The New American Commentary says, “The war of the kings sets the scene for this second account in the trilogy of Abram-Lot stories (chaps. 13; 14; 18–19). Lot contrasts Abram in two ways in this episode: first, he is the passive, impotent figure compared to the courageous champion Abram; second, Lot is incompetent as leader…
The purpose of the Gospel of John is to reveal who Jesus is. After Jesus heals the man born blind, Jesus engages in a discourse with the religious leaders of His day. This discourse is recorded in 10:1-42. In having this discussion, Jesus makes it very clear who He really is. Jesus speaks a parable…
When Jesus healed the man born blind, it created quite a stir amongst the religious leaders of that day. This is common ground for Jesus. Everywhere Jesus went, He was met with some form of opposition and questioning by religious leaders. Unfortunately, many sincere followers of Christ face the same type of scrutiny today. There…
The Gospel of John is a revelation of who Jesus is. It is the most theological of the four Gospels. In our study in the Gospel of John, we have learned many things about Jesus. In learning those things about Jesus, we also learn many things about ourselves and our need for Jesus. Here in…
In Genesis chapter 10, we have a list of generations that came from the sons of Noah. This list includes those born after the tower of Babel as it mentions the nations that are spread abroad on the earth. “Chapter 10 is an attempt to classify the peoples of the world as then known to…
There are several covenants made between God and man recorded in scripture. There are seven covenants to be exact. Those covenants are as follows: Adamic Covenant, Noahic Covenant, Abrahamic Covenant, Palestinian Covenant, Mosaic Covenant, Davidic Covenant, and the New Covenant. Within the discussion of the biblical covenants, there are a few issues that Christians are…
As the flood waters subsided in Noah’s day, God stays true to His promise. So it is today with all the turmoil in this world, God will keep His promises and will do exactly what He says He will do. As we examine Genesis chapter eight, we discover six undeniable truths about God. God know…
Have you ever wondered why so many people refuse to believe in Jesus? After all, when the Gospel message is clearly presented, how can anyone refuse such a good thing? In our text, we find Jesus continuing His conversation with the Jewish people. In this conversation, Jesus explains to them who He is. However, many…
In Genesis seven, we have the historical account of the great flood. We can spend much time examining the facts surrounding the flood and the insurmountable amount of evidence for the Biblical flood. However, our purpose here is to focus more on the spiritual applications that we learn from the flood, rather, than the historical…
One of my favorite Southern Gospel groups is the Gaither Vocal Band. They have a song that you may be familiar with called, let freedom ring. Here are the lyrics to that song: Deep within the heart has always known that there was freedom Somehow breathed into the very soul of life The prisoner, the…
Pastor Chris Noland 