Author Archives: PastorDave

CHRIST: To Whom the Promises Were Made [Galatians 3.16]

Posted on April 13, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 9 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 15.1 – 17.27 & Galatians 3.16 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT “The text of Genesis 15, taken as a unit, asks … Continue reading →

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CHRIST: God’s Blessing to the Nations [Acts 3.25; Galatians 3.7-9]

Posted on April 6, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 8 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 11.26 – 14.24 & Acts 3.25-26; Galatians 3.7-9 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ This is obviously a significantly large section … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Caregivers

Posted on March 26, 2024 by PastorDave

“And they came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house, He asked them, ‘What were you discussing on the way?’ But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the … Continue reading →

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CHRIST: The Nations are Dispersed…to be Re-gathered [Revelation 7.9-17]

Posted on March 23, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 7 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 10.1-11.26 & Revelation 7.9-17 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ Since our purpose in this whole course of study is narrowed … Continue reading →

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CHRIST: Reclaiming the Creation [2 Peter 3.5-13]

Posted on March 16, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 6 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 8.20 – 9.29 & 2 Peter 3.5-13 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ Since what we are looking for here in … Continue reading →

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CHRIST: The Ark that Saves Us [1 Peter 3.18-22]

Posted on March 9, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 5 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 5.1 – 8.19 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ This next study section in CHRIST IN GENESIS is a rather lengthy … Continue reading →

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A GENTLE HEART | Pastor J. R. Miller (1840-1912)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by PastorDave

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” Matthew 11:29 “By the meekness and gentleness of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:1 “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . gentleness.” Galatians 5:22 “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Philippians 4:5 “Be … Continue reading →

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‘Deconstruction’ = ‘The Way of Cain’

Posted on February 29, 2024 by PastorDave

I fear that so much of what is nowadays called by the self-exalting and self-vaunting ‘deconstruction’ or ‘ex-vangelical’ is nothing other than the age-old ‘way of Cain’ (Jude, verses 8-11): willful rejection and rebellion against what they know in their … Continue reading →

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PRAYING: OUR TRUE EXERCISE OF OUR TRUE FAITH IN GOD

Posted on February 27, 2024 by PastorDave

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. ~Hebrews 11.6 You have to exercise faith to really, truly pray. … Continue reading →

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Don’t be the pesky little gnat

Posted on February 18, 2024 by PastorDave

I came across this quote by Pastor Mark Dever the other day, and it got me to thinking…“So many times I’ve seen men, particularly young men, act as if real leadership is shown in correcting others. That’s why young men’s … Continue reading →

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