hope of elevated, refined man
20.50 Jesus didn’t come to create refine humanity, or polite society
21.20 Book of Mark, Jesus spoke in parables, saw ministry like Isaiah
21.40 At end of Isaiah 65/66, a new heaven and earth, a world that trusted God
22.00 Idolatry tied to eyes that can’t see and ears that can’t hear
23.00 Jesus comes while Israel still slaves to Roman captors, Isaiah 40
25.00 Mountains being removed, allows blind not to stumble
25.30 Isaiah 40:28-29 He gives power
27.00 Light for the next step
27.10 He will remove obstacles, Isaiah 41:21
27.30 Use Jacob, agent of change
28.20 Luke 7:18-19 Are you the one?
28.25 God does not reveal himself in shock and awe, and neither does his Messiah Isaiah 42:6
29.00 Isaiah 42:10 Exodus back from Babylon to Jerusalem
29.30 Song of Moses, deliverance as he did in Egypt
30.30 Matthew 15:12-14 Blind leaders of the blind
31.00 Isaiah 43, He shapes us to do His work
32.20 Silent witnesses of drugs
33.00 God declares, You are my witnesses; Luke 24:47-49 Power to witness
34.10 Isaiah 44:8-9 Witnesses, All who fashion idols are nothing
34.30 Deuteronomy 32:4 The rock
35.20 We don’t bow to our idols, but we do their bidding
35.35 Isaiah 44:18, Jeremiah & Ezekiel
36.00 We become marred by the idols we fashion
36.45 Sensory organs damaged by idolatry
36.50 Luke 7:18-19, Tell them blind healed
37.00 John the Baptist understood Jesus’ report. It is done
38.10 Don’t get down on ourselves, it is He that forms us, lacking nothing
38.30 Ezekiel 26
39.00 Secularism – powerful. Propriety and politeness in Christian godliness, anyone can
40.00 God wants us to trust Him. It takes everyone to properly represent Him
40.15 2Corinthians – beholding the face of God
40.30 Where the garden of God is
41.00 His commission we are taking in here, out there and everywhere
42.00 Fixing sensory organ, tongue would be cleansed
Total time 42 min 44 sec

3-24-19 Luke 6 Book of Luke Jesus life, a parable of entire history of the Jewish people 41 min 17 sec

0.0 Jesus life, a parable of the entire history of the Jewish people
3.00 Jesus like Moses, but next level
4.00 How Jesus is building kingdom
6.30 Son of Man, David
8.45 David’s escape from Saul
11.10 1Samuel 22:1 Cave of Adullum
13.00 Doeg the Edomite
15.00 Nabal and Abigail
18.00 Abigail, let Lord revenge
19.30 David’s mighty men
21.00 Healing on the sabbath
23.45 Foundation stones
25.30 Jesus dealing with unclean spirits
26.45 Collaborating on Kingdom business
28.00 Behaving like people of the kingdom
30.30 Living in secular age
32.20 Don’t judge
33.20 Our mandate, to be like Jesus
34.15 Seven deadly sins
36.00 Devouring the faith
36.40 Humility, leading through influence
37.30 Grasping, causes us to want to kill
37.40 A Kingdom executing Grace
38.00 Not to be passive in the kingdom of God
39.20 I will send my word to heal them
Total time 41 min 17 seconds

3-17-19 Luke 4 & 5 Book of Luke Reflecting a world to come 37 min 43 sec

0.0 Reflecting a world to come
1.30 What Israel longed for, and what was reality
2.50 Israel believed Messiah would come and peace ascend down
3.15 Miracles of Jesus, example of future world of peace
5.00 Expectations of the homeboy
5.45 Luke’s re-constructing stories of Jesus in a specific order
6.00 Luke 4:31 Unclean spirits
7.00 Naaman, man full of leprosy
9.00 Idols in heart, leads to unclean spirit
10.40 Those with demon in the 1st century
12.00 What Lord would say to Christian church in the west
13.00 1Timothy 4:1 Departing from the faith
13.30 Demonic teachings – forbidding to marry, abstaining from certain foods
14.30 Austere commandments
15.30 Revelation 9:20 Idols and Demons tied together
16.30 2Kings 5:1 Naaman, right hand man to King of Syria
17.00 Redemption of the most despicable among us
17.30 Irony, Lord given to Syria over Israel
18.00 Report of healer
19.00 Prophet in Syria, prophet in church
19.20 2Kings 5:9, 13 Wash and be clean
21.00 Naaman says, I know there is no other God
21.30 Exodus 20:24 Altar made of dirt
22.00 God is accommodating of our circumstances if..
22.30 Romans 2:22, 25-27
23.20 No rule against love, race and kindness
23.30 1Kings 17 – 2nd story – Widow in Israel, Elijah
27.30 No lacking, not a kingdom of scarcity
29.30 Kingdom of abundance, wholeness and peace
33.00 Sickness represented something
34.00 Calling of Levi
35.00 He is calling anyone, in any place, at any time
36.00 Our condition, spiritual death
37.00 Whole hearted devotion, power of spoken word
Total time 37 min 43 seconds

3-10-19 Luke 4:14-30 Book of Luke Series 36 min 15 sec
Empowered by the spirit of God. Is all the Bible equally inspired?

Summary for You Tube
1. When we are empowered by the spirit, we speak
2. Is all of the Bible, equally inspired?
3. Vengeance, is that how the Lord operates?
4. Jesus, clarifies scriptures – Isaiah 61:2 Gracious rather than vengeance
5. Jesus – a reconciliation of all people
6. Trusting God
7. Don’t let the spirit of the age dictate who we love and who we demonize

Notes with location (Minutes and seconds)
0.0 Review of Luke 4 1-3 Temptation of Jesus
1.0 Hosea 11:1, Exodus 3
2.20 When empowered by the spirit, they speak
5.00 What animated Christ, when He was here?
7.15 Overcoming – focusing on only that which is measured
8.00 Story of taking plane higher, to kill low altitude rats
11.30 Not until AD70, was there a break from the synagogue
12.10 Is all the Bible equally inspired?
14.40 Jesus incorporates a new thought
16.00 Vengeance – is that how the Lord operates?
19.00 Isaiah 61:2 – Jesus omits reference to vengeance
21.00 Gracious words rather than vengeance
23.35 Nationalism and self importance
24.30 A Kingdom of God, not focused on Israel
25.45 Jesus – a reconciliation of all people
26.10 Misfortune cannot be concluded as the judgment of God
27.20 Murder on the Sabbath
29.00 Lent – Humility for all – 40 days of affliction
30.10 Romans 7 – Know to do right, but not having power
31.00 Fraud and Imposter Syndrome
32.00 Tower of Babel – extending selves to God
32.50 Pride and Overcoming
33.00 What can elevate us, the spirit of God
34.00 Am I open? Or do I think I have a pass?
35.00 God delivered Jesus, and will deliver us, if we trust Him
35.20 Don’t let the spirit of the age, dictate who we love and who we demonize
Ends at 36 min 15 sec

3-6-19 Bible Study – How do Bible Authors Think About the Past 62 min 52 sec

0.00 How do Bible Authors think about the past.
Use of reminiscent language; Babylonian captivity like going into Egypt.
1.00 Paul’s writings within 30 years of Jesus death. 20 years later, Gospels are written.
2.00 Gospel of Mark, first written, relationship with other gospels.
2.30 Gospels written like a calendar.
3.00 Festivals of high churches, Holidays, Holy Days
3.40 reading of the Bible, according to calendar.
4.10 Reading Exodus 12, 13, 14, & 15 on the Passover
4.30 Reading Exodus 19, 20, & 21 on Pentecost, giving of the law
5.00 Book of Mark starts with one crying in the wilderness. A new year End of Sept. till end of March.
5.40 Matthew 1 & 2 Using genealogy, more information.
6.20 Summation – What the Gospels, were all about. Trying to provide weekly reading for people who used to
have readings in the synagogue, until AD 70
7.10 How was Jesus fulfilling Passover and Pentecost?
7.40 AD 70 caused a breach between Christian, Jews and Gentiles . Jerusalem sacked by Titus. Israel would then spend 1,900
years in a broken condition.
8.10 Once Christians out of synagogue, lost access to the scrolls. Gospels written out of necessity, with pattern
in synagogue, on calendar.
9.10 How would Jesus, represent these historical stories.
9.45 Sermon on the Mount and Pentecost.
10.10 7 Weeks between Passover and Pentecost. 7 sections within the Sermon on the Mount. Examples of
everything retelling Israel, expressed through Jesus.
11.20 Story of Joseph (step-father of Jesus), why was he named Joseph?
12.00 Characteristics of Joseph.
Matthew 1:16-18; Book of Isaiah
Matthew 2:13 Dream
14.00 Children killed, just like in Egypt.
14.30 Father of Joseph, Jacob
15.20 Genesis 2 – Esau and Jacob
16.00 Sons of Leah, handmaid of Rachel, and handmaid of Leah
16.45 Rachel’s womb finally opens
17.00 King would come from Judah, David
18.00 Death, revenge by Simeon and Levi for sister Dinah
18.10 Reuben
18.50 Genesis 37, Jacob living in Canaan with brothers.
19.30 Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son.
19.45 Jacob makes Joseph, coat of many colors.
20.00 Joseph has dream.
21.00 Joseph sold into slavery.
21.30 What Book of Genesis is doing.
22.00 Judah and Tamar, protection through 3rd son.
24.00 Tamar, dresses like prostitute, gets pregnant by Judah with twins.
25.00 Joseph and Potiphar, character of Joseph.
27.00 Something has changes with Judah.
28.00 Genesis 40 – Joseph interprets prisoners dreams
28.30 Genesis 42-45 Joseph saves brothers from famine.
29.00 Sons of Joseph – Ephraim and Manasseh.
30.00 Rights to Joseph’s son Ephraim.
31.30 Judah – blessing, to rule.
32.30 Other brothers of Judah, brief mention
33.15 Genesis 49:22-26 Joseph – great mention 5 stanzas
34.00 Judah and Joseph blessed.
34.40 Numbers 1:20 – size of tribes, especially Judah and Joseph (Ephraim and Manasseh).
36.45 Map of 12 Tribes of Israel, 10 Northern Kingdom, 2 Southern Kingdom

37.00 David rids Philistines, whole land of Israel united.
37.30 Apex seen with Solomon.
37.45 Capital moved to Jerusalem.
38.00 Queen of Sheba brings gifts, like wise men with Jesus.
39.00 1Kings 11-12 – Rehoboam and Jeroboam
39.20 711 BC Assyria, takes 10 tribes, Northern Kingdom
39.30 606 BC Babylon takes 2 tribes, Southern Kingdom
39.50 What is the name of the Northern Kingdom?
40.00 Isaiah 7 King of Judah attached by 10 tribes and Syria.
41.00 Who is Ephraim?
41.40 Isaiah 7:14 Behold a virgin shall conceive.
42.00 A future King is imbedded in the conflict between Joseph and Judah.
42.30 Isaiah 9 – Unto us, a son is born.
44.00 A promised son to bring order. but problem with Ephraim.
44.15 Isaiah 11:1 – the new King – Isaiah 11:10
45.10 Joseph and Judah will not harass each other.
46.00 Ezekiel 37:15 – a stick of Ephraim.
46.30 Sticks, joined into one.
47.00 No longer 2 nations, Joseph, Jesus father.
47.40 Matthew addresses gospel, primarily a Jewish read book.
48.00 People of God were Jews until AD 150.
48.15 Paul working to Jews believe in Jesus, and Gentiles added to the church.
49.00 Joseph new caretaker and protector.
50.00 Jesus’ temptation, akin to those of Israel’s journey in the wilderness.
51.00 Matthew weaving reconciliation of Israel and the Gentiles
52.10 Look into scriptures to see Jesus.
53.00 Splitting of waters, and heavens by Jesus.
54.45 Jesus gives law in Matthew 5 & 6.
55.30 Truth came through ancient stories.
56.10 In Christ, all the world is reconciled.
A deeper story.. How God delivers from Egypt.
58.00 Comment on Andy Stanley.
59.15 Comment on Ash Weds. suffering of Christ, sharing with Him.
61.30 A sustainable way of living on the planet.
62.30 Reconciliation of Joseph and Judah, saves lives.

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12-19-18 Bible Study Revelation 2 & 3 Churches of Asia 37 min 45 sec
Conquering through enduring persecution; Through suffering we experience growth; Synagogue of Satan; A pillar in the house of God; Jesus has a God; Being hot or cold; White garments

11-7-18 WEDS N Bible Study (Night after meeting with Henry Hon) 40 min 46 sec
A characteristic of God – Generosity; with our money, with our time, our words
1.00 Meeting last night with Henry Hon
2.00 Ecclesia
5.00 Deuteronomy 10 – What the Lord requires
7.00 Abraham
9.00 Joseph
20.00 Character of God, not partial
21.00 Executes judgment to the fatherless and loves sojourner. Egypt accepted you
24.30 Treat stranger as the native among you, Love him as self
29.00 Responsibilities of United States and as Christians
33.40 Whose land is it?
35.30 Who is the sojourner?
36.30 Generous actions of inclusion, even with differences; Can we still connect in hospitality?
38.00 Spirit of inclusion

11-4-18 Sun Giving, Graciousness, and Generosity 42 min
0.28 Every action we take in our walk with God, is going to be an action of faith
1.00 Day to day food gathering is not a fear for many of us today
1.45 John 3:16, Giving, an act of risk
2.20 We may look surrounded, but He is surrounding us
2.38 Let’s move with what God is doing in our lives
2.55 Should we live lives of abundance as Christians?
4.30 At Thanksgiving, there is a risk of giving
5.10 Deuteronomy 10:18
6.04 How does God provide the widow and sojourner food and clothing? Through people; Giving is how we love
6.20 We were also sojourners
6.45 Rushing into our greatest fears to help others
7.15 He is your praise
7.20 Nation will see how you’re doing; connected with your God Deuteronomy 15, Sabbatical year, every 7 years
10.15 Giving with no expectation of return
10.40 More important things than money
11.40 Who are the poor?
12.45 1Chronicles 29:18 2Thes 3:5 Keep hearts
15.00 Walking in idleness
16.00 50% Poverty, only way people survived was due to message of giving & generosity
17.30 Givers and Takers in this world, in Kingdom of God, Givers and Givers
18.10 Paul remained a tentmaker, rather than burden people
20.45 There is a virtue in doing hard things
21.30 Working for a purpose, so you can help others
22.50 1Corinthians 5:3
23.20 Let church not be burdened, family responsibilities 1Timothy 5:3, 16
24.00 1Timothy 6:17, Charge the rich not to be haughty
26.00 Showing Generosity, was putting themselves at risk
27.50 Sowing and reaping, do good to everyone
29.10 Acts 2:44-47, All things in common
31.00 Titus 3, Be ready for every good work
34.10 Benevolence that honors the person
35.30 Why work? So that we can help others in need
36.45 Giving at the margins
37.15 Philippians 2 Any comfort in Love
38.50 Divested His glory
40.20 Model what you have seen
41.45 What can totally change someone’s day
42.00 We were called to this type of Generosity

10-28-18 Sun John 21 15-25 END Book of John Series 38 min 26 sec
Themes and Topics – Character, Redemption and Recommission of Peter
Suffering – Let it be redemption power of others
Shepherding
3.00 – Another charcoal fire, John 18:18
5.00 – Way of life before movies
8.00 – Suffering; Jesus death on cross – glorified God; When you suffer & threaten not, that glorifies
10.00 – Forgiveness is our path of suffering
13.30 – Death of Jesus, puts to death all of our rights to make somebody pay for wrongdoing to us
14.00 – Ezekiel 34:12
15.00 – Shepherding by feeding and tending
17.45 – Commission God gave Peter
23.00 – Jesus, example of emotional suffering from rejection
30.30 – Forgiveness, redemption, and immediately back to work
33.20 – Spirit has endued each with gifts, and experiences
34.40 – Just follow me
36.10 – What is that to you?
36.40 – If God wills it, it will happen
38.00 – Get off the sidelines
38.15 – A King crucified, was the answer to the world
Let our suffering be the redemptive power for others

10-24-18 WN Bible Study Jeremiah 1-3 46 min 26 sec
Topics – Imagery and Nuances of the Jewish Language
Promises for Today
We are in an intimate relationship with Christ now
What kind of faithfulness are we willing to give, to be in right relationship with Him?
One taken, one left Matthew 24
When Change Happens
Worldliness revealed, what is it?
We are always waiting for something else
1.30 – NT Authors feeling like prophecy of Jeremiah fulfilled
2.00 – Should we relook at Book of Revelation
4.00 – Rhythms of the language, imagery and nuances – What are they meant to convey?
6.00 – Everything is a promise for us today
6.15 – Jeremiah 3 and Deuteronomy 24 Moses said, cannot return
9.30 – Israel “taken” in 711 BC
10.20 – 2Chronicles 7:11-22 Dedication of the Temple
12.40 – Are you ready for a relationship with Me?
13.20 – The Bride
13.30 – We are in intimate relationship with Christ, now
14.40 – What kind of faithfulness are we willing to give, to be in right relationship with Him?
18.20 – Josiah, 2Kings 22
19.00 – Idols out of temple, but not out of heart
21.00 – Matthew 24, in that day, one taken, another left
23.30 – Isaiah 11:10 Resting place of God
26.00 – Nothing more important. Feeding the flock of God
30.00 – Where change happens
34.30 – Revelation 21 & 22 I saw no temple, glory of God
36.30 – NT fulfilled in Jesus Christ
36.50 – Attitude of church – always have an open door; God has always left door open
38.00 – Worldliness revealed; definition
41.00 – There is hope for the harlot, hope for everyone
42.30 – Danger in always waiting for someone or something else – inactivity, wrong focus

10-21-18 Sun John 21 1-14 Book of John Series 47 min 15 sec
Something Better Out There
1.00 – What are we saying Yes to?
2.24 – A world of wisdom of their own; Tend and keep garden
3.45 – Trusting God vs trusting ourselves; we are resuscitated to life; No scarcity
7.00 – Thoughts earlier from Book of John; John 19 – side pierced; John 20 He is gardener
10.00 – Hebrew scriptures begin with beautiful order of God and ends with image of that burned to ground, but with glimmer of hope that an anointed king would rebuild
11.15 – Review of- John 1 & 2, temple; Jesus sacrifice; a sacred space
12.40 – John 14 7 15; Tree of Life; I am the vine and ye are the branches
13.00 – John 17 – High priest prayer, interceding
14.00 – John 19 & 20 An Adam & Eve in the garden
15.50 – Receive the Holy Spirit
19.00 – Difference between John and Peter
19.30 – A charcoal fire
20.40 – 153 Fish, how do stories align?
22.40 – Ezekiel 47, Trickle to knees, to deep – Jesus adds abundance in presence of God, no want
26.20 – Scarcity, not condition from God, but man
27.55 – The Dead Sea becomes fresh
30.30 – Tree of Life, a world of life, hope and abundance
32.10 – Jewish letter and numbers
34.00 – From 120 to 2Billion+
37.00 – We become that river of water of life
38.10 – Summation of John by reading Revelation 21:22ff
39.30 – Jesus light in the temple, by its light the nations will walk
40.30 – Tragedy of humanity can be healed
41.00 – Leaves of Tree are for the healing of the nations; saying Yes to the wisdom of God
42.00 – What seems insignificant changes the world
42.30 – Perpetual tabernacles, every month, not just once a year
43.00 – Walking in newness of life, Romans 6

10-17-18 WN Bible Study Psalm 2 Rob Massie with open & comments from Shane Mouser 35:24 min
The End of Lies is Death
What will happen to this planet if all restraint was removed?
Law & Order descending into chaos.
18 min in How do we influence the nations without getting drunk on wine of their power?
21 min in Isaiah 61
26 min in 3000 dies, 3000 added
27 min He takes OT violence and turns in NT
31 min in – Jordan Peterson dialogue with Sam Harris – Everyone prays; Wishing out into the Darkness
Scripture References – Revelation 20, Acts 13; Hebrews 1; Psalm 110
34 min – Ezekiel 18 – God does not enjoy death of wicked.
35 min – Our commission, turn the hearts; Kiss the Son – Psalm 2:12

10-14-18 Sun John 20, Book of John Series; 29 min
1 min in – Darkness, people love darkness more than light
5 min 30 sec – Lazarus resuscitated, Jesus resurrected
6 min 50 sec – Isaiah 53:5, 11-12 Lamb to the slaughter; wounded for our transgressions
7 min 30 sec – Hosea 6:1-2 Breach between people of Israel and their God
8 min in – Ezekiel 37 – will deliver you from the graves
8 in 20 sec – A great Israel concept – resurrection to life; Facing death; Death reigned until Christ
8 min 45 sec – We can become life giving people. We can become agents for the mercy and grace of God.
9 min in – Living as Jesus, a living branch
10 min 25 sec – Jesus was the Passover to end all Passovers
14 min – God meets with His people today, in Jesus
15 min in – A resetting of relationships. Woman to Mary. We are called out specifically and collectively.
17 min in – Song of Solomon 3:1ff We are all part of that counterpart of Jesus.
21 min in – Fear brings darkness
24 min 30 sec – The job the Father sent Jesus to do, is job He is sending us to do.
The power of the mercy of God, now dwells in us to do
25 min 30 sec – Forgiveness – ministers of the grace of God– Our Commission
27 min in – The picture of Thomas in many – Jesus from a guy Moses talked about to, my Lord and my God.
28 min in – Photons

10-10-18 WN Bible Study 1 Corinthians 1 & 3 Division in the church 38 min
How could these things be with what they had received?

10-7-18 Sun John 19:14-31 Book of John Study 41 minutes
Humanity and it’s thin veneer. See attached notes and scripture references.
John 19 #2 14-31 Course Notes 10-7-18

9-23-18 Sun John 18:15 through John 19:14 Book of John Study
All about Truth; Separation is not the holiness of God; Various uses of Irony; the narrative of power and violence; The 6h hour – Parallel between John 19 and John 4, woman at the well; a perfect counterpart of Jesus; Who is the true Peter. WAV File

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9-19-18 WN Bible Study Leviticus 19:9-18 The essence of Jewish thought 46 min
Helping the poor (with all it’s applications) retain dignity
Valuing people; v. 14
20 min in James 5; 31 min in Matthew 18:15. The accuser
37 min in Putting faith to the test.. If we are judged wrongly and absorb it, this is what we are called to do
38 min in – How we interact with God and with man
Our need of others, to help us see ourselves
42 min in – Guarding what we put in front of us; Having enough love and self respect not to slander another
43 min in a child of God is valuable
44 min in – Repentance and forgiveness is our way out
45 min in – Damage we do others, can permanently shape us

9-9-18 Sun John 18 Book of John Study 34 min
Parallel stories – Jesus in Gethsemane , crossing the brook Kidron, and 2 Samuel account of David, Absalom and Ahithophel.

8-19-18 Sun Understanding the spirit of God; Book of John Study; Isaiah 11; thoughts thru Book of John From chaos to peace; 40 min
Terms used
Ephemeral – lasting a short time, transitional
Entropy – lack of order, predictability; gradual decline into disorder 12 min in
Enmity – a feeling or condition of hostility, hatred, ill will, animosity, antagonism
We gain our identity through others; Community of Faith
God creates through the spirit.. the house of God;
Peace of Messianic world
13 min in – the spirit of God – an internal server that keeps generating light
15 min in – Isaiah 11
The breath of God accomplishes opportunity
16 min in – Enmity done away with
23 min in – The pyramids represented safety
26 min in – John 1 11-13 Dove found a resting place; John 3:31-34
29 min in – Angels ascending and descending up ladder ( Jacob’s ladder)
33 min in – John 3:31-34; John 14 He will give us the Comforter
John 20:21 Peace be with you; Empowered to forgive
36 min in – John 16 & 17 Unity
39 min in – Christian Pippin thoughts on service

8-15-18 WEDS Night Bible Study 71 min Knowledge increasing and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Will Harrison Question on new writings being discovered;
11 min in – Dead sea scrolls – a time capsule for us; A social looking glass; Background and culture of people
of early times; Augustine;
16 min in – Comment on Book of Thomas
17 min in – Comments on Gnosticism
25 min in – Use of Masoretic text
28 min in – Not being open to new discoveries due to FEAR
30 min in – Our relationship with God includes greater discovery
37 min in – The kiss of death – rejecting ideas because they did not come from an accepted source
40 min in – How do we become people that God wants to tabernacle with? Begins with GRACE
43 min in – Comments on Witchcraft – to conjure up; Words & Symbols can be nothing
45 min in – Romans 5
49 min in – What does serving God look like as a grandparent?
52 min in – When we elevate our preferences to be a theological mandate 1 Corinthians 14
60 min in – the Spirit of God can resolve our assembly problems
68 min in – Our spiritual journey toward GRACE, not quick to judge

8-12-18 Rob unable to attemd

8-8-18 WEDS Night Bible Study 53 min NOTE: 1st 5 min has background noise
What benefit is Book of Revelation to those in 1st Century, if it is all prophetic?
Clarification of Rooms (ESV) of John 14:1
10 min in Ezekiel 37 – Establish my sanctuary in your midst.
11 min in – a greater David – Jesus
13 min in – Haggai – Glory greater than former
Book of Revelation can become the most relevant book for us now.
Isaiah 57:20 – Peace he brought to calm the wicked. Spirit of God
16 min in – All churches at all times in all places can experience
25 min in – Daniel 12 – Stars in heaven, people preserved
28 min in – Thinking Biblically
29 min in – We all experience what is said in Book of Revelation. Demystifying..
31 min in – The 7 churches – all churches, in all places, at all times
32 min in – We can be church of Philadelphia today
33 min in – Nicolaitans – power over the people, Balaam today
34 min in – Sea of glass, mingled with fire
37 min in – Peace to calm the wicked, not destroy Isaiah 57:20; Ephesians 2
38 min in – Words of Centurion, Book of Mark
39 min in – The way Jesus conquers the wicked; Acts 2
42 min in – Contrast of 3000 dying and 3000 being added to the church
47 min in – Comments on Japanese history, Glorification of the past. Book mention “Factfulness”

8-5-18 SUN John 14 v. 27 Background for Hope and Peace within sanctuary of God. 42 min
Book of John Study
Holy spirit of God brings to our remembrance things of God, and provides peace.
5 min in – Promise to Adam, reformulated by Abraham
9 min in – How God does covenant
10 min in – God himself walking between the pieces
Isaiah 52 – God’s original promised land.. the world, though the Good new – Gospel
16 min in – The Kingdom promises are for now; Isaiah 52:10
17 min in – Isaiah 54:10 His steadfast love = His covenant of peace
Isaiah 55 marginalized; Do we really believe
22 min in- Ezekiel 37 (in Babylon) Valley of dry bones – versus 24-26
26 min in – Jeremiah 33:6,8,9 Prosperity – Shalom – Peace
Spirit of God active in all this background
We can become hopefulness of world; covenant of Love
Hope in life despite circumstances

7-29-18 Sun John 14 continued thru verse 23; Book of John Study 36 min
Scripture References – John 14; Genesis 1:26-28; Exodus 15:17; 2Samuel 7:10-14; Exodus 40:33-34; 2Chronicles 5:122-14; Daniel 2:44; Isaiah 60:22 & Isaiah 66; Acts 2:1, 17; Preview of John 15
1 min in – Comment on Mansions
2 min in – Pagan practices; Image of God, Genesis 1:26-28
8 min in – Song of Moses, Exodus 15:17; 2Samuel 7:10-14
12 min in – Eternal promise of God
14 min in – God continues to encourage us in our efforts; Exodus 40:33-34 Glory filled the house
15 min in – Solomon dedicating temple; 120 trumpeters, Singers sand in unison
16 min in – An enduring love; Glory filled the house
17 min in – God is looking for a forever dwelling place of His design, not to be destroyed
18 min in – Stone cut out of the mountain, like Adam from the clay, Daniel 2:44
19 min in – God himself will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed
20 min in – A kingdom not made with hands for all
20:30 min in – Isaiah 60:22 No longer in destroyed state.
21 min in – How will God do this? Send someone with God’s spirit; Isaiah 66
24 min in – House of God established by broken and contrite spirit..the dwelling place of God
27 min in – Love and Obedience go together John 14:15
Ever increasing holiness – moving from outer courts into holy place – a spiritual place right here
28 min in – God has put something in us eternal; will allow us to receive and take advantage of God’s promises
29 min in – When mini mansions occur
31 min in – Little stone striking Jerusalem, then Judea
32 min in – Cloud entering into temple
33 min in – Acts 2:1, 17 Book of Joel
35 min in – Our lives can go from a wasteland (producing nothing) to a garden of God
Preview of John 15

7-22-18 Sun John 13-17 Overview John 14 1-21 Book of John Study 41 min

First Segment Overview.. John 13-17 unique to John. 4 Chapters are a conversation in the genre of a testament, like Genesis 49 12 sons of Jacob, 12 disciples of Jesus John 16 – The Comforter coming.
Key fundamental principle of truth is love.
18 min in – 1John 4:8 Anyone who does not love, does not know God.
19 min in – Love of God toward us is forgiveness; what is the love of God in us toward others?
20 min in – His love is perfected in us.
Life in the Spirit is not suppressive. A positive approach to walking in the Spirit.
23 min in – John 14
26 min in – John 14 verse 1 – In my Father’s house are many mansions, rooms, or…
The Father’s House is the life of Christ; His exaltation is the house we dwell in
28 min in – A theophany..Moses and Isaiah. Our theophany
29:30 min in – Asking anything in His name. Being in Jesus name.
30 min in – What is the character of Christ?
34 min in – Sacrificial love is the theophany.
35 min in – Forgiveness for even the dead.
36 min in – Love of God not satisfied on the Cross, but exemplified.
38 min in – The Grace of God acts first.
The real power against sin

7-15-18 Sun Review of John 12, and John 13 Book of John Study 29 min
Isaiah 52 & 53 Background for John 12 & 13 Foot washing and Forgiveness; Our mandate
A suffering servant though He was in the image of God
10 min in – How does God bring about deliverance?
12:40 in – A total FLIP in the imagination of Israel, many could not accept.
16 min in – We become what we worship
19 min in – We must look at Jesus long enough to reflect image He exemplified. II Corinthians 4
22 min in – Foot washing; something not done by Kings; Connection between Simon Peter and Judas
25 min in – The life of the Cross
In order to change in the world, must have the spirit of God
27 min in – We must learn both to wash and be washed
27:45 min in – We have a mandate
28 min in – Meekness, Humility and Love paradoxically leads to the salvation of everyone
29 min in – The way of the Cross is forgiveness, also two sided

7-8-18 Sun John 12:20-36 Book of John Study 36 min
A counter narrative to the pagan fables of the world in that day.
Separation; Leviathan;
6 min in – Wickedness and Drama
8 min in – Daniel 7 Destroyed by love;
Evil destroyed by a ruler, not militaristic.
16 min – Son of Man to be lifted up like Ancient of Days
21 min in – Christ lifted up in death
28 min in – Cosmic warfare
Revelation 12 Beast like Daniel 4

7-1-18 Sun John 12: 12-26 Book of John Study 36 min
A reading from Huck Finn; Psalm 118
1 Maccabees 13:51; Psalm of Solomon; Zephaniah 3:14; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 5 – Blessed are meek
Jesus came on donkey not stallion;
His hour came when Greeks and rest of world were impacted;
Do we long for will of God more than our will?
30 min in Zechariah 9:9 – Not a warlike King
Candidates for the kingdom
35 min Blessed are meek

6-24-18 Sun John 12 1-11; Book of John Study; The tale of Two People
7 min in – An extravagant expression of Love vs Scarcity; Serving others
13 min in – Psalm 34 4-6
17 min in – Leviticus 2:2, Matthew 25
22 min in – The life worth giving is the life given to another
Remember creator in the days of youth

6-20-18 WN Bible Study Plan of God is better than ours;
3 min in God’s power can be mis-appropriated; What is hope of future
33 min in An appointed time;
35 min in The last days;
45 min in Resurrection of Hope;
58 min in A true witness to the world; Redemption of the Darkness
1Thes 1:9-10; 1 Cor. 1:7, 1Cor.15:19-26; Heb. 2

6-17-18 Sun John 11 Lazarus; Book of John 18 min
8 min in Jesus cries out for life, world cries out for death
Agents of Life; Power to deliver, John 5

5-23-18 WN Bible Study 75 min 17 Study Questions for Rob –
Ro. 12: 1-2 Conforming and being transformed
Living for Christ should lead to dramatic change
What is Effective; Contextualizing Faith

5-20-18 Sun with Jonathan and Bridgett Goodman, their vision and hope; Luis and Spanish Outreach 76 min

Songs – “Hallelujah;” “It’s My Desire;” “awake My Soul”
10 min in Bridgett Goodwin – Good to reflect and also plan; Psalm 23; Power that comforts; Find your calling; Implementing passions;
14 min in Bro. Luis Desire for Spanish outreach on Fri. Nights; Despite limitations work for God
23 min in Rob Massie Heroes Luis mentioned; Elijah and Elisha; Character of kingdom
27 min in Jonathan Goodwin What is spirit saying to the church? You cannot make yourself stronger by focusing on your weaknesses.
33 min in – Stop worrying about what we can’t do, or what we don’t have. We all have something in our hand today.
34 min in – Personal testimony..
41 min in – Kingdom of God is here now
43 min in – Outreach to Africa
53 min in – You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
63 min in – Vision and hope of Jonathan Goodwin
64 min in – Rob Massie Thinking universally; Thinking glocally
70 min in – Imagine big
73 min in – Song “This Shepherd Jesus”

5-9-18 WN Bible Study Cultural Issues Discussion in light of the scriptures 1hr Topics;
1. RACE – Genesis 9:24 10:15-18; Acts 10:34-35; 1Peter 1:17; Romans 2:11; Ephesians 6:9; 1Corinthians 10:32, Luke 10:30-37

2. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE – Mark 12:17; John 18:33-38; Luke 3:14; Romans 13:1-7; 1Peter 2:13-17; Acts 5:29

3. DEBT – Romans 13:8; Proverbs 22:7; Leviticus 25:39-41; Matthew 18:25-27; James 4:13-15; Colossians 3:5

OTHER SUBJECTS – ALCOHOL; SITUATIONAL ETHICS

Time reference
1. 3:45 thru 11:15 min in – Race
2. 11:15 thru 22:15 min in – Situational Ethics
3. 23:00 thru 30 min in – Alcohol
4. 30:30 thur 59:30 – Civil Disobedience, et al

5-2-18 WN Speaking in Tongues; The spirit of God SERIES; 75 min
Other manifestations of joy – Dancing, Lifting up Holy (clean) hands; Jeremiah 31:13, Eccl. 3:4, Psalm 150:4;
Psalm 30:11, Psalm 24; 1Tim. 2:8; Psalm 134:2, Amos. Appropriateness of speaking in tongues
Study scriptures – Acts 2, 8, 10, 1Corinthians 12, 13, 14
45 min in When do we become a child of God?
48 min in – the litmus test is LOVE
Are tongues required?
Patternism the strong bearing the infirmities of the weak

4-29-18 Sun John 9; Book of John Series; 20 min
Who sinned, the man born blind or his parents; Live out loud;
Living out our faith when it matters, when there is something to lose.
11 min in Mike Riddle – taking just a step; Shane M, Doug Z
16 min in If we want to see, we will begin to see works of God; Facts vs Experience

4-25-18 Weds N Bible Study – Various QUESTIONS and Topics 46 min
WHAT HAS GOD MEANT TO DO BY SENDING HIS SON INTO THE WORLD?
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CHRISTIAN?
WHAT KIND OF CHARACTER ARE WE TO HAVE?
The Book of Revelation – a mashup of all the OT stories; 2 Maccabees 2:4 – Background
The Bride and Overcoming; Rev. 19:6, 11 – Making environment right for Bride.
Isaiah 62 and 65, Labels we put on ourselves
30 min in – Story of Jacob
33 min in – God changed his walk and his name
If we persevere (overcome) He will write on us, a new name
34 min in – White stone – is an image of our royal calling
37 min in – Live life of courage
Song – “Not Guilty”

4-22-18 Sun VIOLENCE, REFENGE and RETRIBUTION in City of Cain; CITY OF GOD – Peace, Tree of Life
49 Min – Brief review of John 6-8 as part of SEIRES on Book of John
Sacred violence; Sanctified courage;
Mob violence; 16 min in Wrath of God satisfied on the cross?
21 min in What a true king is like
41 min in – Comparison of City of Cain and City of God – Rev. 21:22
A city where the gates are never shut

4-15-18 Sun John 8:33-58, Book of John Series, 1st 5 min Shane Mouser on John 9; 42 min
21 min What are qualifications for being people of God today?
25 min The spirit of Melchizedek and Abraham
35 min I know Him; Isaiah; Jeremiah 31; Hab. 2
36:45 in I am – designation of God
37:15 in Ezekiel 10 & 11 glory in temple
38 min Be careful how we judge others; Mob rule

4-11-18 TTeaching Series on Eternal Conscious Torment Section #2 (Series started Weds 4-4-18) 1 hr 6 min Notes to follow

4-4-18 NEW SERIES – Eternal Conscious Torment #1 in Series 61 min

3-25-18 Weds N John 8:12 (24 min in) Book of John Series 45 min
Our life is a response to grace. The Path;
9:30 min in – We travel by day and by night
Proverbs 6:23 – Way of life seen through commandments and reproof
13 min in Wisdom revealed; Best testimony – life converted; Avatars – living out thru imagination
15:45 min in Psalm 105, 122; Isaiah 9; 42:1 Righteous government spread through peace..
24:30 min in John 8:12 Feast of Tabernacles
26 min in – Light of world, not just Israel
29 min in John 7:17 – Mystery in this world; flesh does not accept mysterious;
31 min in Deuteronomy 17:6 judgment by testimony of two.
35 min in – There is truth everywhere, but God is the author.
37 min in Ezekiel 3:16 the watchmen, son of Man
40 min in – He can deliver from the power of our genetics
42 min in – More exposition, more explanation will not lead people; you cannot undo encounter with God

3-18-18 Sun John 8; Book of John Series 50 min
Basis of Translations
2 min in Textual Criticism
7 min in Question on authenticity of passage John 7:53 thru John 8:11
12:50 min in Woman caught in act of adultery
15:55 min in Where is the man. Vulnerability of woman in the past
17:49 min in John 18:31
23 min in – Power in a witness; Be careful; Projecting on others
29:40 min in Abandon efforts our efforts to look better at expense of others
30 min in No hidden agendas, Motives; careful in judgment
40 min in At our times of failing don’t need more accusers, but advocate, between you and accusers – Jesus
44 min in – Mike Riddle – a father’s love Steve Farmer – Jeremiah 17:13 Feast of Tabernacles – needed water
50 min in – Rob Massie – Have confidence, we can know these things are true..

3-11-18 Sun John 7; Book of John Series 51 min. 153 FISH Feast of Tabernacles aka Feast of Booths; Genesis 2 & 3; Leviticus 23; Psalm 27:5; Isaiah 32; EZEKIEL 47; Rev. 21 & 22; Healing of Nations – The Sweet now and now

2-18-18 Sun John 6 (con’t) Book of John (Service after shooting of 17 in FL) 49 min Living in a world of tragedy; Pain & Suffering; Psalm 77 & Psalm 107; Hab. 1; Job 9; God treads on the waters and will get us to the other side

2-4-18 Sun John 5 30 to End of John; Book of John; 37 min Jewish poem; Deuteronomy 17-20; Idolatry; What does it mean to believe? Moses accuser at trial; Trial of those who heard Jesus

2-2-18 Fri N Bible Study; I Corinthians 15 Resurrections discussion 92 min Rob Massie, Steve Farmer, others; Living a resurrected life

1-28-18 Sun John 5:19-30 Resurrections; Daniel 7, Ezekiel 37 & 38, Revelation 20 58 min

1-21-18 Sun. John 4:46 through John 5:20 23 min.
Jesus heals Official’s son; Jesus came to fix Death; To Believe means to stand steady; Thomas

Due to weather conditions, there was no Service or Bible Studies until Sun. 1-21-18