Studying Scripture with Pastor David Higa at CCEP

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. [Matthew 4:1] In baseball, the key to hitting is timing. The form and technique of a swing are also important, but without timing even a perfect swing will come up empty. That is why a good pitcher will change up speeds. Changing speeds throws off a batters timing. The devil is the best off-speed pitcher in this li...

Joshua 9-10: Conquest

Joshua 9-10: Conquest

And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass. [Rev 2:18] Can you imagine taking in this personal revelation of Jesus!? We can refer back to Rev 1:14-15 to see that these are only two of the several features that John described in his vision of the unveiled Christ. His response, I fell at His feet...

And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass. [Rev 2:18] Can you imagine taking in this personal revelation of Jesus!? We can refer back to Rev 1:14-15 to see that these are only two of the several features that John described in his vision of the unveiled Christ. His response, I fell at His feet...

Genesis 8-9: Noah

Genesis 8-9: Noah

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. [Matthew 4:1] The temptation that Christ endured came immediately after His baptism. Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. [Mk 1:12] This is the dynamic that we see in our day. It doesnt take long after a baptism service for Satan to tempt, entice, and lead astray. Notice, though, that it was the Sp...

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. [Matthew 4:1] The temptation that Christ endured came immediately after His baptism. Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. [Mk 1:12] This is the dynamic that we see in our day. It doesnt take long after a baptism service for Satan to tempt, entice, and lead astray. Notice, though, that it was the Sp...

Joshua 7-8: Defeated

Joshua 7-8: Defeated

This morning we will cover Jesus Revelation letters to Smyrna and Pergamos. To Smyrna: I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich) [Revelation 2:9] In the world you will have tribulation, Jesus told His disciples this just before He went to the Cross [ref. John 16:33]. He would leave them, but not as orphans; He promised them the Holy Spirit who would guide and strengthen them....

This morning we will cover Jesus Revelation letters to Smyrna and Pergamos. To Smyrna: I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich) [Revelation 2:9] In the world you will have tribulation, Jesus told His disciples this just before He went to the Cross [ref. John 16:33]. He would leave them, but not as orphans; He promised them the Holy Spirit who would guide and strengthen them....

Genesis 6-7: The Ark and the Flood

Genesis 6-7: The Ark and the Flood

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. [Matthew 3:11] Our Lord referred to John the Baptist as the greatest born of women. That is high praise! Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist...

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. [Matthew 3:11] Our Lord referred to John the Baptist as the greatest born of women. That is high praise! Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist...

Joshua 6: Jericho

Joshua 6: Jericho

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. [Revelation 2:4] Ive often said that a little knowledge and a little confidence is a dangerous combination. Mixing the two oftentimes siphons out humility. Humility gets us to yield to the Teacher and to take in what Hes teaching. But it is oftentimes when were overconfident that we stop listening, learning, and receiving wh...

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. [Revelation 2:4] Ive often said that a little knowledge and a little confidence is a dangerous combination. Mixing the two oftentimes siphons out humility. Humility gets us to yield to the Teacher and to take in what Hes teaching. But it is oftentimes when were overconfident that we stop listening, learning, and receiving wh...

Genesis 4-5: Cain & Abel

Genesis 4-5: Cain & Abel

When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt [Matthew 2:14] There really is not a lot of Scripture on Joseph, Marys husband, our Lords adopted father. But the handful of verses that we have, describe him as a God-fearing man and a Spirit-led leader. The end of Matt 1 records that he sought to put her away secretly finding that she [Mary] was with child duri...

When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt [Matthew 2:14] There really is not a lot of Scripture on Joseph, Marys husband, our Lords adopted father. But the handful of verses that we have, describe him as a God-fearing man and a Spirit-led leader. The end of Matt 1 records that he sought to put her away secretly finding that she [Mary] was with child duri...