GENESIS: Beginnings https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/genesis-beginnings/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:03:12 +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 GENESIS: Beginnings https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/genesis-beginnings/ No yes f6558101-212c-5ab6-8591-40c8ffef8f8c https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 …but God meant it for good. https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/05/but-god-meant-it-for-good/ Sun, 30 May 2021 17:31:30 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10697 No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient… for Him to work in and through it for good. In part 17 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 41-50.

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Study Notes

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • prospered by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Despised… Imprisoned… Forgotten…  BUT GOD… Chosen… Prospered… Remembered…

Joseph was…

  • prepared and elevated by God (41:1-56)
  • made wise and patient by God (42:1 – 44:34)
  • used mightily by God (45:1 – 50:14)
  • molded by God (50:15-21)

Faith… Patience

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrection Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Heaven and Earth

God works for good in all things…

  • Christlikeness

Joseph: A Type of Christ

  • Temporal Blessing
  • Eternal Blessing

Applying the Text

  • Seek God’s wisdom in trials
  • Pursue patience in affliction
  • Rejoice in God’s good purposes in all things
]]> No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient… for Him to work in and through it for good. In part 17 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 41-50.

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Study Notes

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • prospered by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Despised… Imprisoned… Forgotten…  BUT GOD… Chosen… Prospered… Remembered…

Joseph was…

  • prepared and elevated by God (41:1-56)
  • made wise and patient by God (42:1 – 44:34)
  • used mightily by God (45:1 – 50:14)
  • molded by God (50:15-21)

Faith… Patience

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrection Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Heaven and Earth

God works for good in all things…

  • Christlikeness

Joseph: A Type of Christ

  • Temporal Blessing
  • Eternal Blessing

Applying the Text

  • Seek God’s wisdom in trials
  • Pursue patience in affliction
  • Rejoice in God’s good purposes in all things
]]> No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient… for Him to work in and through it for good. In part 17 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 41-50.

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Study Notes

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • prospered by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Despised… Imprisoned… Forgotten…  BUT GOD… Chosen… Prospered… Remembered…

Joseph was…

  • prepared and elevated by God (41:1-56)
  • made wise and patient by God (42:1 – 44:34)
  • used mightily by God (45:1 – 50:14)
  • molded by God (50:15-21)

Faith… Patience

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrection Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Heaven and Earth

God works for good in all things…

  • Christlikeness

Joseph: A Type of Christ

  • Temporal Blessing
  • Eternal Blessing

Applying the Text

  • Seek God’s wisdom in trials
  • Pursue patience in affliction
  • Rejoice in God’s good purposes in all things
]]> No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient… for Him to work in and through it for good. In part 17 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 41-50.

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Study Notes

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • prospered by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Despised… Imprisoned… Forgotten…  BUT GOD… Chosen… Prospered… Remembered…

Joseph was…

  • prepared and elevated by God (41:1-56)
  • made wise and patient by God (42:1 – 44:34)
  • used mightily by God (45:1 – 50:14)
  • molded by God (50:15-21)

Faith… Patience

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrection Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Heaven and Earth

God works for good in all things…

  • Christlikeness

Joseph: A Type of Christ

  • Temporal Blessing
  • Eternal Blessing

Applying the Text

  • Seek God’s wisdom in trials
  • Pursue patience in affliction
  • Rejoice in God’s good purposes in all things
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg …but God meant it for good. false no 49:35 No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient… for Him to work in and through it for good. In part 17 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 41-50.

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Study Notes

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • prospered by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Despised… Imprisoned… Forgotten…  BUT GOD… Chosen… Prospered… Remembered…

Joseph was…

  • prepared and elevated by God (41:1-56)
  • made wise and patient by God (42:1 – 44:34)
  • used mightily by God (45:1 – 50:14)
  • molded by God (50:15-21)

Faith… Patience

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrection Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Heaven and Earth

God works for good in all things…

  • Christlikeness

Joseph: A Type of Christ

  • Temporal Blessing
  • Eternal Blessing

Applying the Text

  • Seek God’s wisdom in trials
  • Pursue patience in affliction
  • Rejoice in God’s good purposes in all things
]]> No no You meant it for evil… https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/05/you-meant-it-for-evil/ Sun, 23 May 2021 19:15:10 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10693 No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient. In part 16 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37 - 40.

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Study Notes

Do you believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him?

Some Context First…

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • made successful by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Faith: For Now and For Then

Patience: For Now and For Then

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God to carry out His good purposes for now and for then?
]]> No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient. In part 16 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37 - 40.

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Study Notes

Do you believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him?

Some Context First…

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • made successful by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Faith: For Now and For Then

Patience: For Now and For Then

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God to carry out His good purposes for now and for then?
]]> No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient. In part 16 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37 - 40.

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Study Notes

Do you believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him?

Some Context First…

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • made successful by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Faith: For Now and For Then

Patience: For Now and For Then

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God to carry out His good purposes for now and for then?
]]> No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient. In part 16 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37 - 40.

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Study Notes

Do you believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him?

Some Context First…

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • made successful by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Faith: For Now and For Then

Patience: For Now and For Then

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God to carry out His good purposes for now and for then?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg You meant it for evil… false no 43:37 No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient. In part 16 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37 - 40.

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Study Notes

Do you believe that God exists and that He rewards those who seek Him?

Some Context First…

Joseph was…

  • chosen by God, but despised by man (37:1-36)
  • made successful by God, but imprisoned by man (39:1-23)
  • remembered by God, but forgotten by man (40:1-23)

Faith: For Now and For Then

Patience: For Now and For Then

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God to carry out His good purposes for now and for then?
]]> No no Back to Bethel https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/05/back-to-bethel/ Sun, 16 May 2021 17:35:16 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10690 To faithfully follow Jesus, we must put away foreign gods, purify our hearts, put on clothes of righteousness and pray to God Almighty. In part 15 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 35:1-15.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Back to Bethel (35:1-4)
  • Terror and weeping (35:5-8)
  • Blessing and worship (35:9-15)

Back to Bethel

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty

Applying the Text

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty
]]> To faithfully follow Jesus, we must put away foreign gods, purify our hearts, put on clothes of righteousness and pray to God Almighty. In part 15 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 35:1-15.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Back to Bethel (35:1-4)
  • Terror and weeping (35:5-8)
  • Blessing and worship (35:9-15)

Back to Bethel

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty

Applying the Text

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty
]]> To faithfully follow Jesus, we must put away foreign gods, purify our hearts, put on clothes of righteousness and pray to God Almighty. In part 15 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 35:1-15.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Back to Bethel (35:1-4)
  • Terror and weeping (35:5-8)
  • Blessing and worship (35:9-15)

Back to Bethel

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty

Applying the Text

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty
]]> To faithfully follow Jesus, we must put away foreign gods, purify our hearts, put on clothes of righteousness and pray to God Almighty. In part 15 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 35:1-15.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Back to Bethel (35:1-4)
  • Terror and weeping (35:5-8)
  • Blessing and worship (35:9-15)

Back to Bethel

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty

Applying the Text

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Back to Bethel false no 43:17 To faithfully follow Jesus, we must put away foreign gods, purify our hearts, put on clothes of righteousness and pray to God Almighty. In part 15 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 35:1-15.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Back to Bethel (35:1-4)
  • Terror and weeping (35:5-8)
  • Blessing and worship (35:9-15)

Back to Bethel

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty

Applying the Text

  • Put away foreign gods
  • Purify yourself through confession
  • Put on clothes of righteousness
  • Pray to God Almighty
]]> No no Wrestling with God https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/05/wrestling-with-god/ Sun, 09 May 2021 19:09:17 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10687 Wrestling with God in persistent, bold prayer develops strong character and prepares us to receive God’s answers to our concerns. In part 14 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 32 - 33.

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Some Context First…

 

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (32:1-21)
  • Wrestling with God (32:22-32)
  • God’s Answer (33:1-11)

 

Wrestling with God in Prayer

 

A – S – K:  Ask… Seek… Knock

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s power and promises?
  • Do you persist in prayer?
  • Do you accept God’s answers?
]]> Wrestling with God in persistent, bold prayer develops strong character and prepares us to receive God’s answers to our concerns. In part 14 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 32 - 33.

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Some Context First…

 

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (32:1-21)
  • Wrestling with God (32:22-32)
  • God’s Answer (33:1-11)

 

Wrestling with God in Prayer

 

A – S – K:  Ask… Seek… Knock

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s power and promises?
  • Do you persist in prayer?
  • Do you accept God’s answers?
]]> Wrestling with God in persistent, bold prayer develops strong character and prepares us to receive God’s answers to our concerns. In part 14 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 32 - 33.

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Some Context First…

 

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (32:1-21)
  • Wrestling with God (32:22-32)
  • God’s Answer (33:1-11)

 

Wrestling with God in Prayer

 

A – S – K:  Ask… Seek… Knock

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s power and promises?
  • Do you persist in prayer?
  • Do you accept God’s answers?
]]> Wrestling with God in persistent, bold prayer develops strong character and prepares us to receive God’s answers to our concerns. In part 14 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 32 - 33.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

 

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (32:1-21)
  • Wrestling with God (32:22-32)
  • God’s Answer (33:1-11)

 

Wrestling with God in Prayer

 

A – S – K:  Ask… Seek… Knock

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s power and promises?
  • Do you persist in prayer?
  • Do you accept God’s answers?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Wrestling with God false no 38:14 Wrestling with God in persistent, bold prayer develops strong character and prepares us to receive God’s answers to our concerns. In part 14 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 32 - 33.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

 

Understanding the Text

  • Fear (32:1-21)
  • Wrestling with God (32:22-32)
  • God’s Answer (33:1-11)

 

Wrestling with God in Prayer

 

A – S – K:  Ask… Seek… Knock

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s power and promises?
  • Do you persist in prayer?
  • Do you accept God’s answers?
]]> No no What Goes Around Comes Around https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/04/what-goes-around-comes-around/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:45:32 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10674 In His relentless mission to transform our characters, God uses people to discipline, shape and grow us. In part 13 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 29 - 31.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob falls in love with Rachel (29:1-20)
  • Laban tricks Jacob (29:21-30)
  • Competition for affection and children (29:31 – 30:24)
  • Wages for service (30:25-36)
  • God blesses Jacob (30:37-43)
  • Time to go (31:1-16)
  • Laban’s pursuit of Jacob (31:17-35)
  • Summary of service (31:36-42)
  • Witness and watchpost (31:43-55)

 

God’s Relentless Mission to Transform Our Characters

God’s Relentless Mission…

  • Spiritual disciplines
  • Circumstances
  • People

Applying the Text

  • How is God using the people in your life to make you more like Jesus?
]]> In His relentless mission to transform our characters, God uses people to discipline, shape and grow us. In part 13 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 29 - 31.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob falls in love with Rachel (29:1-20)
  • Laban tricks Jacob (29:21-30)
  • Competition for affection and children (29:31 – 30:24)
  • Wages for service (30:25-36)
  • God blesses Jacob (30:37-43)
  • Time to go (31:1-16)
  • Laban’s pursuit of Jacob (31:17-35)
  • Summary of service (31:36-42)
  • Witness and watchpost (31:43-55)

 

God’s Relentless Mission to Transform Our Characters

God’s Relentless Mission…

  • Spiritual disciplines
  • Circumstances
  • People

Applying the Text

  • How is God using the people in your life to make you more like Jesus?
]]> In His relentless mission to transform our characters, God uses people to discipline, shape and grow us. In part 13 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 29 - 31.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob falls in love with Rachel (29:1-20)
  • Laban tricks Jacob (29:21-30)
  • Competition for affection and children (29:31 – 30:24)
  • Wages for service (30:25-36)
  • God blesses Jacob (30:37-43)
  • Time to go (31:1-16)
  • Laban’s pursuit of Jacob (31:17-35)
  • Summary of service (31:36-42)
  • Witness and watchpost (31:43-55)

 

God’s Relentless Mission to Transform Our Characters

God’s Relentless Mission…

  • Spiritual disciplines
  • Circumstances
  • People

Applying the Text

  • How is God using the people in your life to make you more like Jesus?
]]> In His relentless mission to transform our characters, God uses people to discipline, shape and grow us. In part 13 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 29 - 31.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob falls in love with Rachel (29:1-20)
  • Laban tricks Jacob (29:21-30)
  • Competition for affection and children (29:31 – 30:24)
  • Wages for service (30:25-36)
  • God blesses Jacob (30:37-43)
  • Time to go (31:1-16)
  • Laban’s pursuit of Jacob (31:17-35)
  • Summary of service (31:36-42)
  • Witness and watchpost (31:43-55)

 

God’s Relentless Mission to Transform Our Characters

God’s Relentless Mission…

  • Spiritual disciplines
  • Circumstances
  • People

Applying the Text

  • How is God using the people in your life to make you more like Jesus?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg What Goes Around Comes Around false no 39:16 In His relentless mission to transform our characters, God uses people to discipline, shape and grow us. In part 13 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 29 - 31.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Jacob falls in love with Rachel (29:1-20)
  • Laban tricks Jacob (29:21-30)
  • Competition for affection and children (29:31 – 30:24)
  • Wages for service (30:25-36)
  • God blesses Jacob (30:37-43)
  • Time to go (31:1-16)
  • Laban’s pursuit of Jacob (31:17-35)
  • Summary of service (31:36-42)
  • Witness and watchpost (31:43-55)

 

God’s Relentless Mission to Transform Our Characters

God’s Relentless Mission…

  • Spiritual disciplines
  • Circumstances
  • People

Applying the Text

  • How is God using the people in your life to make you more like Jesus?
]]> No no Stairway to Heaven https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/04/stairway-to-heaven/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:55:43 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10671 God, who constantly ministers to us, is worthy of our faith, worship and life commitment. In part 12 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 28:10-22.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A Dream of Ministering Spirits (28:10-12)
  • Revelation and Covenant Promise (28:13-15)
  • Faith, Worship and Commitment (28:16-22)

God’s Ministry to You

  • Jesus our High Priest
  • The Holy Spirit
  • Ministering Spirits

Our Response to God’s Ministry

  • Faith
  • Worship
  • Commitment

Applying the Text

  • Is your faith a growing faith?
  • Is your worship both public and private?
  • Is your commitment “all in”?
]]> God, who constantly ministers to us, is worthy of our faith, worship and life commitment. In part 12 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 28:10-22.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A Dream of Ministering Spirits (28:10-12)
  • Revelation and Covenant Promise (28:13-15)
  • Faith, Worship and Commitment (28:16-22)

God’s Ministry to You

  • Jesus our High Priest
  • The Holy Spirit
  • Ministering Spirits

Our Response to God’s Ministry

  • Faith
  • Worship
  • Commitment

Applying the Text

  • Is your faith a growing faith?
  • Is your worship both public and private?
  • Is your commitment “all in”?
]]> God, who constantly ministers to us, is worthy of our faith, worship and life commitment. In part 12 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 28:10-22.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A Dream of Ministering Spirits (28:10-12)
  • Revelation and Covenant Promise (28:13-15)
  • Faith, Worship and Commitment (28:16-22)

God’s Ministry to You

  • Jesus our High Priest
  • The Holy Spirit
  • Ministering Spirits

Our Response to God’s Ministry

  • Faith
  • Worship
  • Commitment

Applying the Text

  • Is your faith a growing faith?
  • Is your worship both public and private?
  • Is your commitment “all in”?
]]> God, who constantly ministers to us, is worthy of our faith, worship and life commitment. In part 12 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 28:10-22.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A Dream of Ministering Spirits (28:10-12)
  • Revelation and Covenant Promise (28:13-15)
  • Faith, Worship and Commitment (28:16-22)

God’s Ministry to You

  • Jesus our High Priest
  • The Holy Spirit
  • Ministering Spirits

Our Response to God’s Ministry

  • Faith
  • Worship
  • Commitment

Applying the Text

  • Is your faith a growing faith?
  • Is your worship both public and private?
  • Is your commitment “all in”?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Stairway to Heaven false no 45:07 God, who constantly ministers to us, is worthy of our faith, worship and life commitment. In part 12 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 28:10-22.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A Dream of Ministering Spirits (28:10-12)
  • Revelation and Covenant Promise (28:13-15)
  • Faith, Worship and Commitment (28:16-22)

God’s Ministry to You

  • Jesus our High Priest
  • The Holy Spirit
  • Ministering Spirits

Our Response to God’s Ministry

  • Faith
  • Worship
  • Commitment

Applying the Text

  • Is your faith a growing faith?
  • Is your worship both public and private?
  • Is your commitment “all in”?
]]> No no Birthright for Sale https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/04/birthright-for-sale/ Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:18:12 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10669 As followers of Christ, we must guard against the temptation to exchange eternal spiritual treasures for momentary earthly pleasures. In part 11 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25:19-34.

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Selling Your Birthright…

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Struggle, Births and Natures of Jacob and Esau (25:19-28)
  • Esau Sells His Birthright (25:29-34)

Selling Your Birthright Today

Don’t Sell Your Birthright!

  • Store up heavenly treasure
  • Trust God for your needs
  • Walk in newness of life
  • Live in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Are you trusting God to supply your needs?
  • Are you putting off earthly things and putting on heavenly things?
  • Are you living in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ?
]]> As followers of Christ, we must guard against the temptation to exchange eternal spiritual treasures for momentary earthly pleasures. In part 11 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25:19-34.

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Selling Your Birthright…

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Struggle, Births and Natures of Jacob and Esau (25:19-28)
  • Esau Sells His Birthright (25:29-34)

Selling Your Birthright Today

Don’t Sell Your Birthright!

  • Store up heavenly treasure
  • Trust God for your needs
  • Walk in newness of life
  • Live in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Are you trusting God to supply your needs?
  • Are you putting off earthly things and putting on heavenly things?
  • Are you living in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ?
]]> As followers of Christ, we must guard against the temptation to exchange eternal spiritual treasures for momentary earthly pleasures. In part 11 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25:19-34.

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Study Notes

Selling Your Birthright…

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Struggle, Births and Natures of Jacob and Esau (25:19-28)
  • Esau Sells His Birthright (25:29-34)

Selling Your Birthright Today

Don’t Sell Your Birthright!

  • Store up heavenly treasure
  • Trust God for your needs
  • Walk in newness of life
  • Live in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Are you trusting God to supply your needs?
  • Are you putting off earthly things and putting on heavenly things?
  • Are you living in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ?
]]> As followers of Christ, we must guard against the temptation to exchange eternal spiritual treasures for momentary earthly pleasures. In part 11 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25:19-34.

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Study Notes

Selling Your Birthright…

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Struggle, Births and Natures of Jacob and Esau (25:19-28)
  • Esau Sells His Birthright (25:29-34)

Selling Your Birthright Today

Don’t Sell Your Birthright!

  • Store up heavenly treasure
  • Trust God for your needs
  • Walk in newness of life
  • Live in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Are you trusting God to supply your needs?
  • Are you putting off earthly things and putting on heavenly things?
  • Are you living in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Birthright for Sale false no 43:02 As followers of Christ, we must guard against the temptation to exchange eternal spiritual treasures for momentary earthly pleasures. In part 11 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25:19-34.

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Study Notes

Selling Your Birthright…

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Struggle, Births and Natures of Jacob and Esau (25:19-28)
  • Esau Sells His Birthright (25:29-34)

Selling Your Birthright Today

Don’t Sell Your Birthright!

  • Store up heavenly treasure
  • Trust God for your needs
  • Walk in newness of life
  • Live in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Are you trusting God to supply your needs?
  • Are you putting off earthly things and putting on heavenly things?
  • Are you living in light of the Judgment Seat of Christ?
]]> No no A Wife for Isaac https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/03/a-wife-for-isaac/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:01:18 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10655 As followers of Christ, we must trust the sovereign hand of God to fulfill His purposes in our lives. In part 10 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 24.

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Understanding the Text

  1. An Important Mission (24:1-11)
  2. A Prayer for Certainty (24:12-14)
  3. Answered Prayer (24:15-28)
  4. (A Summary of Genesis 24:29-49)
  5. A Willing Response (24:50-61)
  6. Purpose Fulfilled (24:62-67)

Two Basic Categories of the Will of God:

  • The Hidden Will of God (Sovereign/ Decretive)
  • The Revealed Will of God (Moral/ Preceptive)

How can I know the will of God for my life?

  • Traditional View
  • Wisdom View

“Preceptive, Present-Focused Paradox” View

  1. Obey the clearly revealed will of God.
  2. Learn the discipline of listening to God’s voice. (Scripture/Prayer/Wise Counsel/Circumstances)
  3. Use your freedom to make wise and responsible choices.
  4. Trust God’s purposes and embrace mystery.
  5. Accept the fact that sometimes our lives will not make sense until later.

Applying the Text

Do you trust God to fulfill His purposes in your life even when life doesn’t make sense?

]]> As followers of Christ, we must trust the sovereign hand of God to fulfill His purposes in our lives. In part 10 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 24.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  1. An Important Mission (24:1-11)
  2. A Prayer for Certainty (24:12-14)
  3. Answered Prayer (24:15-28)
  4. (A Summary of Genesis 24:29-49)
  5. A Willing Response (24:50-61)
  6. Purpose Fulfilled (24:62-67)

Two Basic Categories of the Will of God:

  • The Hidden Will of God (Sovereign/ Decretive)
  • The Revealed Will of God (Moral/ Preceptive)

How can I know the will of God for my life?

  • Traditional View
  • Wisdom View

“Preceptive, Present-Focused Paradox” View

  1. Obey the clearly revealed will of God.
  2. Learn the discipline of listening to God’s voice. (Scripture/Prayer/Wise Counsel/Circumstances)
  3. Use your freedom to make wise and responsible choices.
  4. Trust God’s purposes and embrace mystery.
  5. Accept the fact that sometimes our lives will not make sense until later.

Applying the Text

Do you trust God to fulfill His purposes in your life even when life doesn’t make sense?

]]> As followers of Christ, we must trust the sovereign hand of God to fulfill His purposes in our lives. In part 10 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 24.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  1. An Important Mission (24:1-11)
  2. A Prayer for Certainty (24:12-14)
  3. Answered Prayer (24:15-28)
  4. (A Summary of Genesis 24:29-49)
  5. A Willing Response (24:50-61)
  6. Purpose Fulfilled (24:62-67)

Two Basic Categories of the Will of God:

  • The Hidden Will of God (Sovereign/ Decretive)
  • The Revealed Will of God (Moral/ Preceptive)

How can I know the will of God for my life?

  • Traditional View
  • Wisdom View

“Preceptive, Present-Focused Paradox” View

  1. Obey the clearly revealed will of God.
  2. Learn the discipline of listening to God’s voice. (Scripture/Prayer/Wise Counsel/Circumstances)
  3. Use your freedom to make wise and responsible choices.
  4. Trust God’s purposes and embrace mystery.
  5. Accept the fact that sometimes our lives will not make sense until later.

Applying the Text

Do you trust God to fulfill His purposes in your life even when life doesn’t make sense?

]]> As followers of Christ, we must trust the sovereign hand of God to fulfill His purposes in our lives. In part 10 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 24.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  1. An Important Mission (24:1-11)
  2. A Prayer for Certainty (24:12-14)
  3. Answered Prayer (24:15-28)
  4. (A Summary of Genesis 24:29-49)
  5. A Willing Response (24:50-61)
  6. Purpose Fulfilled (24:62-67)

Two Basic Categories of the Will of God:

  • The Hidden Will of God (Sovereign/ Decretive)
  • The Revealed Will of God (Moral/ Preceptive)

How can I know the will of God for my life?

  • Traditional View
  • Wisdom View

“Preceptive, Present-Focused Paradox” View

  1. Obey the clearly revealed will of God.
  2. Learn the discipline of listening to God’s voice. (Scripture/Prayer/Wise Counsel/Circumstances)
  3. Use your freedom to make wise and responsible choices.
  4. Trust God’s purposes and embrace mystery.
  5. Accept the fact that sometimes our lives will not make sense until later.

Applying the Text

Do you trust God to fulfill His purposes in your life even when life doesn’t make sense?

]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg A Wife for Isaac false no 48:29 As followers of Christ, we must trust the sovereign hand of God to fulfill His purposes in our lives. In part 10 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 24.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  1. An Important Mission (24:1-11)
  2. A Prayer for Certainty (24:12-14)
  3. Answered Prayer (24:15-28)
  4. (A Summary of Genesis 24:29-49)
  5. A Willing Response (24:50-61)
  6. Purpose Fulfilled (24:62-67)

Two Basic Categories of the Will of God:

  • The Hidden Will of God (Sovereign/ Decretive)
  • The Revealed Will of God (Moral/ Preceptive)

How can I know the will of God for my life?

  • Traditional View
  • Wisdom View

“Preceptive, Present-Focused Paradox” View

  1. Obey the clearly revealed will of God.
  2. Learn the discipline of listening to God’s voice. (Scripture/Prayer/Wise Counsel/Circumstances)
  3. Use your freedom to make wise and responsible choices.
  4. Trust God’s purposes and embrace mystery.
  5. Accept the fact that sometimes our lives will not make sense until later.

Applying the Text

Do you trust God to fulfill His purposes in your life even when life doesn’t make sense?

]]> No no Abraham and Isaac: A Test of Faith https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/03/abraham-and-isaac-a-test-of-faith/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:10:53 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10626 God tests our faith to prove our faith is genuine, refine our characters and teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. In part 9 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 22.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith
  • Tested Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Testing (22:1-8)
  • Substitution (22:9-14)
  • Blessing (22:15-18)

The Importance of Faith

When God Tests Our Faith

“Isaac Moments”

Isaac: A Type of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s purposes in the testing of your faith?
]]> God tests our faith to prove our faith is genuine, refine our characters and teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. In part 9 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 22.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith
  • Tested Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Testing (22:1-8)
  • Substitution (22:9-14)
  • Blessing (22:15-18)

The Importance of Faith

When God Tests Our Faith

“Isaac Moments”

Isaac: A Type of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s purposes in the testing of your faith?
]]> God tests our faith to prove our faith is genuine, refine our characters and teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. In part 9 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 22.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith
  • Tested Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Testing (22:1-8)
  • Substitution (22:9-14)
  • Blessing (22:15-18)

The Importance of Faith

When God Tests Our Faith

“Isaac Moments”

Isaac: A Type of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s purposes in the testing of your faith?
]]> God tests our faith to prove our faith is genuine, refine our characters and teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. In part 9 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 22.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith
  • Tested Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Testing (22:1-8)
  • Substitution (22:9-14)
  • Blessing (22:15-18)

The Importance of Faith

When God Tests Our Faith

“Isaac Moments”

Isaac: A Type of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s purposes in the testing of your faith?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Abraham and Isaac: A Test of Faith false no 47:55 God tests our faith to prove our faith is genuine, refine our characters and teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. In part 9 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 22.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith
  • Tested Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Testing (22:1-8)
  • Substitution (22:9-14)
  • Blessing (22:15-18)

The Importance of Faith

When God Tests Our Faith

“Isaac Moments”

Isaac: A Type of Christ

Applying the Text

  • Do you trust God’s purposes in the testing of your faith?
]]> No no Lot: Living in Sodom https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/03/lot-living-in-sodom/ Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:11:57 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10623 As followers of Jesus, we must flee the temptations of the culture and beware overconfidence lest we fall into sin. In part 8 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 13 - 19.

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Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Living near Sodom (13:1-13)
  • Living in Sodom (14:8-16)
  • Impending Judgment of Sodom (18:16-33)
  • Destruction of Sodom (19:1-29)

Lot: A Righteous Man of Faith?

2 Peter 2:6-8; 2 Corinthians 10:6-14

Fallible People

Money… Sex… Power…

Our Infallible God

 

Applying the Text

  • Beware the allure of ungodly culture
  • Beware the trap of overconfidence
  • Trust our faithful God to help you escape temptation
]]> As followers of Jesus, we must flee the temptations of the culture and beware overconfidence lest we fall into sin. In part 8 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 13 - 19.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Living near Sodom (13:1-13)
  • Living in Sodom (14:8-16)
  • Impending Judgment of Sodom (18:16-33)
  • Destruction of Sodom (19:1-29)

Lot: A Righteous Man of Faith?

2 Peter 2:6-8; 2 Corinthians 10:6-14

Fallible People

Money… Sex… Power…

Our Infallible God

 

Applying the Text

  • Beware the allure of ungodly culture
  • Beware the trap of overconfidence
  • Trust our faithful God to help you escape temptation
]]> As followers of Jesus, we must flee the temptations of the culture and beware overconfidence lest we fall into sin. In part 8 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 13 - 19.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Living near Sodom (13:1-13)
  • Living in Sodom (14:8-16)
  • Impending Judgment of Sodom (18:16-33)
  • Destruction of Sodom (19:1-29)

Lot: A Righteous Man of Faith?

2 Peter 2:6-8; 2 Corinthians 10:6-14

Fallible People

Money… Sex… Power…

Our Infallible God

 

Applying the Text

  • Beware the allure of ungodly culture
  • Beware the trap of overconfidence
  • Trust our faithful God to help you escape temptation
]]> As followers of Jesus, we must flee the temptations of the culture and beware overconfidence lest we fall into sin. In part 8 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 13 - 19.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Living near Sodom (13:1-13)
  • Living in Sodom (14:8-16)
  • Impending Judgment of Sodom (18:16-33)
  • Destruction of Sodom (19:1-29)

Lot: A Righteous Man of Faith?

2 Peter 2:6-8; 2 Corinthians 10:6-14

Fallible People

Money… Sex… Power…

Our Infallible God

 

Applying the Text

  • Beware the allure of ungodly culture
  • Beware the trap of overconfidence
  • Trust our faithful God to help you escape temptation
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Lot: Living in Sodom false no 47:24 As followers of Jesus, we must flee the temptations of the culture and beware overconfidence lest we fall into sin. In part 8 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 13 - 19.

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Study Notes

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith
  • Living Faith
  • Fallible Faith

God’s…

  • Grace
  • Perfect Faithfulness
  • Enduring Faithfulness

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Living near Sodom (13:1-13)
  • Living in Sodom (14:8-16)
  • Impending Judgment of Sodom (18:16-33)
  • Destruction of Sodom (19:1-29)

Lot: A Righteous Man of Faith?

2 Peter 2:6-8; 2 Corinthians 10:6-14

Fallible People

Money… Sex… Power…

Our Infallible God

 

Applying the Text

  • Beware the allure of ungodly culture
  • Beware the trap of overconfidence
  • Trust our faithful God to help you escape temptation
]]> No no Abraham: Faith and Fallibility https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/02/abraham-faith-and-fallibility/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:09:06 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10620 Human faithfulness is imperfect, but God’s perfect faithfulness endures forever. In part 7 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12-20 .

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Some Context First…

Genesis 3:15     The Protoevangelion

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith (15:1-6; cf Rom. 4)
  • Living Faith (12:1-9; 13:14-18; 14:17-20)
  • Fallible Faith (12:10-20; 16:1-12; 20:1-13)

God’s…

  • Grace (15:7-21)
  • Perfect Faithfulness (12:17-20; 16:13; 20:14-18)
  • Enduring Faithfulness (17:1-7)

Fallible People

Our Infallible God

Applying the Text

  • Who are you trusting in to be in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to walk in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to see you through to the end?
]]> Human faithfulness is imperfect, but God’s perfect faithfulness endures forever. In part 7 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12-20 .

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Some Context First…

Genesis 3:15     The Protoevangelion

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith (15:1-6; cf Rom. 4)
  • Living Faith (12:1-9; 13:14-18; 14:17-20)
  • Fallible Faith (12:10-20; 16:1-12; 20:1-13)

God’s…

  • Grace (15:7-21)
  • Perfect Faithfulness (12:17-20; 16:13; 20:14-18)
  • Enduring Faithfulness (17:1-7)

Fallible People

Our Infallible God

Applying the Text

  • Who are you trusting in to be in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to walk in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to see you through to the end?
]]> Human faithfulness is imperfect, but God’s perfect faithfulness endures forever. In part 7 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12-20 .

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Genesis 3:15     The Protoevangelion

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith (15:1-6; cf Rom. 4)
  • Living Faith (12:1-9; 13:14-18; 14:17-20)
  • Fallible Faith (12:10-20; 16:1-12; 20:1-13)

God’s…

  • Grace (15:7-21)
  • Perfect Faithfulness (12:17-20; 16:13; 20:14-18)
  • Enduring Faithfulness (17:1-7)

Fallible People

Our Infallible God

Applying the Text

  • Who are you trusting in to be in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to walk in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to see you through to the end?
]]> Human faithfulness is imperfect, but God’s perfect faithfulness endures forever. In part 7 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12-20 .

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Genesis 3:15     The Protoevangelion

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith (15:1-6; cf Rom. 4)
  • Living Faith (12:1-9; 13:14-18; 14:17-20)
  • Fallible Faith (12:10-20; 16:1-12; 20:1-13)

God’s…

  • Grace (15:7-21)
  • Perfect Faithfulness (12:17-20; 16:13; 20:14-18)
  • Enduring Faithfulness (17:1-7)

Fallible People

Our Infallible God

Applying the Text

  • Who are you trusting in to be in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to walk in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to see you through to the end?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Abraham: Faith and Fallibility false no 40:27 Human faithfulness is imperfect, but God’s perfect faithfulness endures forever. In part 7 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12-20 .

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Some Context First…

Genesis 3:15     The Protoevangelion

Abraham’s…

  • Saving Faith (15:1-6; cf Rom. 4)
  • Living Faith (12:1-9; 13:14-18; 14:17-20)
  • Fallible Faith (12:10-20; 16:1-12; 20:1-13)

God’s…

  • Grace (15:7-21)
  • Perfect Faithfulness (12:17-20; 16:13; 20:14-18)
  • Enduring Faithfulness (17:1-7)

Fallible People

Our Infallible God

Applying the Text

  • Who are you trusting in to be in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to walk in right relationship with God?
  • Who are you trusting in to see you through to the end?
]]> No no Two Cities https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/02/two-cities/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:18:24 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10617 Man is building a city of rebellion and self-exaltation, but God is building a city of everlasting righteousness, love and peace. In part 6 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 11.

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The First Skyscraper

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A City of Wickedness (11:1-9)
  • The Family of the Messiah (11:27-32)

Two Cities

Babel… Babylon… The City of Man

The City of Man is characterized by…

    • Self-Exaltation
    • Rebellion
    • Wickedness

The City of God…. New Jerusalem

The City of God is characterized by…

    • God-Exaltation
    • Obedience
    • Righteousness

Applying the Text

  • Are you a resident of the City of Man or the City of God?
]]> Man is building a city of rebellion and self-exaltation, but God is building a city of everlasting righteousness, love and peace. In part 6 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 11.

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The First Skyscraper

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A City of Wickedness (11:1-9)
  • The Family of the Messiah (11:27-32)

Two Cities

Babel… Babylon… The City of Man

The City of Man is characterized by…

    • Self-Exaltation
    • Rebellion
    • Wickedness

The City of God…. New Jerusalem

The City of God is characterized by…

    • God-Exaltation
    • Obedience
    • Righteousness

Applying the Text

  • Are you a resident of the City of Man or the City of God?
]]> Man is building a city of rebellion and self-exaltation, but God is building a city of everlasting righteousness, love and peace. In part 6 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 11.

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The First Skyscraper

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A City of Wickedness (11:1-9)
  • The Family of the Messiah (11:27-32)

Two Cities

Babel… Babylon… The City of Man

The City of Man is characterized by…

    • Self-Exaltation
    • Rebellion
    • Wickedness

The City of God…. New Jerusalem

The City of God is characterized by…

    • God-Exaltation
    • Obedience
    • Righteousness

Applying the Text

  • Are you a resident of the City of Man or the City of God?
]]> Man is building a city of rebellion and self-exaltation, but God is building a city of everlasting righteousness, love and peace. In part 6 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 11.

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The First Skyscraper

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A City of Wickedness (11:1-9)
  • The Family of the Messiah (11:27-32)

Two Cities

Babel… Babylon… The City of Man

The City of Man is characterized by…

    • Self-Exaltation
    • Rebellion
    • Wickedness

The City of God…. New Jerusalem

The City of God is characterized by…

    • God-Exaltation
    • Obedience
    • Righteousness

Applying the Text

  • Are you a resident of the City of Man or the City of God?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Two Cities false no 41:55 Man is building a city of rebellion and self-exaltation, but God is building a city of everlasting righteousness, love and peace. In part 6 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 11.

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The First Skyscraper

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • A City of Wickedness (11:1-9)
  • The Family of the Messiah (11:27-32)

Two Cities

Babel… Babylon… The City of Man

The City of Man is characterized by…

    • Self-Exaltation
    • Rebellion
    • Wickedness

The City of God…. New Jerusalem

The City of God is characterized by…

    • God-Exaltation
    • Obedience
    • Righteousness

Applying the Text

  • Are you a resident of the City of Man or the City of God?
]]> No no Two Floods, One Righteous Man https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/02/two-floods-one-righteous-man/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 19:38:41 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10614 God is a just Judge who must judge all wickedness, but is also a merciful Savior who delivers all who turn to Him. In part 5 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 6-9.

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Some Context First…

 

 Understanding the Text

  • A Flood of Evil (6:1-7)
  • A Righteous Man (6:8-22)
  • A Flood of Water (7:1 – 8:19)
  • A Merciful Covenant (8:20 – 9:17)

Note Noah’s…

  • Faith
  • Obedience
  • Perseverance
  • Humanity

Noah, Biblical Typology and Jesus Christ

One Final Thought…        2 Peter 3:1-14

Applying the Text

  • Have you entered the Ark?
  • Are you living a holy life patiently awaiting God’s promise?
]]> God is a just Judge who must judge all wickedness, but is also a merciful Savior who delivers all who turn to Him. In part 5 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 6-9.

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Some Context First…

 

 Understanding the Text

  • A Flood of Evil (6:1-7)
  • A Righteous Man (6:8-22)
  • A Flood of Water (7:1 – 8:19)
  • A Merciful Covenant (8:20 – 9:17)

Note Noah’s…

  • Faith
  • Obedience
  • Perseverance
  • Humanity

Noah, Biblical Typology and Jesus Christ

One Final Thought…        2 Peter 3:1-14

Applying the Text

  • Have you entered the Ark?
  • Are you living a holy life patiently awaiting God’s promise?
]]> God is a just Judge who must judge all wickedness, but is also a merciful Savior who delivers all who turn to Him. In part 5 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 6-9.

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Some Context First…

 

 Understanding the Text

  • A Flood of Evil (6:1-7)
  • A Righteous Man (6:8-22)
  • A Flood of Water (7:1 – 8:19)
  • A Merciful Covenant (8:20 – 9:17)

Note Noah’s…

  • Faith
  • Obedience
  • Perseverance
  • Humanity

Noah, Biblical Typology and Jesus Christ

One Final Thought…        2 Peter 3:1-14

Applying the Text

  • Have you entered the Ark?
  • Are you living a holy life patiently awaiting God’s promise?
]]> God is a just Judge who must judge all wickedness, but is also a merciful Savior who delivers all who turn to Him. In part 5 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 6-9.

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Some Context First…

 

 Understanding the Text

  • A Flood of Evil (6:1-7)
  • A Righteous Man (6:8-22)
  • A Flood of Water (7:1 – 8:19)
  • A Merciful Covenant (8:20 – 9:17)

Note Noah’s…

  • Faith
  • Obedience
  • Perseverance
  • Humanity

Noah, Biblical Typology and Jesus Christ

One Final Thought…        2 Peter 3:1-14

Applying the Text

  • Have you entered the Ark?
  • Are you living a holy life patiently awaiting God’s promise?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Two Floods, One Righteous Man false no 44:50 God is a just Judge who must judge all wickedness, but is also a merciful Savior who delivers all who turn to Him. In part 5 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 6-9.

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Some Context First…

 

 Understanding the Text

  • A Flood of Evil (6:1-7)
  • A Righteous Man (6:8-22)
  • A Flood of Water (7:1 – 8:19)
  • A Merciful Covenant (8:20 – 9:17)

Note Noah’s…

  • Faith
  • Obedience
  • Perseverance
  • Humanity

Noah, Biblical Typology and Jesus Christ

One Final Thought…        2 Peter 3:1-14

Applying the Text

  • Have you entered the Ark?
  • Are you living a holy life patiently awaiting God’s promise?
]]> No no Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/02/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:38:19 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10610 Sin is like a crouching beast that desires to tear you apart, but Christ has overcome sin, and through union with Christ, you too can overcome. In part 4 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 4:1-26.

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Some Context First…

The Elephant in the Room…

Understanding the Text

  • Two Brothers, Two Offerings, Two Hearts (4:1-5)
  • Divine Warning (4:6-7)
  • The First Murder (4:8-16)
  • Two Lines of People (4:23-26)

God’s Warning to Cain… and Us

Three Enemies of the Believer

  • The World
  • The Flesh
  • The Devil

Jesus delivers from the…

  • penalty of sin
  • power of sin
  • presence of sin

Through faith in Jesus, you…

  • have been delivered from the penalty of sin
  • are being delivered from the power of sin
  • will be delivered from the presence of sin

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

Through union with Christ…

  • Have you overcome the penalty of sin?
  • Are you overcoming the power of sin?
  • Are you living with the hope of overcoming the presence of sin?
]]> Sin is like a crouching beast that desires to tear you apart, but Christ has overcome sin, and through union with Christ, you too can overcome. In part 4 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 4:1-26.

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Some Context First…

The Elephant in the Room…

Understanding the Text

  • Two Brothers, Two Offerings, Two Hearts (4:1-5)
  • Divine Warning (4:6-7)
  • The First Murder (4:8-16)
  • Two Lines of People (4:23-26)

God’s Warning to Cain… and Us

Three Enemies of the Believer

  • The World
  • The Flesh
  • The Devil

Jesus delivers from the…

  • penalty of sin
  • power of sin
  • presence of sin

Through faith in Jesus, you…

  • have been delivered from the penalty of sin
  • are being delivered from the power of sin
  • will be delivered from the presence of sin

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

Through union with Christ…

  • Have you overcome the penalty of sin?
  • Are you overcoming the power of sin?
  • Are you living with the hope of overcoming the presence of sin?
]]> Sin is like a crouching beast that desires to tear you apart, but Christ has overcome sin, and through union with Christ, you too can overcome. In part 4 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 4:1-26.

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Some Context First…

The Elephant in the Room…

Understanding the Text

  • Two Brothers, Two Offerings, Two Hearts (4:1-5)
  • Divine Warning (4:6-7)
  • The First Murder (4:8-16)
  • Two Lines of People (4:23-26)

God’s Warning to Cain… and Us

Three Enemies of the Believer

  • The World
  • The Flesh
  • The Devil

Jesus delivers from the…

  • penalty of sin
  • power of sin
  • presence of sin

Through faith in Jesus, you…

  • have been delivered from the penalty of sin
  • are being delivered from the power of sin
  • will be delivered from the presence of sin

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

Through union with Christ…

  • Have you overcome the penalty of sin?
  • Are you overcoming the power of sin?
  • Are you living with the hope of overcoming the presence of sin?
]]> Sin is like a crouching beast that desires to tear you apart, but Christ has overcome sin, and through union with Christ, you too can overcome. In part 4 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 4:1-26.

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Some Context First…

The Elephant in the Room…

Understanding the Text

  • Two Brothers, Two Offerings, Two Hearts (4:1-5)
  • Divine Warning (4:6-7)
  • The First Murder (4:8-16)
  • Two Lines of People (4:23-26)

God’s Warning to Cain… and Us

Three Enemies of the Believer

  • The World
  • The Flesh
  • The Devil

Jesus delivers from the…

  • penalty of sin
  • power of sin
  • presence of sin

Through faith in Jesus, you…

  • have been delivered from the penalty of sin
  • are being delivered from the power of sin
  • will be delivered from the presence of sin

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

Through union with Christ…

  • Have you overcome the penalty of sin?
  • Are you overcoming the power of sin?
  • Are you living with the hope of overcoming the presence of sin?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon false no 42:33 Sin is like a crouching beast that desires to tear you apart, but Christ has overcome sin, and through union with Christ, you too can overcome. In part 4 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 4:1-26.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

The Elephant in the Room…

Understanding the Text

  • Two Brothers, Two Offerings, Two Hearts (4:1-5)
  • Divine Warning (4:6-7)
  • The First Murder (4:8-16)
  • Two Lines of People (4:23-26)

God’s Warning to Cain… and Us

Three Enemies of the Believer

  • The World
  • The Flesh
  • The Devil

Jesus delivers from the…

  • penalty of sin
  • power of sin
  • presence of sin

Through faith in Jesus, you…

  • have been delivered from the penalty of sin
  • are being delivered from the power of sin
  • will be delivered from the presence of sin

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

Through union with Christ…

  • Have you overcome the penalty of sin?
  • Are you overcoming the power of sin?
  • Are you living with the hope of overcoming the presence of sin?
]]> No no Paradise Lost https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/01/paradise-lost/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:02:41 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10608 The fall into sin brought devastating consequences to the creation, but God had a plan from the beginning to redeem lost people and restore the creation. In part 3 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:1-24.

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God’s Grand Narrative

  • Creation
  • Fall
  • Redemption
  • Restoration

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Temptation and Fall (3:1-7)

Satan lied and cast doubt on…

      • God’s word
      • God’s character
      • God’s motive
  • Curse (3:8-19)
  • Redemptive Hope (3:20-24)

Hints of Redemptive Hope

      • The Protoeuangelion/Protoevangelion (3:15)
      • Sacrificial Atonement (3:21)
      • Protection from Threat of Immediate Eternal Separation (3:22-24)

Biblical Hope

      • Eternal Life
      • Perfect Righteousness
      • Resurrected Body
      • Heavenly Reward
      • New Earth

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God’s Word is true and trustworthy?
  • Do you believe God is good?
  • Do you believe God wants what is best for you?

1 Corinthians 10:13                    English Standard Version

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

]]> The fall into sin brought devastating consequences to the creation, but God had a plan from the beginning to redeem lost people and restore the creation. In part 3 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:1-24.

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God’s Grand Narrative

  • Creation
  • Fall
  • Redemption
  • Restoration

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Temptation and Fall (3:1-7)

Satan lied and cast doubt on…

      • God’s word
      • God’s character
      • God’s motive
  • Curse (3:8-19)
  • Redemptive Hope (3:20-24)

Hints of Redemptive Hope

      • The Protoeuangelion/Protoevangelion (3:15)
      • Sacrificial Atonement (3:21)
      • Protection from Threat of Immediate Eternal Separation (3:22-24)

Biblical Hope

      • Eternal Life
      • Perfect Righteousness
      • Resurrected Body
      • Heavenly Reward
      • New Earth

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God’s Word is true and trustworthy?
  • Do you believe God is good?
  • Do you believe God wants what is best for you?

1 Corinthians 10:13                    English Standard Version

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

]]> The fall into sin brought devastating consequences to the creation, but God had a plan from the beginning to redeem lost people and restore the creation. In part 3 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:1-24.

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Study Notes

God’s Grand Narrative

  • Creation
  • Fall
  • Redemption
  • Restoration

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Temptation and Fall (3:1-7)

Satan lied and cast doubt on…

      • God’s word
      • God’s character
      • God’s motive
  • Curse (3:8-19)
  • Redemptive Hope (3:20-24)

Hints of Redemptive Hope

      • The Protoeuangelion/Protoevangelion (3:15)
      • Sacrificial Atonement (3:21)
      • Protection from Threat of Immediate Eternal Separation (3:22-24)

Biblical Hope

      • Eternal Life
      • Perfect Righteousness
      • Resurrected Body
      • Heavenly Reward
      • New Earth

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God’s Word is true and trustworthy?
  • Do you believe God is good?
  • Do you believe God wants what is best for you?

1 Corinthians 10:13                    English Standard Version

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

]]> The fall into sin brought devastating consequences to the creation, but God had a plan from the beginning to redeem lost people and restore the creation. In part 3 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:1-24.

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Study Notes

God’s Grand Narrative

  • Creation
  • Fall
  • Redemption
  • Restoration

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Temptation and Fall (3:1-7)

Satan lied and cast doubt on…

      • God’s word
      • God’s character
      • God’s motive
  • Curse (3:8-19)
  • Redemptive Hope (3:20-24)

Hints of Redemptive Hope

      • The Protoeuangelion/Protoevangelion (3:15)
      • Sacrificial Atonement (3:21)
      • Protection from Threat of Immediate Eternal Separation (3:22-24)

Biblical Hope

      • Eternal Life
      • Perfect Righteousness
      • Resurrected Body
      • Heavenly Reward
      • New Earth

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God’s Word is true and trustworthy?
  • Do you believe God is good?
  • Do you believe God wants what is best for you?

1 Corinthians 10:13                    English Standard Version

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg Paradise Lost false no 43:05 The fall into sin brought devastating consequences to the creation, but God had a plan from the beginning to redeem lost people and restore the creation. In part 3 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:1-24.

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God’s Grand Narrative

  • Creation
  • Fall
  • Redemption
  • Restoration

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Temptation and Fall (3:1-7)

Satan lied and cast doubt on…

      • God’s word
      • God’s character
      • God’s motive
  • Curse (3:8-19)
  • Redemptive Hope (3:20-24)

Hints of Redemptive Hope

      • The Protoeuangelion/Protoevangelion (3:15)
      • Sacrificial Atonement (3:21)
      • Protection from Threat of Immediate Eternal Separation (3:22-24)

Biblical Hope

      • Eternal Life
      • Perfect Righteousness
      • Resurrected Body
      • Heavenly Reward
      • New Earth

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God’s Word is true and trustworthy?
  • Do you believe God is good?
  • Do you believe God wants what is best for you?

1 Corinthians 10:13                    English Standard Version

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

]]> No no A Home, Work, Relationship https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/01/a-home-work-relationship/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:50:20 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10604 God created human beings with fundamental drives and needs including a home, meaningful work and intimate relationships, chief among them biblical marriage. In part 2 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 2:4-25.

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Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

 Understanding the Text

  • Man’s Body and the Breath of Life (2:4-7)
  • A Home for the Man (2:8-9a)
  • The Tree of Life (2:9b)
  • The Tree of Moral Knowledge (2:9c)
  • Meaningful Work (2:15)
  • A Test of Obedience (2:16-17a)
  • A Warning about Death (2:17b)
  • Alone in Paradise (2:18-20)
  • The Creation of a Suitable Helper (2:21-23)
  • The Beginning of Marriage (2:24-25)

We Have Been Created with Needs

  • A Home
  • Meaningful Work
  • Relationship

Applying the Text

  • Where do you look for the fulfilment of your needs?
]]> God created human beings with fundamental drives and needs including a home, meaningful work and intimate relationships, chief among them biblical marriage. In part 2 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 2:4-25.

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Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

 Understanding the Text

  • Man’s Body and the Breath of Life (2:4-7)
  • A Home for the Man (2:8-9a)
  • The Tree of Life (2:9b)
  • The Tree of Moral Knowledge (2:9c)
  • Meaningful Work (2:15)
  • A Test of Obedience (2:16-17a)
  • A Warning about Death (2:17b)
  • Alone in Paradise (2:18-20)
  • The Creation of a Suitable Helper (2:21-23)
  • The Beginning of Marriage (2:24-25)

We Have Been Created with Needs

  • A Home
  • Meaningful Work
  • Relationship

Applying the Text

  • Where do you look for the fulfilment of your needs?
]]> God created human beings with fundamental drives and needs including a home, meaningful work and intimate relationships, chief among them biblical marriage. In part 2 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 2:4-25.

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Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

 Understanding the Text

  • Man’s Body and the Breath of Life (2:4-7)
  • A Home for the Man (2:8-9a)
  • The Tree of Life (2:9b)
  • The Tree of Moral Knowledge (2:9c)
  • Meaningful Work (2:15)
  • A Test of Obedience (2:16-17a)
  • A Warning about Death (2:17b)
  • Alone in Paradise (2:18-20)
  • The Creation of a Suitable Helper (2:21-23)
  • The Beginning of Marriage (2:24-25)

We Have Been Created with Needs

  • A Home
  • Meaningful Work
  • Relationship

Applying the Text

  • Where do you look for the fulfilment of your needs?
]]> God created human beings with fundamental drives and needs including a home, meaningful work and intimate relationships, chief among them biblical marriage. In part 2 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 2:4-25.

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Study Notes

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

 Understanding the Text

  • Man’s Body and the Breath of Life (2:4-7)
  • A Home for the Man (2:8-9a)
  • The Tree of Life (2:9b)
  • The Tree of Moral Knowledge (2:9c)
  • Meaningful Work (2:15)
  • A Test of Obedience (2:16-17a)
  • A Warning about Death (2:17b)
  • Alone in Paradise (2:18-20)
  • The Creation of a Suitable Helper (2:21-23)
  • The Beginning of Marriage (2:24-25)

We Have Been Created with Needs

  • A Home
  • Meaningful Work
  • Relationship

Applying the Text

  • Where do you look for the fulfilment of your needs?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg A Home, Work, Relationship false no 42:12 God created human beings with fundamental drives and needs including a home, meaningful work and intimate relationships, chief among them biblical marriage. In part 2 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 2:4-25.

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Study Notes

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

 Understanding the Text

  • Man’s Body and the Breath of Life (2:4-7)
  • A Home for the Man (2:8-9a)
  • The Tree of Life (2:9b)
  • The Tree of Moral Knowledge (2:9c)
  • Meaningful Work (2:15)
  • A Test of Obedience (2:16-17a)
  • A Warning about Death (2:17b)
  • Alone in Paradise (2:18-20)
  • The Creation of a Suitable Helper (2:21-23)
  • The Beginning of Marriage (2:24-25)

We Have Been Created with Needs

  • A Home
  • Meaningful Work
  • Relationship

Applying the Text

  • Where do you look for the fulfilment of your needs?
]]> No no In the Beginning https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2021/01/in-the-beginning-2/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:10:58 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10597 In the beginning, God made all things for His glory and created human beings in His image in order that you might be in an everlasting relationship of blessedness and joy with Him. In part 1 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-2:3.

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Study Notes

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

The New Preaching Plan

  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Christian Living Topical Study
  • New Testament Hope
  • Essential Doctrines
  • Tough Questions
  • Easter/Christmas/Guest Speakers

GENESIS: BEGINNINGS

Genesis is a book of beginnings.  It references the beginning of all created things: space, time, matter, energy, stars, planets, moons.  We see the beginning of the earth: water, air, land, plant life, animal life and the origin of human beings in God’s image.  Sadly, this book of beginnings also documents the beginning of sin, humanity’s rebellion against the Creator.  But God was not surprised by the fall into sin, and Genesis also documents the beginning of redemption, the hope that one day God would bless all the peoples of the earth through a Messiah who would come through a chosen race.

A Brief Introduction to Genesis

Bereshith: “In the beginning”

Genesis: “Origin”

Author: Moses

Date: About 1400 BC

A Very Brief Outline of Genesis

Creation
Fall
Civilization
Noah
Babel
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph

Genesis and Science… Interpretive Questions

Creation of the Heavens and the Earth

  • Light, Water, Land, Plant and Animal Life (1:1-25)
  • Man in God’s Image (1:26-31)
  • Completion and Rest (2:1-3)

Why?

Romans 11:36                           English Standard Version

36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Do you know the meaning of life?
  • Do you know your Creator?
  • Do you honor your Creator?
]]> In the beginning, God made all things for His glory and created human beings in His image in order that you might be in an everlasting relationship of blessedness and joy with Him. In part 1 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-2:3.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

The New Preaching Plan

  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Christian Living Topical Study
  • New Testament Hope
  • Essential Doctrines
  • Tough Questions
  • Easter/Christmas/Guest Speakers

GENESIS: BEGINNINGS

Genesis is a book of beginnings.  It references the beginning of all created things: space, time, matter, energy, stars, planets, moons.  We see the beginning of the earth: water, air, land, plant life, animal life and the origin of human beings in God’s image.  Sadly, this book of beginnings also documents the beginning of sin, humanity’s rebellion against the Creator.  But God was not surprised by the fall into sin, and Genesis also documents the beginning of redemption, the hope that one day God would bless all the peoples of the earth through a Messiah who would come through a chosen race.

A Brief Introduction to Genesis

Bereshith: “In the beginning”

Genesis: “Origin”

Author: Moses

Date: About 1400 BC

A Very Brief Outline of Genesis

Creation
Fall
Civilization
Noah
Babel
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph

Genesis and Science… Interpretive Questions

Creation of the Heavens and the Earth

  • Light, Water, Land, Plant and Animal Life (1:1-25)
  • Man in God’s Image (1:26-31)
  • Completion and Rest (2:1-3)

Why?

Romans 11:36                           English Standard Version

36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Do you know the meaning of life?
  • Do you know your Creator?
  • Do you honor your Creator?
]]> In the beginning, God made all things for His glory and created human beings in His image in order that you might be in an everlasting relationship of blessedness and joy with Him. In part 1 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-2:3.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

The New Preaching Plan

  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Christian Living Topical Study
  • New Testament Hope
  • Essential Doctrines
  • Tough Questions
  • Easter/Christmas/Guest Speakers

GENESIS: BEGINNINGS

Genesis is a book of beginnings.  It references the beginning of all created things: space, time, matter, energy, stars, planets, moons.  We see the beginning of the earth: water, air, land, plant life, animal life and the origin of human beings in God’s image.  Sadly, this book of beginnings also documents the beginning of sin, humanity’s rebellion against the Creator.  But God was not surprised by the fall into sin, and Genesis also documents the beginning of redemption, the hope that one day God would bless all the peoples of the earth through a Messiah who would come through a chosen race.

A Brief Introduction to Genesis

Bereshith: “In the beginning”

Genesis: “Origin”

Author: Moses

Date: About 1400 BC

A Very Brief Outline of Genesis

Creation
Fall
Civilization
Noah
Babel
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph

Genesis and Science… Interpretive Questions

Creation of the Heavens and the Earth

  • Light, Water, Land, Plant and Animal Life (1:1-25)
  • Man in God’s Image (1:26-31)
  • Completion and Rest (2:1-3)

Why?

Romans 11:36                           English Standard Version

36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Do you know the meaning of life?
  • Do you know your Creator?
  • Do you honor your Creator?
]]> In the beginning, God made all things for His glory and created human beings in His image in order that you might be in an everlasting relationship of blessedness and joy with Him. In part 1 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-2:3.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

The New Preaching Plan

  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Christian Living Topical Study
  • New Testament Hope
  • Essential Doctrines
  • Tough Questions
  • Easter/Christmas/Guest Speakers

GENESIS: BEGINNINGS

Genesis is a book of beginnings.  It references the beginning of all created things: space, time, matter, energy, stars, planets, moons.  We see the beginning of the earth: water, air, land, plant life, animal life and the origin of human beings in God’s image.  Sadly, this book of beginnings also documents the beginning of sin, humanity’s rebellion against the Creator.  But God was not surprised by the fall into sin, and Genesis also documents the beginning of redemption, the hope that one day God would bless all the peoples of the earth through a Messiah who would come through a chosen race.

A Brief Introduction to Genesis

Bereshith: “In the beginning”

Genesis: “Origin”

Author: Moses

Date: About 1400 BC

A Very Brief Outline of Genesis

Creation
Fall
Civilization
Noah
Babel
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph

Genesis and Science… Interpretive Questions

Creation of the Heavens and the Earth

  • Light, Water, Land, Plant and Animal Life (1:1-25)
  • Man in God’s Image (1:26-31)
  • Completion and Rest (2:1-3)

Why?

Romans 11:36                           English Standard Version

36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Do you know the meaning of life?
  • Do you know your Creator?
  • Do you honor your Creator?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2021/01/17141252/Genesis-Beginnings-Podcast-Cover-1.jpg In the Beginning false no 47:27 In the beginning, God made all things for His glory and created human beings in His image in order that you might be in an everlasting relationship of blessedness and joy with Him. In part 1 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-2:3.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Biblical Hope

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Heavenly Reward
  • New Earth

The New Preaching Plan

  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Christian Living Topical Study
  • New Testament Hope
  • Essential Doctrines
  • Tough Questions
  • Easter/Christmas/Guest Speakers

GENESIS: BEGINNINGS

Genesis is a book of beginnings.  It references the beginning of all created things: space, time, matter, energy, stars, planets, moons.  We see the beginning of the earth: water, air, land, plant life, animal life and the origin of human beings in God’s image.  Sadly, this book of beginnings also documents the beginning of sin, humanity’s rebellion against the Creator.  But God was not surprised by the fall into sin, and Genesis also documents the beginning of redemption, the hope that one day God would bless all the peoples of the earth through a Messiah who would come through a chosen race.

A Brief Introduction to Genesis

Bereshith: “In the beginning”

Genesis: “Origin”

Author: Moses

Date: About 1400 BC

A Very Brief Outline of Genesis

Creation
Fall
Civilization
Noah
Babel
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph

Genesis and Science… Interpretive Questions

Creation of the Heavens and the Earth

  • Light, Water, Land, Plant and Animal Life (1:1-25)
  • Man in God’s Image (1:26-31)
  • Completion and Rest (2:1-3)

Why?

Romans 11:36                           English Standard Version

36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Do you know the meaning of life?
  • Do you know your Creator?
  • Do you honor your Creator?
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