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Text: Hebrews 9:11-10:18


Who is Jesus Christ to you? In this section of scripture we see the accomplishments of Jesus.

1) His Sacrifice (9:11-15) - Jesus entered the Holy place and made the sacrifice once and for all.
2) He is the Mediator (9:16-22) - This is the New Covenant. Jesus took our place.
3) He is the Salvation (9:23-28) - Jesus removed sins ability to bring about death.
4) His Completed Work (10:1-14) - His sacrifice was good once and for all.
5) Sanctification (10:15-18) - The one offering is able to bring us to perfection.

Nuggets:
Forgiveness - Christians are forgiven for the past, present and future.
and
In 9:14 we are cleansed from dead works to be serving the living God. You must be free to truly serve God.
Direct download: 08-30-09-am.mp3
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Kenya Missions and You
Listen as Bob Flanders and Andrew McKumbu talk about the mighty work God is performing in the nation of Kenya. This was recorded during the AM Worship service at SRCC.

SPEAR International Ministry Partners Andrew Mukumbu and his wife Agnes are serving the lord in the city of Ruiru, Kenya.  Many of the 700,000 residents survive on less than $1 (US) a day. The  Mukumbu's moved to Ruiru in 1999 to plant a church.  It was at this time that Andrew was shocked to see how many orphans live in Ruiru so he began to take in some of the orphans and today he has an orphanage with 47 children.  He also has established a school for grades K-8 that has over 320 students.  The students include not only the orphans from the Mukumbu's orphanage but also many other orphans from the area and other school aged children who are too poor to even attend public school.

To see a presentation on this ministry click here. If you would like to get involved in this ministry please visit the SPEAR website by clicking here or here.
Direct download: 08-23-09-am.mp3
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Kenya Missions - Update from the Field and Q&A
Listen as Bob Flanders and Andrew McKumbu talk about the mighty work God is performing in the nation of Kenya. This was recorded during Sunday School at SRCC. during this talk Bob and Andrew bring us the latest news. After their presentation they also take questions from the congregation.

To see a presentation on this ministry click here. The photos in this presentation are the ones used by Bob during this podcast.

SPEAR International Ministry Partners Andrew Mukumbu and his wife Agnes are serving the lord in the city of Ruiru, Kenya.  Many of the 700,000 residents survive on less than $1 (US) a day. The  Mukumbu's moved to Ruiru in 1999 to plant a church.  It was at this time that Andrew was shocked to see how many orphans live in Ruiru so he began to take in some of the orphans and today he has an orphanage with 47 children.  He also has established a school for grades K-8 that has over 320 students.  The students include not only the orphans from the Mukumbu's orphanage but also many other orphans from the area and other school aged childrenchidlren who are too poor to even attend public school.

If you would like to get involved in this ministry please visit the SPEAR website by clicking here or here.

Direct download: 08-23-09-ss.mp3
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Text: Hebrews 9:4; Numbers 1, 4, 16

To better understand the significance of Aaron's rod we need to go back to the book of Numbers. In Numbers chapter 1 we see a census was taken of all the tribes with the exception of the tribe of Levi (Numbers 1:47-54).
      * The Responsibilities: The tribe of Levi was given special responsibilities for the Tabernacle. In chapter 3 we see the Levites being called out to be the priests. Part of their job was to cover the Holy items from the Tabernacle. Anyone else who saw these items was warned of death. (Numbers 4:15). The Kohuthites were assigned the job of carrying the objects but only if the objects were covered because if they saw the items they too would die (Numbers 4:17-20)
      * The Rebellion (Numbers 16): Some of the children of Israel thought that Moses and Aaron had taken on too much authority.  They believed that they were holy and should be allowed to help with the priestly duties. Frankly there was jealousy in the tribe and their rebellion was against God (Numbers 16:11).
     * The Results - Judgment (Numbers 16:20-50) Next we see that the results of their actions was judgment from the Lord. First the instigators of the rebellion were killed when they and their families were swallowed up into the earth (Numbers 16:25-33). Second the 250 men who had joined them were consumed by fire from the Lord (Numbers 16:35). Even all this did not convince the people (Numbers 16:41-50) and as a result the Lord allowed a plague to kill 14,700 of them.
    * The Reminder - (Numbers 17) Here we see the budding of Aaron's Rod and how God showed that he intended for only the descendants of Aaron to be priests. We see that God does not tolerate sin and that there is always judgment for sin.

    In 2 Peter 3 we see that the judgment of the world is coming and the only hope we have is to come to repentance before the Lord and to trust in the saving power of Jesus Christ.
Direct download: 08-16-09-am.mp3
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Text: Hebrews 9:1-10

Today we are looking at the Holy of Holies and in particular the Golden Jar of Manna. (see also Exodus 16) God has personal involvement with the lives of his people.  We see the children of Israel complaining about hunger to the point of wanting to return to Egypt.  The Lord takes care of them by providing Manna from Heaven.  The Children of Israel were tested to see if they would collect more manna than they needed.

In Philippians 4 we see more on the provision of God. In the new Testament we see the believer's responsibility is to be anxious for nothing.  To be anxious is to sin. We are instead to be in prayer and supplication in thanksgiving, letting our requests be known to God.

The anxity of this world takes us away from the things listed in vs. 8-9. In verse 10 we see this is a process that does not happen instantly .  The world is looking to grab as much as it can from life now because they think that this life is all there is.  As believers we are to be content in whatever state that we are in whether it be a lot or a little. We are not to be content with things of this world but only through Christ.
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Text: Hebrews 8

I. Jesus has a better ministry. - minister - literally refers to a worker of the people.

II. jesus is the mediator of a better covenant.
A. The Old Covenant was conditional. - I will if!
B. The Old Covenant revealed the sinfulness of man. - Romans 2-3
C. The Old Covenant was inadequate to "make perfect those who draw near." (10)
D. The New Covenant is unconditional. - I will regardless!
E. The New Covenant was recongnized by the Lord Jesus and is based on his shed blood. (Luke 22)
F. The New Covenant is realized both now (redemption) and in the future (restoration).
G. The New Covenantis based on the promises of God.
1. Personal
a. I will put my laws into their minds.
b. I will write them upon their hearts.
c. I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
2. Powerful
a. I will be merciful (forgive) their iniquities.
b. I will remember their sins no more.
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