The Kingdom At Hand

Judges 1.8-18 (ESV) And the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it and struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire. And afterward the men of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites who lived in the hill country, in the Negeb, and in the lowland. And Judah went against the Canaanites who lived in Hebron (now the name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba), and...

Judges 1:1–7 (ESV) 1:1 After the death of Joshua, the people of Israel inquired of the LORD, “Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?” 1:2 The LORD said, “Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand.” 1:3 And Judah said to Simeon his brother, “Come up with me into the territory allotted to me, that we may fight against the Canaanites. And I li...

As we study story we have to remember that we aren't the primary audience but that we are a secondary audience. As we study we Observe, Interpret and Apply the scriptures. We don't know for sure who the author of Judges is but Jewish tradition puts it on Samuel. It seems that the purpose was to explain how Israel became so ungodly and this was done by recounting the stories of local leaders and ho...

Episode Notes Ephesians 6:18–20 (ESV) 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 6:19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 6:20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ou...

praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Eph 6:18. Find out more at https://the-kingdom-at-hand.pinecast.co

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Eph 6:16–17. Find out more at https://the-kingdom-at-hand.pinecast.co

Ephesians 6:13-15 (ESV) Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

Ephesians 6:10-12 (ESV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Find...

The text for today's Sermon Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lor...

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. This sermon is also on YouTube https://youtu.be/4g2In477pkA Find out more at...

28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, 30 because we are members of his body. 31 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound,...

In this Sermon we look at patterns and try to discern the pattern that Jesus gave us when He loved the Church.

A Look at Romans 1:16 and what it means to believe the gospel.

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. (Romans 1:18 ESV)

Is "Love" just an emotion? How should we think of "Love" as men?

It is important to think of submission in our culture in terms of subordination. It isn't a breaking of the will but a surrender of authority to another person.

Ephesians 5:17-20 1. What should be my goal in life? 2. What is foolishness and how do we understand "debauchery?" The Greek word translated into "debauchery" is "Asotia" and means "Behavior which shows a lack of concern or thought for the consequences of an action" according to the "Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains" by Eugene Nida and Johannes Louw. 3. What doe...

In Greek this word that the NIV translates "Power" can also be translated "Authority". If this use of "power" is new to you then replace it with the word "authority" in your mind.

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Ephesians 5:7-16 Here we look at what it means to Be Light , what it means to Expose Darkness and finally what it means to Walk in the Light . This is an exegetical sermon and I try to interpret what is written and apply it to real life. Find out more at https://the-kingdom-at-hand.pinecast.co

Ephesians 5:1-6 1. As Heirs (5:1-2) 2. In Relationships (5:3-4) 3. Through Punishment (5:5-6) Find out more at https://the-kingdom-at-hand.pinecast.co

This application came to me as I was reading John 16:19-20 NIV "Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, “Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me’? Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to jo...

Ephesians 4:25-32 Interpersonal Skills 1. Honesty A. Speak Truth B. Anger C. Devil's Opportunity 2. Better Goals A. For the Thief B. The Goal is Love C. For our Speech 3. The Holy Spirit A. He Gives us Motivation B. This is the Seal of God C. Follow these motivations Find out more at https://the-kingdom-at-hand.pinecast.co

As I am reading Scripture these applications for my life come to me. I figured I would share them with you. May they be a blessing to your life.

Episode Notes [Ephesians 4.17-24] ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A17-24&version=ESV ) 1. The Old Life A. Their Minds B. Ignorance C. Given Over 2. The Transition A. Truth B. Put Off C. Desires 3. The Aim A. Likeness of God B. Renewal C. Righteousness