Every culture and nation of the world says killing is wrong. Every culture and nation of the world has murders. What is the cause and can it be stopped? What does God say about it? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
None of us like to be told what to do. And yet, there are times we not only need to be told but we really better listen. Today’s lesson touches on this challenging point. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
One thing the Lord wanted to teach his people is how to interact with him. It was to be a relationship not built on “I want. I need. Help me!” It is to be quite different. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
While in Egypt the Israelites learned bad habits from the Egyptian religions. The Lord especially did not like the way they interacted with and dealt with the spiritual world. And how well do we handle this? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
While in Egypt the Israelites were constantly exposed to the Egyptian religions. They learned bad habits. The Lord begins to teach them good habits; how to be His people. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
Coming out of slavery the Israelites had to learn many things. In today’s lesson we read about a twist on learning to share. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
You probably have heard the phrase, between a rock and a hard place. The Israelites were not between these two but instead experienced first one and then the other. See how the rock helped them when in a hard place. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
Have you ever been hungry, really really hungry? Besides the hunger pains a person doesn’t think well. Despite the Israelites not trusting God, God met their need of food and then some. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2021
In this chapter we see the beginning of life of the Israelites, as a nation and as the people of God. They go from one extreme to another on the continuum of spiritual life. May we learn from them. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Many people decorate their houses for the Christmas season. The church also uses decorations to help prepare for Christmas. These decorations have meaning and purpose. Today’s show talks about these. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Pharaoh realized his slaves were gone. Who would make bricks and build him buildings? So Pharaoh went after the Israelites to bring them back. It did not end well for Pharaoh. This brings a strong message to our lives as well. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
The ten plagues that the Lord sent demonstrated for Pharaoh that the Lord was God. Pharaoh let the people go. Now in the desert The Lord does some unique things. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Pastor Kevin, who was raised in the Jewish faith relates how the tenth plague is an echo of his Christian faith. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
The ninth and tenth plague were extremely hard and harsh; Deep darkness and first-born male to die. Listen in to learn about the details and how they relate to us today. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Throughout history Christians have lived with good and bad governments. When things are going well, it’s easy for Christians; when bad, it’s hard. So how does a person spiritually decide which it is? What does a person then do? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
The Lord sent plagues on Egypt to show He was the only true God. Even with Egypt being destroyed before the Pharaoh’s eyes, he continued to refuse to let the people go. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Pharaoh not only did not listen to God’s demand to let his people go but doubted and defied his existence. To prove he existed and meant what he said, God sent plagues on Egypt. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Moses took the message of the Lord to the land of Egypt. Pharaoh did not recognize or respect the Lord. In fact, Pharaoh punished the Israelites for this. Listen for the details and the Lord’s next steps. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Moses ran out of excuses, but still didn’t want to do what God told him. This put Moses in trouble again. Someone intervened and rescued him. Listen and find out who this was. Also, be encouraged by how God dealt with Moses. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Through the burning bush God told Moses how he would deliver the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Moses didn’t want to go and gave God excuses. So, what happened next? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
While tending sheep Moses saw a burning bush. But it did not burn up! Then it talked! What took place then connects with us now. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Moses had a mixed past. Was he Hebrew or Egyptian? As he made life decisions it brought him trouble but also created good. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Slavery, bondage, brutality, the people of God experienced all these things in Egypt. God would deliver them, and show through this how he would deliver us today from Slavery, bondage and brutality of sin. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
When Jesus did not do the ceremonial hand washing prior to a meal, a Pharisee questioned his inaction. Jesus used this opportunity to turn things outside in. These words of Jesus can be of great help for us today. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Jesus spoke about the eye of the body being a lamp or light to the soul. What might this mean? Don’t you wish Jesus spoke clearly to us who are blind? Well he did. Listen and be affirmed. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
The corona virus has brought about many changes and many more fears besides our own death. Join us and see what God says. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
In the Bible God delivered diseases and plagues to warn or punish. After Jesus’ death and resurrection is there any evidence of this? How should we view the corona virus of today? Join us and see what God says. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Many were impressed by the healings Jesus did and marveled at the teachings he shared. Some however questioned it all. They wanted proof or a sign to verify he was from God. So what did Jesus say? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
Jesus had done miracles, healings and truthful common sense teachings. In response, the people were trying to give definition to the facts without the presence of God. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
The Lord’s Prayer closes with a threefold praise of God. In a special way, this is how the prayer began. It is fitting and good that our prayers make a full circle. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2020
