This has been a weekly presentation of a biblical messages shared by former Pastor Rob Adams during his 20 years’ service at Immanuel Baptist Church. Each article is usually part of a topic, such as prophecy or some practical aspect of daily living. Please consult the various categories available.
Luke— the Gospel of the Son of Man 01.18.23 For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:10) As we considered Mark’s Gospel last time, we may have found ourselves saying “How different is Mark from Matthew.” In examining Luke we will at once say “How […]
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Mark— the Gospel of the Servant of the Lord 01.11.23 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) This is the shortest of the four Gospels. Mark gives brief space to what Jesus said but much space
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Matthew—the Gospel of the King 01.04.23 Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 3:2; 4:17). The focus of the entire Bible is Jesus Christ! The OT writers said: “He is coming.” The Gospel writers say: “He is come.” The rest of the NT says: “He is coming again!” Thus we begin our
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Introducing the New Testament 12.28.22 When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the Law, to redeem them that are under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. (Galatians 4:4, 5) The Old and New Testaments— the word ‘Bible’ comes from the
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Christmas Responses 12.21.22 Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift. (2 Corinthians 9:15) Let us cast our minds back to that first Christmas long ago. As we ponder that event we remember that people responded to the birth of the baby in different ways. Let us consider some different ways that people reacted to
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The Silent Years 12.14.22 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, by Whom also He made the worlds… (Hebrews 1:1, 2) Before we delve
Malachi— Our Unchanging God 12.7.22 For I am the LORD, I do not change. (Malachi 3:6a) In our survey of the Bible, we come to Malachi, the last of the writing prophets. This is the last word from God before the curtain closes in prophetic silence for four hundred years. Little is known of Malachi’s
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Zechariah— Christ will Reign Supreme! 11.30.22 And the LORD shall be king over all the earth; in that day there shall be one LORD, and His name one. (Zechariah 14:9) Zechariah was a priest as well as a prophet. He was the son of Berechiah, and the grandson of Iddo the priest. His grandfather returned
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The History of Thanksgiving 11.23.22 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations. (Psalm 100:5) It is important to remember the spiritual origins of our Thanksgiving holiday. There really is much more to the story than a turkey dinner. The Atlantic crossing in the fall of 1620
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Haggai— First Things First 11.16.22 “Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,” says the LORD; “and be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land,” says the LORD, “and work; for I am with you,” says the LORD of hosts. (Haggai 2:4) Haggai is among what are called
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