Episodes
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Genesis 21:11-21
One of the most difficult separations Abraham faced in his life (and he faced many) was his separation from Ishmael, his illigitimate son born by Sarah's Egyptian handmade, Hagar. The separation was necessary for the accomplishment of God's purposes for both Isaac and Ishmael, so Abraham obeyed by casting out both Hagar and Ishmael, even though it broke his heart.
It is wonderful to learn how the Lord God took care of Ishmael (and Hagar) and blessed him! It is also interesting to learn how the Apostle Paul used the separation of Hagar and Ishmael from Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac as an allegory involving Law and grace (Galatians 4:21-31)! A lot to discover in this deep lesson!
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Genesis 21:1-10
After reading about the destruction of Sodom in chapter 18, the sad end of Lot in chapter 19, and Abraham's shameful return to the sin of lying about Sarah in chapter 20, it is great to break out in laughter in the beginning of chapter 21. This lesson begins with the birth of Isaac, whose name means "laughter". This promised son was a long time coming, but when he was finally born, he brought immense joy into the life of his family . . . well, with one exception, and his name was Ishmael.
In this lesson, "Isaac and Ishmael," we look at the birth delight (21:1-7), the brotherly discord (21:8-10), and some amazing typology (Isaac as a type of Christ) in a section entitled Bible Depths.
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Genesis 20:1-18
This lesson is the account of the third major failure of Abraham. Sadly, it was a repeat of his first failure, when he purposely hid the truth that Sarah was his wife and not just his sister. If even a great man like Abraham (the "father of faith" and "friend of God") sins, we certainly know none of us are exempt! One of the reasons (among multitudes) we know the Bible is truly God-inspired is because it always speaks the truth about people, even "the best" of God's people. We read about Noah's drunkenness, Moses' temper, David's adultery, and Peter's denials.
We look at Abraham's iniquity, God's intervention, and King Abimelech's integrity and inquisition of Abraham and Sarah. In this account, we find the first healing miracle recorded in the Bible! Find out what it was and on whom it was performed!
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Genesis 19:15-38
This is the second of a two-part lesson on Lot, "Friend of the World". In lesson 43, we learned that Lot was a compromised believer, an ineffective leader, and a powerless witness for the Lord. He was also a double-minded man. He lingered too long in Sodom and longed for Zoar (another worldly city). He also failed as a husband and was a pitiful father.
We need to learn from Lot's serious mistakes, for the Lord warned that the days preceding His Second Coming will be "as it was in the days of Lot" (Luke 17:28). If you know anything about the immorality of Sodom, you know we are "there" today!
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Genesis 19
This is the first of a two-part study on Genesis chapter 19, which is about God's judgment on the exceedingly wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the tragic consequences of Lot's spiritual decline. Lot, though a believer in God, evidently worked harder at being "The Friend of the World" than being "The friend of God, as his Uncle Abraham is called (see Lesson 42).
A study of Lot is important because many Christians attempt to live on a "Lot level" of spirituality. They do not deny their belief in Christ, but neither are they "sold out" for Him, which they consider "too radical". The tragedy is that the lukewarm, double-minded, compromised Christian does not experience the joy of his salvation. Lot's life demonstrates this more than perhaps anyone in Scripture, for his life ended in one of the lowest conditions imaginable for a believer. His life was almost completely wasted. He was saved, "yet so as by fire" (I Corin. 3:15). He was a compromised believer, an ineffective leader, and a powerless witness (in this first half of Genesis 18).
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Genesis Lesson 42: The Friend of God {Abraham’s Distinct O.T. Title}
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Genesis 18:1-33
Abraham is referred to in Scripture by a number of names and titles ("father of many nations," "father of the faithful," "a prophet," "a mighty prince," a man "strong in faith"), but the most cherished title is "the friend of God". Because he is the only individual in the Old Testament to have this compliment specifically said of him, we want to know why he "earned" this distinction. The almost unanimous answer is derived from the intimate conversation between the Lord and Abraham in Genesis chapter 18, as well as the confidence in Abraham the Lord demonstrated in this same chapter.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Genesis Lesson 41: El Shaddai {All-Sufficient God}
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Genesis 17:1-27
This is the chapter in which Abram becomes Abraham and Sarai becomes Sarah - name-changes made by God! This is also the chapter in which 90-year old Abraham laughs (in joy) when the Lord tells him that Sarah his wife will bear him the promised son (not some younger woman, like Hagar), and his name shall be Isaac (which means "laughter")!
One of the great names for God is "El Shaddai," meaning "the all-sufficient God"! He was "all-sufficient" for Abraham, and He is "all-sufficient" for us today! Amen! Learn the context for the first time in Scripture God is referred to by this marvelous name!
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Genesis Lesson 40: The Fruit of Impatience {The Conception of Ishmael}
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Genesis 16:1-16
This is the sad account of the conception of Ishmael, and how Abraham wrongly heeded the suggestion of his wife to conceive an heir through her Egyptian handmade Hagar.
In our discussion of this event, we look at: (1) The Scheme Proposed, (2) The Scheme's Problems (Hagar's pride, Sarah's anger, and Abraham's lack of leadership), and (3) the Servant Pursued (Hagar's wilderness encounter with the pre-incarnate Christ).
This is an important lesson about waiting on God and not taking matters into our own hands, "in the flesh". This serious mistake committed by Abraham has consequences that still disrupt the peace of our world today in the on-going animosity between the sons of Ishmael and the sons of Isaac.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Gsenesis 15:1-21
Following his physical battle against Chedorlaomer (king of the four-king coalition) and his spiritual battle against the temptations of Bera (King of Sodom), Abraham was concerned the wicked invaders he humiliated by defeating them with his much smaller band of men might return in vengeance. He was getting old and still had no child or land, as per God's promises (12:2-7). Lot returned to live in Sodom (a great disappointment), and Abraham was drained, physically and emotionally. He needed some divine assurance, and the Lord delivered! He graciously answered every one of Abraham's concerns.
In this powerful lesson, we discuss (1) A Mighty Shield (the first of God's great "I AM" statements), (2) A Multitudinous Seed, (3) A Monumental Statement (the doctrine of justification by faith is set forth for the first time), and (4) A Mysterious Ceremony (to seal the Abrahamic Covenant).
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Genesis 14:17-24
It is often the case for a believer to encounter a great temptation and/or danger after winning "a battle". Abraham experienced a miraculous victory over a powerful four-king coalition from the East (which had just defeated a five-king confederation near the Dead Sea). He ourageously rescued Lot from captivity, but as he was returning home from the physical battle, he was unexpectedly faced with a spiritual battle. He was tempted with great wealth and acclaim by the King of Sodom.
But, in God's providence, Abraham first encountered "the King of Salem" (meaning "Peace"), who is also called "Melchizedek," which means "King of righteousness"! This mysterious man (the pre-incarnate Christ?) brought bread and wine (first mention of these elements in Scripture) for Abraham and his men. Melchizedek was "the Priest of the Most High God" - the very first Priest mentioned in Scripture!
We discuss 5 interesting truths concerning Melchizedek: His Provision, His Priesthood, His Proclamation, Abraham's Payment (to Him), and His Person (identity). This is intriging, to say the least!
The lesson concludes with a detailed discussion of Abraham's meeting with the King of Sodom (named Bera) and how Abraham (like Christ) resisted temptation!
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Genesis Lesson 37: The Dead Sea War {Aka ”Ten-King War” - First War in History!}
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Genesis 14:1-16
We discuss the very first recorded account of war, not only in the Bible, but in all ancient literature! It is called "The Dead Sea War" or "The 10-King War" (it was a rebellion of five kings against four kings, and the tenth "king" was Abram. Also, after the war, a mysterious eleventh King appeared from seemingly nowhere. His name is Melchizedek).
Through this encounter, Abraham faced three more "tests": (1) "The Compassion Test" - in which he risked his life to rescue his nephew, (2) a "repeat" on "The Courage Test," which he failed in Egypt, but passed with flying colors in his rescue of Lot, and (3) "The Completion Test," which he also passed with flying colors.
For more on the fascinating truths and prophetic aspect of this first recorded war of history, see Lesson 9 "The 10-King War and Melchizedek" under "CHRIST in GENESIS" on this podcast.
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Genesis Lesson 36: Abraham and Lot Separate
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Genesis 13:5-18
This lesson provides us with a sharp contrast between Uncle Abraham and nephew Lot. Both men had journeyed down to Egypt (out of God's will), but one returned wiser, while the other returned worldlier. Abraham learned his lesson, through divine chastisement and by way of great humiliation, to walk by faith in God's Word. He learned not to use circumstances or even self-preservation as his guides (although he would later slip in this area by repeating his sin about Sarah). Evidently, Lot did not learn any significant spiritual lessons while in Egypt. When Abraham departed Egypt, there was no place for Egypt in his heart. On the other hand, when Lot left Egypt, he took "Egypt" with him in his heart.
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Genesis Lesson 35: Abram; Canaan to Egypt {His Lie about His Wife}
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Genesis 12:10-13:4
We continue Abram's journey of faith with God as he traveled from the land of promise (Canaan) to Egypt (picture of the world). In the situation we discuss in this lesson, we (hopefully) learn from Abram's mistakes and his lie! The four main divisions of our look at what some would call a "backsliding experience" are: (1) the famine, (2) the falsehood, (3) the failure, and (4) the return to fellowship!
It never pays to step out of God's will by devising our own schemes on how to handle difficult situations. It never pays to doubt God in times of trials, and self-preservation is never an excuse for disobedience! Time spent "in Egypt" is wasted time! These are just some of the important spiritual lessons learned from Abram in this lesson.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Genesis 12:1-9
We begin the spiritual journey of the man called Abram (Abraham). His walk began where our walk with God begins, which is with God taking the initiative! God spoke, and it was the revelation from Him that pierced Abram's soul and began to break the hold the world, the flesh, and the devil had over him! It was the Word of the God of glory that generated a response from Abram and began leading him down the path to eternal salvation. It is fiting that God began His summons to Abram with a call to separation! He was not only to leave his country (idolatrous Ur of the Chaldees), but also his idol-worshipping family!
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Genesis Lesson 33: Introduction to Abram {Preserving the Promised Seed}
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Genesis 11:10-32
Generation after generation following the dispersion at Babel was given opportunity to repent and turn back to God, but unfortunately the degenerate condition of man soon came to resemble pre-Flood days. Tragically, the spiritual decline even affected the Messianic line. But God had made a promise, and He keeps His promises. He would send the Promised Seed of the woman, the Messiah/Saviour into the world to crush Satan and pay the wages of sin so those who believe on Him could be forgiven and saved.
Thus, because God is the God of love, mercy, and grace; the God Who keeps His promises, He reached down to call a man out of a Shemite family; a man whose family worshipped idols; a Gentile living in Ur of the Chaldees (area of modern-day Iran). His name was Abram.
In this lesson, we begin studying the life of a Abram - whose name was later changed to Abraham by God (17:5). It was from Abraham's seed that the Messiah would come. God would indeed preserve the lineage of the Messiah, Jesus Christ!
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Genesis Lesson 32: Tyrant, Tower, and Tongues
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Genesis 10:8-12; 11:1-9
There are four main subjects found in Genesis chapters 1 to 11: (1) the Creation, (2) the Fall, (3) the Flood, and (4) the Tower of Babel. This lesson is on the Tower of Babel and the Lord's miraculous intervention at the time of its building, which was almost as critical as His Flood intervention.
As we learn of the humanistic reasoning of the ancient people to deliberately disobey God and eagerly, instead, follow a proud and wicked man named Nimrod "to make a name for themselves," we see a reflection of our own society at large. Man has not changed since ancient times. In fact, from the Babel of Nimrod (Genesis 10, 11) to the Babylon of Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 5:30) to the one-world "Babylon" of Antichrist (Revelation 17, 18), natural men remain focused on the same goals: to gain their own fame, to find a "security-utopia" on Earth without from God, and (if he is religious) to attain Heaven by his own effort. Those are all efforts in futility.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Genesis Lesson 31: Table of 70 Nations {Fascinating!}
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Genesis chapter 10 contains the earliest "Table of Nations" know to man! This is a remarkable historical document that even the Bible's most hostile critics confess is of extraordinary importance and reliability. No record of the origin of the ancient nations can even remotely compare. It is not only incomparable in its age, but also in its comprehensiveness and accuracy. Genesis 10 is an ethnological table. It tells us where the various nations and people groups of the world originated. It is the historical record of the expansion of the people that descended from the three sons of Noah.
This chapter is the single bridge or link that takes us from "pre-historic" antediluvian times (history for which we have no written historical records or documentation other than what is found in Scripture and ancient "traditions") to the historical times of Abraham and the nations of antiquity. "The Table of Nations" is a genealogical record, a geographical atlas, and a history book all in one!
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Genesis Lesson 30: Noah, Drunk and Naked {What?!}
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Genesis 9:18-29
It would have been "nice," humanly speaking, if the Bible's account of Noah had ended with the beautiful rainbow placed in the sky as God's token "sign" of His covenant promise with Noah and the perpetual generations of mankind. But, this is not where Noah's story ended - it moves from rainbows to shadows because Scripture does not conceal the "spots and blemishes" of men, including the "heroes" of faith, such as Noah (and Abraham, Jacob, Isaac, Moses, David, Peter, Paul, etc.). It presents the truth about man, which thereby demonstrates to us that no individual is above sin. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), which is why we so desperatedly need a Saviour!
In this lesson, we look at (1) The Descendants of Noah, (2) The Drunkenness of Noah (three parts - Noah's Disgrace; Ham's Disrespect; Shem's Decency), (3) The Delcaration of Noah {fascinating prophecy about the descendants of his three sons), and (4) The Death of Noah (the third longest living member of the human race).
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Genesis Lesson 29: The Noahic Covenant
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Genesis 9:8-17
Noah and his family members had no doubt been "wounded" in their souls from the traumatic encounter with God's wrath upon sinful man. Knowing they, too, were sinners, they needed reassurance that they and their descendents would survive and still have the wonderful prospect of the coming Savior Who would redeem them from their otherwise hopelessly lost condition. These concerns were addressed by God to Noah in what theologians called "The Noahic Covenant". As we discuss this important covenant, we will look at its substance and its sign (the rainbow).
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Genesis Lesson 28: A New World Order
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
The world Noah and his family saw on their disembARKment was drastically different from the world they knew before the Flood. The world, as Noah had known it, had "perished" (II Peter 3:6). It was God's grace that provided the human race a new opportunity for a new beginning in an essentially new world.
In this lesson on Genesis 8:20-9:7, we will look at a significant altar Noah built to rightly worship God through an extremely generous burnt offering! We also discuss three promises made by God to Noah and four new conditions presented to Noah for "the new world order" of the post-Flood world. Those conditions had to do with (1) protection regarding animals, (2) permission regarding meat, (3) prohibition regarding blood, and (4) punishment regarding murder (capital punishment).
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
In this lesson on Genesis 8:1-19, "The Ark on Ararat," we learn again of the incredible faith of Noah, as evidenced by his great patience in waiting to hear from God for the proper time to exit the ark. We also learn of the faithfulness of God in keeping His Word by "remembering" those who belong to Him. We discuss (1) the remembrance of God, (2) the recession of the flood waters, (3) the rest of the ark (on Ararat), (4) the restraint of Noah, and (5) the replenishment of the earth.
Did you know that the ark of Noah came to its rest on Mount Ararat on the very same day Christ, after going down into the deep "waters of judgment" for us (His death), resurrected from the dead! [For a deeper study on the Ark as a type of Christ, see lesson #6 from our study on "Christ in Genesis" on this podcast.]
We discuss the significance of the raven and the dove sent by Noah out of the ark, as well as the importance of the word "ruach" (Hebrew) for "wind" in Genesis 8:1. These facts, plus a whole lot more in this study!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Genesis Lesson 26: The Noahic Flood {Three Sources of Evidence the Flood was Global}
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Genesis 7:1-24
"Mabbul" is the Hebrew word for the Noahic Flood. Many teach that it was merely localized. Not so! The Flood was global, and presented in this study is lots of evidence to support that claim!
Did you know God predicted the beginning of the Flood through the name "Methuselah"? Fascinating! Do you know when Methuselah died and what occurred right after his death (fulfilled prophecy). Why do you think Methuselah lived longer than any person "on record"? What attribute of God does his longevity demonstrate?
We discuss the geological, Biblical, and the "tradition-legend" worldwide evidences that support a global Flood.
Think how today's world is similar to the pre-Flood days of Noah's time, and and you will realize how close we are to another out-pouring of God's wrath on the entire globe! Not another Flood (per God's promise), but definitely a time of global, unprecedented Tribulation!
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Genesis 6:9-22
In this lesson, we first have the joy of studying all about God's man, Noah. There is a lot we can learn from Noah living in our quickly degenerating world today! Against a hostile, godless, mocking world, Noah persevered for 12 decades! He did not bail out on his service to or his faith in God. He did not grow weary in well doing. He did not grow faith when, year after year, he was labeled a "fanatic" and a "lunatic". He only cared what God thought of him, not the opinions of evil men. We also learn from Noah HOW TO HANDLE LIFE'S STORMS!!
After discussing "God's Man," we look at "God's Plan" (6:11-13) by discussing seven sub-divisions: (1) the Corruption of that day, (2) the Craft Noah was instructed to build - learn the interesting detail of the Ark, (3) the Cataclysm that God was going to bring upon the earth, which he shared with Noah in verse 17, (4) the Covenant God made with Noah to protect him and his family (in the ark) from the coming "flood of waters," (5) the Christ, as He was prophetically portrayed by the ark (more ways than you can imagine!), (6) the Cargo (how could all those creatures fit in the ark? Find out. The fact is, they could fit with plenty of extra space! (7) the Concurrence; Noah did according to all that God commanded him (6:22)!
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING LESSON!!! YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN! We discuss FALLEN ANGELS and their impact on the world of the pre-Flood days.
Sin grew rapidly more widespread and wicked as a proud and godless society developed from Cain's descendants. In time, the degeneracy of Cain's descendants spread to the descendants of Adam and Eve's other children. Finally, even Seth's lineage (with the exceptions in the Messianic lineage) allowed the great vileness of their inherited sin natures to rule their lives.
We discuss the very perplexing passage in the opening verses of Genesis chapter 6 about "the sons of God" seeing the fair "daughters of men" and "taking them wives of all which they chose" and how the result of that "union" was "mighty men which were of old, men of renown" and there is even the mention of "giants in the earth in those days". What is this all about? We discuss the three primary interpretations of the passage - and, believe me, it is fascinating!
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Genesis 4:25-5:32
We discuss what Scripture says about Seth (son of Adam and Eve) and his godly line of descendants (up to the time of the Flood). When Seth was born, Eve understood he was the son (in replacement of Abel) from whom the Promised Seed of the woman (the Saviour/Messiah) would come. With Seth's son, Enos, we read of the first spiritual "revival"; Genesis 4:26 says men began to call on the name of the Lord, recognizing their dependence on Him (quite the opposite of Cain's descendent Lamech, who boasted of his self-sufficiency).
We discuss the antediluvian (pre-Flood) patriarchs: Adam, Seth, Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech (not the same Lamech of Cain's descendants), and Noah. When we look at the Hebrew meaning for the names of these 10 men, we AMAZINGLY FIND A DESCRIPTION OF JESUS CHRIST! We also learn about four andediluvian prophets (amazing men): Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, and Noah.
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Genesis 4:17-24.
In chapters 4 and 5 of "the book of beginnings," we learn of the two ancestral lines of Cain and Seth. Cain, of his own choice, was the firstborn spiritual seed of the serpent (see Genesis 3:15). We learn about Cain after he murdered his brother Abel and was cursed by God to be a fugitive and vagabond all his life. We discuss a topic that has provoked the curiosity and criticism of more people than on almost any other Bible-related subject: who did Cain marry?
We also discuss some of the primary descendants of Cain mentioned in Scripture, divinely selected to give insight into the Cainitic society that developed from Cain to the time when the Lord's toleration of ungodliness came to a head, and He sent the Flood. We learn a great deal about the antediluvian period of history (pre-Flood) from the information provided in Scripture about Cain's descendants (and Seth's descendants discussed in Genesis 5). We find a culture far removed from the brutish cave-men invented by the imaginations of modern evolutionists. That culture, however, was piled high with sin. Seven generations from Cain, we are given the first prophetic type of the coming Antichrist in a powerful, lawless, boastful, lustful, proud man named Lamech (also the first to break God's ordained principle of monogamy).
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Genesis 4:1-16
In this study of "Cain and Abel," we discuss why Eve selected those names for her first two sons, why God accepted Abel and his offering, but did not accept Cain and his offering, why Abel is referred to as a prophet (Luke 11:49-51), when Scripture does not record a single word he ever spoke, how Abel is a type of Christ, and how Cain (though he believed in the true God) established the first false religion - "the way of Cain" (Jude 11).
It is critical to understand why Abel's sacrifice is referred to in Hebrews 11:4 as the "more excellent sacrifice"; it is important to understand God's three divine rules of acceptable atonement for sin, and how Jesus Christ alone met the criteria for the "once-for-all" acceptable sin-Substitute to permanently atone for the sins of the whole world (cleanse them completely, not just cover them temporarily - as the animal sacrifices of Judaism did in anticipation of the coming Saviour). Of course, one must repent and believe in His finished work on the cross (His burial and third-day resurrection) to receive His cleansing and forgiveness!
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Genesis Lesson 20: The Deliverance of Man {Banishment from Eden - a Merciful Blessing}
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Genesis 3:20-24
Did you ever realize the first time the Gospel was given (Genesis 3:15), it was by the Lord directly to Satan? But it was not for Satan's benefit (he is unredeemable); it was for man to hear before the Lord pronounced judgment on his sin (3:16-19). It is always easier to take "bad news" when we first have "Good News"! The "Good News" (salvation freely available by faith in the Promised "Seed" of the woman, the Saviour, Jesus Christ) tells us that no matter what may happen to us, everything will be all right in the end!
In this lesson, "The Deliverance of Man," we discuss: (1) A New Name (Eve's name reveals Adam's faith in the Promised Saviour), (2) New Clothing (the clothing God provided to cover the naked sin of Adam and Eve revealed the method by which the Promised Seed of the woman would redeem man?), and (3) New Home (God's banishment of Adam and Eve from Eden was actually a tremendous act of mercy?). A lot of great information in this study! Join us!
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Genesis 3:15
THE MOST IMPORTANT PROPHECY IN SCRIPTURE is something for which all mankind should TRULY BE THANKFUL!!
This entire lesson is on one verse, called "The Proto-evangelium" (meaning "The First Gospel"). It is God's promise to mankind after the Fall of the ultimate coming and victory of a Redeemer, born of a virgin (a woman's "Seed"). This single verse contains the beginning and the germ of all Biblical prophecy! It is critical to an understanding of the "conflict of the ages" fought both in the heavens and on earth. It is this conflict that provides the key to unlocking the mystery of the ultimate purpose of history.
Look with us in this study of Genesis 3:15 at (1) Two Enemies, (2) To Seeds, and (3) Two Bruisings. Also included is a "jet tour" history lesson from the Fall to the Resurrection!!
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Genesis 3:9-19
We look at the attributes of grace, mercy, and unconditional love manifested by the Lord God as He began His redemptive work of seeking and saving that which is lost! We begin our discussion of what is commonly referred to as "The Curse" - God's judgment for the sin of Adam and the impact of his sin on the animal kingdom, on all his human descendants, and on nature itself.
Note: God's curse on Satan is discussed in Lesson #19.
Learn about "the hide-and-seek" and "blame" games played by our first parents! Learn the specifics of God's "curse" on the woman, the man, the serpent (not Satan), and nature. Learn also about "The Regeneration" (aka "The Times of Restitution of all Things") and when it will occur.
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
In complete contrast to the theory of evolution (that man is slowly evolving upward from the insignificant, microscopic piece of protoplasm from which he supposedly began), the Bible teaches that man has devolved from initial perfection. In fact, the Biblical principle concerning man's devolvement is that evil men wax worse and worse (II Tim. 3:13).
In Lesson #16, we discussed the fall of Satan to earth; in this lesson, we discuss the Fall of man on earth. In Lesson #16, we talked about the temptation of Eve; now we consider the tragedy of Adam, for it was his fall that resulted in the curse of sin and death that has affected the entire world and mankind.
From the Christological perspective, it is fascinating to see why Adam deliberately sinned against God, for he WAS NOT deceived, as Eve had been (see I Timothy 2:14).
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
No one can understand human nature without taking into consideration the most basic law of humanity, "The Law of Sin". Genesis chapter 3 contains the record of man's Fall. It is the only reasonable explanation for the depraved human nature and life in a sin-cursed world full of evil, decay, and death. Genesis 3 presents the only adequate explanation for the universal presence of sin.
This is A MUST lesson for every serious Bible student. Why did God permit Satan's entrance into the Garden? Who is Satan? Why would a wise, good, loving God create the Devil? Why doesn't He simply destroy him? [Answers to those last two questions, "He didn't, but He will".]
In this lesson, we discuss "The Devil in Eden" (His descent to Earth and His disguise in Eden) and "The Dialogue with Evil" (Eve's spiral downward as she doubted and distorted God's Word and listened to Satan's flat-out denial of God's Word and his false depiction of God's character).
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
"Woe! Man!" was (in effect) Adam's response to the Lord's amazing birth day gift to him!
The Lord God did not declare everything He created to be "very good" until He created woman (examine the text if you don't believe me). Man was only half His plan for the human race; Eve was in the mind of God long before she was in the arms of Adam!
There is no way on earth to compromise the theory of evolution with the Biblical creation account of woman, so those who try to push their ideas of what they call "Progressive Creationism" or "Theistic Evolutionism" need to absolutely rethink their position.
We discuss the Christology of Adam's deep sleep and the Hebrew meaning of the word "rib" - out of and from which came his "bride" - and the institution of marriage (think of Christ and His Church)! This is a fascinating lesson with a lot of truths you may never have thought about previously.
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Genesis 2:8-17
A Special Paradise (with one special Garden, two special trees, and four special rivers), a Specific Project, and a Single Prohibition!
The name "Eden" comes from "edhen," a Hebrew word that means "delight". A "garden" is a place enclosed, protected, and sheltered. Eden was the place in which the garden was planted. It had a special delight for man, not so much because it was more perfect than the rest of Earth (which was all perfect at that time), but because God specifically made it for man's delight. Matthew Henry said, "God did not put man in a palace made of silver and gold, nor in a house made of ivory, but in the most beautiful and artful place of all: nature - a Garden furnished and adorned by God Himself".
We disccuss so much more it is impossible to put it all down in this brief description! You just need to listen yourself.