Message Audio NOTES Genesis Recap Abel was different than Cain in his offering. Noah was righteous in his generation. Abraham and Lot separated. Isaac's mother didn't want him tainted by Ishmael's idol worship. Esau didn't value the birthright and calling of the firstborn, and Jacob did. Genesis 32:24-32; 33:15-20 ESV Jacob prepared to meet Esau.... Continue Reading →
John 10:22-30 TLV "Then came Hanukkah; it was winter in Jerusalem. 23 Yeshua was walking in the Temple around Solomon's Colonnade. 24 Then the Judean leaders surrounded Him, saying, "How long will You hold us in suspense? If You are the Messiah, tell us outright!" 25 Yeshua answered them, "I told you, but you don't believe! The works I do... Continue Reading →
I've always had many questions concerning Jacob and Esau's story. I wondered how Jacob could "steal" the birthright and blessing yet not be reprimanded. I knew the blessing was promised to Jacob, but there was so much I hadn't understood until today. Today, I read from the Blue Chumash and better understood the story. I... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES Interesting Observation This week's portion is called 'The Life of Sarah,' but why is it called The Life of Sarah when it begins with her death and burial? One answer is that the portion begins with her name, and another is that Rebekah, Isaac's soon-to-be wife, will carry on her legacy. Separating... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES Genesis Recap Adam's relationship with God changed after sin. Noah preached repentance to his generation. Abraham actively sought the conversion of his generation. The Destruction of the Cities Genesis 18-19 Abraham interceded on behalf of Lot and the people of the cities. Destruction came not because of one sin but the buildup... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES We have reached the third week of our study through the Torah. So far, we have seen God's goodness pronounced in the blessing over Adam and Noah, as well as the tragedies resulting from not walking with God. This week, we come to the beginning of God's plan of redemption: the Jewish... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES "Here is the history of Noach. In his generation, Noach was a man righteous and wholehearted; Noach walked with God" - Gen. 6:9 CJB. "But Noach found grace in the sight of Adonai." - Gen. 6:8 CJB. In his generation, Noah was righteous and blameless. Righteous and wholehearted. In his generation -... Continue Reading →
Psalm 83 ESV "O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! 2 For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. 3 They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. 4 They say, "Come, let... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES Introduction We are beginning a journey through the Torah (The Five Books of Moses), a yearly reading schedule that Jews have been doing for centuries, and a reading plan that Yeshua (Jesus) and His disciples participated in every year. When we read that it was Yeshua's custom to go to the Synagogue,... Continue Reading →
Audio Message NOTES When the devil tempted Yeshua, He responded by quoting Deuteronomy 8:3, 6:16, and 6:13-14. Interestingly, He didn't respond by saying anything else but Scripture. A month ago, that began rolling around in my mind. I thought about the fact that Yeshua could have said anything, and I assumed it would have the... Continue Reading →
Micah 6:8 CJB "Human being, you have already been told what is good, what Adonai demands of you — no more than to act justly, love grace and walk in purity with your God." When we think of worship, music, lights, fast songs, slow songs, clapping, raising hands, and other things may come to mind - but... Continue Reading →
James 5:16 AMPC "Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]."... Continue Reading →
I want to boldly say that a Christian should not struggle with daily Bible reading. I know that may seem like cold water to some, but a heart transformed by the grace of God is a heart that loves the Word; just read the Psalms of David. So why do we sometimes find it hard... Continue Reading →
The last of the Fall Feasts is Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, or the Feast of Booths. The Feast is a remembrance of the dwelling in temporary shelters in the wilderness after the exodus. During this time, Moses was given the commandments, the pattern of the Tabernacle, and when God dwelt with Israel in the... Continue Reading →
Paul wrote in His letter to the Corinthians, "For some of Chloe's people have made it known to me, my brothers, that there are quarrels among you. 12 I say this because one of you says, "I follow Sha'ul"; another says, "I follow Apollos"; another, "I follow Kefa"; while still another says, "I follow the... Continue Reading →
Casey D. Bell 