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The Gospel of John (17): Jesus Feeds a Multitude
The feeding of the 5,000 described in John 6:1-15 is a picture of the greater gift, Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the purpose of the Gospel, understanding the miracle, and the purpose of the miracle. These verses lead to Jesus: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall…
The Book of Ephesians (6): The Entrance Into Adoption
Ephesians 1:3-15 highlights adoption as a blessing for every believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the gift of adoption for the Ephesians and for us: they heard the Word of Truth, they believed in Him, and they were sealed with the Promised Spirit.
“In him you also, when you heard the…
The Gospel of John (16): The Four Witnesses
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 5:30-47 to describe four primary witnesses identifying Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah. The Apostle John lists four witnesses clearly telling who Jesus is: the Father, John the Baptist, the works Jesus did, and all of Scripture. “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
Resting in the Lord
Rev. Mark Kelderman uses Psalm 37:1-11 to remind the children of God to cast all their anxieties on Him, because He cares for you! This message contains a two-fold command: commit your way to the Lord, and trust in Him. Then we will receive the promised blessing: “He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.”
Sacred Motherhood
This Mother’s Day message is from Psalm 113:1-9, titled “Who Is Like the Lord Our God?” Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel explains both the literal meaning of the Psalm in the gift of children and the symbolic meaning of the Psalm in the restoration of Israel. “Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!”
Sun Stand Still
Dr. Gerald Bilkes uses Joshua 10:1-15 to teach the power of Joshua’s prayer for Christians today. Learn the setting of Joshua’s prayer, the meaning of his prayer, and the application of his prayer. ” There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man, for the Lord fought for Israel.”
My Grace is Sufficient
In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, we read the remarkable message God gave to Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Dr. Gerald Bilkes explains these sweet, powerful, and God-glorifying words. We may share Paul’s response, “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For…
Doing All in Love
In 1 Corinthians 16:5-14, the Apostle Paul gives a commandment to every believer, “Let all that you do be done in love.” Mr. Eduardo Martorano explains we are commanded to love, we are to have genuine love, and we are to do everything in love. “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
Peace from the Risen Christ
Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel uses John 20:19-31 to emphasize the gift of peace in this appearance of the risen Christ. Learn about the presence of the risen Christ, the power of the risen Christ, and the mandate of the risen Christ.
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
The Seventh Word; “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”
Hear Rev. Bill Fennema a retired minister in the RCA deliver the seventh word, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Based on Luke 23:46.