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Sermons, devotions, and other discussions from Ebenezer Family Church.
Based in King William's Town, South Africa.
He is risen!
Based in King William's Town, South Africa.
He is risen!
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The "Rapture" is quite the buzzword in theology. Many, many people have come up with weird and wonderful explanations of how and when it will happen - the most recent being sometime this very month! Let's take a brief expedition into this topic and what the Bible really says.
A public healing of a public figure means the formerly blind man was on the Pharisees' radar. What we see is a remarkable display of faith and courage. He did not change the account of his healing for those who could have made his life difficult.
Ugly things are happening by wicked people all around. There is a deep rot in society - this is not something new. But we are still called to live faithfully, each one of us, by trusting in God, His faithfulness, and delighting in Him!
What we see in this section is the beginning of the blind man's spiritual healing process. Yes, he received his sight, but at this stage he does not know Jesus beyond His name. However, he can give the specifics of how he was healed - this is a man who by the end of the chapter will declare "I believe"!
Yes, we are saved and adopted children of God. But if we didn't at first fear Him, why would we need to be saved? Let's not forget the fear of the Lord!
Suffering isn't always caused by sin. Sometimes, as in the case of the blind man, our suffering may be for the works of God to be made manifest. Instead of focusing on our hardship, we should trust in His purpose and go as He sends us - all for His glory!
Many times in life we get stuck in repeated errors that we cannot seem to shake. However, the Bible promises us freedom from habitual sin and patterns of behaviour - we must just learn to do what God's Word says! Remember: a mistake the first time is a mistake, but a mistake the second time is a decision. What decisions will you make today?
Stuck in the Pit? Don't worry, God has not forgotten you nor abandoned you! He will not leave you there: He has a place for you with Him in eternity!
Jesus did not have to put up a front. He could not, for He is not a liar like we sometimes are. As such, it is with the upmost clarity that He makes an undeniable claim to divinity: "I Am" - the characteristic of being eternal, reserved for God alone.
Paul gives thanks to God for the Roman Church' faith that was proclaimed throughout the world. Is it too difficult for that to be said of us? Let' take encouragement from this passage to work together in faith, striving side-by-side in unity, for the glory of God!
The Jews now start attacking Jesus's character and twisting His words. It is evident that they do not honour the Father, for they do not honour the Son. Even the Son did not seek His own glory, but the glory of the Father.
We all have decisions to make. In many cases, these decisions will put us on the wide road that leads to destruction, or the narrow road that leads to life. Let's make sure that we are firmly on the narrow road, however costly or difficult it may be, for it leads to eternal life with our God!
Jesus states the true spiritual condition of the Jews: they are children of the devil, because they imitate him. Calling good evil and evil good, opposing the truth at every turn, and being unable to hear the Word all stem from this simple conclusion: they are not of God
It's sometimes a difficult thing to meet together. Crime, late nights, busyness, and a host of other things play a part. However, we cannot forget that we are part of the family of God. There are other ways to connect! Let us continue to be the connected family, even when meeting in person isn't always an option
Despite all the impending doom, Habakkuk can still declare that he will rejoice in the Lord and take joy in His salvation. Why? Because He is fully confident in who God is - He knows his Lord!
If you know the Truth, you will be free. If you are not completely transformed, you do not know the Truth. Salvation is all or nothing! May we exhibit the faithfulness of those who have gone before us, like Abraham
We ran out of time last week, so we pick up again today with our lessons in defeating giants!
We are righteous in God's eyes, by grace, through faith, in what Christ Jesus has done for us. So, let's actually live like the redeemed children of God!
Moses led the Israelites to victory against the giant, King Og, at 120 years of age! Moses had faced many "giants" in his life, yet God gave him the victory over each one. It doesn't matter how big your giant is, your God is bigger!
The end of the matter is this: fear God and keep His commandments. Through all the trials and tribulations of live, our simple instruction is to fear God and do what He says. Remember Him, forget yourself, and rejoice in the salvation that is ours in Christ Jesus!
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