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Supernatural Living

Jeff Gordon
Galatians 4:8-31

Paul turns to the example of Isaac and Ishmael to demonstrate the difference between God's two covenants. Sarah represents the heavenly Jerusalem, the free woman who is our spiritual mother, while Hagar represents slavery to the Law. Believers should choose to live as those who are free from the Law.

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Deuteronomy - Seeing God's Heart in the Old Testament

Cathy Treyens
Deuteronomy 1:1-34:12

Despite common thoughts that the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament, both God's grace and His priorities are clear throughout the book of Deuteronomy. Looking at the structure and considering the historical context of this book, it is clear it is organized in such a way that God intended it to be remembered. By looking at the organization of the book as a whole, we can also see that God's grace is highlighted as the basis for the requirement of Israel's obedience to Him. His law also reflects His priorities for morality: property, then people, and God above all. Although we are under a new covenant, this Old Testament book dispels common beliefs that God was different under the old covenant, and the old covenant should, therefore, be ignored by us today.

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The Help of the Holy Spirit

Gary DeLashmutt
Ephesians 1:13

Jesus teaches that the Christian life is the Spirit-filled life. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we are able to love others as only Jesus can. We have not been left orphaned here, but can be secure in God's love through the promise and seal of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit helps us in personal tutoring of God. Without the Holy Spirit the things of God would be foolishness to us.

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Who Is Jesus?

Jeff Gordon
John 5:1-47

The religious leaders of Jesus' day confront him for working on the Sabbath by healing a disabled man at the Pool of Bethesda. By breaking the sabbath, Jesus claimed equality with God the Father. These leaders rejected Jesus, refused to believe his claims, and warned Jesus that Moses would accuse him. They did not accept his offer to make them well too.

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God's Tent

Scott Risley
Exodus 35-40

In this portion of Exodus, we are introduced to God's ceremonial law and His plans for the tabernacle. Every piece of the tabernacle was a memory for the Israelites, and a symbol of God's character and provision. Together, the law and tabernacle demonstrate God's separateness and our need for atonement.

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Wine & Wineskins

Ryan Lowery
Luke 5:27-39

Jesus' followers were often accused of licentiousness by those with a religious mindset because they spent time with sinners and didn't fast. Jesus' response is that on one hand, this is not a time for fasting, but on the other hand, they don't need to fast because they are doing something new. As the wine of God's Truth was being revealed more fully, the methods of conveying that truth needed to change. Modern-day Christians need to be similarly flexible in their methods of conveying truth, without giving up on the core truths.

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Understanding Ceremonial Law

Dennis McCallum
Hebrews 9:6-7

Old Testament ceremonial law functioned as a form of teaching to the Israelites and as a foreshadowing of the work that God would ultimately do through Jesus Christ. It was incredibly detailed to ensure accurate symbolism and to prevent manmade innovation on how to bridge the separation between God and man. We will examine how the tabernacle and ark of the covenant symbolized Christ's work on the cross to atone for all human sin.

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Understanding Case Law

Dennis McCallum
Exodus 21:1-11

Although it's often a target of opponents of Christianity, case law served as a template for the courts in Israel to provide justice and protection to its most vulnerable and poorest members in specific situations. Understood properly against the background of surrounding ancient near eastern societies, case law actually stands out as a testament to God's love and compassion. We will look specifically at case law regarding indentured servitude.

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The Terms of the Covenant 3

Dennis McCallum
Exodus 20:15-17

The law of God comes down to love. The final three commandments continue to focus on relationships with others. The three laws here are given in the negative to emphasize clearly what not to do. Although each law implies a positive picture of how to live. The first law discussed is to not steal, the second is to not lie and the third law is to not covet. In our time we are no longer under the law but we need God's grace offered through Jesus Christ.

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