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GENESIS 9 IN ONE WORD
As I have been looking at this chapter over the last couple of days off and on, there is one word that continually comes to mind. This one word could sum up the first part of chapter 9 as God gives various commands and we see the focal point of the text. What is it? Thanks for watching!
SALVATION IN THE STORM (GENESIS 7-8)
As I was reading Genesis 7-8 today, I noted some things I hadn’t before. We often hear this simply as a children’s story, yet this was an actual account with far deeper spiritual meaning that just a boat floating on the water to save some animals. Today, we look through the timeline of that event as well as the greater significance that it points us to today. Thanks for watching!
ONLY ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN (GENESIS 6)
With all the evil that we see in our day, both nationally and around the world, we can still find righteous people. Those who stand for truth and for God. Yet we think that our day is very evil. Genesis 6 shows us a day when there was only one righteous person upon the earth. What a shocker that would be! This chapter shows us the totality of evil in the world at the time and why indeed God brought…
SONS OF GOD & THE NEPHILIM (GENESIS 6)
The sons of God. The Nephilim. Genesis 6 has sparked the curiosity of more than one person as they seek to understand who these two groups of people are. I think though that in the midst of curiosity and pressing to find an answer that you’ll find that many people skip over the greater message God is trying to get across–the totality of man’s sinfulness and evil. These are the front steps into the story of God’s judgement through the…
LINE OF OLD MEN (GENESIS 6)
Be honest. You probably skip over chapter 5 as you read through Genesis. We often see the lineages as unimportant. It’s just a line of old men who died and record of their sons. That may be what we think, but if we look a bit deeper and consider the context it is in, there is more to be learned from it. Genesis 5 isn’t just about a line of old me. It’s about God’s faithfulness, about hope, about man’s…
CAIN & ABEL (GENESIS 4)
The story of Cain & Abel. As much as it is often told as a children’s story, it really is anything but that. One brother murdering another. Yet as we look deeper, we see the problems of the heart, the tragedy sin is causing, and a faithful God who continues to call people to repentance and faith.
TRAGEDY & HOPE (GENESIS 3)
The fall of man is ultimately a matter of whether or not one trusts God. There is so much in our world today that looks good but underneath we soon discover that we’ve been deceived by Satan & his pack of lies. As we see in the text though, we serve an amazing God who seeks us and who also offers us hope. Join us for Genesis 3 today!
FASHIONED BY GOD (GENESIS 2)
Today’s text once more proves how fundamental these opening chapters of Genesis are to many Christian beliefs. Today’s text hits the image of man, genders, and marriage among other things. The word that sticks out to me though is this: “formed”. God formed man. He’s formed you (Ps 139). And that puts us in a unique position with purpose. Join us!
CONNECTEDNESS (COMMUNITY IN THE LOCAL CHURCH) – PART 2
In this two part series, I want to explore the subject of feeling disconnected in the church. It’s a growing problem that research, polls, and simple observation is seeing. What’s the real issue? What ramifications does disconnectedness have? How can it be remedied? Tune in for each part as we answer those questions & more in exploring this issue.
AND ON THE SEVENTH DAY… (GENESIS 2)
We are finishing up the creation week today. Rested. That’s what God did on the seventh day, but it doesn’t mean that he slept. That word though is any important theme carried throughout the rest of Scripture and key when speaking of our salvation.
CONNECTEDNESS (COMMUNITY IN THE LOCAL CHURCH) – PART 1
In this two part series, I want to explore the subject of feeling disconnected in the church. It’s a growing problem that research, polls, and simple observation is seeing. What’s the real issue? What ramifications does disconnectedness have? How can it be remedied? Tune in for each part as we answer those questions & more in exploring this issue.
IN HIS IMAGE FOR HIS GLORY (GENEIS 1)
The book of Genesis is foundational to many key Christian doctrines & theological thoughts. These last few verses of ch. 1 are no exception to that. Trinity, the image & likeness of God, stewardship. We’ll explore all of those briefly today as we draw out the fact that we’ve been uniquely created to glorify him.
FILLING THE AIR & SEA WITH LIFE (GENESIS 1)
What an awesome sight this must have been! I have looked into empty fish tanks, ponds, creek, and birdless skies. God spoke and then there was. Instantly those vast spaces were filled with LIFE! Part of me wonders what the angels said and wishes I could have heard that chorus of praise. We’re talking about the fifth day of creation today. May you stand in awe of God even more!
THE HEAVEN’S DECLARE GOD’S GLORY (GENESIS 1)
Look up to the sky and stand in awe of our God. The heaven’s declare the majesty of God. We’re looking at the celestial lights today which proclaim to us the power and wisdom of God. What a great God we serve who not only created these things in his awesome power but takes care of us each day. Is there anything too difficult for him? I think not!
THE BEAUTY WE SEE FROM NOTHING (GENESIS 1)
Look around you. See the greenery (well if you’re not in a desert or the artic that is)? That is God’s handiwork. The beauty before us was created out of nothing. We’re on day four of the creation story. Again we are brought face to face with the character of God & his creative power. Join us!
GOD’S WISDOM & DESIGN (GENESIS 1)
Look up. See the sky. You you know it’s there, and can see it’s blue. You can’t physically touch it. Yet the atmosphere is part of the wonder of God’s creation. I don’t know that we think about that too much, but on day two, God created the atmosphere. What difference does that make? How does it reflect his sovereignty, wisdom, & creative power? Take a moment to watch.
GOD SAID (GENESIS 1)
We’re on vv. 3-5 today of Genesis 1. What a great set of verses this is and at the same time host to much debate. We’ll discuss that in part today and focus on two words that captured my attention as I read this text. Join us today as we journey through Genesis.
FORMLESS & VOID (GENESIS 1)
The phrase that we read in Genesis 1:2 has led to a host of interpretations, theories, ideas, and conclusion. We’re going to explore them a bit today and talk about what we see in the context. Ultimately we take away though that God has taken something uninhabitable and made it life-supporting and filled it with life which we’ll explore in the coming weeks. As we read v. 2, we might make another spiritual connection. What is it? Watch to find…
THE SIMPLEST EXPLANATION (GENESIS 1)
There is so much packed into the first chapter of Genesis. We’re finishing verse 1 today. How simple the phrase “God created” is & yet so profound. Join us today as we explore why.
IN THE BEGINNING, GOD…(GENESIS)
And we’re back! After a few weeks off, we’re resuming the vlogs again. We’ll be devoting the next several months to studying the book of Genesis. It’s a foundational book to many areas of our lives and key doctrines of the faith. Today we’re looking at just four words: “In the beginning, God…” Short, but profound. Join us!