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.
05.22.24 Listen up! We have taken a walk through the first four chapters of the Book of Proverbs. Written by Solomon to his son, the emphasis is on finding and retaining wisdom. As we now know, this wisdom is embodied in the Bible, the written Word of God, which is a reflection of the Lord […]
05.15.24 Concentrate on Wisdom Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) Having looked at what Solomon has to say in both the positive and the negative form in Proverbs 4, he now places more emphasis on the positive (20-27) He first stresses the importance of
05.08.24 Run! Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. (Proverbs 4:14,15) We are characterizing Proverbs 4 as ‘A Life-Long Pilgrimage.’ The underlying idea is that coming to Christ, being born-again by faith and
05.01.24 The Wombat Australia has many animals that are not found anywhere else in the world today. One of the most unique is the wombat, which looks like a small bear with brown fur. The wombat is a burrowing animal. Like many of Australia’s animals, the wombat is a marsupial, having a pouch in which
04.24.24 ‘The Importance of Wisdom’ Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (Proverbs 4:1) We are calling the 4th chapter of the Book of Proverbs ‘A Life-long Pilgrimage. As we walk through the chapter, we have seen that the first section (1-5) stresses the importance of early training.
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04.17.24 ‘The Importance of Early Training’ Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (Proverbs 4:1) We are going to call the fourth chapter of Proverbs ‘A Life-long Pilgrimage.’ While the Christian walk has a beginning (at the moment of the new birth), it has no end (in this
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03.27.24 ‘The Seven Sayings of Christ Upon the Cross’ God loves me. Why? It is His choice and His grace alone; nothing about me deserves either His grace or His love. Rather than leave me in my sins, He sent His own Son, Jesus, to pay the penalty my sin demanded. Although Jesus lived a
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04.03.24 ‘The Marvelous Bat’ O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out! (Romans 11:33) Bats are among the most underappreciated creatures in the entire world. Yet, they are most worthy of our appreciation. Nearly all bats eat only
04.10.24 ‘What Does Quiet Integrity Look Like?’ My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion… so shall it be life unto your soul, and grace to your neck. Then shall you walk in your way safely and your foot shall not stumble. When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down,
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03.20.24 ‘A Quiet Integrity’ My son, let them not depart from your eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 3:21) Once again, we find that the third chapter of Proverbs is challenging us to a life of ‘Whole-hearted Discipleship.’ It is a life lived fully for the Lord Jesus while we have breath. Thus far
