Truth to Live By

In the book of Ezekiel we are told how the glory of God had departed from Israel.   Now in this passage we see how the glory of God had returned to Israel.  

In this passage of Scripture we will hear songs of praise.  The first one who gave praise was the unborn child of Elizabeth as he leaped for joy!  They all gave praise, because Jesus Christ was going to born as God had promised.

Here we see a shocking announcement is given to Mary.  The Angel Gabriel visits Mary and tells her that she would give birth to a Son, even though she was a virgin.  Her response to the angel was "...be it unto me according o thy word(Luke 1:38)."

Before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, his forerunner was born.  Before the Angel Gabriel visited Mary, he visited Zacharias the priest.  This passage is about the promise given to Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth.

In the final chapter of the book of Ruth, everyone is anxiously awaiting the outcome.  What is going to happen to Ruth? Will she be able to marry Boaz, or will the other kinsman accept his responsibility. We will see how everything is working out according to God's will.   

In this chapter we Naomi encouraging Ruth to claim Boaz as her "Kinsman-redeemer."   I. The Petition. (Vs. 1-5) II. The Problem (Vs. 6-13) III. The Plan. (Vs. 14-18)

In this chapter Ruth gleans in the field of someone that is a "kinsman."  We see that Boaz, who is a type of Christ, shows favor to Ruth.  She not only gets "handfuls of purpose" of grain, but she gets more than she could ever imagine.  In this chapter we see with God there is "No Limit" to His grace.

This story takes place during the time of the Judges. The time period of the story of Ruth probably took place when Jair judges Israel: 1126-1105 B.C. (Judges 10:3-5). Dearth in Israel. vs. 1-2 Death in Moab. vs. 3-5 Decision to Make. vs. 6-15 Desire for the Lord.  vs. 16-18 Defeated Attitude   vs. 19-22

In the oldest compilations of the Old Testament, the book of Ruth was not included with the books of history.  It was included with the books of prophecy. The book of Ruth is read in its entirety all night long during the Feast of Pentecost.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pastor Kevin Akana looks at the life of Jesus and the years that He lived to show us a pattern of how to reach the world for Christ.

In this message Pastor Kevin Akana shares how Daniel 3 typifies the tribulation.  

In this message Pastor Kevin Akana shares with us reasons we can be confident that the Bible is the Word of God.

Pastor Kevin Akana preached this message in October 0f 2020.  In this message he looks at our nation's history, and the importance of what is going on in the present.  He then shares what we can do about it.  Yes, we want our country to be great again. Most importantly, we want our nation to be Righteous Again!

Pastor Kevin Akana gives an overview study of the NT section of the book of Isaiah in chapters 40-66.

Pastor Kevin Akana gives an overview study of the OT section of the book of Isaiah, which would be chapters 1-39.

The book of Isaiah is a miniature Bible.  The Bible has 66 books. The book of Isaiah has 66 chapters.  The Prophet Isaiah is one of the most quoted in the Bible.  

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Pastor Kevin Akana brings a topical study on Heaven.  What is Heaven?  What will Heaven look like?  What will it be like to live in Heaven?  Pastor Kevin looks to the Word of God for the answer.

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Jesus tells a woman who was caught in Adultery, "Go and sin no more."  Did Jesus expect this woman to no longer sin?  Is there such a thing as sinless perfection?  Pastor Kevin Akana will explain what it means to "Go and sin no more."

In this message Pastor Kevin Akana will talk about 3 champions.  We will learn of a champion. Then, we will learn of The Champion, and we will learn of the Ultimate Champion of champions.

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Pastor Kevin Akana shares with us some practical points on how to be the husband or wife that God wants them to be.  A good and successful home must begin with the husband and wife.  

God wants us to be successful in our relationships. This starts with the LORD, and then with our family and friends, and then in our work.