Jesus' genealogy is a critically important record that validates his rightful claim to the throne of King David, demonstrating the providence of God in his life and illustrating the principles of grace. This genealogy also highlights the mixed bloodline of the royal lineage, showing that Jesus came to save sinners, including those with questionable pasts, and offers salvation to all people, regardless of their background or heritage. [... more]

The character of God is a timeless word of God that reminds us to live as people who remember, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God. The faithless and false teachers get it wrong by making their limited understanding as if it's absolute, basing their view on their limited perspective and arrogance, and ignoring the fact that God's revelation is not limited to human understanding. [... more]

The character of God is revealed through His self-disclosure, making Himself known to humanity. However, faithless and false teachers often make mistakes by basing their views on limited understanding, arrogance, and scientism, which can lead to a lack of faith in God's existence and judgment. [... more]

A heart set on a Biblical view of God is free to take risks that benefit others and glorify him. The character of God is discussed in 2 Peter 3, highlighting the faithless and false teachers who base their understanding on limited perspectives, ignoring God's judgment and intervention. This message emphasizes the importance of a Biblical perspective and the need to expand one's understanding of God's character. [... more]

A biblical perspective on the character of God is essential for understanding the world and our place in it. The apostle Peter reminds us that God's judgment will come, and we should be living holy and blameless lives, waiting for the day of God when new heavens and a new earth will be created. [... more]

God often humbles us before using us, teaching us to trust in his presence and power. Through the story of Gideon, we learn that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness, and that he patiently deals with faltering faith. We must take steps of faith, even when we feel uncertain, and recognize that God can turn weakness into strength. [... more]

God desires, deserves, and demands wholehearted devotion from his people, who have been faithless in their marriages and worship, leading to fragmented hearts and a need for repentance and restoration. [... more]

Simon Peter, a man of contradictions, struggled with self-confidence, prayerlessness, and trusting in human efforts instead of God's power. Despite his failures, including denying Jesus three times, God gave him second chances and ultimately used him to spread the message of redemption. Jesus' invasion of Peter's world and his willingness to forgive and restore him serve as a reminder that God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings, transforming us into winners and giving us a fresh start. [... more]

God's Word is a form of prophecy, and faith requires fighting for it. The prophet Isaiah warns of judgment and fear, but also offers hope and comfort to those who trust in God. The book of Isaiah speaks of Israel's suffering and ultimate glory, and the importance of trusting in God's Word. [... more]

The Christian learns to properly be scrutinized by God's word through diligent study and research, resulting in muscle growth and brain development. Faithfulness is emphasized over faithlessness, and gratitude and praise please God as they show the right perspective on creation. The prophet Isaiah calls out to God, reminding Him of past deliverances and urging Him to help the righteous, while also comforting those who are faithful and exhorting them to trust in God's presence. [... more]

God reminds his people of their roots and the importance of faith, calling them to courage and bravery as they journey to heaven. He assures them of justice and salvation, and warns them against the fear of man, which can lead to faithlessness. The prophet also speaks of the restoration of Israel, the comfort of Zion, and the establishment of God's kingdom, where his justice will rest as a light on the peoples. [... more]

Jeremiah delivers a warning from God to the people of Judah, urging them to amend their ways and not trust in empty words and rituals, but rather in a genuine relationship with God. [... more]

God's message through the prophet Jeremiah warns of the dangers of hypocrisy and faithlessness, emphasizing the importance of true obedience and relationship with Him. Jeremiah's temple speech highlights the need to distinguish between the institution of the church and the living God, cautioning against trusting in the former rather than the latter. [... more]

The concept of faith is explored in the context of Habakkuk, highlighting the importance of living by faith and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others. The discussion touches on the idea of violence, cruelty, and the need for redemption, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of God's love and the pursuit of shalom. [... more]

Jesus and the disciples experience a dramatic encounter with demonic activity as they descend from the mountain where Jesus was transfigured. The disciples' failure to cast out a demon from a young boy leads Jesus to teach them about the importance of faith and prayer in spiritual warfare, ultimately resulting in the boy's healing and the disciples' growth in faith. [... more]

God often weakens us to teach us to trust in his presence and to accomplish great feats through humble obedience. He patiently deals with faltering faith and invites us to take steps of faith, revealing more as we go. Success is joining Jesus wherever he is, and it's better to be with him before impossible odds than to have the odds in our favor without him. [... more]

When prayer becomes messy, Jesus shows up and things can become chaotic, but it's a sign that hell is being shaken and a demonic stronghold is being broken. A father's cry for help for his son, who has been possessed by an evil spirit since childhood, illustrates the power of prayer and fasting in delivering people from bondage and setting them free. [... more]

Pastor Bill Gebhardt reflects on the story of the feeding of the 5,000, highlighting the self-absorbed crowd's focus on Jesus' miracles and the faithless disciples' reliance on logic, while Jesus demonstrates God's power and provision through a simple boy's lunch. [... more]