Author Archives: PastorDave

“WE HAVE SEEN THE LORD!”

Posted on May 13, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 19 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 20.1-31 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS / SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ I have always been interested in how Paul includes Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances when he articulates the … Continue reading →

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“IT IS FINISHED!”

Posted on May 6, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 18 | John 19.1-41 | Lesson Notes & Talking Points Read John 19.1-41 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / This lesson is a continuation of Lesson 17 from John 18. In fact, the opening paragraph … Continue reading →

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“AS YOUR DAY IS…SO SHALL YOUR STRENGTH BE!”

Posted on May 5, 2023 by PastorDave

“Your sandals shall be iron and bronze; as your days, so shall your strength be.” ~Deuteronomy 33.25 NKJV “…for you have not passed this way before.” ~Joshua 3.4 ESV “…for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” … Continue reading →

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“I AM…HE!”

Posted on April 29, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 17 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 18.1-40 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / We are now coming to the end of John’s Gospel account. The next three chapters [18, 19, 20] will … Continue reading →

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Our LORD’s Prayer

Posted on April 22, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 16 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 17.1-26 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / There is perhaps no deeper, richer, and more awe-inspiring chapter in all of Scripture than John 17. We can … Continue reading →

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The Farewell Discourse, continued…

Posted on April 15, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 15 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John, chapters 15-16 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / I am calling this lesson ‘The Farewell Discourse, continued’ because chapters 15-16 are a continuation of Jesus’ final, … Continue reading →

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Our Mom’s obituary

Posted on April 8, 2023 by PastorDave

Here is the obituary and service arrangements for our beloved Mom. Here also is the full picture that was cropped for the obituary. This is our Mom in the element, environment, and context of her life’s calling [while also being … Continue reading →

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“…and show her honor…” ~1 Peter 3.7

Posted on March 27, 2023 by PastorDave

“…and show her honor…” / 1 Peter 3.7 We love, appreciate, and honor all our pastors’ wives for the contributions each one makes to the ministry of our church. But you will understand if I give this distinct and personal … Continue reading →

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Let not your hearts be troubled | Jesus’ Panacea Promises for Troubled Hearts

Posted on March 25, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 14 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 14.1-31 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / Upper Room Discourse. We usually call chapters 14-16 ‘The Upper Room Discourse’ because Jesus is the One speaking, and … Continue reading →

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Love one another…as I have loved you

Posted on March 18, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 13 | Lesson Notes / Talking points Read John 13.1 – 14.7 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / Yes, I know, there’s a lot of ground to cover here. But since it’s all connected and … Continue reading →

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