These are the slides that accompany the sermon on Habakkuk 2:6-20.
The video is to be found here: http://youtu.be/h8qSy-DNf5M
The audio file is to be found here: https://archive.org/details/Habakkuk2Vv620ATauntSongToKeepSinnersSpiritsUp
This passage from Revelation describes the fall of Babylon the Great. It summarizes that Babylon was a dwelling place of demons and unclean spirits that led the nations into immorality. Merchants grew rich from her sensuality. The passage calls for God's people to separate from her sins and warns that Babylon's plagues will come swiftly in a single day for her pride and sins. It describes the merchants and sea travelers mourning the loss of Babylon's wealth, while heaven and prophets are called to rejoice at God's judgment against her.
Acts 14.8-20 Misguided Worship: Only god is worthy of worship and praiseLazarou Richard
The people of Lystra mistook Paul and Barnabas for the gods Zeus and Hermes after Paul healed a crippled man. A priest wanted to sacrifice oxen to them, but Paul and Barnabas tore their clothes and urged the crowd not to worship them, explaining that they were merely men bringing the good news of the living God. Although they spoke against being worshipped, the people continued wanting to sacrifice to them. Later, Paul was stoned and dragged out of the city after Jews from other areas persuaded the crowds against him, though he recovered and left for Derbe the next day.
A continuation of the decoding of symbolic language to tell the story of the church’s persecution by Rome in the first century and her eventual victory.
The document summarizes the book of Habakkuk, in which the prophet asks God questions about injustice in the world and God's response is to raise up the Chaldeans as a punishing nation, though they too will be judged. It provides context on Habakkuk, his questions to God, and God's answers, focusing on God working in mysterious ways and the need to have faith in him.
This document provides commentary on Isaiah 47, which prophesies the fall of Babylon. It is summarized as follows:
1) Babylon is personified as a proud virgin queen who will be humbled and brought down to sit in the dust without her throne. She will no longer be called delicate and luxurious as she was known for her wealth and corruption.
2) Commentators provide historical context about Babylon's eventual conquest and how it was no longer the seat of empire after being captured. They also describe the city's reputation for indulgence, debauchery, and immoral customs.
3) The commentary is divided into four sections that correspond to the four stanzas in Isaiah 47's prophecy of
The document discusses the concept of the "Mother of Harlots" from Revelation 17:1-6. It argues that Babylon represents a mysterious church that engages in spiritual fornication by mixing pagan beliefs and practices with Christianity. This produces a hybrid or impure religion. The document warns that God calls his people to remain pure and separate from this false church, and that those who participate in its sins will face tribulation.
The document discusses debates among Jewish religious leaders about Jesus. The high priest Caiphas argues they should condemn Jesus as a false prophet, but Nicodemus and others disagree. Nicodemus says condemning popular figures often backfires and loses the temple followers and money. He warns pursuing Jesus could lead people to abandon the temple as Lazarus did, following the Romans instead. The debates show divisions emerging among Jewish leaders about how to respond to Jesus and his influence.
This passage from Revelation describes the fall of Babylon the Great. It summarizes that Babylon was a dwelling place of demons and unclean spirits that led the nations into immorality. Merchants grew rich from her sensuality. The passage calls for God's people to separate from her sins and warns that Babylon's plagues will come swiftly in a single day for her pride and sins. It describes the merchants and sea travelers mourning the loss of Babylon's wealth, while heaven and prophets are called to rejoice at God's judgment against her.
Acts 14.8-20 Misguided Worship: Only god is worthy of worship and praiseLazarou Richard
The people of Lystra mistook Paul and Barnabas for the gods Zeus and Hermes after Paul healed a crippled man. A priest wanted to sacrifice oxen to them, but Paul and Barnabas tore their clothes and urged the crowd not to worship them, explaining that they were merely men bringing the good news of the living God. Although they spoke against being worshipped, the people continued wanting to sacrifice to them. Later, Paul was stoned and dragged out of the city after Jews from other areas persuaded the crowds against him, though he recovered and left for Derbe the next day.
A continuation of the decoding of symbolic language to tell the story of the church’s persecution by Rome in the first century and her eventual victory.
The document summarizes the book of Habakkuk, in which the prophet asks God questions about injustice in the world and God's response is to raise up the Chaldeans as a punishing nation, though they too will be judged. It provides context on Habakkuk, his questions to God, and God's answers, focusing on God working in mysterious ways and the need to have faith in him.
This document provides commentary on Isaiah 47, which prophesies the fall of Babylon. It is summarized as follows:
1) Babylon is personified as a proud virgin queen who will be humbled and brought down to sit in the dust without her throne. She will no longer be called delicate and luxurious as she was known for her wealth and corruption.
2) Commentators provide historical context about Babylon's eventual conquest and how it was no longer the seat of empire after being captured. They also describe the city's reputation for indulgence, debauchery, and immoral customs.
3) The commentary is divided into four sections that correspond to the four stanzas in Isaiah 47's prophecy of
The document discusses the concept of the "Mother of Harlots" from Revelation 17:1-6. It argues that Babylon represents a mysterious church that engages in spiritual fornication by mixing pagan beliefs and practices with Christianity. This produces a hybrid or impure religion. The document warns that God calls his people to remain pure and separate from this false church, and that those who participate in its sins will face tribulation.
The document discusses debates among Jewish religious leaders about Jesus. The high priest Caiphas argues they should condemn Jesus as a false prophet, but Nicodemus and others disagree. Nicodemus says condemning popular figures often backfires and loses the temple followers and money. He warns pursuing Jesus could lead people to abandon the temple as Lazarus did, following the Romans instead. The debates show divisions emerging among Jewish leaders about how to respond to Jesus and his influence.
there are four kinds of people in the church. those who do so much with a little, those who do so little with a little, those who do so much with a lot, those who do so little with a lot.
The document outlines various ways in which the happiness and prosperity of the wicked is fleeting and uncertain. It notes that their happiness is limited to this life and often interrupted by divine judgments. While the wicked may enjoy wealth, power, and worldly pleasures for a time, their end is destruction, as the saints are sometimes permitted to witness. The happiness of the wicked is derived from vain and temporary sources and does not last, in contrast to the lasting happiness of the righteous.
A verse by verse commentary on Zephaniah 3 dealing with the future of Jerusalem and all of its woes. It deals with the fire of God's wrath that threatens to consume the whole world. The chapter ends with good news for the Lord will restore his people and bless them, and they will have honor among the nations.
The song describes a seven-headed beast from the Book of Revelation ruling over a corrupt city referred to as Babylon. A woman sits upon the beast's throne, representing the city dressed in fine clothing and jewels. The city is portrayed as wicked, dwelling with demons and spirits and forcing its people to commit sins. According to the Bible, Babylon will be destroyed suddenly and its merchants will mourn its fall for committing evil acts and corruption.
The prophet Habakkuk received a vision from God expressing frustration with the violence and injustice in Judah. God responds that he will use the brutal Babylonians to punish Judah for their sins, though Habakkuk questions how a righteous God could use a wicked nation. God assures Habakkuk that the Babylonians' success will be temporary and their downfall will come, while the righteous will survive through their faith. Habakkuk prays in response, praising God's power and assurance that he will deliver his people.
Joel - two gears in motion, together with one purpose Michael Scaman
Two gears in motion, together with one purpose - The Book of Joel
God’s at work in the world in Joel’s day
God’s at work in ‘the last days’
Joel speaks of many things that are 'here and not yet'
events of his day pointing to the mercies of God and a greater redemption and judgement to come
1. The document discusses the roles and significance of cupbearers and cups in scripture. Cupbearers were trusted royal servants who tasted drinks for poison and filled the king's cup.
2. Cups represented both blessings, like the cup of blessing for communion, and judgments, like the cup of God's wrath. Important cups included those mentioned in Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
3. Joseph's silver cup was used to test his brothers, and cups symbolized the new covenant established by Jesus's blood in the Lord's Supper. Believers must worthily partake in communion by self-examination.
The walk, conversation and character of jesus christ vol.2GLENN PEASE
CONTENTS
XXI. THE SON OF MAN HATH NOT WHERE TO
LAY HIS HEAD ..... 202
XXII. THEY SAID, HE IS BESIDE HIMSELF . . 211
XXIII. JESUS OF NAZARETH WENT ABOUT DOING
GOOD ...... 220
XXIV. I ALWAYS DO THE THINGS THAT PLEASE
HIM ....... 229
XXV. OUR LORD AT TABLE .... 238
XXVI. OUR lord's HOLIDAYS AND OURS . . 248
XXVII. HOW OUR LORD AND HIS DISCIPLES WOULD
READ THEIR NEWSPAPERS . . . 258
XXVIII. OUR LORD AND THE SABBATH DAY . . 27O
XXIX. OUR LORD AND THE BIBLE . . . 280
XXX. THOU ART NOT YET FIFTY YEARS OLD . 289
XXXI. OUR LORD LAID IN ZION A STUMBLING-
STONE AND ROCK OF OFFENCE . , 298
XXXII. OUR LORD DESERTED OF HIS DISCIPLES . 307
XXXIII. OUR lord's favourite GRACES, MEEKNESS
AND LOWLINESS OF HEART . . . 316
XXXIV. THE TRUE VINE ..... 324
XXXV. OUR lord's power OVER ALL FLESH . 333
This document discusses the genealogy of Noah's sons and their descendants according to the book of Genesis in the Bible. It traces the lineage of Ham and his sons Cush, Mizraim, Phut and Canaan, identifying them as the ancestors of black African peoples. It then discusses Joseph and his brothers, who are identified as Israelites, noting they interacted with and married Midianites and Egyptians, who were also black. The document aims to show that the ancient Israelites and neighboring groups like the Egyptians and Canaanites were black peoples according to the biblical accounts.
The document provides several passages from the Bible discussing a variety of topics: denying God, family divisions, Moses freeing Hebrew slaves, laws regarding slaves and property damage, punishing false prophets and idolatry, inheritance rights, rebellious sons, dealing with enemy cities, banning mediums and necromancers, and the treatment of female Midianite captives.
A verse by verse commentary on Exodus 17 dealing with Moses being told by God to strike the rock of Horeb and water would come out for the complaining people. It goes on to deal with the defeat of the Amalekites.
Stories to Live By, Part 5: Lost and FoundPacific Church
This document summarizes three parables from the Bible about finding something that was lost: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. In each parable, there is great rejoicing over finding what was lost. The parables teach that there is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, just as there is joy over finding a lost sheep or coin. The longest parable is about a father who celebrates the return of his lost son and forgives him, despite his son wasting his inheritance.
The document discusses the biblical purpose and role of a wife according to various passages from the Old and New Testaments. It states that a wife's purpose is to be a helper to her husband as described in Genesis and that she should obey and submit to her husband's authority as the man is the head of the wife. It provides guidance for wives to be reverent, trustworthy, capable, understanding, and to fear God. It also lists behaviors for wives to avoid, such as giving advice contrary to God's word, being disobedient, bringing shame, being contentious, foolish, or withholding marital relations. The document emphasizes that the husband rules over and has authority over the wife according to scripture.
Having an Ephesus Moment Adapted from: The Pondering Preacher THE MUSINGS OF A CURIOUS CLERIC http://ponderingpreacher.com/2012/03/02/having-an-ephesus-moment/
The document provides an overview of chapters 15-20 of the book of Numbers. It summarizes the key events and teachings within these chapters. In chapter 15, God reminds the Israelites about the proper sacrifices and offerings. A man is stoned for gathering wood on the Sabbath. In chapter 16, Korah leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and the earth swallows up Korah and his followers. Chapter 17 describes Aaron's rod budding to confirm him as high priest. Chapter 18 outlines the duties and privileges of the priests. Chapter 19 details the ceremony of the red heifer. Chapter 20 describes the death of Miriam, the people complaining about lack of water, and Moses striking the rock instead of speaking to it
1) Philip preached in Samaria and performed many miracles, healing people and casting out demons. This amazed the people, but also attracted the interest of a local sorcerer named Simon.
2) Simon had previously amazed the people with his sorcery. When he saw Philip's miracles, he claimed to have the power of God and was baptized. However, he wanted to purchase the ability to impart the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands.
3) Philip encountered an Ethiopian eunuch who was reading scripture in his chariot. Philip explained the passage was about Jesus and baptized the eunuch when they came upon water. The Holy Spirit then transported Philip to another town
This document discusses the importance of positioning oneself to listen to what God is saying. It provides several biblical passages about watchmen waiting to hear messages from God. The document encourages finding a specific time for watching and listening to God, committing to prioritizing communication with God, maintaining an ongoing dialogue, discovering an individual style of listening, and quieting outside distractions to focus on listening to God's voice. The overall message is that God continues to speak and calls us to attentively listen for His messages.
there are four kinds of people in the church. those who do so much with a little, those who do so little with a little, those who do so much with a lot, those who do so little with a lot.
The document outlines various ways in which the happiness and prosperity of the wicked is fleeting and uncertain. It notes that their happiness is limited to this life and often interrupted by divine judgments. While the wicked may enjoy wealth, power, and worldly pleasures for a time, their end is destruction, as the saints are sometimes permitted to witness. The happiness of the wicked is derived from vain and temporary sources and does not last, in contrast to the lasting happiness of the righteous.
A verse by verse commentary on Zephaniah 3 dealing with the future of Jerusalem and all of its woes. It deals with the fire of God's wrath that threatens to consume the whole world. The chapter ends with good news for the Lord will restore his people and bless them, and they will have honor among the nations.
The song describes a seven-headed beast from the Book of Revelation ruling over a corrupt city referred to as Babylon. A woman sits upon the beast's throne, representing the city dressed in fine clothing and jewels. The city is portrayed as wicked, dwelling with demons and spirits and forcing its people to commit sins. According to the Bible, Babylon will be destroyed suddenly and its merchants will mourn its fall for committing evil acts and corruption.
The prophet Habakkuk received a vision from God expressing frustration with the violence and injustice in Judah. God responds that he will use the brutal Babylonians to punish Judah for their sins, though Habakkuk questions how a righteous God could use a wicked nation. God assures Habakkuk that the Babylonians' success will be temporary and their downfall will come, while the righteous will survive through their faith. Habakkuk prays in response, praising God's power and assurance that he will deliver his people.
Joel - two gears in motion, together with one purpose Michael Scaman
Two gears in motion, together with one purpose - The Book of Joel
God’s at work in the world in Joel’s day
God’s at work in ‘the last days’
Joel speaks of many things that are 'here and not yet'
events of his day pointing to the mercies of God and a greater redemption and judgement to come
1. The document discusses the roles and significance of cupbearers and cups in scripture. Cupbearers were trusted royal servants who tasted drinks for poison and filled the king's cup.
2. Cups represented both blessings, like the cup of blessing for communion, and judgments, like the cup of God's wrath. Important cups included those mentioned in Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Revelation.
3. Joseph's silver cup was used to test his brothers, and cups symbolized the new covenant established by Jesus's blood in the Lord's Supper. Believers must worthily partake in communion by self-examination.
The walk, conversation and character of jesus christ vol.2GLENN PEASE
CONTENTS
XXI. THE SON OF MAN HATH NOT WHERE TO
LAY HIS HEAD ..... 202
XXII. THEY SAID, HE IS BESIDE HIMSELF . . 211
XXIII. JESUS OF NAZARETH WENT ABOUT DOING
GOOD ...... 220
XXIV. I ALWAYS DO THE THINGS THAT PLEASE
HIM ....... 229
XXV. OUR LORD AT TABLE .... 238
XXVI. OUR lord's HOLIDAYS AND OURS . . 248
XXVII. HOW OUR LORD AND HIS DISCIPLES WOULD
READ THEIR NEWSPAPERS . . . 258
XXVIII. OUR LORD AND THE SABBATH DAY . . 27O
XXIX. OUR LORD AND THE BIBLE . . . 280
XXX. THOU ART NOT YET FIFTY YEARS OLD . 289
XXXI. OUR LORD LAID IN ZION A STUMBLING-
STONE AND ROCK OF OFFENCE . , 298
XXXII. OUR LORD DESERTED OF HIS DISCIPLES . 307
XXXIII. OUR lord's favourite GRACES, MEEKNESS
AND LOWLINESS OF HEART . . . 316
XXXIV. THE TRUE VINE ..... 324
XXXV. OUR lord's power OVER ALL FLESH . 333
This document discusses the genealogy of Noah's sons and their descendants according to the book of Genesis in the Bible. It traces the lineage of Ham and his sons Cush, Mizraim, Phut and Canaan, identifying them as the ancestors of black African peoples. It then discusses Joseph and his brothers, who are identified as Israelites, noting they interacted with and married Midianites and Egyptians, who were also black. The document aims to show that the ancient Israelites and neighboring groups like the Egyptians and Canaanites were black peoples according to the biblical accounts.
The document provides several passages from the Bible discussing a variety of topics: denying God, family divisions, Moses freeing Hebrew slaves, laws regarding slaves and property damage, punishing false prophets and idolatry, inheritance rights, rebellious sons, dealing with enemy cities, banning mediums and necromancers, and the treatment of female Midianite captives.
A verse by verse commentary on Exodus 17 dealing with Moses being told by God to strike the rock of Horeb and water would come out for the complaining people. It goes on to deal with the defeat of the Amalekites.
Stories to Live By, Part 5: Lost and FoundPacific Church
This document summarizes three parables from the Bible about finding something that was lost: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. In each parable, there is great rejoicing over finding what was lost. The parables teach that there is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, just as there is joy over finding a lost sheep or coin. The longest parable is about a father who celebrates the return of his lost son and forgives him, despite his son wasting his inheritance.
The document discusses the biblical purpose and role of a wife according to various passages from the Old and New Testaments. It states that a wife's purpose is to be a helper to her husband as described in Genesis and that she should obey and submit to her husband's authority as the man is the head of the wife. It provides guidance for wives to be reverent, trustworthy, capable, understanding, and to fear God. It also lists behaviors for wives to avoid, such as giving advice contrary to God's word, being disobedient, bringing shame, being contentious, foolish, or withholding marital relations. The document emphasizes that the husband rules over and has authority over the wife according to scripture.
Having an Ephesus Moment Adapted from: The Pondering Preacher THE MUSINGS OF A CURIOUS CLERIC http://ponderingpreacher.com/2012/03/02/having-an-ephesus-moment/
The document provides an overview of chapters 15-20 of the book of Numbers. It summarizes the key events and teachings within these chapters. In chapter 15, God reminds the Israelites about the proper sacrifices and offerings. A man is stoned for gathering wood on the Sabbath. In chapter 16, Korah leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and the earth swallows up Korah and his followers. Chapter 17 describes Aaron's rod budding to confirm him as high priest. Chapter 18 outlines the duties and privileges of the priests. Chapter 19 details the ceremony of the red heifer. Chapter 20 describes the death of Miriam, the people complaining about lack of water, and Moses striking the rock instead of speaking to it
1) Philip preached in Samaria and performed many miracles, healing people and casting out demons. This amazed the people, but also attracted the interest of a local sorcerer named Simon.
2) Simon had previously amazed the people with his sorcery. When he saw Philip's miracles, he claimed to have the power of God and was baptized. However, he wanted to purchase the ability to impart the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands.
3) Philip encountered an Ethiopian eunuch who was reading scripture in his chariot. Philip explained the passage was about Jesus and baptized the eunuch when they came upon water. The Holy Spirit then transported Philip to another town
This document discusses the importance of positioning oneself to listen to what God is saying. It provides several biblical passages about watchmen waiting to hear messages from God. The document encourages finding a specific time for watching and listening to God, committing to prioritizing communication with God, maintaining an ongoing dialogue, discovering an individual style of listening, and quieting outside distractions to focus on listening to God's voice. The overall message is that God continues to speak and calls us to attentively listen for His messages.
Here are the slides that accompany the video (and mp3) of Simon Bowkett's Bible exposition on Habakkuk 1:12-17 to be found on the Grace Wales Rural Chaplaincy YouTube channel and on archive.org
Habakku faced a difficult burden. The short document refers to someone named Habakku and mentions they had a burden to carry, but does not provide any other details about Habakku or the nature of the burden. The document is quite brief and does not contain much substantive information that can be summarized succinctly.
Slides to accompany the y GRWP podcast in the series 'The Christian Experience of God - Self Control' found here:
http://WelshRev.buzzsprout.com
(please allow 24 hours to produce & upload)
"God, You're Kidding Right?" on Habakkuk & Zephaniah was originally preached by Dr. Don Pahl, at Crosspoint Bible Church in Omaha, Nebraska on March 1, 2015. It was Part 7 of the Burning Hearts series.
The document discusses the history and lessons of Babylon through three iterations:
1. Babylon started as the Tower of Babel under Nimrod but was stopped by God confusing languages.
2. The ancient city of Babylon rose to power under kings like Nebuchadnezzar and influenced Israelite exile.
3. Revelation prophesies a final "Babylon" representing immorality, false religion, and persecution that will ultimately be destroyed by God.
Babylon the Great is an introduction to chapters 17-18 of Revelation. It discusses various interpretations of these chapters, with chapter 17 seen as dealing with Babylon as an ecclesiastical entity and chapter 18 as a political entity. Babylon originated from humanity's first apostasy against God and rebellion at the Tower of Babel. It summarizes the history of Babylon in the Bible and prophecies of its destruction, though some prophecies had partial near fulfillments and await a final future fulfillment, with Babylon being destroyed suddenly and completely.
The document argues that Mecca is the biblical Mystery Babylon based on several points:
1) Several prophets including Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel refer to Babylon being located in the desert regions associated with Edom, which is modern day Saudi Arabia.
2) Revelation describes Mystery Babylon as a great city by the sea that engages in great wealth and trade, fitting Mecca as a trade center on the Red Sea.
3) The religious practices of Mystery Babylon are described as "sexual immorality" and embracing false gods, which the document asserts applies to the religion centered in Mecca.
4) Bible prophecies foretell Babylon's eventual destruction by fire, linking to the potential future
The document discusses the three angels' messages from Revelation 14. It explains that the first angel's message calls people to worship God as creator and keep his commandments, including the Sabbath. The second angel's message warns that Babylon, representing apostate religious systems, has fallen. Babylon is guilty of shedding innocent blood and forcing its false teachings on others. The third angel's message warns not to receive the mark of the beast or worship the beast. The document analyzes what the "wine" and "abominations" of Babylon represent based on biblical passages. It urges God's end-time remnant to separate from Babylon's false teachings and traditions.
This document provides an in-depth exegetical study of Revelation 17-18 about the judgment of Babylon the great harlot. It examines the symbolism in the passage, comparing it to other references to spiritual harlotry in the Bible. Babylon represents a false religious system that has corrupted the earth. The study traces the origins of Babylon back to the Tower of Babel and the rebellion of Nimrod after the flood. It argues that Babylon is a transhistorical symbol of satanic deception, representing any culture apart from God.
In Revelations 14:6-12, a second angel follows the first angel warning the people of the World against Babylon and the drinking of her abominable wine? What or who is Babylon? And what are the abominations of babylon. Many Christian writers have referred the Roman Catholic Church System as babylon over generations past and even presently, is this true ? Let's find out from this presentation!
Habakkuk: The justified (by faith) shall liveMichael Scaman
Habakkkuk means whom the Lord embraces... and Habakkuk could use an embrace after hearing the coming judgement but coming mercy as well
Book of Habakkuk, a struggle, ultimate futility of the nations in some senses and going forward, faith in a God who will accomplish all His pleasure
The page on the first slide is a fig tree with no leaves or figs
God tells Habakkuk He is doing something YOU HABAKKUK would not believe even if you were told. Is that a type of irony for God to say that to a prophet?
The justified (by faith) shall live is set in contrast to the proud (who have no need of faith except in themselves) and is also in contrast to the summary statement in 2:13,14 where the nations labor for nothing. God's purpose will stand and The death shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea (which is completely).
Habakkuk went through real struggle with the issue of evil in the world and God's apparent lack of response. Hw complains to God about evil, violence and lawlessness and God explains He will send the Babylonians and they will wipe you out.
He resolves to listen The book ends with a musical psalm that models living by faith in a
desperately difficult time
The document summarizes a story about two friends who were separated for many years due to war. One friend traveled to visit the other, but was arrested for espionage. He pleaded with the king to let him return home to settle his affairs, offering his friend to take his place if he did not return in time. The friend agreed. On the appointed day, the first friend had not returned, so the second friend was prepared for execution. However, at the last moment the first friend arrived. Both friends argued over who should be executed, displaying their deep friendship. The king was moved and offered to become their third friend.
This document summarizes the biblical story of the family of Abraham that became the nation of Israel. It describes how God called Abram to leave his homeland and promised to make him a great nation. Abram's name was changed to Abraham and he had a son Isaac, through whom God said many nations would descend. Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel, had 12 sons who became the patriarchs of the 12 tribes of Israel. The document traces the Israelites' time in Egypt as slaves, their exodus under Moses, receiving the 10 Commandments at Mount Sinai, and their journey to the Promised Land of Canaan. It summarizes the period of the judges and the united kingdom under Saul, David and Solomon, then the
The apostles Paul and Barnabas preached in Iconium and many Jews and Greeks believed. However, unbelieving Jews stirred up opposition against them. They remained and preached boldly with God's power, performing signs and wonders. The city became divided over whether to follow the Jews or apostles. When Jews and Gentiles planned to mistreat them, Paul and Barnabas fled to Lystra and Derbe where they continued preaching the gospel.
1) The document discusses interpretations of imagery in the book of Revelation, particularly regarding God's judgment and warfare.
2) It argues that in Revelation, God/Jesus fights as a lion but acts like a lamb, through willingness to suffer rather than inflict violence.
3) God's people are called to follow this example, fighting through nonviolent witness rather than by killing enemies. Judgment involves enemies spiritually consuming their own sin rather than being actively destroyed.
The passage describes a scene in heaven where the Lamb (Jesus Christ) takes a sealed book from the one sitting on the throne. The four living creatures and 24 elders fall down before the Lamb and sing a new song praising him for being slain and purchasing people for God with his blood. They acknowledge him as making the redeemed people a kingdom and priests to God. A great multitude of angels join in worshipping the Lamb for being worthy to receive power, riches, wisdom and other attributes. All of creation is described as praising God and the Lamb forever.
This document provides an overview and summary of Revelation chapter 14. It discusses four headlines that preview coming attractions, including God judging Rome, Babylon the great falling, emperor worshipers being judged, and congratulations for dead saints. It then examines the harvest of the earth in two figures - the harvest of wheat representing judgment from the perspective of the righteous, and the harvest of grapes representing judgment from the perspective of the wicked. Finally, it previews the seven angels with seven plagues in Revelation 15-16 and notes that now judgment comes with no mercy, as God is a consuming fire.
This document provides an overview and summary of Revelation chapter 14. It discusses four headlines that preview coming attractions, including God judging Rome, Babylon the great falling, emperor worshipers being judged, and congratulations for dead saints. It then examines the harvest of the earth in two figures - the harvest of wheat representing judgment from the perspective of the righteous, and the harvest of grapes representing judgment from the perspective of the wicked. Finally, it previews the seven angels with seven plagues in Revelation 15-16 and notes that now judgment comes with no mercy, as God is a consuming fire.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Revelation 14:6-18:24 from a Sunday school lesson on the Book of Revelation. It discusses four headlines that preview coming attractions, including God judging Rome, Babylon the great falling, emperor worshipers being judged, and congratulations for dead saints. It analyzes the harvest of wheat and grapes as symbols of judgment from different perspectives. It also covers the seven angels with seven plagues pouring out bowls of God's wrath on the earth, with no more mercy or opportunity for repentance. The saints are shown standing by a sea of glass, praising God before the plagues are poured out.
This passage from Revelation 18 describes the fall of Babylon the Great. It depicts a mighty angel announcing with a loud voice that Babylon has fallen. The angel's message represents the "Loud Cry" given with the power of the Holy Spirit. Babylon is described as full of devils and a home for unclean birds, representing how it has rejected God and allowed Satan to take control. It warns God's people to separate themselves from Babylon before receiving her plagues. Babylon is judged by God and will face plagues, burning with fire, and its complete destruction for persecuting God's people throughout history.
Book of Daniel, part 1 (Bible prophesies for the last times series)Anar R Guliyev
The document provides an overview of the Book of Daniel part 1 from a Bible study group. It discusses why prophecies should be studied according to Amos 3:7 and Matthew 16:2-4. It notes that signs prophesied in the Bible that were previously impossible are now possible, indicating we are nearing the end times, such as the exile and regathering of Israel described in Amos 9. The document then summarizes Daniel chapter 1 regarding Nebuchadnezzar taking captives from Jerusalem, including Daniel.
This document discusses the topic of greed and corruption based on a passage from James 5:1-6. It makes several key points:
1. Greed and selfishness are at the root of corruption in people, as seen in examples like wealthy oppressors and Kim Jung Un.
2. The passage warns wealthy people who have stored up treasures only for themselves that their riches will rot and God will require their souls of them.
3. Greed is a common human disease characterized by an insatiable desire to have more. Riches can become toxic substitutes for God that give a false sense of security.
4. The antidote to greed is contentment with what God has provided
Ecclesiastes 9:13-15 God remembered: Noah, Abraham, His promise, His mercy, His covenant, Hannah, Rachel, that we are but dust, our alms, our iniquity, but He does not remember the sins of the righteous. What will God remember about you?
Slides to accompany the #sundayatgrace podcast - use the link in slide 2 or go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/47879/400009-christian-experience-of-god-19-gentleness
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This document discusses the concept of patience. It begins by welcoming the reader and quoting a passage from 1 Thessalonians encouraging rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving. It then states that patience is a complex concept involving calmness under provocation, not becoming angry in difficulty, extensively tolerating others, enduring annoyance or problems, and persisting in difficult situations. The document goes on to explore different aspects of growing in patience such as suffering mistreatment, responding to provocation, tolerating shortcomings, waiting for God to act, and persevering through adversity.
Paul writes a letter to the church in Corinth greeting them and reminding them that they have been called by God into fellowship with Jesus Christ. He thanks God for the grace given to the Corinthians and says that God will strengthen them until the end. Paul urges the Corinthians to end their divisions and be united in their faith as those who have been called by God.
These slides accompany the thirty minute radio podcast for 29/11/2015 from Grace Rural Wales Partnership at
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The podcast features a 15 minute expose of this 2,000 year old prayer's controversial contents and some controversial responses from members of the public to the prohibition.
Slides to accompany the video on the y GRWP Youtube channel and WelshRev podcast on Buzzsprout on Mark 16:1-8 ... The Pastorally Purposeful (broken?) Ending of Mark
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It's all about persevering faithfully through DARK days!
Joseph of Arimathea boldly went to Pilate and requested Jesus' body after crucifixion. As a prominent member of the Council who was waiting for the kingdom of God, Joseph bought a shroud and buried Jesus safely in a tomb, fulfilling the Jewish customs before the Sabbath. Nicodemus assisted Joseph in preparing Jesus' body for burial.
The document discusses why Christians believe in one God consisting of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It provides biblical evidence for each person being God, including texts that state Jesus is God, show Jesus exercising divine authority like God the Father, and classify the Holy Spirit alongside the Father and Son. The document argues that belief in the Trinity is essential to the gospel's claims about Jesus bearing the penalty of sin and restoring fellowship with God through his atonement.
1. Jesus was crucified at 9am where he was mocked and insulted. From noon until 3pm there was darkness over the land. At 3pm, Jesus cried out "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" before dying.
2. Upon Jesus' death, three events testified to who he was: the temple curtain was torn from top to bottom, the centurion said "Surely this man was the Son of God," and some women disciples witnessed from a distance.
3. The document describes Jesus' crucifixion and death, including the events that occurred at three specific times, and three witnesses that testified to Jesus' identity.
This passage from Mark describes the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. It notes that Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss to identify him for the soldiers. When the soldiers arrested Jesus, his disciples deserted him and fled. Only a young man followed at a distance before fleeing naked when seized. The passage examines different levels of commitment to Christ - committing to church but not Christ, committing to Christ but not fully or to follow him, commiting to Christ but not his people or taking him at his word.
Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him to pray in Gethsemane, telling the others to stay and keep watch. He was deeply distressed and asked God to take away his suffering if possible. Returning to the disciples, Jesus found them sleeping three times and admonished them to stay awake and pray. The third time he told them the hour had come for him to be betrayed.
The passage encourages Christians to draw near to God with confidence through Jesus, their great high priest. It exhorts them to hold firmly to their faith and spur one another on through love and good works. They are instructed not to abandon meeting together but to encourage one another, especially as the day of the Lord draws near.
Slides to accompany the audio of the sharp point of discipleship to Christ in Mark's Gospel from Simon Bowkett to be found on Archive.org under 'Missional Mark'
Jesus and his disciples were traveling to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way. The disciples were astonished by what was happening, and those following were afraid. Jesus took the twelve disciples aside and told them privately what would happen to him in Jerusalem. He said he would be delivered over to the chief priests and teachers of the law, who would condemn him to death and hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked, spit on, flogged, and killed. However, Jesus also told them that three days later he would rise again.
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2. Habakkuk 2
• Introduction
• Silence of the prophet, v. 1
• Commission, vv. 2-3
• Observation, vv. 4-5
• Prediction, vv. 6-19
– Taunt song
3. Habakkuk 2
• Introduction
• Silence of the prophet, v. 1
• Commission, vv. 2-3
• Observation, vv. 4-5
• Prediction, vv. 6-19
– Taunt song
– Curses
4. The Five Woes of Habakkuk 2
• Woe to him who piles up stolen goods
and makes himself wealthy by extortion!
How long must this go on?”
7 Will not your creditors suddenly arise?
Will they not wake up and make you tremble?
Then you will become their prey.
8 Because you have plundered many nations,
the peoples who are left will plunder you.
For you have shed human blood;
you have destroyed lands and cities and
everyone in them.
5. The Five Woes of Habakkuk 2
• ‘Woe to him who builds his house by unjust
gain,
setting his nest on high
to escape the clutches of ruin!
10 You have plotted the ruin of many peoples,
shaming your own house and forfeiting your
life.
11 The stones of the wall will cry out,
and the beams of the woodwork will echo it.
6. The Five Woes of Habakkuk 2
• ‘Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed
and establishes a town by injustice!
13 Has not the LORD Almighty determined
that the people’s labour is only fuel for the
fire,
that the nations exhaust themselves for
nothing?
14 For the earth will be filled with the
knowledge of the glory of the LORD
as the waters cover the sea.
7. The Five Woes of Habakkuk 2
• 15 ‘Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbours,
pouring it from the wineskin till they are drunk,
so that he can gaze on their naked bodies!
16 You will be filled with shame instead of glory.
Now it is your turn! Drink and let your nakedness be
exposed!
The cup from the LORD’s right hand is coming round to
you,
and disgrace will cover your glory.
17 The violence you have done to Lebanon will
overwhelm you,
and your destruction of animals will terrify you.
For you have shed human blood;
you have destroyed lands and cities and everyone in
them.
8. Drinking this cup
• Revelation 14
6 Then I saw another angel flying in mid-air, and he had the
eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth –
to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a
loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of
his judgment has come. Worship him who made the
heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.’
8 A second angel followed and said, ‘“Fallen! Fallen is
Babylon the Great,”which made all the nations drink the
maddening wine of her adulteries.’
9 A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: ‘If
anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its
mark on their forehead or on their hand, 10 they, too, will
drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full
strength into the cup of his wrath.
9. Drinking this cup
• Revelation 17
Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a desert.
There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was
covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and
ten horns. 4 The woman was dressed in purple and
scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and
pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with
abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. 5 The name
written on her forehead was a mystery:
BABYLON THE GREAT
THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES
AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
6 I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of God’s
holy people, the blood of those who bore testimony to
Jesus.
10. The Five Woes of Habakkuk 2
• 18 ‘Of what value is an idol carved by a craftsman?
Or an image that teaches lies?
For the one who makes it trusts in his own
creation;
he makes idols that cannot speak.
19 Woe to him who says to wood, “Come to life!”
Or to lifeless stone, “Wake up!”
Can it give guidance?
It is covered with gold and silver;
there is no breath in it.’
11. Habakkuk 2
• Introduction
• Silence of the prophet, v. 1
• Commission, vv. 2-3
• Observation, vv. 4-5
• Prediction, vv. 6-19
• Silence of the land, v. 20
“The LORD is in his holy temple;
let all the earth be silent before him.”
12. Habakkuk 2
• Introduction
• Silence of the prophet, v. 1
• Commission, vv. 2-3
• Observation, vv. 4-5
• Prediction, vv. 6-19
• Silence of the land, v. 20
• Conclusion
Editor's Notes
A set of woes follows which seems to take the form of a taunt song … the sort of ANE’n taunt song to which defeated Judah is subject from the Babylonians.So vv. 6-19 contain a prophecy of what the content of that taunt song will be.You know what a taunt song is?מָשָׁל – mashal …It’s the word for a parable, a proverb … a taunt song!“Will not all of these take up a taunt song against him, even mockery and insinuations against him, and say ‘Woe to him who increases what is not his …’”And a taunt song is what the victors use to rub the noses of the vanquished in the dirt.So this is Habakkuk prophesying (in the certain terms described in vv. 2-3 … certain but not instant) the taunt song that is going at a future definite but not immediate point against the Babylonians who are first going to conquer, devastate and sing horrible taunts to the people of Judah.Now, that prophesied taunt song at some distant time after God steps into the situation consists of a series of five woes.A woe is a curse for a violation of God’s Law and brings with it the threat of the certainty of God’s judgement on that sin.So when the covenant is instituted in Israel after she enters the land in Deuteronomy 27, as instructed, half of the people stand on Mt Gerizim and half on MtEbal and they alternately read the blessings and the curses of the covenant …There were blessings for obedience and there were curses or woes for breaking the covenant.So here is a prophecy of future taunt songs calling down curses for their covenant violations on those who (in their sin) were nonetheless in God’s complicated providence the instruments and officers of God’s punishment of His own people (Judah) … A punishment which would pave the way for the ending of the Kingdom of Men in Israel and the inauguration of the Kingdom of God in the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Now the actual woes themselves relate closely to the sins against Judah that will be committed by the invading Babylonians …It’s not a matter of tribalism.That’s usually the way with taunt songs …There’ve been some particularly bad ones in the news recently aimed at Manchester United on the theme of that dreadful Munich aircrash in 1958.They are usually tribal.This one is ethical … QUITE unusual …But there’s more to it than that.God had declared to Israel (Deuteronomy 28:37) that if they did not keep the commands of God they would become the object of taunts amongst the Nations.Now the Lord reveals through Habakkuk that whilst that bitter experience is coming upon them, the day is coming when all the nations that these Babylonians have conquered shall taunt their conquerors in song.
The first woe has to do with theft and extortion.It’s not actually the best translation to use: ’Woe!’Heb. הוֹיhoy!It is an onomatopoeic word of mockery … ‘Ha!’ or something similar.What is mocked?‘piling up stolen goods’, says NIV.It’s basically a violation of the eighth commandment: (Exodus 20:15) “‘You shall not steal.”If you steal, who is your creditor?You ARE a person in debt to others because you haven’t EARNED what you have …So, again, to WHOM (in that circumstance) are you in debt?Who have you had your wealth from?Who, then, are your creditors?The people you did not earn it off but nonetheless had it from!Your VICTIMS are your CREDITORS … that’s a new way to see things!Well, they will suddenly arise.Suddenly.The cry of ch. 1 against ungodly Judah was ‘how long, O Lord?’ and the answer was ‘suddenly’.The prophesied taunt of ch. 2 is against the thieves and extortioners who afflict defeated and humiliated Israel … ‘How long must this go on?’‘Will not your creditors SUDDENLY arise?’It’s all about reciprocity in God’s judgement on sin … it’s about retribution …. JUST DESSERTS are coming the way even of these executioners God has appointed to do God’s will, because they will do it to serve themselves and NOT for His Glory.
Carrying captives to Babylon to build those hanging gardens and hundreds of other self-glorifying edifices along with the wealth of the nations conquered to finance it all … it’s not GLORIFIED their own house but has SHAMED it.Ah yes … those hanging gardens of Babylon may well still be listed amongst the wonders of the world, but WHAT is it that we ought to be wondering at?Their place in the Scriptures appears to be a bit of a wonder, but we are to wonder that such an unjustly built and financed edifice stands as the monument to where building in defiance of God gets you … the edifice stands there today, elaborate but EMPTY.
The futility of human endeavours built on bloodshed is illustrated in these verses.How many great man-made empires built on human cruelty and endeavour need to rise and fall before this truth will come home to the people?It’s a vanity, because at the end of the day the glory that is Athens, Carthage, Rome, Constantinople or … Swansea? … will be brought down and shhown up for what it is, as God’s Kingdom is established on earth …“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”
Well WHAT do you make out of THIS one?Drunkenness, coarseness, … sexual exploitation with drink.Babylon mixes an irrational, exploitative wrath with the wine that it pours!Part of the depravity inherent in sin is that it insists on involving others in its debauchery … and God’s faithful people need to be strong to stand apart from this when depraved people behave this way.Babylon is not satisfied with getting drunk itself, it rests contented ONLY when it has forced its degradation onto others.Incidentally, have you noticed the intimate connection that does seem to exist between drunkenness and sexual impurity?Lot’s daughters got him drunk s that they could commit their shameful act of incest (Genesis 19:32-35)Noah became drunk but one of his sons mishandled the situation leading to the exposure of Noah’s nakedness (Gen. 9:21)This expression that NIV translates ‘gaze on their naked bodies’ is a circumlocution for more than looking … In Lev. 20 and elsewhere it clearly refers to having sexual relations.It appears very much from the context of the rest of Scripture that Babylon … like the pubs of Swansea and Llanelli … is well up for slipping someone a Micky Finn in order to exploit that person sexually … that is the idea Habakkuk is conveying here.It is going to be THEIR turn, and they will have to drink to the dregs the cup of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.As Babylon has treated others, so God will bring it back on them … a theme picked up in the NT …
This making thers drink t their shame will be turned back upon her, and drinkingdrinking herself will lead to Babylon’s own over-exposure and exploitation
Yes, the wicked do terrible things and WILL do dreadful things SHORTLY (but over a prolonged period) to Judah as God’s instruments of judgement, but those human beings who do this will nonetheless be held responsible and accountable for what they do and will face the just penalty for their offences.And then that in which they trusted will openly PROVE to be worthless … as again, the tables are turned.It is their idolatry – worshipping created things rather than the Creator God – that has led Babylon to the bad behaviour she embraced and therefore (in the hands of a just, personal God she denied) into the trouble she will find herself in.And all this is prophesied of Babylon before it happened.And all this rapidly, subsequently happened.So why do so many make the same error to this day?No … not SO many of them are dancing around statues or bushes … but their cars, caravans and kitchen units?That is utterly a different matter!In the light of the outworking in history of this prophecy from God, listen – here comes the clear voice of consummate wisdom:
Habakkuk has just described the idols of the nations as speechless nothings …But God is in His holy temple … at the centre of His appropriate worship and seated upon His symbolic throne.It’s time for the babblers and noisy chatterers to be silent, to be silent before their ACTUAL God.This day too, says Habakkuk, is definitely coming.It may seem to be a long time coming, but it will not delay … it awaits only its God-appointed time.It will come and it will not delay.So – conclusion …
Life is certainly going to be a bit of battle for the people of Judah … but God has a very firm grip on the alarming, apparently ‘out of control’ things that are going to happen, and He is controlling them NOT just in judgement but also in order (longer term) to bring about redemption for the people of God.This won’t, of course, be the sort of short term, this-worldly quick fix that humanity loves to hear about so very much … but the eternal salvation of the people of God – the justified shall live by faith.The people of Judah have brought so much brought all of this bad stuff on themselves, of course.But the battle they’ve brought upon themselves must be gone through, the consequences of sin must be borne … by faithfulness.And IN that battle, or struggle – as in any battle or struggle – morale needs to be attended to.Here in this taunt song prophecy, it is as if God is attending to and providing for the morale of the very people whose sins have brought down His righteous and utterly justified judgement against them … or at least for the morale of those who (chastened perhaps by the experience) will live by grace and faith through it.Now, of course (and this is helpful and encouraging, of course) God is going to make sure that nobody gets away with anything – people are accountable to God, whether they acknowledge Him or not.But if you look at this prophetic taunt song you will notice that it is completely unlike any battlefield or sporting taunt song that you ever really come across, because the taunts are not tribal but ethical.It almost fulfils the PASTORAL role of worship … worship is of course primarily about bringing glory to God – the private manifestation of God’s perfection is His holiness, the public manifestation of His perfection is His Glory … and that public manifestation of His Glory commands worship … but that worship performs a pastoral role in that it corrects our world view and reinforces that world view in a spiritually healthy and wholesome outlook and approach to the hard experience of daily life.THAT’s what I mean by the pastoral role of worship.It enables us to embrace and to take hold of the world-view that our Bible teaching informs us of.Worship is NOT a taunt song … but it performs a similar pastoral role to the taunt song here in Habakkuk 2 which is there to readjust the world-view of the people of Judah as they head into a period of hard and bitter experience which will either turn individuals away from their God or towards Him.It is there to guard morale and outlook in times of great suffering and difficulty.Here is where worship becomes pastorally important and makes us resilient, persevering in faith through difficult times … not rejoicing that the demons and THEIR allies are subject to us, but rejoicing that our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.In all of this it is God Who delivers His people, it is God Who sets His people free from the effects of His righteous judgement and brings about the plan of salvation that leads through this vale of tears into the eternal and glorious presence of God.