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The Resurrection of the Body - Part 2 (1 Corinthians 15:20-34)

Paul taught that man consists of three parts: the body, soul and spirit. Understanding this concept, aided by early Christian insights, can help us to appreciate the inner struggle we often experience. It disarms the popular Reformation teaching on “total depravity” and explains how even unbelievers can demonstrate noble character. In this message we also tackle

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The Resurrection of the Body - Part 1 (1 Corinthians 15:1-19)

Some Christians in Corinth did not believe that their physical bodies would be raised from the dead in the end. After all, isn’t it just our souls that will be saved? In this chapter Paul turns his attention to correcting that foundational misunderstanding. (Warning: This teaching will likely disrupt what many believe today!) Teaching Notes

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In the Belly of the Whale (Jonah 1 & 2)

Many Christians dismiss the Book of Jonah as a cute children’s story involving a whale, or as the account of a second-rate prophet. However, Jesus saw it differently. In Matthew 12, He said that the only sign that would be given to that generation would be “the sign of Jonah”. Jesus went on to state

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Psalm 49 - The Wise and the Foolish with Wealth

In His teaching and parables, Jesus had much to say about wealth: exposing its deception, limitations, and how His followers should understand and use it. But these were not new teachings! In Psalm 49, the psalmist cries out with a riddle regarding wealth. This psalm's wisdom and vivid imagery exposes wealth's folly, helping us use

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Four Prophecies Fulfilled: the Resurrected Christ and Eternal King (Acts 2:30-32)

We have come to the powerful core of the message Peter preached on the day of Pentecost. Here Peter ties the resurrection of Jesus to four kingdom prophecies connected to an ancient promise made to David. Since these prophecies are alluded to (rather than directly quoted), most Christians miss the significance of Peter’s words. In

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Pentecost: Peter Proclaims Jesus' Resurrection from the Dead (Acts 2:1-29)

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends in fire on the apostles, a crowd gathers, and Peter preaches the resurrection of Jesus. He begins by explaining how Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Psalm 16: “You will not leave my soul in Hades...." Using related passages and insights from early Christians, we learn about

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Psalm 3 - Shadows of the Resurrection

There is great treasure to be found in Psalm 3, especially when we understand its background: a heart-breaking tragedy in David's life. Here we see that even after God forgives our sins, the destructive consequences can follow for the rest of our lives. We also dig into remarkable similarities in details of David's story and

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New Heavens and a New Earth (2 Peter 3:13-18)

Peter concludes his letter speaking of "a new heavens and a new earth." He then describes how we should live, "looking forward to these things." In this lesson we examine the stark warnings of coming judgment and destruction of this world by fire, as well as the promise of new heavens and a new earth

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The Resurrection of Jesus (Easter 2021)

The entire Christian faith is based on the resurrection of Jesus from the grave on the third day. Either it happened or it did not. From the beginning, there were two competing explanations for the empty tomb, with each claiming a conspiracy by the other side. In evaluating the competing claims, we consider the powerful, logical argument made by early Christian writer Eusebius. We close by looking at implications of the resurrection: our hope of victory over death, and a demonstration of the incredible power of the Spirit.

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Three Feasts that Matter (Exodus 23:10-19)

In the Law of Moses, all men are required each year to "appear before the Lord" during three annual Feasts: Unleavened Bread (or Passover), Harvest (or Pentecost), and Ingathering (or Tabernacles). All three play a significant role in the New Testament ministry of Jesus and the apostles. Remarkably, these feasts, which God commands the Israelites

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