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More on the Divinity of Christ; 3 Questions for John the Baptist (John 1:19-28, Pt. A)

As we continue in the first chapter of John, we continue our deep dive into the identity of Christ, his divinity, and his appearances in the Old Testament. We are also introduced to John the Baptist, an important character in the beginning of all four Gospels. John was asked three questions: are you the Christ, […]

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Jacob's Final Blessing of His 12 Sons (Genesis 49:1-27)

Jacob, on his deathbed, calls in his twelve sons and tells each one what will happen to his descendants in days to come. To his fourth son, Judah, he utters one of the most detailed and explicit prophecies about Jesus in all the Bible. Early Christian writers such as Justin Martyr used this prophecy as […]

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Isaac Born, Ishmael Cast Out (Genesis 21)

In Genesis 21 we find another disturbing story: Abraham casting out his own son Ishmael and his maidservant Hagar, who both nearly die in the desert. While it would be easy to pass over this story, there are significant lessons here, some which Paul explains in Galatians 4. This story offers significant challenges and hope […]

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The Covenant of Circumcision (Genesis 17)

In Genesis 17, God gives Abraham and God's people the "everlasting covenant" of circumcision. What is this covenant? Does circumcision have anything to do with Christians today? Why should we care? This lesson is packed with the heart of God, foreshadowing of Christ, and an explanation of the circumcision made available to us under the […]

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Noah & the Flood, Part 1: The Back Story (Genesis 5:28-6:9)

In Genesis 5 we are introduced to Noah, "a righteous man, who was perfect in his generation and well-pleasing to God," yet lived during a time of great wickedness. We look at whether the story of the flood is merely a fable, or instead the greatest disaster in human history. We tackle ways the early […]

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The Creation (Genesis 1)

Genesis 1 covers the creation of the world. The chapter raises many significant questions: What does the creation account reveal about who God is? How should we understand the creation of the world? What is reasonable? Why do so many smart people reject God as the Creator of the universe? How did Paul argue […]

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