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Don't Plow with a Bull and a Donkey Together (Deuteronomy 22:1-12)

What do wandering donkeys, men's clothing, deck railings, and animal selection for plowing have in common? Is this chapter in Deuteronomy filled with obsolete Old Testament rules? You may be surprised by the spiritual (and extremely practical) gems we uncover in this lesson, including the kindness of God, our identities as men and women, the

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Prove It! (Pt. 5: More Prophecies, and Conclusion)

'Prove It!' Series: Proving the Faith in Jesus from the Old Testament Prophecies In the beginning, the apostles spread the Christian faith throughout the world using the evidence of fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This ancient approach is still incredibly effective in persuading truth-seeking unbelievers to believe that Jesus is the Son of God. This faith-building

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Prove It! (Pt. 4: He Would Be Raised from the Dead on the Third Day)

‘Prove It!’ Series: Proving Faith in Jesus from the Old Testament Prophecies (originally taught in 2013) In the beginning, the apostles spread the Christian faith throughout the world using the evidence of fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This ancient approach is still incredibly effective in persuading truth-seeking unbelievers to believe that Jesus is the Son of

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Prove It! (Pt. 3: He Would Suffer and Die on the Cross)

‘Prove It!’ Series: Proving Faith in Jesus from the Old Testament Prophecies [originally taught in 2013] In the beginning, the apostles spread the Christian faith throughout the world using the evidence of fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This ancient approach is still incredibly effective in persuading truth-seeking unbelievers to believe that Jesus is the Son of

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Prove It! (Pt. 2 of 5: Christ the King Would Come)

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Prove It! (Pt. 1 of 5: Why the Prophecies Still Matter)

"Prove It!" Series: Proving Faith in Jesus from the Old Testament Prophecies [This series was taught in 2013.] In the beginning, the apostles spread the Christian faith throughout the world using the evidence of fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This ancient approach is still incredibly effective in persuading truth-seeking unbelievers to believe that Jesus is the

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Anyone Hung on a Tree is Cursed (Deuteronomy 21)

Here we encounter an extraordinary prophecy about Jesus, later quoted by Paul in Galatians. It reveals the cursed way in which Jesus would die: as a criminal, suspended (hung) on a tree. This manner of His death has been a major stumbling block to the Jews. However, it reminds us that each disciple must take

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Should Christians Support Modern Israel's Wars? (Deuteronomy 20, Pt. 2)

Many Christians are taught that we should automatically support the modern state of Israel in its wars in the Middle East. While Bible passages are cited to support this position, is that actually what the Scriptures teach? In this message, we explore relevant passages from the Old and New Testaments to understand how the Lord

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When You Go to War (Deuteronomy 20)

Old Testament instructions on conducting war might seem irrelevant to Christians seeking to follow Jesus' teachings on peace and nonresistance. However, they contain valuable lessons that can be applied to the spiritual warfare we engage in every day. In this message, we look at practical applications for us and consider a hidden gem in Moses'

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By the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19)

There are hidden gems in this section, with relevance that may surprise many Christians. Laws regarding just punishment for crimes such as manslaughter dispel the popular idea that “all sins are the same” in the eyes of God. Directives to maintain the ancient boundaries remind us that the faith handed down by Jesus and the

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