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 Old Testament Study - Part 4
The lesson on February 5, 2006 continues the lesson on the
Old Testament review. Genesis covers a lot of history with scripture that covers the faith of Abraham and the foretelling of the promises the are founded in
Israel’s hope. Sound doctrine is important and something we need to be attentive to. Doctrine is progressive and what we find in Genesis is important
to the promises to Israel. Our doctrine that we are to adhere to is the Mystery given in Ephesians by the apostle Paul. In the calling of Israel, the doctrine is in
the Old Covenant and flows through the New Covenant.   This lesson continues the look at Genesis
and the foundation of the promises given to Abraham and the beginning of Israel with the Land, the Seed, and the City. Click here to listen now.
 The Love of Christ
The lesson on February 12, 2006 is given by William Champion, who recently suffered a stroke which affected his speech and the
ability to communicate. In retelling his story, he relates the experience to the call of a Christian to glory in the love of Christ. As we are reminded in
Ephesians 3:19 (KJV) “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be
filled with all the fulness of God. Contrary to the love of Christ, were reminded of the lust of the flesh
. This involves the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life which are at war with
the New nature. It says in I John 2:15-17 (KJV) ”Love not the world, neither the things that are in the
world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the
lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world
passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” As we celebrate Valentines Day,
let us remember that the love of Christ is the most important aspect of life and we should celebrate daily.  Click here to listen now.
 Old Testament Study - Part 5. The lesson on February 26, 2006 continues the series with part 5
on the Old Testament study . This lesson covers the "Torah" which is the first five books: Genesis,
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Dueteronomy. The author of these books is Moses. There has
been some higher criticism on the author not being Moses but the internal evidence proves the authorship. We find in Exodus 17:14 (KJV) "And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a
memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven." Further in Exodus 24:4 (KJV) we see Moses writing the law "And
Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under
the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel." The relationship with Adam failed and we transition to
Moses and Abraham to begin with the law. Passing from Genesis to Exodus we find God creating a relationship with
mankind by the giving of the Law. You can divide the 120 years of his life into three categories: 40 years in Egypt, 40
years in the desert, and 40 years in the wilderness. The faith chapter in Hebrews recounts his journey: Hebrews 11:23-29 says (KJV) "By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a
proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to
be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the
pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had
respect unto the recompence of the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as
seeing him who is invisible. Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the
firstborn should touch them. By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned." Moses brought the law but Christ brought grace and truth.  Click here to listen now or go the series page to review all the lessons on the Old Testament.
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