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Psalms 104:1-35 — ourselves. – May this make us good stewards of God’s backyard! This morning I seek to stir up wonder & inspire awe! Tests show that a child’s creativity (which includes imagination & wonder) diminishes by 90% between ages 5 & 7! When an adult gets to be 40, he has about 2% of the creativity he had when was 5 years old. (Warren Wiesbe; Real Worship; pg.44) Quote: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (5 stanzas) CREATION IN PROSE! (1-1) UP ABOVE THE WORLD

Isaiah 19:1-25 — swift cloud - speaks of judgment! Hearts melting – discouragement. (Ps.119:28) DIVIDED! (2) Forsees an impending ivil War. DEMONIC COUNSEL! (3) DOMINATION! (4) The mighty Nile & its tributaries dry up & cause many problems. DROUGHT! (5-7) This drought creates a stench(6,7). ECONOMIC DESPAIR! (8-10) Continued affects of the drought. It affects the Fisherman(8). It affects the Garment Industry(9) [because water is needed to grow flax, which is used to make linen]. Egypt’s

Isaiah 22:1-25 — (22) Jerusalem Devastated! (1-14) Jerusalem is surrounded by valleys on 3 sides(Tyropoeon, Kidron, Hinnom). So this is addressed to the Valley of Visions. Isaiah describes the Babylonian invasion & siege against Jerusalem led by Nebuchadnezzar in 588-586bc. (2 Kings 25) (2) Jerusalem is tumultuous/boisterous because people from the surrounding villages/towns have sought refuge behind her walls. (2b) Famine (2 Kings 25:3) (3) The city is captured as King Zedekiah flees (2 Kings 25:5) The

Isaiah 36:1-22 — warning. There is a sign on a convent here in southern California that reads: Absolutely No Trespassing--Violators Will Be Prosecuted to the Full Extent of the Law. Signed, "The Sisters of Mercy." Intimidation! (11-20) (11-5) Aramaic(Syrian Language) was the language of diplomacy. It is similar to Hebrew but the common people would not have understood it. (16,17) The enemy offers to give you something in return for your obedience to him! i.e. 2000 horses(vs.8)

Isaiah 46:1-13 — is a reoccurring theme throughout the bible(this contest of powers) Elijah & the prophets of Baal. Riot in Ephesus. Paul’s teaching clash w/worship of Diana. John’s command to “keep yourself from idols.” (1 Jn.5:21) A story is told of a child who had to walk each evening past a dark, spooky house. Some adults sought to give him courage. One handed him a good luck charm to ward off the ghosts. Another had a light put on the dreaded

Ezekiel 29:1-21 — THE GREAT TREE! (Ch.31) This message was for Pharaoh, who thought his nation was indestructible. Assyria once had the same idea, but look what God did to her. God would rebuke Pharaoh’s pride, cut down his nation, & cast it into hell(15,17). LION IN A NET! (Ch.32) Egypt was strong & active like a young lion, but the nation would be caught in God’s net & go down into the pit with all the other great nations of that era. Remember God is the King & rules over the nations

Ezekiel 30:1-26 — THE GREAT TREE! (Ch.31) This message was for Pharaoh, who thought his nation was indestructible. Assyria once had the same idea, but look what God did to her. God would rebuke Pharaoh’s pride, cut down his nation, & cast it into hell(15,17). LION IN A NET! (Ch.32) Egypt was strong & active like a young lion, but the nation would be caught in God’s net & go down into the pit with all the other great nations of that era. Remember God is the King & rules over the nations

Ezekiel 31:1-18 — THE GREAT TREE! (Ch.31) This message was for Pharaoh, who thought his nation was indestructible. Assyria once had the same idea, but look what God did to her. God would rebuke Pharaoh’s pride, cut down his nation, & cast it into hell(15,17). LION IN A NET! (Ch.32) Egypt was strong & active like a young lion, but the nation would be caught in God’s net & go down into the pit with all the other great nations of that era. Remember God is the King & rules over the nations

Ezekiel 32:1-32 — THE GREAT TREE! (Ch.31) This message was for Pharaoh, who thought his nation was indestructible. Assyria once had the same idea, but look what God did to her. God would rebuke Pharaoh’s pride, cut down his nation, & cast it into hell(15,17). LION IN A NET! (Ch.32) Egypt was strong & active like a young lion, but the nation would be caught in God’s net & go down into the pit with all the other great nations of that era. Remember God is the King & rules over the nations

Micah 6:1-16 — Intro: Q: What does the Lord seek from a believer? (we’ll see later) Hhjjkj (Chapter 6) THE CASE! (1-5) (1,2) God is called to the witness stand. The “silent ancient witness” of the mountains, become His jury! As if an incriminating “global tape recorder” is witched on for evidence. (3-5) He pleads His case

Zechariah 10:1-12 — shepherd to care for it. If the leaders follow lies then the sheep will usually wander right behind them. But the Lord will return & be the Shepherd. He will rescue them; bring them back, & strengthen them. He will Rescue them! (3-5) (4) Messiah is described in a 4-fold way… Cornerstone – Strong. (joins 2 walls together) Tent Peg – Stable. (burdens may be placed on Him w/confidence) Battle Bow – Victorious. (He is the Victorious Warrior that

John 9:1-12 — beverage that's about to go down! So journey with me, back to 1st-century Holy Land & to the possible roots of this toast. “Here’s Mud in your Eye!” HERE’S MUD IN YOUR EYE! A NEW LIGHT ON A DARK SUBJECT! (1-5) This is #6 out of the 7 signs/miracles in John. Jesus performed more miracles related to giving sight to the blind more than any other miracle. (Shepherdʼs Notes; pg.49) This was prophesied about Messiah when he would come. Is.35:5

Acts 16:1-10 — TAKING TIMOTHY! (16:1-5) TAKING TIMOTHY! (1,2) Possible Paul led Tim to faith on 1st trip through. (many times refers to him as “my son”) It seems like God always has the right person ready at the right time, so be patient! Timothy is the only one in

Romans 2:1-16 — now the Jews (2:1-3:8); all people(3:9-20). Gentiles(idolatry & sexual perversion); Jews (holier than though attitude); All people (all equally condemned before God) God’s judgment is based on 3 divine standards - truth (2-4), impartiality (5-11), and Jesus Christ Himself (12-16) - which are absolute and infinite, condemning every person. Yet still some will say/think… Some Jews thought, but I’m not as bad as some! - Answer: Yes, you do the same things, you’re just

2 Samuel 3:1-39 — alone are the rightful heir to the throne of my life! He who chooses the beginning of a road chooses the place it leads to. It is the means that determine the end. - H.E. Fosdick ABNER THE NEGOTIATOR! (1-21) DAVID’S TRIBE INCREASES! (1-5) (1) David’s government was growing stronger & stronger! Ps. 84:5-8 (Overview of Ps.: Dwelling w/God 1-4; Desiring God 5-8; Depending on God 9-12) Often whole towns would travel on pilgrimage to Jerusalem together. As they would go

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