FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/foundations-old-testament-history-poetry-and-prophecy/ Sat, 23 May 2026 22:44:53 +0000 en-US © 2026 Wonder Lake Bible Church Building Mature Followers of Jesus Christ Wonder Lake Bible Church Wonder Lake Bible Church false https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2016/11/17155159/WLBC-podcast-cover-3000.jpg FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/foundations-old-testament-history-poetry-and-prophecy/ No yes 8f41ec92-a402-5ebd-89d8-c7d3ca015897 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The LORD Is My Shepherd https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/05/the-lord-is-my-shepherd-4/ Sun, 17 May 2026 22:42:23 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11957 In every season - rest, valley, or victory - the Good Shepherd of our souls is enough. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 23.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s personal care
Doctrine: Providence

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • The Shepherd Who Provides (vv. 1-3)
  • The Shepherd Who Protects (v. 4)
  • The Shepherd Who Blesses (v. 5)
  • The Shepherd Who Secures (v. 6)

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Ezekiel 34:1-16
John 10:1-18

Providence

  1. God sustains all things (Preservation)
  2. God governs all things (Rule)
  3. God directs all things toward His purpose (Providence Proper)
  4. Providence and Human responsibility
  5. Providence is personal, not just cosmic

Applying the Text

  • Is the LORD your Shepherd?
]]> In every season - rest, valley, or victory - the Good Shepherd of our souls is enough. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 23.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s personal care
Doctrine: Providence

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • The Shepherd Who Provides (vv. 1-3)
  • The Shepherd Who Protects (v. 4)
  • The Shepherd Who Blesses (v. 5)
  • The Shepherd Who Secures (v. 6)

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Ezekiel 34:1-16
John 10:1-18

Providence

  1. God sustains all things (Preservation)
  2. God governs all things (Rule)
  3. God directs all things toward His purpose (Providence Proper)
  4. Providence and Human responsibility
  5. Providence is personal, not just cosmic

Applying the Text

  • Is the LORD your Shepherd?
]]> In every season - rest, valley, or victory - the Good Shepherd of our souls is enough. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 23.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s personal care
Doctrine: Providence

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • The Shepherd Who Provides (vv. 1-3)
  • The Shepherd Who Protects (v. 4)
  • The Shepherd Who Blesses (v. 5)
  • The Shepherd Who Secures (v. 6)

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Ezekiel 34:1-16
John 10:1-18

Providence

  1. God sustains all things (Preservation)
  2. God governs all things (Rule)
  3. God directs all things toward His purpose (Providence Proper)
  4. Providence and Human responsibility
  5. Providence is personal, not just cosmic

Applying the Text

  • Is the LORD your Shepherd?
]]> In every season - rest, valley, or victory - the Good Shepherd of our souls is enough. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 23.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s personal care
Doctrine: Providence

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • The Shepherd Who Provides (vv. 1-3)
  • The Shepherd Who Protects (v. 4)
  • The Shepherd Who Blesses (v. 5)
  • The Shepherd Who Secures (v. 6)

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Ezekiel 34:1-16
John 10:1-18

Providence

  1. God sustains all things (Preservation)
  2. God governs all things (Rule)
  3. God directs all things toward His purpose (Providence Proper)
  4. Providence and Human responsibility
  5. Providence is personal, not just cosmic

Applying the Text

  • Is the LORD your Shepherd?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/05/23160827/Poetry-Podcast-Cover.jpg The LORD Is My Shepherd false no 46:41 In every season - rest, valley, or victory - the Good Shepherd of our souls is enough. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Psalm 23.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s personal care
Doctrine: Providence

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • The Shepherd Who Provides (vv. 1-3)
  • The Shepherd Who Protects (v. 4)
  • The Shepherd Who Blesses (v. 5)
  • The Shepherd Who Secures (v. 6)

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Ezekiel 34:1-16
John 10:1-18

Providence

  1. God sustains all things (Preservation)
  2. God governs all things (Rule)
  3. God directs all things toward His purpose (Providence Proper)
  4. Providence and Human responsibility
  5. Providence is personal, not just cosmic

Applying the Text

  • Is the LORD your Shepherd?
]]> No no When the Bottom Falls Out https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/05/when-the-bottom-falls-out/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:14:38 +0000 8e5c64d5-2063-5b3e-b38b-c2a5c034e8d6 We don’t need to understand everything God does to trust who God is. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Job 1-2, 38-42.

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Study Notes

Theme: Suffering and God’s sovereignty
Doctrine: Theodicy

Understanding the Text

  • A Blameless and Blessed Man (Job 1:1-5)
  • A Challenge in the Spiritual Realm (Job 1:6-12)
  • Unimaginable Emotional Pain (1:13-22)
  • Miserable Physical Pain (2:1-9)
    And then….
  • God’s Challenge (Job 38:1-18)
  • Job’s Humbling (Job 40:1-5)
  • Job’s Repentance (Job 42:1-6)

And then….

Job in One Paragraph

The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man whose life is suddenly shattered when God permits Satan to test his faith through the loss of his wealth, children, and health. As Job wrestles with deep grief and confusion, he refuses to curse God, even while questioning why the innocent suffer. His friends insist that his suffering must be punishment for sin, but Job maintains his integrity and longs for an explanation from God. When God finally speaks, He does not give Job a direct answer but reveals His own sovereign wisdom and power over all creation, reminding Job of the limits of human understanding. In the end, Job humbly submits to God, his fortunes are restored, and the book leaves us with a profound message: even when suffering is unexplained, God is worthy of trust, and His purposes are greater than we can see.

Theodicy:  A defense of God’s goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil.

Theodicy

“Intellectual” Defense

“Emotional” Defense

Applying the Text

  • Anchor your faith in God… not His gifts
  • Worship is a choice… not a feeling
  • Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare
  • Trust in God’s sovereignty… even when you don’t understand it
  • Sit with others in their pain… don’t “advise” them
]]> We don’t need to understand everything God does to trust who God is. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Job 1-2, 38-42.

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Study Notes

Theme: Suffering and God’s sovereignty
Doctrine: Theodicy

Understanding the Text

  • A Blameless and Blessed Man (Job 1:1-5)
  • A Challenge in the Spiritual Realm (Job 1:6-12)
  • Unimaginable Emotional Pain (1:13-22)
  • Miserable Physical Pain (2:1-9)
    And then….
  • God’s Challenge (Job 38:1-18)
  • Job’s Humbling (Job 40:1-5)
  • Job’s Repentance (Job 42:1-6)

And then….

Job in One Paragraph

The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man whose life is suddenly shattered when God permits Satan to test his faith through the loss of his wealth, children, and health. As Job wrestles with deep grief and confusion, he refuses to curse God, even while questioning why the innocent suffer. His friends insist that his suffering must be punishment for sin, but Job maintains his integrity and longs for an explanation from God. When God finally speaks, He does not give Job a direct answer but reveals His own sovereign wisdom and power over all creation, reminding Job of the limits of human understanding. In the end, Job humbly submits to God, his fortunes are restored, and the book leaves us with a profound message: even when suffering is unexplained, God is worthy of trust, and His purposes are greater than we can see.

Theodicy:  A defense of God’s goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil.

Theodicy

“Intellectual” Defense

“Emotional” Defense

Applying the Text

  • Anchor your faith in God… not His gifts
  • Worship is a choice… not a feeling
  • Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare
  • Trust in God’s sovereignty… even when you don’t understand it
  • Sit with others in their pain… don’t “advise” them
]]> We don’t need to understand everything God does to trust who God is. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Job 1-2, 38-42.

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Study Notes

Theme: Suffering and God’s sovereignty
Doctrine: Theodicy

Understanding the Text

  • A Blameless and Blessed Man (Job 1:1-5)
  • A Challenge in the Spiritual Realm (Job 1:6-12)
  • Unimaginable Emotional Pain (1:13-22)
  • Miserable Physical Pain (2:1-9)
    And then….
  • God’s Challenge (Job 38:1-18)
  • Job’s Humbling (Job 40:1-5)
  • Job’s Repentance (Job 42:1-6)

And then….

Job in One Paragraph

The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man whose life is suddenly shattered when God permits Satan to test his faith through the loss of his wealth, children, and health. As Job wrestles with deep grief and confusion, he refuses to curse God, even while questioning why the innocent suffer. His friends insist that his suffering must be punishment for sin, but Job maintains his integrity and longs for an explanation from God. When God finally speaks, He does not give Job a direct answer but reveals His own sovereign wisdom and power over all creation, reminding Job of the limits of human understanding. In the end, Job humbly submits to God, his fortunes are restored, and the book leaves us with a profound message: even when suffering is unexplained, God is worthy of trust, and His purposes are greater than we can see.

Theodicy:  A defense of God’s goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil.

Theodicy

“Intellectual” Defense

“Emotional” Defense

Applying the Text

  • Anchor your faith in God… not His gifts
  • Worship is a choice… not a feeling
  • Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare
  • Trust in God’s sovereignty… even when you don’t understand it
  • Sit with others in their pain… don’t “advise” them
]]> We don’t need to understand everything God does to trust who God is. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Job 1-2, 38-42.

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Study Notes

Theme: Suffering and God’s sovereignty
Doctrine: Theodicy

Understanding the Text

  • A Blameless and Blessed Man (Job 1:1-5)
  • A Challenge in the Spiritual Realm (Job 1:6-12)
  • Unimaginable Emotional Pain (1:13-22)
  • Miserable Physical Pain (2:1-9)
    And then….
  • God’s Challenge (Job 38:1-18)
  • Job’s Humbling (Job 40:1-5)
  • Job’s Repentance (Job 42:1-6)

And then….

Job in One Paragraph

The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man whose life is suddenly shattered when God permits Satan to test his faith through the loss of his wealth, children, and health. As Job wrestles with deep grief and confusion, he refuses to curse God, even while questioning why the innocent suffer. His friends insist that his suffering must be punishment for sin, but Job maintains his integrity and longs for an explanation from God. When God finally speaks, He does not give Job a direct answer but reveals His own sovereign wisdom and power over all creation, reminding Job of the limits of human understanding. In the end, Job humbly submits to God, his fortunes are restored, and the book leaves us with a profound message: even when suffering is unexplained, God is worthy of trust, and His purposes are greater than we can see.

Theodicy:  A defense of God’s goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil.

Theodicy

“Intellectual” Defense

“Emotional” Defense

Applying the Text

  • Anchor your faith in God… not His gifts
  • Worship is a choice… not a feeling
  • Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare
  • Trust in God’s sovereignty… even when you don’t understand it
  • Sit with others in their pain… don’t “advise” them
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/05/23160827/Poetry-Podcast-Cover.jpg When the Bottom Falls Out false no 44:36 We don’t need to understand everything God does to trust who God is. In part 1 of Poetry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Job 1-2, 38-42.

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Study Notes

Theme: Suffering and God’s sovereignty
Doctrine: Theodicy

Understanding the Text

  • A Blameless and Blessed Man (Job 1:1-5)
  • A Challenge in the Spiritual Realm (Job 1:6-12)
  • Unimaginable Emotional Pain (1:13-22)
  • Miserable Physical Pain (2:1-9)
    And then….
  • God’s Challenge (Job 38:1-18)
  • Job’s Humbling (Job 40:1-5)
  • Job’s Repentance (Job 42:1-6)

And then….

Job in One Paragraph

The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man whose life is suddenly shattered when God permits Satan to test his faith through the loss of his wealth, children, and health. As Job wrestles with deep grief and confusion, he refuses to curse God, even while questioning why the innocent suffer. His friends insist that his suffering must be punishment for sin, but Job maintains his integrity and longs for an explanation from God. When God finally speaks, He does not give Job a direct answer but reveals His own sovereign wisdom and power over all creation, reminding Job of the limits of human understanding. In the end, Job humbly submits to God, his fortunes are restored, and the book leaves us with a profound message: even when suffering is unexplained, God is worthy of trust, and His purposes are greater than we can see.

Theodicy:  A defense of God’s goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil.

Theodicy

“Intellectual” Defense

“Emotional” Defense

Applying the Text

  • Anchor your faith in God… not His gifts
  • Worship is a choice… not a feeling
  • Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare
  • Trust in God’s sovereignty… even when you don’t understand it
  • Sit with others in their pain… don’t “advise” them
]]> No no A Kingdom Torn https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/04/a-kingdom-torn/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:27:28 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11943 Beware the danger of a divided heart. In part 12 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 11-12.

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Study Notes

Theme: Idolatry leads to division

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Compromise (1 Kings 11:1-8)
  • Discipline (1 Kings 11:9-13)

And then….

  • Division (1 Kings 12:16-20)
  • Sovereignty (1 Kings 12: 21-24)

The Wisdom and the Foolishness of Solomon

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

God’s covenant faithfulness to us

Our call to covenant faithfulness

Guard Your Heart

Applying the Text

  • Examine your heart
  • Confess your sin
  • Rest in God’s grace and sovereign work
]]> Beware the danger of a divided heart. In part 12 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 11-12.

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Study Notes

Theme: Idolatry leads to division

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Compromise (1 Kings 11:1-8)
  • Discipline (1 Kings 11:9-13)

And then….

  • Division (1 Kings 12:16-20)
  • Sovereignty (1 Kings 12: 21-24)

The Wisdom and the Foolishness of Solomon

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

God’s covenant faithfulness to us

Our call to covenant faithfulness

Guard Your Heart

Applying the Text

  • Examine your heart
  • Confess your sin
  • Rest in God’s grace and sovereign work
]]> Beware the danger of a divided heart. In part 12 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 11-12.

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Study Notes

Theme: Idolatry leads to division

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Compromise (1 Kings 11:1-8)
  • Discipline (1 Kings 11:9-13)

And then….

  • Division (1 Kings 12:16-20)
  • Sovereignty (1 Kings 12: 21-24)

The Wisdom and the Foolishness of Solomon

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

God’s covenant faithfulness to us

Our call to covenant faithfulness

Guard Your Heart

Applying the Text

  • Examine your heart
  • Confess your sin
  • Rest in God’s grace and sovereign work
]]> Beware the danger of a divided heart. In part 12 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 11-12.

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Study Notes

Theme: Idolatry leads to division

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Compromise (1 Kings 11:1-8)
  • Discipline (1 Kings 11:9-13)

And then….

  • Division (1 Kings 12:16-20)
  • Sovereignty (1 Kings 12: 21-24)

The Wisdom and the Foolishness of Solomon

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

God’s covenant faithfulness to us

Our call to covenant faithfulness

Guard Your Heart

Applying the Text

  • Examine your heart
  • Confess your sin
  • Rest in God’s grace and sovereign work
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg A Kingdom Torn false no 46:38 Beware the danger of a divided heart. In part 12 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 11-12.

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Study Notes

Theme: Idolatry leads to division

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Compromise (1 Kings 11:1-8)
  • Discipline (1 Kings 11:9-13)

And then….

  • Division (1 Kings 12:16-20)
  • Sovereignty (1 Kings 12: 21-24)

The Wisdom and the Foolishness of Solomon

Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity

God’s covenant faithfulness to us

Our call to covenant faithfulness

Guard Your Heart

Applying the Text

  • Examine your heart
  • Confess your sin
  • Rest in God’s grace and sovereign work
]]> No no A Heart for God https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/04/a-heart-for-god/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:25:14 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11942 God is not looking for impressive people - He is looking for hearts that are His. In part 11 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Samuel 16.

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Study Notes

Theme: God chooses David

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Understanding the Text

  • Sovereign Plan (1 Samuel 16:1-5)
  • Outward Appearance (1 Samuel 16:6-10)
  • God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16:11-13)
  • The Heart of the Matter (1 Samuel 16:7)
  • Preparation Before Promotion (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

David: The Flawed King After God’s Own Heart

Jesus Christ: The Perfect King After God’s Own Heart

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Applying the Text

  • Is your heart His?
]]> God is not looking for impressive people - He is looking for hearts that are His. In part 11 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Samuel 16.

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Study Notes

Theme: God chooses David

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Understanding the Text

  • Sovereign Plan (1 Samuel 16:1-5)
  • Outward Appearance (1 Samuel 16:6-10)
  • God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16:11-13)
  • The Heart of the Matter (1 Samuel 16:7)
  • Preparation Before Promotion (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

David: The Flawed King After God’s Own Heart

Jesus Christ: The Perfect King After God’s Own Heart

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Applying the Text

  • Is your heart His?
]]> God is not looking for impressive people - He is looking for hearts that are His. In part 11 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Samuel 16.

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Study Notes

Theme: God chooses David

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Understanding the Text

  • Sovereign Plan (1 Samuel 16:1-5)
  • Outward Appearance (1 Samuel 16:6-10)
  • God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16:11-13)
  • The Heart of the Matter (1 Samuel 16:7)
  • Preparation Before Promotion (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

David: The Flawed King After God’s Own Heart

Jesus Christ: The Perfect King After God’s Own Heart

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Applying the Text

  • Is your heart His?
]]> God is not looking for impressive people - He is looking for hearts that are His. In part 11 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Samuel 16.

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Study Notes

Theme: God chooses David

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Understanding the Text

  • Sovereign Plan (1 Samuel 16:1-5)
  • Outward Appearance (1 Samuel 16:6-10)
  • God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16:11-13)
  • The Heart of the Matter (1 Samuel 16:7)
  • Preparation Before Promotion (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

David: The Flawed King After God’s Own Heart

Jesus Christ: The Perfect King After God’s Own Heart

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Applying the Text

  • Is your heart His?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg A Heart for God false no 41:05 God is not looking for impressive people - He is looking for hearts that are His. In part 11 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Samuel 16.

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Study Notes

Theme: God chooses David

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Understanding the Text

  • Sovereign Plan (1 Samuel 16:1-5)
  • Outward Appearance (1 Samuel 16:6-10)
  • God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16:11-13)
  • The Heart of the Matter (1 Samuel 16:7)
  • Preparation Before Promotion (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

David: The Flawed King After God’s Own Heart

Jesus Christ: The Perfect King After God’s Own Heart

Doctrine: Divine Calling

Applying the Text

  • Is your heart His?
]]> No no Right In Their Own Eyes https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/03/right-in-their-own-eyes/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:40:33 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11933 When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, chaos reigns - but Christ is the true King who restores order. In part 10 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Judges 2; 21:25.

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Study Notes

Theme: The cycle of sin and the need for a true King
Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Understanding the Text

  • The Lord’s Rebuke (Judges 2:1-5)
  •  Another Generation (Judges 2:6-10)
  • The Cycle of Sin (Judges 2:11-23)

The Cycle of Sin

Rebellion
Judgment
Distress
Deliverance
Relapse

Judges at 35,000 Feet

Everyone Did What was Right In His Own Eyes

Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Who is sitting on the throne of your life?
]]> When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, chaos reigns - but Christ is the true King who restores order. In part 10 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Judges 2; 21:25.

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Study Notes

Theme: The cycle of sin and the need for a true King
Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Understanding the Text

  • The Lord’s Rebuke (Judges 2:1-5)
  •  Another Generation (Judges 2:6-10)
  • The Cycle of Sin (Judges 2:11-23)

The Cycle of Sin

Rebellion
Judgment
Distress
Deliverance
Relapse

Judges at 35,000 Feet

Everyone Did What was Right In His Own Eyes

Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Who is sitting on the throne of your life?
]]> When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, chaos reigns - but Christ is the true King who restores order. In part 10 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Judges 2; 21:25.

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Study Notes

Theme: The cycle of sin and the need for a true King
Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Understanding the Text

  • The Lord’s Rebuke (Judges 2:1-5)
  •  Another Generation (Judges 2:6-10)
  • The Cycle of Sin (Judges 2:11-23)

The Cycle of Sin

Rebellion
Judgment
Distress
Deliverance
Relapse

Judges at 35,000 Feet

Everyone Did What was Right In His Own Eyes

Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Who is sitting on the throne of your life?
]]> When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, chaos reigns - but Christ is the true King who restores order. In part 10 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Judges 2; 21:25.

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Study Notes

Theme: The cycle of sin and the need for a true King
Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Understanding the Text

  • The Lord’s Rebuke (Judges 2:1-5)
  •  Another Generation (Judges 2:6-10)
  • The Cycle of Sin (Judges 2:11-23)

The Cycle of Sin

Rebellion
Judgment
Distress
Deliverance
Relapse

Judges at 35,000 Feet

Everyone Did What was Right In His Own Eyes

Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Who is sitting on the throne of your life?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg Right In Their Own Eyes false no 41:28 When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, chaos reigns - but Christ is the true King who restores order. In part 10 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Judges 2; 21:25.

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Study Notes

Theme: The cycle of sin and the need for a true King
Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Understanding the Text

  • The Lord’s Rebuke (Judges 2:1-5)
  •  Another Generation (Judges 2:6-10)
  • The Cycle of Sin (Judges 2:11-23)

The Cycle of Sin

Rebellion
Judgment
Distress
Deliverance
Relapse

Judges at 35,000 Feet

Everyone Did What was Right In His Own Eyes

Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Who is sitting on the throne of your life?
]]> No no Choose This Day https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/03/choose-this-day/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:02:29 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11930 Because God has been faithful, we must choose to faithfully serve Him. In part 9 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joshua 24.

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Study Notes

Theme: Covenant renewal and decision
Doctrine: Consecration

Understanding the Text

  • Remembrance (Joshua 24:1-13)
  • Consecration (Joshua 24:14-28)
  • Legacy (Joshua 24:29-33)

Consecration in the wholehearted response of a redeemed life, setting oneself apart from all rivals and fully devoting oneself to God’s will, for His glory, over a lifetime.

Consecration..

  • is rooted in God’s grace, not human effort
  • requires total surrender
  • flows into obedience
  • is sustained by devotion, not willpower alone
  • shapes legacy

Applying the Text

  • Remember God’s faithfulness daily
  • Reject competing loyalties daily
  • Chose to serve the LORD daily
  • Trust God with your legacy daily
]]> Because God has been faithful, we must choose to faithfully serve Him. In part 9 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joshua 24.

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Study Notes

Theme: Covenant renewal and decision
Doctrine: Consecration

Understanding the Text

  • Remembrance (Joshua 24:1-13)
  • Consecration (Joshua 24:14-28)
  • Legacy (Joshua 24:29-33)

Consecration in the wholehearted response of a redeemed life, setting oneself apart from all rivals and fully devoting oneself to God’s will, for His glory, over a lifetime.

Consecration..

  • is rooted in God’s grace, not human effort
  • requires total surrender
  • flows into obedience
  • is sustained by devotion, not willpower alone
  • shapes legacy

Applying the Text

  • Remember God’s faithfulness daily
  • Reject competing loyalties daily
  • Chose to serve the LORD daily
  • Trust God with your legacy daily
]]> Because God has been faithful, we must choose to faithfully serve Him. In part 9 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joshua 24.

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Study Notes

Theme: Covenant renewal and decision
Doctrine: Consecration

Understanding the Text

  • Remembrance (Joshua 24:1-13)
  • Consecration (Joshua 24:14-28)
  • Legacy (Joshua 24:29-33)

Consecration in the wholehearted response of a redeemed life, setting oneself apart from all rivals and fully devoting oneself to God’s will, for His glory, over a lifetime.

Consecration..

  • is rooted in God’s grace, not human effort
  • requires total surrender
  • flows into obedience
  • is sustained by devotion, not willpower alone
  • shapes legacy

Applying the Text

  • Remember God’s faithfulness daily
  • Reject competing loyalties daily
  • Chose to serve the LORD daily
  • Trust God with your legacy daily
]]> Because God has been faithful, we must choose to faithfully serve Him. In part 9 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joshua 24.

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Study Notes

Theme: Covenant renewal and decision
Doctrine: Consecration

Understanding the Text

  • Remembrance (Joshua 24:1-13)
  • Consecration (Joshua 24:14-28)
  • Legacy (Joshua 24:29-33)

Consecration in the wholehearted response of a redeemed life, setting oneself apart from all rivals and fully devoting oneself to God’s will, for His glory, over a lifetime.

Consecration..

  • is rooted in God’s grace, not human effort
  • requires total surrender
  • flows into obedience
  • is sustained by devotion, not willpower alone
  • shapes legacy

Applying the Text

  • Remember God’s faithfulness daily
  • Reject competing loyalties daily
  • Chose to serve the LORD daily
  • Trust God with your legacy daily
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg Choose This Day false no 40:45 Because God has been faithful, we must choose to faithfully serve Him. In part 9 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joshua 24.

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Study Notes

Theme: Covenant renewal and decision
Doctrine: Consecration

Understanding the Text

  • Remembrance (Joshua 24:1-13)
  • Consecration (Joshua 24:14-28)
  • Legacy (Joshua 24:29-33)

Consecration in the wholehearted response of a redeemed life, setting oneself apart from all rivals and fully devoting oneself to God’s will, for His glory, over a lifetime.

Consecration..

  • is rooted in God’s grace, not human effort
  • requires total surrender
  • flows into obedience
  • is sustained by devotion, not willpower alone
  • shapes legacy

Applying the Text

  • Remember God’s faithfulness daily
  • Reject competing loyalties daily
  • Chose to serve the LORD daily
  • Trust God with your legacy daily
]]> No no Wandering Hearts https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/03/wandering-hearts/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:44:50 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11926 Faithless hearts wander, but God uses discipline to form faithful people. In part 8 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Numbers 13-14 and Deuteronomy 8.

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Study Notes

Theme: Faithlessness in the wilderness.
Doctrine: Discipline

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (Num. 13:25-33)
  • Rebellion (Num. 14:1-12)
  • Judgment (Num. 14:20-35)
  • Discipline (Deut. 8:1-10)

Doctrine: Discipline

Biblical discipline is God’s loving correction and training of His people so that they grow in holiness, obedience, and faith. It is not merely punishment – it is formative, fatherly training designed to shape the character of those who belong to Him.

Biblical Discipline…

  • flows from God’s love
  • is different from condemnation
  • has several purposes
    • correct sin
    • train in holiness
    • produce spiritual fruit
    • teach dependence on God
  • can take many forms
    • Consequences of our actions
    • Spiritual conviction
    • Correction through Scripture
    • Rebuke from other believers
    • Circumstantial hardship
    • Loss of comfort or stability
  • requires a proper response
    NOT ignoring it, or resenting it…
    RATHER, humble submission and repentance
  • is evidence of true belonging to God

Applying the Text

  • Reject fear of man and embrace fear of the LORD
  • Trust in God’s promises
  • Endure discipline with faith and hope
]]> Faithless hearts wander, but God uses discipline to form faithful people. In part 8 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Numbers 13-14 and Deuteronomy 8.

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Study Notes

Theme: Faithlessness in the wilderness.
Doctrine: Discipline

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (Num. 13:25-33)
  • Rebellion (Num. 14:1-12)
  • Judgment (Num. 14:20-35)
  • Discipline (Deut. 8:1-10)

Doctrine: Discipline

Biblical discipline is God’s loving correction and training of His people so that they grow in holiness, obedience, and faith. It is not merely punishment – it is formative, fatherly training designed to shape the character of those who belong to Him.

Biblical Discipline…

  • flows from God’s love
  • is different from condemnation
  • has several purposes
    • correct sin
    • train in holiness
    • produce spiritual fruit
    • teach dependence on God
  • can take many forms
    • Consequences of our actions
    • Spiritual conviction
    • Correction through Scripture
    • Rebuke from other believers
    • Circumstantial hardship
    • Loss of comfort or stability
  • requires a proper response
    NOT ignoring it, or resenting it…
    RATHER, humble submission and repentance
  • is evidence of true belonging to God

Applying the Text

  • Reject fear of man and embrace fear of the LORD
  • Trust in God’s promises
  • Endure discipline with faith and hope
]]> Faithless hearts wander, but God uses discipline to form faithful people. In part 8 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Numbers 13-14 and Deuteronomy 8.

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Study Notes

Theme: Faithlessness in the wilderness.
Doctrine: Discipline

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (Num. 13:25-33)
  • Rebellion (Num. 14:1-12)
  • Judgment (Num. 14:20-35)
  • Discipline (Deut. 8:1-10)

Doctrine: Discipline

Biblical discipline is God’s loving correction and training of His people so that they grow in holiness, obedience, and faith. It is not merely punishment – it is formative, fatherly training designed to shape the character of those who belong to Him.

Biblical Discipline…

  • flows from God’s love
  • is different from condemnation
  • has several purposes
    • correct sin
    • train in holiness
    • produce spiritual fruit
    • teach dependence on God
  • can take many forms
    • Consequences of our actions
    • Spiritual conviction
    • Correction through Scripture
    • Rebuke from other believers
    • Circumstantial hardship
    • Loss of comfort or stability
  • requires a proper response
    NOT ignoring it, or resenting it…
    RATHER, humble submission and repentance
  • is evidence of true belonging to God

Applying the Text

  • Reject fear of man and embrace fear of the LORD
  • Trust in God’s promises
  • Endure discipline with faith and hope
]]> Faithless hearts wander, but God uses discipline to form faithful people. In part 8 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Numbers 13-14 and Deuteronomy 8.

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Study Notes

Theme: Faithlessness in the wilderness.
Doctrine: Discipline

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (Num. 13:25-33)
  • Rebellion (Num. 14:1-12)
  • Judgment (Num. 14:20-35)
  • Discipline (Deut. 8:1-10)

Doctrine: Discipline

Biblical discipline is God’s loving correction and training of His people so that they grow in holiness, obedience, and faith. It is not merely punishment – it is formative, fatherly training designed to shape the character of those who belong to Him.

Biblical Discipline…

  • flows from God’s love
  • is different from condemnation
  • has several purposes
    • correct sin
    • train in holiness
    • produce spiritual fruit
    • teach dependence on God
  • can take many forms
    • Consequences of our actions
    • Spiritual conviction
    • Correction through Scripture
    • Rebuke from other believers
    • Circumstantial hardship
    • Loss of comfort or stability
  • requires a proper response
    NOT ignoring it, or resenting it…
    RATHER, humble submission and repentance
  • is evidence of true belonging to God

Applying the Text

  • Reject fear of man and embrace fear of the LORD
  • Trust in God’s promises
  • Endure discipline with faith and hope
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg Wandering Hearts false no 42:19 Faithless hearts wander, but God uses discipline to form faithful people. In part 8 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Numbers 13-14 and Deuteronomy 8.

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Study Notes

Theme: Faithlessness in the wilderness.
Doctrine: Discipline

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (Num. 13:25-33)
  • Rebellion (Num. 14:1-12)
  • Judgment (Num. 14:20-35)
  • Discipline (Deut. 8:1-10)

Doctrine: Discipline

Biblical discipline is God’s loving correction and training of His people so that they grow in holiness, obedience, and faith. It is not merely punishment – it is formative, fatherly training designed to shape the character of those who belong to Him.

Biblical Discipline…

  • flows from God’s love
  • is different from condemnation
  • has several purposes
    • correct sin
    • train in holiness
    • produce spiritual fruit
    • teach dependence on God
  • can take many forms
    • Consequences of our actions
    • Spiritual conviction
    • Correction through Scripture
    • Rebuke from other believers
    • Circumstantial hardship
    • Loss of comfort or stability
  • requires a proper response
    NOT ignoring it, or resenting it…
    RATHER, humble submission and repentance
  • is evidence of true belonging to God

Applying the Text

  • Reject fear of man and embrace fear of the LORD
  • Trust in God’s promises
  • Endure discipline with faith and hope
]]> No no God With Us https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/03/god-with-us/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:44:31 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11923 The holy God who once dwelt in a tabernacle now brings His people into His presence through Jesus Christ. In part 7 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 25-40.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s presence in the tabernacle
Doctrine: Presence

Understanding the Text

  • God Desires to Dwell with His People
  • God’s Holiness Requires a Way of Approach
  • The Tabernacle Foreshadows Christ

Doctrine: Presence

  1. God’s Omnipresence
  2. God’s Relational Presence
  3. God’s Visible Presence
  4. God’s Incarnate Presence
  5. God’s Indwelling Presence
  6. God’s Consummate Presence

Applying the Text

  • Keep God at the center of your life
  • Approach God with reverence
  • Live as God’s temple
]]> The holy God who once dwelt in a tabernacle now brings His people into His presence through Jesus Christ. In part 7 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 25-40.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s presence in the tabernacle
Doctrine: Presence

Understanding the Text

  • God Desires to Dwell with His People
  • God’s Holiness Requires a Way of Approach
  • The Tabernacle Foreshadows Christ

Doctrine: Presence

  1. God’s Omnipresence
  2. God’s Relational Presence
  3. God’s Visible Presence
  4. God’s Incarnate Presence
  5. God’s Indwelling Presence
  6. God’s Consummate Presence

Applying the Text

  • Keep God at the center of your life
  • Approach God with reverence
  • Live as God’s temple
]]> The holy God who once dwelt in a tabernacle now brings His people into His presence through Jesus Christ. In part 7 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 25-40.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s presence in the tabernacle
Doctrine: Presence

Understanding the Text

  • God Desires to Dwell with His People
  • God’s Holiness Requires a Way of Approach
  • The Tabernacle Foreshadows Christ

Doctrine: Presence

  1. God’s Omnipresence
  2. God’s Relational Presence
  3. God’s Visible Presence
  4. God’s Incarnate Presence
  5. God’s Indwelling Presence
  6. God’s Consummate Presence

Applying the Text

  • Keep God at the center of your life
  • Approach God with reverence
  • Live as God’s temple
]]> The holy God who once dwelt in a tabernacle now brings His people into His presence through Jesus Christ. In part 7 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 25-40.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s presence in the tabernacle
Doctrine: Presence

Understanding the Text

  • God Desires to Dwell with His People
  • God’s Holiness Requires a Way of Approach
  • The Tabernacle Foreshadows Christ

Doctrine: Presence

  1. God’s Omnipresence
  2. God’s Relational Presence
  3. God’s Visible Presence
  4. God’s Incarnate Presence
  5. God’s Indwelling Presence
  6. God’s Consummate Presence

Applying the Text

  • Keep God at the center of your life
  • Approach God with reverence
  • Live as God’s temple
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg God With Us false no 48:53 The holy God who once dwelt in a tabernacle now brings His people into His presence through Jesus Christ. In part 7 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 25-40.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s presence in the tabernacle
Doctrine: Presence

Understanding the Text

  • God Desires to Dwell with His People
  • God’s Holiness Requires a Way of Approach
  • The Tabernacle Foreshadows Christ

Doctrine: Presence

  1. God’s Omnipresence
  2. God’s Relational Presence
  3. God’s Visible Presence
  4. God’s Incarnate Presence
  5. God’s Indwelling Presence
  6. God’s Consummate Presence

Applying the Text

  • Keep God at the center of your life
  • Approach God with reverence
  • Live as God’s temple
]]> No no Law from the Mountain https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/03/law-from-the-mountain/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:36:54 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11913 The mountain that reveals our failure prepares us for the Savior who fulfills it. In part 5 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 19-20.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s holy standard for His covenant people.
Doctrine: Law, Holiness, Fear of the Lord.

Understanding the Text

  • Be a holy nation (Ex. 19:1-9)
  • Love God (Ex. 20:1-11)
    • No other gods
    • No idols
    • Do not misuse His name
    • Remember the Sabbath
  • Love your neighbor (Ex. 20:12-17)
    • Honor father and mother
    • Do not murder
    • Do not commit adultery
    • Do not steal
    • Do not lie
    • Do not covet
  • Fear the Lord (Ex. 20:18-21)

From Sinai to Christ

  • Jesus obeyed the Law perfectly
  • Jesus bore the curse of the Law
  • Jesus writes the Law on our hearts

Doctrine: Law

Doctrine: Holiness

Doctrine: Fear of the Lord

Applying the Text

  • Approach God with reverent awe
  • Let the Law expose you
  • Receive Christ’s provision
]]> The mountain that reveals our failure prepares us for the Savior who fulfills it. In part 5 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 19-20.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s holy standard for His covenant people.
Doctrine: Law, Holiness, Fear of the Lord.

Understanding the Text

  • Be a holy nation (Ex. 19:1-9)
  • Love God (Ex. 20:1-11)
    • No other gods
    • No idols
    • Do not misuse His name
    • Remember the Sabbath
  • Love your neighbor (Ex. 20:12-17)
    • Honor father and mother
    • Do not murder
    • Do not commit adultery
    • Do not steal
    • Do not lie
    • Do not covet
  • Fear the Lord (Ex. 20:18-21)

From Sinai to Christ

  • Jesus obeyed the Law perfectly
  • Jesus bore the curse of the Law
  • Jesus writes the Law on our hearts

Doctrine: Law

Doctrine: Holiness

Doctrine: Fear of the Lord

Applying the Text

  • Approach God with reverent awe
  • Let the Law expose you
  • Receive Christ’s provision
]]> The mountain that reveals our failure prepares us for the Savior who fulfills it. In part 5 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 19-20.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s holy standard for His covenant people.
Doctrine: Law, Holiness, Fear of the Lord.

Understanding the Text

  • Be a holy nation (Ex. 19:1-9)
  • Love God (Ex. 20:1-11)
    • No other gods
    • No idols
    • Do not misuse His name
    • Remember the Sabbath
  • Love your neighbor (Ex. 20:12-17)
    • Honor father and mother
    • Do not murder
    • Do not commit adultery
    • Do not steal
    • Do not lie
    • Do not covet
  • Fear the Lord (Ex. 20:18-21)

From Sinai to Christ

  • Jesus obeyed the Law perfectly
  • Jesus bore the curse of the Law
  • Jesus writes the Law on our hearts

Doctrine: Law

Doctrine: Holiness

Doctrine: Fear of the Lord

Applying the Text

  • Approach God with reverent awe
  • Let the Law expose you
  • Receive Christ’s provision
]]> The mountain that reveals our failure prepares us for the Savior who fulfills it. In part 5 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 19-20.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s holy standard for His covenant people.
Doctrine: Law, Holiness, Fear of the Lord.

Understanding the Text

  • Be a holy nation (Ex. 19:1-9)
  • Love God (Ex. 20:1-11)
    • No other gods
    • No idols
    • Do not misuse His name
    • Remember the Sabbath
  • Love your neighbor (Ex. 20:12-17)
    • Honor father and mother
    • Do not murder
    • Do not commit adultery
    • Do not steal
    • Do not lie
    • Do not covet
  • Fear the Lord (Ex. 20:18-21)

From Sinai to Christ

  • Jesus obeyed the Law perfectly
  • Jesus bore the curse of the Law
  • Jesus writes the Law on our hearts

Doctrine: Law

Doctrine: Holiness

Doctrine: Fear of the Lord

Applying the Text

  • Approach God with reverent awe
  • Let the Law expose you
  • Receive Christ’s provision
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg Law from the Mountain false no 43:25 The mountain that reveals our failure prepares us for the Savior who fulfills it. In part 5 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 19-20.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s holy standard for His covenant people.
Doctrine: Law, Holiness, Fear of the Lord.

Understanding the Text

  • Be a holy nation (Ex. 19:1-9)
  • Love God (Ex. 20:1-11)
    • No other gods
    • No idols
    • Do not misuse His name
    • Remember the Sabbath
  • Love your neighbor (Ex. 20:12-17)
    • Honor father and mother
    • Do not murder
    • Do not commit adultery
    • Do not steal
    • Do not lie
    • Do not covet
  • Fear the Lord (Ex. 20:18-21)

From Sinai to Christ

  • Jesus obeyed the Law perfectly
  • Jesus bore the curse of the Law
  • Jesus writes the Law on our hearts

Doctrine: Law

Doctrine: Holiness

Doctrine: Fear of the Lord

Applying the Text

  • Approach God with reverent awe
  • Let the Law expose you
  • Receive Christ’s provision
]]> No no The God Who Delivers https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/02/the-god-who-delivers/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:32:22 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11910 The God who hears our cry is the God who provides the Lamb and brings His people out safely. In part 5 of FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 1-14.

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Study Notes

Theme: Redemption from Bondage
Doctrine: Typology of Christ, Salvation

Understanding the Text

  • Joseph… Who? (Ex. 1:1-14)
  • Moses… Drawn Out (Ex. 2:1-10)
  • YHWH… I AM (Ex. 2:23 – 3:15)

The Plagues
The Passover

  • Exodus… The Way Out (Ex. 12:33-42)
  • Through the Sea… On Dry Ground (Ex. 14:15-30)

Doctrine: Typology of Christ

Doctrine: Salvation

Applying the Text

  • In distress? Cry out to God.
  • Trusting in self? Trust the Deliverer.
  • Trapped? Walk forward in faith.
]]> The God who hears our cry is the God who provides the Lamb and brings His people out safely. In part 5 of FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 1-14.

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Study Notes

Theme: Redemption from Bondage
Doctrine: Typology of Christ, Salvation

Understanding the Text

  • Joseph… Who? (Ex. 1:1-14)
  • Moses… Drawn Out (Ex. 2:1-10)
  • YHWH… I AM (Ex. 2:23 – 3:15)

The Plagues
The Passover

  • Exodus… The Way Out (Ex. 12:33-42)
  • Through the Sea… On Dry Ground (Ex. 14:15-30)

Doctrine: Typology of Christ

Doctrine: Salvation

Applying the Text

  • In distress? Cry out to God.
  • Trusting in self? Trust the Deliverer.
  • Trapped? Walk forward in faith.
]]> The God who hears our cry is the God who provides the Lamb and brings His people out safely. In part 5 of FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 1-14.

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Study Notes

Theme: Redemption from Bondage
Doctrine: Typology of Christ, Salvation

Understanding the Text

  • Joseph… Who? (Ex. 1:1-14)
  • Moses… Drawn Out (Ex. 2:1-10)
  • YHWH… I AM (Ex. 2:23 – 3:15)

The Plagues
The Passover

  • Exodus… The Way Out (Ex. 12:33-42)
  • Through the Sea… On Dry Ground (Ex. 14:15-30)

Doctrine: Typology of Christ

Doctrine: Salvation

Applying the Text

  • In distress? Cry out to God.
  • Trusting in self? Trust the Deliverer.
  • Trapped? Walk forward in faith.
]]> The God who hears our cry is the God who provides the Lamb and brings His people out safely. In part 5 of FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 1-14.

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Study Notes

Theme: Redemption from Bondage
Doctrine: Typology of Christ, Salvation

Understanding the Text

  • Joseph… Who? (Ex. 1:1-14)
  • Moses… Drawn Out (Ex. 2:1-10)
  • YHWH… I AM (Ex. 2:23 – 3:15)

The Plagues
The Passover

  • Exodus… The Way Out (Ex. 12:33-42)
  • Through the Sea… On Dry Ground (Ex. 14:15-30)

Doctrine: Typology of Christ

Doctrine: Salvation

Applying the Text

  • In distress? Cry out to God.
  • Trusting in self? Trust the Deliverer.
  • Trapped? Walk forward in faith.
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg The God Who Delivers false no 44:42 The God who hears our cry is the God who provides the Lamb and brings His people out safely. In part 5 of FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 1-14.

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Theme: Redemption from Bondage
Doctrine: Typology of Christ, Salvation

Understanding the Text

  • Joseph… Who? (Ex. 1:1-14)
  • Moses… Drawn Out (Ex. 2:1-10)
  • YHWH… I AM (Ex. 2:23 – 3:15)

The Plagues
The Passover

  • Exodus… The Way Out (Ex. 12:33-42)
  • Through the Sea… On Dry Ground (Ex. 14:15-30)

Doctrine: Typology of Christ

Doctrine: Salvation

Applying the Text

  • In distress? Cry out to God.
  • Trusting in self? Trust the Deliverer.
  • Trapped? Walk forward in faith.
]]> No no God Meant It for Good https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/02/god-meant-it-for-good/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:12:26 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11907 God is sovereignly weaving every thread of our lives into His good and redemptive purposes. In part 4 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37-50.

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Theme: God’s providence in suffering
Doctrine: Endurance, Forgiveness, Sovereignty

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Prophecy (Gen. 37:1-11)
  • Pit (Gen. 37:12-36)
  • Prison (Gen. 39:1-23)
  • Palace (Gen. 41:25-43
  • Proclamation (Gen. 45:1-13)
  • Purpose (Gen. 50:15-21)

Doctrine: Endurance

Doctrine: Forgiveness

Doctrine: Sovereignty

God’s Tapestry

Applying the Text

  • Endure in faith with faith
  • Forgive as you have been forgiven
  • Trust in God’s tapestry
]]> God is sovereignly weaving every thread of our lives into His good and redemptive purposes. In part 4 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37-50.

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Theme: God’s providence in suffering
Doctrine: Endurance, Forgiveness, Sovereignty

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Prophecy (Gen. 37:1-11)
  • Pit (Gen. 37:12-36)
  • Prison (Gen. 39:1-23)
  • Palace (Gen. 41:25-43
  • Proclamation (Gen. 45:1-13)
  • Purpose (Gen. 50:15-21)

Doctrine: Endurance

Doctrine: Forgiveness

Doctrine: Sovereignty

God’s Tapestry

Applying the Text

  • Endure in faith with faith
  • Forgive as you have been forgiven
  • Trust in God’s tapestry
]]> God is sovereignly weaving every thread of our lives into His good and redemptive purposes. In part 4 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37-50.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s providence in suffering
Doctrine: Endurance, Forgiveness, Sovereignty

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Prophecy (Gen. 37:1-11)
  • Pit (Gen. 37:12-36)
  • Prison (Gen. 39:1-23)
  • Palace (Gen. 41:25-43
  • Proclamation (Gen. 45:1-13)
  • Purpose (Gen. 50:15-21)

Doctrine: Endurance

Doctrine: Forgiveness

Doctrine: Sovereignty

God’s Tapestry

Applying the Text

  • Endure in faith with faith
  • Forgive as you have been forgiven
  • Trust in God’s tapestry
]]> God is sovereignly weaving every thread of our lives into His good and redemptive purposes. In part 4 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37-50.

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Theme: God’s providence in suffering
Doctrine: Endurance, Forgiveness, Sovereignty

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Prophecy (Gen. 37:1-11)
  • Pit (Gen. 37:12-36)
  • Prison (Gen. 39:1-23)
  • Palace (Gen. 41:25-43
  • Proclamation (Gen. 45:1-13)
  • Purpose (Gen. 50:15-21)

Doctrine: Endurance

Doctrine: Forgiveness

Doctrine: Sovereignty

God’s Tapestry

Applying the Text

  • Endure in faith with faith
  • Forgive as you have been forgiven
  • Trust in God’s tapestry
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg God Meant It for Good false no 43:42 God is sovereignly weaving every thread of our lives into His good and redemptive purposes. In part 4 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37-50.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s providence in suffering
Doctrine: Endurance, Forgiveness, Sovereignty

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Prophecy (Gen. 37:1-11)
  • Pit (Gen. 37:12-36)
  • Prison (Gen. 39:1-23)
  • Palace (Gen. 41:25-43
  • Proclamation (Gen. 45:1-13)
  • Purpose (Gen. 50:15-21)

Doctrine: Endurance

Doctrine: Forgiveness

Doctrine: Sovereignty

God’s Tapestry

Applying the Text

  • Endure in faith with faith
  • Forgive as you have been forgiven
  • Trust in God’s tapestry
]]> No no Wrestling with God https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/02/wrestling-with-god-2/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:39:01 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11905 God patiently uses His providence and loving discipline to transform flawed people by grace. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25-35.

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Theme: God’s grace in Jacob’s transformation
Doctrine: Sanctification, providence, divine discipline

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob the Deceiver (Gen. 25:19-34)
  • Jacob the Wrestler (Gen. 32:22-32)
  • Jacob the Blessed One (Gen. 35:1-15)

Doctrine: Sanctification

Doctrine: Providence

Doctrine: Divine Discipline

Applying the Text

  • Trust God’s gracious, good, providential discipline
]]> God patiently uses His providence and loving discipline to transform flawed people by grace. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25-35.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s grace in Jacob’s transformation
Doctrine: Sanctification, providence, divine discipline

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob the Deceiver (Gen. 25:19-34)
  • Jacob the Wrestler (Gen. 32:22-32)
  • Jacob the Blessed One (Gen. 35:1-15)

Doctrine: Sanctification

Doctrine: Providence

Doctrine: Divine Discipline

Applying the Text

  • Trust God’s gracious, good, providential discipline
]]> God patiently uses His providence and loving discipline to transform flawed people by grace. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25-35.

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Theme: God’s grace in Jacob’s transformation
Doctrine: Sanctification, providence, divine discipline

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob the Deceiver (Gen. 25:19-34)
  • Jacob the Wrestler (Gen. 32:22-32)
  • Jacob the Blessed One (Gen. 35:1-15)

Doctrine: Sanctification

Doctrine: Providence

Doctrine: Divine Discipline

Applying the Text

  • Trust God’s gracious, good, providential discipline
]]> God patiently uses His providence and loving discipline to transform flawed people by grace. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25-35.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s grace in Jacob’s transformation
Doctrine: Sanctification, providence, divine discipline

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob the Deceiver (Gen. 25:19-34)
  • Jacob the Wrestler (Gen. 32:22-32)
  • Jacob the Blessed One (Gen. 35:1-15)

Doctrine: Sanctification

Doctrine: Providence

Doctrine: Divine Discipline

Applying the Text

  • Trust God’s gracious, good, providential discipline
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg Wrestling with God false no 41:44 God patiently uses His providence and loving discipline to transform flawed people by grace. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25-35.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s grace in Jacob’s transformation
Doctrine: Sanctification, providence, divine discipline

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob the Deceiver (Gen. 25:19-34)
  • Jacob the Wrestler (Gen. 32:22-32)
  • Jacob the Blessed One (Gen. 35:1-15)

Doctrine: Sanctification

Doctrine: Providence

Doctrine: Divine Discipline

Applying the Text

  • Trust God’s gracious, good, providential discipline
]]> No no A Promise to Abraham https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/02/a-promise-to-abraham/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:55:03 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11902 God calls the undeserving, justifies the believing, and keeps His promises by grace alone. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12, 15, 17.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s covenant with Abraham
Doctrine: Justification by faith, covenant, election

Understanding the Text

  • God’s Call (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • God’s Method (Genesis 15:1-6)
  • God’s Faithfulness (Gensis 15:7-21)
  • God’s Choice (Genesis 17:15-21)

The Abrahamic Covenant

The Abrahamic Covenant and Christ

Doctrine: Justification by Faith

Doctrine: Covenant

Doctrine: Election

Applying the Text

  • Trust the God who keeps promises across time
  • Live by faith between promise and fulfillment
  • Rest in grace, not performance
]]> God calls the undeserving, justifies the believing, and keeps His promises by grace alone. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12, 15, 17.

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Theme: God’s covenant with Abraham
Doctrine: Justification by faith, covenant, election

Understanding the Text

  • God’s Call (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • God’s Method (Genesis 15:1-6)
  • God’s Faithfulness (Gensis 15:7-21)
  • God’s Choice (Genesis 17:15-21)

The Abrahamic Covenant

The Abrahamic Covenant and Christ

Doctrine: Justification by Faith

Doctrine: Covenant

Doctrine: Election

Applying the Text

  • Trust the God who keeps promises across time
  • Live by faith between promise and fulfillment
  • Rest in grace, not performance
]]> God calls the undeserving, justifies the believing, and keeps His promises by grace alone. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12, 15, 17.

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Theme: God’s covenant with Abraham
Doctrine: Justification by faith, covenant, election

Understanding the Text

  • God’s Call (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • God’s Method (Genesis 15:1-6)
  • God’s Faithfulness (Gensis 15:7-21)
  • God’s Choice (Genesis 17:15-21)

The Abrahamic Covenant

The Abrahamic Covenant and Christ

Doctrine: Justification by Faith

Doctrine: Covenant

Doctrine: Election

Applying the Text

  • Trust the God who keeps promises across time
  • Live by faith between promise and fulfillment
  • Rest in grace, not performance
]]> God calls the undeserving, justifies the believing, and keeps His promises by grace alone. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12, 15, 17.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s covenant with Abraham
Doctrine: Justification by faith, covenant, election

Understanding the Text

  • God’s Call (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • God’s Method (Genesis 15:1-6)
  • God’s Faithfulness (Gensis 15:7-21)
  • God’s Choice (Genesis 17:15-21)

The Abrahamic Covenant

The Abrahamic Covenant and Christ

Doctrine: Justification by Faith

Doctrine: Covenant

Doctrine: Election

Applying the Text

  • Trust the God who keeps promises across time
  • Live by faith between promise and fulfillment
  • Rest in grace, not performance
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg A Promise to Abraham false no 46:22 God calls the undeserving, justifies the believing, and keeps His promises by grace alone. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12, 15, 17.

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Study Notes

Theme: God’s covenant with Abraham
Doctrine: Justification by faith, covenant, election

Understanding the Text

  • God’s Call (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • God’s Method (Genesis 15:1-6)
  • God’s Faithfulness (Gensis 15:7-21)
  • God’s Choice (Genesis 17:15-21)

The Abrahamic Covenant

The Abrahamic Covenant and Christ

Doctrine: Justification by Faith

Doctrine: Covenant

Doctrine: Election

Applying the Text

  • Trust the God who keeps promises across time
  • Live by faith between promise and fulfillment
  • Rest in grace, not performance
]]> No no In the Beginning https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2026/01/in-the-beginning-3/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:04:30 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11898 God created humanity in His image for life with Him, but through sin we fell - and from the very beginning God promised a Redeemer. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1-3.

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Study Notes

FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY

From the opening words of Genesis to the closing hope of the Prophets, the Old Testament tells one unified story: God’s gracious plan to redeem a broken people and restore a fallen world. In the books of history, we see God acting in real time – calling, covenanting, rescuing, and remaining faithful even when His people are not. In the poetry, we hear the heart of redeemed people learning to trust, lament, repent, and praise the God who saves. In the prophets, we are given God’s divine commentary on history – calling His people back to Himself and pointing forward to a coming King and a new covenant. Together, these Scriptures form the foundation of our Christian faith, revealing the character, purposes, and promises of God. And ultimately, they lead us to Christ, in whom every promise finds its “Yes,” every shadow finds its substance, and every hope finds its fulfillment.

Themes: God as Creator; Humanity’s Fall; First Promise of Redemption

Doctrine: Creation; Image of God; Original Sin; Protoevangelium

Understanding the Text

  • Creation of Heavens and Earth (1:1-25)
  • Creation of Man in God’s Image (1:26 – 2:3)
  • A Moral Test (2:8-9, 15-17)
  • Fall into Sin (3:1-7)
  • Curse of Sin (3:8-24)
  • First Promise of Redemption (3:15)

Doctrine: Creation

Doctrine: Image of God

Doctrine: Original Sin

Doctrine: Protoevangelium

Applying the Text

  • Is your Creator God at the center of your life?
  • Do you value others as created in the image of God?
  • Do you reject Sin’s lies?
  • Is your hope in Christ?
]]> God created humanity in His image for life with Him, but through sin we fell - and from the very beginning God promised a Redeemer. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1-3.

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Study Notes

FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY

From the opening words of Genesis to the closing hope of the Prophets, the Old Testament tells one unified story: God’s gracious plan to redeem a broken people and restore a fallen world. In the books of history, we see God acting in real time – calling, covenanting, rescuing, and remaining faithful even when His people are not. In the poetry, we hear the heart of redeemed people learning to trust, lament, repent, and praise the God who saves. In the prophets, we are given God’s divine commentary on history – calling His people back to Himself and pointing forward to a coming King and a new covenant. Together, these Scriptures form the foundation of our Christian faith, revealing the character, purposes, and promises of God. And ultimately, they lead us to Christ, in whom every promise finds its “Yes,” every shadow finds its substance, and every hope finds its fulfillment.

Themes: God as Creator; Humanity’s Fall; First Promise of Redemption

Doctrine: Creation; Image of God; Original Sin; Protoevangelium

Understanding the Text

  • Creation of Heavens and Earth (1:1-25)
  • Creation of Man in God’s Image (1:26 – 2:3)
  • A Moral Test (2:8-9, 15-17)
  • Fall into Sin (3:1-7)
  • Curse of Sin (3:8-24)
  • First Promise of Redemption (3:15)

Doctrine: Creation

Doctrine: Image of God

Doctrine: Original Sin

Doctrine: Protoevangelium

Applying the Text

  • Is your Creator God at the center of your life?
  • Do you value others as created in the image of God?
  • Do you reject Sin’s lies?
  • Is your hope in Christ?
]]> God created humanity in His image for life with Him, but through sin we fell - and from the very beginning God promised a Redeemer. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1-3.

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Study Notes

FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY

From the opening words of Genesis to the closing hope of the Prophets, the Old Testament tells one unified story: God’s gracious plan to redeem a broken people and restore a fallen world. In the books of history, we see God acting in real time – calling, covenanting, rescuing, and remaining faithful even when His people are not. In the poetry, we hear the heart of redeemed people learning to trust, lament, repent, and praise the God who saves. In the prophets, we are given God’s divine commentary on history – calling His people back to Himself and pointing forward to a coming King and a new covenant. Together, these Scriptures form the foundation of our Christian faith, revealing the character, purposes, and promises of God. And ultimately, they lead us to Christ, in whom every promise finds its “Yes,” every shadow finds its substance, and every hope finds its fulfillment.

Themes: God as Creator; Humanity’s Fall; First Promise of Redemption

Doctrine: Creation; Image of God; Original Sin; Protoevangelium

Understanding the Text

  • Creation of Heavens and Earth (1:1-25)
  • Creation of Man in God’s Image (1:26 – 2:3)
  • A Moral Test (2:8-9, 15-17)
  • Fall into Sin (3:1-7)
  • Curse of Sin (3:8-24)
  • First Promise of Redemption (3:15)

Doctrine: Creation

Doctrine: Image of God

Doctrine: Original Sin

Doctrine: Protoevangelium

Applying the Text

  • Is your Creator God at the center of your life?
  • Do you value others as created in the image of God?
  • Do you reject Sin’s lies?
  • Is your hope in Christ?
]]> God created humanity in His image for life with Him, but through sin we fell - and from the very beginning God promised a Redeemer. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1-3.

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Study Notes

FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY

From the opening words of Genesis to the closing hope of the Prophets, the Old Testament tells one unified story: God’s gracious plan to redeem a broken people and restore a fallen world. In the books of history, we see God acting in real time – calling, covenanting, rescuing, and remaining faithful even when His people are not. In the poetry, we hear the heart of redeemed people learning to trust, lament, repent, and praise the God who saves. In the prophets, we are given God’s divine commentary on history – calling His people back to Himself and pointing forward to a coming King and a new covenant. Together, these Scriptures form the foundation of our Christian faith, revealing the character, purposes, and promises of God. And ultimately, they lead us to Christ, in whom every promise finds its “Yes,” every shadow finds its substance, and every hope finds its fulfillment.

Themes: God as Creator; Humanity’s Fall; First Promise of Redemption

Doctrine: Creation; Image of God; Original Sin; Protoevangelium

Understanding the Text

  • Creation of Heavens and Earth (1:1-25)
  • Creation of Man in God’s Image (1:26 – 2:3)
  • A Moral Test (2:8-9, 15-17)
  • Fall into Sin (3:1-7)
  • Curse of Sin (3:8-24)
  • First Promise of Redemption (3:15)

Doctrine: Creation

Doctrine: Image of God

Doctrine: Original Sin

Doctrine: Protoevangelium

Applying the Text

  • Is your Creator God at the center of your life?
  • Do you value others as created in the image of God?
  • Do you reject Sin’s lies?
  • Is your hope in Christ?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2026/01/31160641/Foundations-Podcast-Cover.jpg In the Beginning false no 47:33 God created humanity in His image for life with Him, but through sin we fell - and from the very beginning God promised a Redeemer. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1-3.

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Study Notes

FOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY

From the opening words of Genesis to the closing hope of the Prophets, the Old Testament tells one unified story: God’s gracious plan to redeem a broken people and restore a fallen world. In the books of history, we see God acting in real time – calling, covenanting, rescuing, and remaining faithful even when His people are not. In the poetry, we hear the heart of redeemed people learning to trust, lament, repent, and praise the God who saves. In the prophets, we are given God’s divine commentary on history – calling His people back to Himself and pointing forward to a coming King and a new covenant. Together, these Scriptures form the foundation of our Christian faith, revealing the character, purposes, and promises of God. And ultimately, they lead us to Christ, in whom every promise finds its “Yes,” every shadow finds its substance, and every hope finds its fulfillment.

Themes: God as Creator; Humanity’s Fall; First Promise of Redemption

Doctrine: Creation; Image of God; Original Sin; Protoevangelium

Understanding the Text

  • Creation of Heavens and Earth (1:1-25)
  • Creation of Man in God’s Image (1:26 – 2:3)
  • A Moral Test (2:8-9, 15-17)
  • Fall into Sin (3:1-7)
  • Curse of Sin (3:8-24)
  • First Promise of Redemption (3:15)

Doctrine: Creation

Doctrine: Image of God

Doctrine: Original Sin

Doctrine: Protoevangelium

Applying the Text

  • Is your Creator God at the center of your life?
  • Do you value others as created in the image of God?
  • Do you reject Sin’s lies?
  • Is your hope in Christ?
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