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Pastor Obed Matus — Sabbath School Bible Study Guide — Seventh-day Adventist Church — 1000 episodes
The Message of the Cross — Foolishness to Those who Are Perishing
The Message of the Cross — The Gospel of the Cross
The Message of the Cross — Introduction
Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — Further Thought:
Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians
Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — “Many in This City”
Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — The City of Corinth
Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — From Athens to Corinth
Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — Paul, a God-called Apostle of Jesus
Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — Introduction
Into Eternity — Further Thought:
Into Eternity — “Come!”
Into Eternity — Follow the Lamb
Into Eternity — The Bride
Into Eternity — Finally, Face-to-Face
Into Eternity — Living Today
Into Eternity — Introduction
Share Him — Further Thought:
Share Him — Bring Them Back
Share Him — A Wandering Child
Share Him — Tips for Sharing Jesus
Share Him — Unforced but With Power
Share Him — Out of the Overflow
Share Him — Introduction
Setbacks — Further Thought:
Setbacks — See Jesus
Setbacks — The Road to Emmaus
Setbacks — Job
Setbacks — Be Made Well
Setbacks — Life’s Storms
Setbacks — Introduction
Repentance and Forgiveness — Further Thought:
Repentance and Forgiveness — The Most Expensive Robe
Repentance and Forgiveness — Sufficient Grace
Repentance and Forgiveness — Real Repentance
Repentance and Forgiveness — Holy Spirit Promptings
Repentance and Forgiveness — The Rush of Life
Repentance and Forgiveness — Introduction
Sin, the Gospel, and the Law — Further Thought:
Sin, the Gospel, and the Law — Knowing and Doing
Sin, the Gospel, and the Law — The Law and the Gospel
Sin, the Gospel, and the Law — The Law
Sin, the Gospel, and the Law — Strongholds in My Relationship With God
Sin, the Gospel, and the Law — Distractions and Temptations
Sin, the Gospel, and the Law — Introduction
Having Faith — Further Thought:
Having Faith — The Faith of Jesus
Having Faith — Examples of Faith
Having Faith — Faith Is Not a Feeling
Having Faith — Jesus Sees Our Faith
Having Faith — Just Give Me a Sign!
Having Faith — Introduction
Practical Prayer — Further Thought:
Practical Prayer — Other Questions About Prayer
Practical Prayer — Praise, Confession, Requests, Thanksgiving
Practical Prayer — Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray
Practical Prayer — When Prayers Seem Unanswered
Practical Prayer — Elijah—Praying in Crisis
Practical Prayer — Introduction
Prayer Warriors — Further Thought:
Prayer Warriors — Moses Intercedes for a Nation
Prayer Warriors — Moses, Godly Leader
Prayer Warriors — Enoch Walked and Talked
Prayer Warriors — The Posture of Prayer
Prayer Warriors — Faithful Daniel
Prayer Warriors — Introduction
How to Study the Bible — Further Thought:
How to Study the Bible — ’Tis So Sweet!
How to Study the Bible — A Double Blessing
How to Study the Bible — Deep Bible Study
How to Study the Bible — A Place
How to Study the Bible — Time
How to Study the Bible — Introduction
The Role of the Bible — Further Thought:
The Role of the Bible — State of the Heart
The Role of the Bible — Bible Claims
The Role of the Bible — Bible Truth
The Role of the Bible — Scripture, the Authority
The Role of the Bible — The Most Powerful Weapon
The Role of the Bible — Introduction
Pride Versus Humility — Further Thought:
Pride Versus Humility — Look at Him
Pride Versus Humility — The Greatest Offense
Pride Versus Humility — Moses, Humble Servant
Pride Versus Humility — Know Yourself
Pride Versus Humility — The Tight Fingers of Pride
Pride Versus Humility — Introduction
To Know God — Further Thought:
To Know God — Immanuel, God With Us
To Know God — God in Creation
To Know God — God Is Love
To Know God — God Is Holy
To Know God — A Clearer Picture of God
To Know God — Introduction
Reality Check — Further Thought:
Reality Check — Linked to the Vine
Reality Check — Abide
Reality Check — Everlasting Love
Reality Check — Rebuke, Repent, and Reward
Reality Check — Our Condition
Reality Check — Introduction
Standing in All the Will of God — Further Thought:
Standing in All the Will of God — A Message for Laodicea
Standing in All the Will of God — Living in This World but Not of It
Standing in All the Will of God — Standing Perfect and Complete
Standing in All the Will of God — Church Connectivity
Standing in All the Will of God — Lessons on Outreach
Standing in All the Will of God — Introduction
Living With Each Other — Further Thought:
Living With Each Other — Walking in Wisdom
Living With Each Other — Praying for One Another
Living With Each Other — Work Relations
Living With Each Other — Parents and Children
Living With Each Other — Husbands and Wives
Living With Each Other — Introduction
Living with Christ — Further Thought:
Living with Christ — Living the New Life
Living with Christ — Character of the New Life
Living with Christ — Renewed in Knowledge
Living with Christ — End Earthliness
Living with Christ — Heavenly-Mindedness
Living with Christ — Introduction
Complete in Christ — Further Thought:
Complete in Christ — Commandments of Men
Complete in Christ — Shadow or Substance?
Complete in Christ — Nailed to the Cross
Complete in Christ — Rooted and Growing in Christ
Complete in Christ — The Wisdom and Knowledge of God
Complete in Christ — Introduction
Reconciliation and Hope — Further Thought:
Reconciliation and Hope — Power of the Gospel
Reconciliation and Hope — Mystery of God Revealed
Reconciliation and Hope — God’s Eternal Plan
Reconciliation and Hope — If You Continue in the Faith
Reconciliation and Hope — Reconciled From Wicked Works
Reconciliation and Hope — Introduction
The Preeminence of Christ — Further Thought:
The Preeminence of Christ — To Reconcile All Things
The Preeminence of Christ — The “Beginning” (and Initiator)
The Preeminence of Christ — Head of the Body (the Church)
The Preeminence of Christ — Firstborn Over All Creation
The Preeminence of Christ — Image of the Invisible God
The Preeminence of Christ — Introduction
A Heavenly Citizenship — Further Thought:
A Heavenly Citizenship — Keys for Contentment
A Heavenly Citizenship — Think on These Things…
A Heavenly Citizenship — Rejoice in the Lord—Always
A Heavenly Citizenship — “Stand Fast in the Lord”
A Heavenly Citizenship — Role Models
A Heavenly Citizenship — Introduction
Confidence Only in Christ — Further Thought:
Confidence Only in Christ — Just One Thing—Knowing Christ
Confidence Only in Christ — The Faith of Christ
Confidence Only in Christ — The Things That Matter
Confidence Only in Christ — Paul’s “Past Life”
Confidence Only in Christ — Rejoicing in the Lord
Confidence Only in Christ — Introduction
Shining as Lights in the Night — Further Thought:
Shining as Lights in the Night — “Hold Such Men in Esteem”
Shining as Lights in the Night — Proven Character
Shining as Lights in the Night — A Living Sacrifice
Shining as Lights in the Night — Light in a Dark World
Shining as Lights in the Night — We Work Out What God Works In
Shining as Lights in the Night — Introduction
Unity Through Humility — Further Thought:
Unity Through Humility — The Mystery of Godliness
Unity Through Humility — The Mind of Christ
Unity Through Humility — Mind Implant or Mind Surgery?
Unity Through Humility — The Source of Unity
Unity Through Humility — Disunity in Philippi
Unity Through Humility — Introduction
Life and Death — Further Thought:
Life and Death — United and Fearless
Life and Death — Stand Fast in Unity
Life and Death — Being Confident
Life and Death — To Die Is Gain
Life and Death — “Christ Will Be Magnified”
Life and Death — Introduction
Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer — Further Thought:
Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer — Prayer Power
Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer — Gospel Fruit
Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer — Spiritual Discernment Applied
Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer — Paul’s Prayer Requests
Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer — Fellowship in the Gospel
Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer — Introduction
Persecuted but not Forsaken — Further Thought:
Persecuted but not Forsaken — The Churches of Philippi and Colossae
Persecuted but not Forsaken — Paul and Colossae
Persecuted but not Forsaken — Paul in Philippi
Persecuted but not Forsaken — Paul in Chains
Persecuted but not Forsaken — Paul, the Prisoner of Jesus Christ
Persecuted but not Forsaken — Introduction
Choose This Day! — Further Thought:
Choose This Day! — Finishing Well
Choose This Day! — The Dangers of Idolatry
Choose This Day! — Free to Serve
Choose This Day! — In Sincerity and Truth
Choose This Day! — You Were There!
Choose This Day! — Introduction
God Is Faithful! — Further Thought:
God Is Faithful! — Cling to God
God Is Faithful! — The Anger of the Lord
God Is Faithful! — Clear Boundaries
God Is Faithful! — A Sign of Concern
God Is Faithful! — All Came to Pass
God Is Faithful! — Introduction
Living in the Land — Further Thought:
Living in the Land — Conflict Resolution
Living in the Land — A Gentle Answer
Living in the Land — Haunted by the Past
Living in the Land — Accusations…
Living in the Land — Commitment
Living in the Land — Introduction
The True Joshua — Further Thought:
The True Joshua — Joshua and Us
The True Joshua — The True Joshua, the Antitype
The True Joshua — Joshua, the Type
The True Joshua — Type and Antitype
The True Joshua — Biblical Typology
The True Joshua — Introduction
Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — Further Thought:
Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — The Land Restored
Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — The Jubilee
Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — The Challenge of the Land
Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — The Land as a Gift
Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — Eden and Canaan
Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — Introduction
Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Further Thought:
Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Changed by Contemplation
Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Humble Hero
Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — The Power of Example
Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Give Me This Hill Country
Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Faithfulness
Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb — Introduction
Ultimate Loyalty: Worship in a War Zone — Further Thought:
Ultimate Loyalty: Worship in a War Zone — Longing for His Presence
Ultimate Loyalty: Worship in a War Zone — Written on Stones
Ultimate Loyalty: Worship in a War Zone — Altars of Renewal
Ultimate Loyalty: Worship in a War Zone — Passover
Ultimate Loyalty: Worship in a War Zone — Covenant First
Ultimate Loyalty: Worship in a War Zone — Introduction
The Enemy Within — Further Thought:
The Enemy Within — A Witness to God’s Power
The Enemy Within — The Door of Hope
The Enemy Within — Fateful Choices
The Enemy Within — The Sin of Achan
The Enemy Within — Breach of the Covenant
The Enemy Within — Introduction
God Fights for You — Further Thought:
God Fights for You — The Prince of Peace
God Fights for You — Free Choice
God Fights for You — Dispossession or Annihilation?
God Fights for You — The Supreme Judge
God Fights for You — The Canaanites’ Iniquity
God Fights for You — Introduction
The Conflict Behind All Conflicts — Further Thought:
The Conflict Behind All Conflicts — The Second-Best Option
The Conflict Behind All Conflicts — The Lord Will Fight for You
The Conflict Behind All Conflicts — The Lord Is a Warrior
The Conflict Behind All Conflicts — War in Heaven
The Conflict Behind All Conflicts — Commander of the Army of the Lord
The Conflict Behind All Conflicts — Introduction
Memorials of Grace — Further Thought:
Memorials of Grace — Beyond the Jordan
Memorials of Grace — Forgetfulness
Memorials of Grace — Remember
Memorials of Grace — The Living God of Wonders
Memorials of Grace — Crossing the Jordan
Memorials of Grace — Introduction
Surprised by Grace — Further Thought:
Surprised by Grace — Surprising Grace
Surprised by Grace — Conflicting Values
Surprised by Grace — New Allegiance
Surprised by Grace — Value in Unexpected Places
Surprised by Grace — Second Chance
Surprised by Grace — Introduction
Recipe for Success — Further Thought:
Recipe for Success — Prosperous and Successful
Recipe for Success — Be Strong!
Recipe for Success — Heirs of Promises
Recipe for Success — Cross! Take! Divide! Serve!
Recipe for Success — A New Moses
Recipe for Success — Introduction
The Tabernacle — Further Thought:
The Tabernacle — Jesus Tabernacled With Humanity
The Tabernacle — God’s Presence in the Tabernacle
The Tabernacle — The Tabernacle Built
The Tabernacle — Offerings and the Spirit
The Tabernacle — The Sabbath of the Lord
The Tabernacle — Introduction
"Please, Show Me Your Glory" — Further Thought:
"Please, Show Me Your Glory" — The Shining Face of Moses
"Please, Show Me Your Glory" — The Self-Revelation of God
"Please, Show Me Your Glory" — “Please, Show Me Your Glory”
"Please, Show Me Your Glory" — That I May Know You
"Please, Show Me Your Glory" — The Tent of Meeting
"Please, Show Me Your Glory" — Introduction
Apostasy and Intercession — Further Thought:
Apostasy and Intercession — Intercession
Apostasy and Intercession — God’s Righteous Wrath
Apostasy and Intercession — Corrupting Themselves
Apostasy and Intercession — Idolatry and Evil
Apostasy and Intercession — Failed Leadership
Apostasy and Intercession — Introduction
The Covenant and the Blueprint — Further Thought:
The Covenant and the Blueprint — Filled With the Spirit of God
The Covenant and the Blueprint — In the Midst of His People
The Covenant and the Blueprint — Power to Obey
The Covenant and the Blueprint — Seeing God
The Covenant and the Blueprint — The Book and the Blood
The Covenant and the Blueprint — Introduction
Living the Law — Further Thought:
Living the Law — Vengeance
Living the Law — An Eye for an Eye
Living the Law — God’s Original Plan
Living the Law — More Laws
Living the Law — The Code of the Covenant
Living the Law — Introduction
Covenant at Sinai — Further Thought:
Covenant at Sinai — The Law as God’s Promise for Us
Covenant at Sinai — Different Functions of God’s Law
Covenant at Sinai — The Gift of the Decalogue
Covenant at Sinai — Preparing for the Gift
Covenant at Sinai — At Mount Sinai
Covenant at Sinai — Introduction
The Bread and Water of Life — Further Thought:
The Bread and Water of Life — The Bread and Water of Life
The Bread and Water of Life — Jethro
The Bread and Water of Life — Water From the Rock
The Bread and Water of Life — Quail and Manna
The Bread and Water of Life — Bitter Waters
The Bread and Water of Life — Introduction
Through the Red Sea — Further Thought:
Through the Red Sea — The Song of Moses and Miriam
Through the Red Sea — Marching Forward by Faith
Through the Red Sea — Crossing the Red Sea
Through the Red Sea — Consecration of the Firstborn
Through the Red Sea — Go, and Worship the Lord
Through the Red Sea — Introduction
Passover — Further Thought:
Passover — The Divine Judgment
Passover — Passing the Torch
Passover — Pesach
Passover — Passover
Passover — One More Plague
Passover — Introduction
The Plagues — Further Thought:
The Plagues — Hail, Locusts, and Darkness
The Plagues — Flies, Livestock, and Boils
The Plagues — The First Three Plagues
The Plagues — Who Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart?
The Plagues — God vs. gods
The Plagues — Introduction
Rough Start — Further Thought:
Rough Start — Like God to Pharaoh
Rough Start — Uncircumcised Lips
Rough Start — The Divine “I”
Rough Start — A Rough Start
Rough Start — Who Is the Lord?
Rough Start — Introduction
The Burning Bush — Further Thought:
The Burning Bush — The Circumcision
The Burning Bush — Four Excuses
The Burning Bush — The Name of the Lord
The Burning Bush — The Angel of the Lord
The Burning Bush — The Burning Bush
The Burning Bush — Introduction
Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — Further Thought:
Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — A Change of Plans
Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — Moses Is Born
Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — The Hebrew Midwives
Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — The Historical Background
Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — God’s People in Egypt
Oppression: The Background and the Birth of Moses — Introduction
Images of the End — Further Thought:
Images of the End — Cyrus, the Anointed
Images of the End — The Drying of the Euphrates
Images of the End — Belshazzar’s Feast
Images of the End — A Work of Repentance
Images of the End — The Reluctant Prophet
Images of the End — Introduction
Precursors — Further Thought:
Precursors — The Mark of the Beast
Precursors — Early Church Persecution
Precursors — Worshiping the Image, Again
Precursors — Worshiping the Image
Precursors — Daniel 2 and the Historicist Approach to Prophecy
Precursors — Introduction
Ruth and Esther — Further Thought:
Ruth and Esther — For Such a Time as This
Ruth and Esther — Haman and Satan
Ruth and Esther — Boaz as Redeemer
Ruth and Esther — Ruth and Boaz
Ruth and Esther — Famine in “The House of Bread”
Ruth and Esther — Introduction
Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — Further Thought:
Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — The Pre-Advent Judgment
Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — The Judge of All the Earth
Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — The Story of Sodom and Gomorrah
Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — Noah’s Evangelism
Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — The Wrath of the Lamb
Upon Whom the Ends Have Come — Introduction
In the Psalms: Part 2 — Further Thought:
In the Psalms: Part 2 — That Your Salvation May Be Known
In the Psalms: Part 2 — Wine and Blood
In the Psalms: Part 2 — Under His Feet
In the Psalms: Part 2 — Hope Amid Turmoil
In the Psalms: Part 2 — A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble
In the Psalms: Part 2 — Introduction
In the Psalms: Part 1 — Further Thought:
In the Psalms: Part 1 — Teach Transgressors Your Way
In the Psalms: Part 1 — Psalm 5
In the Psalms: Part 1 — Law in Our Hearts
In the Psalms: Part 1 — On Mount Zion
In the Psalms: Part 1 — Our High Priest
In the Psalms: Part 1 — Introduction
Foundations for Prophecy — Further Thought:
Foundations for Prophecy — The Fall of Lucifer
Foundations for Prophecy — God Among His People
Foundations for Prophecy — Like Burning Coals of Fire
Foundations for Prophecy — The Two Cherubim
Foundations for Prophecy — Here I Am, Send Me
Foundations for Prophecy — Introduction
Understanding Sacrifice — Further Thought:
Understanding Sacrifice — For You Created All Things!
Understanding Sacrifice — Jesus at the Temple
Understanding Sacrifice — The Passover Lamb
Understanding Sacrifice — The Blood of Bulls and Goats
Understanding Sacrifice — Futile Sacrifices?
Understanding Sacrifice — Introduction
The Nations: Part 2 — Further Thought:
The Nations: Part 2 — Prophesy Again
The Nations: Part 2 — Between Land and Sea
The Nations: Part 2 — Daniel 7
The Nations: Part 2 — Daniel 2
The Nations: Part 2 — The Very First Commandment
The Nations: Part 2 — Introduction
The Nations: Part 1 — Further Thought:
The Nations: Part 1 — A Light to the Gentiles
The Nations: Part 1 — The Rulers of the Gentiles
The Nations: Part 1 — Given What You Asked For
The Nations: Part 1 — Abraham’s Call
The Nations: Part 1 — Nimrod and Ninevah
The Nations: Part 1 — Introduction
Images From Marriage — Further Thought:
Images From Marriage — The Harlot Is Judged
Images From Marriage — Isaac and Rebekah
Images From Marriage — Hosea’s Harlot Wife
Images From Marriage — The Beautiful Bride
Images From Marriage — One Flesh
Images From Marriage — Introduction
The Genesis Foundation — Further Thought:
The Genesis Foundation — The Serpent
The Genesis Foundation — Dealing With Death
The Genesis Foundation — Isaac’s Question: Where Is the Lamb?
The Genesis Foundation — Understanding God’s Love
The Genesis Foundation — The Principle of “First Mention”
The Genesis Foundation — Introduction
Some Principles of Prophecy — Further Thought:
Some Principles of Prophecy — Figurative or Literal?
Some Principles of Prophecy — Studying the Word
Some Principles of Prophecy — Daniel—Shut Up the Words
Some Principles of Prophecy — God Wants to Be Understood
Some Principles of Prophecy — Whoever Reads, Let Him Understand
Some Principles of Prophecy — Introduction
Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — Further Thought:
Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — Above All, Love One Another
Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law
Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — Law and Grace
Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — The Law Is Holy and Righteous and Good
Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — The Law of Love
Love Is the Fulfillment of the Law — Introduction
Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — Further Thought:
Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — Who Is My Neighbor?
Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — Called to Establish Justice
Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — God Loves Justice
Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — The Two Greatest Sins
Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — The Two Greatest Commandments
Love and Justice: The Two Greatest Commandments — Introduction
What More Could I Have Done? — Further Thought:
What More Could I Have Done? — The Vindication of God’s Name
What More Could I Have Done? — Christ’s Parable of the Vineyard
What More Could I Have Done? — The Song of My Beloved
What More Could I Have Done? — The Just and the Justifier
What More Could I Have Done? — Christ the Victor
What More Could I Have Done? — Introduction
Rules of Engagement — Further Thought:
Rules of Engagement — Limits and Rules
Rules of Engagement — The (Temporary) Ruler of This World
Rules of Engagement — The Case of Job
Rules of Engagement — The Dragon of Revelation
Rules of Engagement — An Angel Delayed
Rules of Engagement — Introduction
The Cosmic Conflict — Further Thought:
The Cosmic Conflict — The Nature of the Cosmic Conflict
The Cosmic Conflict — If You Worship Me
The Cosmic Conflict — The Origin of the Controversy in Heaven
The Cosmic Conflict — The Origin of the Controversy on Earth
The Cosmic Conflict — An Enemy Has Done This
The Cosmic Conflict — Introduction
Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — Further Thought:
Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — Christ Has Overcome the World
Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — God’s Ideal and Remedial Wills
Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — To Love God
Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — Pantokrator
Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — Our Sovereign God
Free Will, Love, and Divine Providence — Introduction
The Problem of Evil — Further Thought:
The Problem of Evil — Love and Evil?
The Problem of Evil — The Frewill Defense
The Problem of Evil — The Skeptical Theist
The Problem of Evil — “There Are Many Things We Do Not Know”
The Problem of Evil — “How Long, O Lord?”
The Problem of Evil — Introduction
God's Love of Justice — Further Thought:
God's Love of Justice — Hold Fast to Love and Justice
God's Love of Justice — A Repenting God?
God's Love of Justice — God’s Changeless Character
God's Love of Justice — God Is Entirely Good and Righteous
God's Love of Justice — Love and Justice
God's Love of Justice — Introduction
The Wrath of Divine Love — Further Thought:
The Wrath of Divine Love — Show Compassion
The Wrath of Divine Love — God Does Not Afflict Willingly
The Wrath of Divine Love — Righteous Indignation
The Wrath of Divine Love — God Is Slow to Anger
The Wrath of Divine Love — Grieved by Evil
The Wrath of Divine Love — Introduction
God Is Passionate and Compassionate — Further Thought:
God Is Passionate and Compassionate — The Significance of Pentecost
God Is Passionate and Compassionate — A Jealous God?
God Is Passionate and Compassionate — The Compassion of Jesus
God Is Passionate and Compassionate — Gut-Wrenching Love
God Is Passionate and Compassionate — More Than a Mother’s Love
God Is Passionate and Compassionate — Introduction
To Be Pleasing to God — Further Thought:
To Be Pleasing to God — A Worthy Goal
To Be Pleasing to God — Living Stones
To Be Pleasing to God — Pleasing God?
To Be Pleasing to God — Rejoicing With Gladness
To Be Pleasing to God — More Valuable Than You Can Imagine
To Be Pleasing to God — Introduction
Covenantal Love — Further Thought:
Covenantal Love — You Have Freely Received; Freely Give
Covenantal Love — Mercy Forfeited
Covenantal Love — Conditional Relationship
Covenantal Love — Covenantal Love
Covenantal Love — The Everlasting Love of God
Covenantal Love — Introduction
God Loves Freely — Further Thought:
God Loves Freely — Crucified for Us
God Loves Freely — Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen
God Loves Freely — Love Freely Given
God Loves Freely — Unrequited Love
God Loves Freely — Beyond Reasonable Expectations
God Loves Freely — Introduction
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Further Thought:
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Abiding in Jesus
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Theology From “Above” or From “Below”
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Light and Darkness
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Meeting in Galilee
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word — Introduction
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — Further Thought:
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — Jesus and Mary
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — The Empty Tomb
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — “It Is Finished”
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — Behold the Man!
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — What Is Truth?
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection — Introduction
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — Further Thought:
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — The Prayer of Jesus
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — The Holy Spirit
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — Knowing the Son Is Knowing the Father
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — Jesus and the Father
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — The Heavenly Father
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit — Introduction
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — Further Thought:
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — The Scriptures and the Truth
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — I AM the Truth
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — I Will Certainly Come Again
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — I Have Given You an Example
The Way, the Truth, and the Life — Introduction
The Source of Life — Further Thought:
The Source of Life — Condemnation
The Source of Life — Rejecting the Source of Life
The Source of Life — Believing and New Birth
The Source of Life — The Words of Eternal Life
The Source of Life — In Him Was Life
The Source of Life — Introduction
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — Further Thought:
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — From Beneath
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus: Part 2
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus: Part 1
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — The Authoritative Role of Scripture
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — Signs, Works, and Wonders
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies — Introduction
Blessed Are Those Who Believe — Further Thought:
Blessed Are Those Who Believe — Our Witness of Jesus
Blessed Are Those Who Believe — The Witness of Thomas
Blessed Are Those Who Believe — The Unwitting Witness of Pilate
Blessed Are Those Who Believe — The Witness of Mary
Blessed Are Those Who Believe — Harking Back to Abraham
Blessed Are Those Who Believe — Introduction
More Testimonies About Jesus — Further Thought:
More Testimonies About Jesus — The Witness of the Crowd
More Testimonies About Jesus — The Witness of the Father
More Testimonies About Jesus — Acceptance and Rejection
More Testimonies About Jesus — A New Understanding of the Messiah
More Testimonies About Jesus — Humility of Soul: John the Baptist Testifies Again
More Testimonies About Jesus — Introduction
The Testimony of the Samaritans — Further Thought:
The Testimony of the Samaritans — The Testimony of the Samaritans
The Testimony of the Samaritans — The Revelation of Jesus
The Testimony of the Samaritans — “ ‘Sir, Give Me This Water’ ”
The Testimony of the Samaritans — The Woman at the Well
The Testimony of the Samaritans — The Setting of the Encounter
The Testimony of the Samaritans — Introduction
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — Further Thought:
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — The Witness of Nicodemus
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — Philip and Nathaniel
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — The Two Disciples of John
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — The Lamb of God
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — The Testimony of John the Baptist
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah — Introduction
The Backstory: The Prologue — Further Thought:
The Backstory: The Prologue — Reappearing Themes - Glory
The Backstory: The Prologue — Reappearing Themes - Belief/Unbelief
The Backstory: The Prologue — Hearing or Not Hearing the Word
The Backstory: The Prologue — The Word Made Flesh
The Backstory: The Prologue — In the Beginning - The Divine Logos
The Backstory: The Prologue — Introduction
Signs of Divinity — Further Thought:
Signs of Divinity — The Resurrection of Lazarus
Signs of Divinity — The Healing of the Blind Man: Part 2
Signs of Divinity — The Healing of the Blind Man: Part 1
Signs of Divinity — “Surely, He Is the Prophet”
Signs of Divinity — The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Signs of Divinity — Introduction
Signs That Point the Way — Further Thought:
Signs That Point the Way — Jesus’ Claims
Signs That Point the Way — Hard Hearts
Signs That Point the Way — The Miracle at the Pool of Bethesda
Signs That Point the Way — The Second Sign in Galilee
Signs That Point the Way — The Wedding at Cana
Signs That Point the Way — Introduction
The Risen Lord — Further Thought:
The Risen Lord — Go Into All the World
The Risen Lord — Appearing to Mary and Others
The Risen Lord — The Women at the Tomb
The Risen Lord — The Stone Was Rolled Away
The Risen Lord — Rejoicing in the Resurrection
The Risen Lord — Introduction
Tried and Crucified — Further Thought:
Tried and Crucified — Laid to Rest
Tried and Crucified — Forsaken by God
Tried and Crucified — The Crucifixion
Tried and Crucified — Hail, King of the Jews!
Tried and Crucified — “Are You the King of the Jews?”
Tried and Crucified — Introduction
Taken and Tried — Further Thought:
Taken and Tried — Who Are You?
Taken and Tried — Leaving All to Flee From Jesus
Taken and Tried — Gethsemane
Taken and Tried — The Last Supper
Taken and Tried — Unforgettable
Taken and Tried — Introduction
The Last Days — Further Thought:
The Last Days — The Coming of the Son of Man
The Last Days — The Great Tribulation
The Last Days — The Abomination of Desolation
The Last Days — Not One Stone on Another
The Last Days — Two Little Coins in the Offering
The Last Days — Introduction
Jerusalem Controversies — Further Thought:
Jerusalem Controversies — The Greatest Commandment
Jerusalem Controversies — Earthly Duties and Heavenly Outcome
Jerusalem Controversies — Who Said You Could Do That?
Jerusalem Controversies — A Cursed Tree and a Cleansed Temple
Jerusalem Controversies — The Triumphal Entry
Jerusalem Controversies — Introduction
Teaching Disciples: Part 2 — Further Thought:
Teaching Disciples: Part 2 — “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”
Teaching Disciples: Part 2 — Can You Drink My Cup?
Teaching Disciples: Part 2 — The Best Investment
Teaching Disciples: Part 2 — Jesus and Children
Teaching Disciples: Part 2 — God’s Plan for Marriage
Teaching Disciples: Part 2 — Introduction
Teaching Disciples: Part 1 — Further Thought:
Teaching Disciples: Part 1 — The Healthy Man in Hell
Teaching Disciples: Part 1 — Who Is the Greatest?
Teaching Disciples: Part 1 — The Mountain and the Multitude
Teaching Disciples: Part 1 — The Cost of Discipleship
Teaching Disciples: Part 1 — Seeing Clearly
Teaching Disciples: Part 1 — Introduction
Inside Out — Further Thought:
Inside Out — Watch Out for Bad Bread
Inside Out — Tongue-tied
Inside Out — Crumbs for the Dogs
Inside Out — Clean Hands or Clean Heart?
Inside Out — Human Traditions Versus God’s Commands
Inside Out — Introduction
Miracles Around the Lake — Further Thought:
Miracles Around the Lake — A Different Kind of Messiah
Miracles Around the Lake — Rejection and Reception
Miracles Around the Lake — On the Roller Coaster With Jesus
Miracles Around the Lake — Can You Hear a Whisper Above a Shout?
Miracles Around the Lake — Calming a Storm
Miracles Around the Lake — Introduction
Parables — Further Thought:
Parables — Parables of Growing Seed
Parables — Lamp and Measuring Basket
Parables — The Reason for the Parables
Parables — Jesus’ Interpretation
Parables — The Parable of the Sower
Parables — Introduction
Controversies — Further Thought:
Controversies — Sandwich Story: Part 2
Controversies — Sandwich Story: Part 1
Controversies — The Lord of the Sabbath
Controversies — Calling Levi and the Question of Fasting
Controversies — Healing a Paralytic
Controversies — Introduction
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — Further Thought:
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — Can You Keep a Secret?
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — The Secret of Jesus’ Ministry
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — More Sabbath Ministry
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — An Unforgettable Worship Service
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — “Follow Me”
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus — Introduction
The Beginning of the Gospel — Further Thought:
The Beginning of the Gospel — The Gospel According to Jesus
The Beginning of the Gospel — Jesus’ Baptism
The Beginning of the Gospel — The Messenger
The Beginning of the Gospel — A Second Chance
The Beginning of the Gospel — The Failed Missionary
The Beginning of the Gospel — Introduction
The Triumph of God's Love — Further Thought:
The Triumph of God's Love — Two Eternities
The Triumph of God's Love — Judgment in the Millennium
The Triumph of God's Love — The Millennium on Earth
The Triumph of God's Love — Hope in Jesus’ Soon Return
The Triumph of God's Love — Hope in the Time of Trouble
The Triumph of God's Love — Introduction
Earth's Closing Events — Further Thought:
Earth's Closing Events — The Loud Cry
Earth's Closing Events — The Early and Latter Rain
Earth's Closing Events — Whom Do We Worship?
Earth's Closing Events — Sealed for Heaven
Earth's Closing Events — Loyalty to God and His Word
Earth's Closing Events — Introduction
The Impending Conflict — Further Thought:
The Impending Conflict — The Beast From the Earth
The Impending Conflict — Identifying the Beast: Part 2
The Impending Conflict — Identifying the Beast: Part 1
The Impending Conflict — The Coming Crisis
The Impending Conflict — Revelation’s Final Conflict
The Impending Conflict — Introduction
Spiritualism Exposed — Further Thought:
Spiritualism Exposed — Spiritualism in the Last Days: Part 2
Spiritualism Exposed — Spiritualism in the Last Days: Part 1
Spiritualism Exposed — Death in the New Testament
Spiritualism Exposed — Death in the Old Testament
Spiritualism Exposed — The Deadly Consequences of Spiritualism
Spiritualism Exposed — Introduction
The Foundation of God's Government — Further Thought:
The Foundation of God's Government — The Three Angels’ Messages
The Foundation of God's Government — The Mark of the Beast
The Foundation of God's Government — The Sabbath and the Law
The Foundation of God's Government — The Immutability of God’s Law
The Foundation of God's Government — The Sanctuary and the Law
The Foundation of God's Government — Introduction
Light From the Sanctuary — Further Thought:
Light From the Sanctuary — Jesus, Our Advocate in the Judgment
Light From the Sanctuary — The Good News of the Most Holy Place
Light From the Sanctuary — The Judgment Has Come
The Great Controversy — Light From the Sanctuary — In the Holy of Holies
Light From the Sanctuary — The Heavenly Sanctuary
Light From the Sanctuary — Introduction
Motivated by Hope — Further Thought:
Motivated by Hope — The Longest Prophetic Time Line
Motivated by Hope — The 2,300 Days of Daniel 8:14
Motivated by Hope — William Miller and the Bible
Motivated by Hope — Anticipating the Time
Motivated by Hope — The Promise of His Return
Motivated by Hope — Introduction
The Two Witnesses — Further Thought:
The Two Witnesses — Truth Triumphant
The Two Witnesses — The Two Witnesses Resurrected
The Two Witnesses — The Two Witnesses Are Killed
The Two Witnesses — Prophetic Time Periods
The Two Witnesses — Two Witnesses
The Two Witnesses — Introduction
Faith Against All Odds — Further Thought:
Faith Against All Odds — Obedience: The Fruit of Faith
Faith Against All Odds — Christ Alone … Grace Alone
Faith Against All Odds — Enlightened by the Spirit
Faith Against All Odds — Passing on God’s Word
Faith Against All Odds — God’s Word Alone
Faith Against All Odds — Introduction
Standing for the Truth — Further Thought:
Standing for the Truth — Cheered by Hope
Standing for the Truth — The Morning Star of the Reformation
Standing for the Truth — Courage to Stand
Standing for the Truth — Light Vanquishes the Darkness
Standing for the Truth — Persecuted Yet Triumphant
Standing for the Truth — Introduction
Light Shines in the Darkness — Further Thought:
Light Shines in the Darkness — Battle for the Mind
Light Shines in the Darkness — Human Reasoning Apart From Scripture
Light Shines in the Darkness — Safeguarded by the Word
Light Shines in the Darkness — Savage Wolves
Light Shines in the Darkness — Compromise: Satan’s Subtle Strategy
Light Shines in the Darkness — Introduction
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? — Further Thought:
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? — A Legacy of Love
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? — Caring for the Community
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? — Faithful Amid Persecution
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? — Christians Providentially Preserved
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? — A Brokenhearted Savior
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? — Introduction
The War Behind All Wars — Further Thought:
The War Behind All Wars — Our High Priest
The War Behind All Wars — Love Finds a Way
The War Behind All Wars — Planet Earth Becomes Involved
The War Behind All Wars — Lucifer Deceives; Christ Prevails
The War Behind All Wars — War in Heaven
The War Behind All Wars — Introduction
Wait on the Lord — Further Thought:
Wait on the Lord — Joy Comes in the Morning
Wait on the Lord — Waiting in God’s Sabbath Rest
Wait on the Lord — Bringing in the Sheaves
Wait on the Lord — Peace of a Weaned Child
Wait on the Lord — The Call of Waiting
Wait on the Lord — Introduction
Worship That Never Ends — Further Thought:
Worship That Never Ends — When God Does Not Delight in Sacrifices
Worship That Never Ends — Declare His Glory Among the Nations
Worship That Never Ends — Lord, Who May Abide in Your Tabernacle
Worship That Never Ends — Sing to the Lord a New Song
Worship That Never Ends — Lift Up Your Hands in the Sanctuary
Worship That Never Ends — Introduction
Longing for God in Zion — Further Thought:
Longing for God in Zion — Immovable Like Mount Zion
Longing for God in Zion — Safety and Peace in Zion
Longing for God in Zion — Zion—The Home of All Nations
Longing for God in Zion — Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
Longing for God in Zion — A Day in Your Courts Is Better Than a Thousand
Longing for God in Zion — Introduction
Lessons of the Past — Further Thought:
Lessons of the Past — The Lord’s Supremacy in History
Lessons of the Past — The Parable of the Lord’s Vine
Lessons of the Past — Remembering History and Repentance
Lessons of the Past — Remembering History and the Praise of God
Lessons of the Past — The Lord’s Unstoppable Faithfulness
Lessons of the Past — Introduction
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord — Further Thought:
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord — Eternal Priest in the Order of Melchizedek
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord — Eternal King of Unrivaled Power
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord — Forever Faithful to His Covenant
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord — The Suffering Messiah
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord — Divine Self-Sacrificing Shepherd
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord — Introduction
Wisdom for Righteous Living — Further Thought:
Wisdom for Righteous Living — Blessings of Righteous Living
Wisdom for Righteous Living — Deceitfulness of the Wicked Way
Wisdom for Righteous Living — The Lord’s Test
Wisdom for Righteous Living — Teach Us to Number Our Days
Wisdom for Righteous Living — Your Word I Have Hidden in My Heart
Wisdom for Righteous Living — Introduction
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens — Further Thought:
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens — Forget Not All His Benefits
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens — Praise to the Majestic and Merciful God
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens — “If You, Lord, Should Mark Iniquities”
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens — Create in Me a Clean Heart
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens — His Mercy Endures Forever
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens — Introduction
I Will Arise — Further Thought:
I Will Arise — The Lord’s Judgment and the Sanctuary
I Will Arise — Pour Out Your Indignation
I Will Arise — How Long Will You Judge Unjustly?
I Will Arise — Justice for the Oppressed
I Will Arise — The Majestic Warrior
I Will Arise — Introduction
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — Further Thought:
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — Lest the Righteous Be Tempted
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — Has His Promise Failed Forevermore?
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — Where Is God?
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — At Death’s Door
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — The Days of Evil
Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land — Introduction
The Lord Hears and Delivers — Further Thought:
The Lord Hears and Delivers — Help From the Sanctuary
The Lord Hears and Delivers — Defender and Deliverer
The Lord Hears and Delivers — The Lord Is a Refuge in Adversity
The Lord Hears and Delivers — Assurance of God’s Care
The Lord Hears and Delivers — My Frame Was Not Hidden From You
The Lord Hears and Delivers — Introduction
The Lord Reigns — Further Thought:
The Lord Reigns — Your Testimonies Are Very Sure
The Lord Reigns — Ever Mindful of His Covenant
The Lord Reigns — God Is the Judge
The Lord Reigns — The Lord Reigns
The Lord Reigns — The Lord Has Made Us
The Lord Reigns — Introduction
Teach us to Pray — Further Thought:
Teach us to Pray — Oh, Restore Us Again
Teach us to Pray — From Despair to Hope
Teach us to Pray — A Psalm of Despair
Teach us to Pray — Trust in Times of Trouble
Teach us to Pray — Fostering the Use of the Psalms in Prayer
Teach us to Pray — Introduction
How to Read the Psalms — Meet the Psalmists
How to Read the Psalms — Further Thought:
How to Read the Psalms — The World of the Psalms
How to Read the Psalms — Inspired Prayers
How to Read the Psalms — A Song for Every Season
How to Read the Psalms — The Psalms in Ancient Israel’s Worship
How to Read the Psalms — Introduction
The End of God's Mission — Further Thought:
The End of God's Mission — Mission Complete
The End of God's Mission — Success in Mission
The End of God's Mission — The Final Crisis
The End of God's Mission — The Three Angels’ Messages and Mission
The End of God's Mission — Revelation: God’s Last-Day Mission
The End of God's Mission — Introduction
Esther and Mordecai — Further Thought:
Esther and Mordecai — The Miracle of Purim
Esther and Mordecai — For Such a Time as This
Esther and Mordecai — Mordecai’s Faithful Witness
Esther and Mordecai — In a Foreign Court
Esther and Mordecai — Captive in a Foreign Culture
Esther and Mordecai — Introduction
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 — Further Thought:
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 — Faith on Earth
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 — “Send Her Away!”
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 — In Tyre and Sidon
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 — Seeking the Multitudes
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 — Mission to the Regions Beyond
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 — Introduction
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 — Further Thought:
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 — Crossing a Line
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 — Introducing a New God
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 — Paul and the Unknown God
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 — Paul in the Areopagus
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 — A Hebrew in Athens
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 — Introduction
Mission to the Powerful — Further Thought:
Mission to the Powerful — Mission to the Powerful
Mission to the Powerful — Mission to the Rich
Mission to the Powerful — Witnessing to the Learned: Nicodemus
Mission to the Powerful — Naaman
Mission to the Powerful — Nebuchadnezzar
Mission to the Powerful — Introduction
Mission to the Needy — Further Thought:
Mission to the Needy — Greater Love
Mission to the Needy — To Help the Hurting
Mission to the Needy — Refugees and Immigrants
Mission to the Needy — Christ’s Method Alone
Mission to the Needy — The Faith of Friends
Mission to the Needy — Introduction
Mission to My Neighbor — Further Thought:
Mission to My Neighbor — The Good Samaritan Story Today
Mission to My Neighbor — Loving Others as We Love Ourselves
Mission to My Neighbor — To Inherit Eternal Life
Mission to My Neighbor — Jesus’ Method and Response
Mission to My Neighbor — The Question of Questions
Mission to My Neighbor — Introduction
Motivation and Preparation for Mission — Further Thought:
Motivation and Preparation for Mission — A Picture of the Early Church
Motivation and Preparation for Mission — “Whom You Crucified”
Motivation and Preparation for Mission — Waiting and Mission
Motivation and Preparation for Mission — A Prophetic Foundation
Motivation and Preparation for Mission — To Share the Good News
Motivation and Preparation for Mission — Introduction
Excuses to Avoid Mission — Further Thought:
Excuses to Avoid Mission — Here Am I, Send Me
Excuses to Avoid Mission — Our Excuses: Uncomfortable Confrontations
Excuses to Avoid Mission — Our Excuses: Inconvenience
Excuses to Avoid Mission — Our Excuses: False Views
Excuses to Avoid Mission — Our Excuses: Fear
Excuses to Avoid Mission — Introduction
Sharing God's Mission — Further Thought:
Sharing God's Mission — Submission to God’s Will
Sharing God's Mission — Abraham’s Mission
Sharing God's Mission — Abraham’s Spirit of Prayer
Sharing God's Mission — Abraham’s Love for Everyone
Sharing God's Mission — The Gift of Hospitality
Sharing God's Mission — Introduction
God's Call to Mission — Further Thought:
God's Call to Mission — Starting From Where You Are
God's Call to Mission — The Early Church and Comfort Zones
God's Call to Mission — Abraham’s Call
God's Call to Mission — Becoming a Blessing to the Whole World
God's Call to Mission — Moving Beyond Our Comfort Zone
God's Call to Mission — Introduction
God's Mission to Us: Part 2 — Further Thought:
God's Mission to Us: Part 2 — The World: The Arena of Mission
God's Mission to Us: Part 2 — God’s People: The Channels of Mission