The Life of Joseph: Pain & Providence
Discipline Leads to Maturity
Genesis 42:1-17; 45:1-9; Hebrews 12:5-11
God chooses to disciple Joseph to be the Good Father that Jacob wasn’t. The hardship and suffering He gives, provides training to make His sons more like Jesus Christ.
- God’s means of discipline.
- God’s method of discipline.
- God’s motivation of discipline.
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This week we learn that we all long for one true love and look for love apart from God. Listen and learn as Pastor Steve teaches us about the desire for one true love, the disillusionment of one true love, and the fulfillment of one true love.
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As we continue with our Summer Psalms, Psalm 116 tells us to love God and continually call on His name because He hears us and He delivers us.
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The definition of love.
The opposite of love.
Counterfeit of love.
Cultivating love.
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Is there a limit to what we are willing to give to Jesus? Mary’s costly gift of love is contrasted with Judas’ betrayal. Mary trades social and economic status for the love and surety found in Jesus Christ. She follows Jesus, not for what she can get, but for who He is and what he has done for her. Are we willing to give costly or are we hedging our bets?
- A demonstration of love (costly)
- A demonstration of betrayal (profitable)
- A demonstration of deliverance
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Listen to the message of Malachi.
- God’s abiding Love
- Israel’s Unfaithfulness
- Where is God?
- God’s Promises
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As we meet Jesus Christ “outside the camp” we’re equipped with everything good to do God’s will and working that which is pleasing in His sight. Those good works include:
- Keep on loving each other as brothers
- Entertain strangers
- Remember those who were imprisoned for the Christian faith
- We must hold marriage in high esteem and keep our marriage vows
- No need to be fearful and greedy
- Obey your spiritual leaders so that their work will be a joy
- Do not to be led away by strange and diverse teachings
During this Advent season, hear how we have the need of love (Genesis 2:18-24). Learn about the death of love (2 Samuel 11:1-5). Comprehend the provision of love (John 15:12-17; John 3:16; Revelation 19:6-9, 21:3-4)
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As we continue learning about the Supremacy of Christ, listen as Steve shows us about the access we have to God via His Covenant. In the old testament, we had Restricted Access (Hebrews 9:1-10). In the new testament, we have New Access (Hebrews 9:11-28)
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