▪︎ Covenent of righteousness – Isa 42:6; ▪︎ Jesus is the way – John 14:6;▪︎ Fully supplied in Christ – 2Cor 5:21; ▪︎ This is pure grace – Eph 2:8-9;

OLD TESTAMENT: Abomination – (תּוֹעֵבַה – Hebrew) – tow`ebah ► Abomination, detestable thing, something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol, from the root תָּעַב (ta’ab), meaning “to abhor” or “to detest.” Full list….• Genesis 43:32; • Gen 46:34; • Exod 8:26; • Lev 18:21 – child sacrifice• Lev 18:22 – homosexuality, sodomy• Lev 18:23 – … Read more

▪︎ Simeon had been waiting a long time in hope, longing for the consolation of Israel… Luke 2:25    (full text – ) ▪︎ Anna was waiting possibly 50 years for the redemption of Jerusalem… Luke 2:38   (full text – ) ▪︎ Jesus fulfilled both their hopes and longings on the same day when His parents took … Read more

▪︎ Simeon was looking for the consolation of Israel – Luke 2:25; ▪︎ He was told he would not die until he had seen it – Luke 2:26; ▪︎ Jesus fulfilled this promise – Luke 2:27-28, 29-30; Consolation (παράκλησις – Greek) – paraklésis ► Comfort, encouragement, exhortation, consolation, from para (close besides) and kaléō (to … Read more

▪︎ Luke 2:18-19 – Mary did 2 things: Treasured – (συντηρέω – Greek) ► suntéreó – To preserve, to keep, to maintain, to guard closely, to keep in mind, From σύν (sun, meaning “with”) and τηρέω (téreó, meaning “to keep” or “to guard”), carefully preserving or keeping something intact Pondering – (συμβάλλω – Greek) ► … Read more

▪︎ Bitterness over circumstances –   ► No food – Exod 16:3;   ► Adversity – Numb 11:1;   ► No meat – Numb 11:4, 5-6,   (full text – ) ▪︎ Bitterness with people –   ► Race/Culture – Numb 12:1;   ► Leadership – Numb 12:2;    (full text – ) ▪︎ Bitterness in the Church –   ► Food – Rom … Read more

▪︎ The beginning of wisdom – Prov 9:10; ▪︎ Justice and righteousness – Isa 33:5; ▪︎ Stability and treasure – Isa 33:6;

▪︎ By believing in Jesus – John 1:12; ▪︎ Not by our will or flesh – John 1:13; ▪︎ Born by the Spirit – John 3:3; ▪︎ Called by God – John 6:44-45; ▪︎ Chosen by God – Eph 1:3-4; ▪︎ Adopted as God’s children – Eph 1:5; ▪︎ Based on God’s mercy – Rom … Read more

▪︎Theological background – Ps 110:1; Matt 22:45-46;   (full text – ) ▪︎ Demon testimony – Mark 1:23-24; ▪︎ Jesus’ confession – Matt 26:63, 64;▪︎ Consequent condemnation – Matt 26:65-66; ▪︎ Resurrection required – Ps 16:10; ▪︎ Resurrection proof – Rom 1:3-4;

▪︎ Built on the sacrifice made by Messiah – Isa 9:6, 7, Isa 53:4, 5, 6;▪︎Exclusive, between God and them alone – James 4:4, 5;▪︎Extremely jealous, with great zeal He does this – Zech 8:2, 3;▪︎People from nations throughout the whole world will come to worship at Zion – Zech 8:22, 20-23   (full text – )

▪︎ He will bring forth the Son of David, the Messiah – Isa 9:6, 7; ▪︎ God brought His children out of Egypt and endured their rebellion, restoring them eventually to their chosen heritage – Isa 63:15    (full text – ) ▪︎ Israel’s murderous acts against their own children will bring the wrath of God … Read more