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God “used to” reveal himself to men and women “in Bible times” through angels, and even from Christ himself. Others had dreams and visions. These happened both in the Old and New Testament accounts and even after Christ’s resurrection. Has God quit revealing himself and His will? Peter says in Acts 2 that he believed the Joel 2 prophecy was happening; that men AND women were speaking as led by the Holy Spirit. This sermon shows that God has not retired, has not gone mute, but in fact reveals Himself in many ways to those who have ears to hear and eyes to see. Be sure to print out the notes but also hear the audio – as so much more is in the audio than just the notes.

Most of us probably miss the dozens of passages in the Old Testament that point to Christ as Savior, the promised Messiah and returning King of Kings. This teaching will give numerous examples we might otherwise read right over. You will appreciate Christ more than ever and be excited to see him glorified from Genesis onwards.

If our understanding about God is skewed, we can end up sidelining either God Most High (the Father) or The Word of God (Jesus). How do we explain Deut 6:4 – “The LORD (YHVH) is one”? Hebrew “echad”. IS there room for more than one being in the Godhead? Last time I showed from scripture how BOTH the Father and the Son are Creator, BOTH are Savior, and BOTH are God of the Old Testament. Study Part 1 first. In this one, we’ll cover “which one was YHVH” (the LORD)? Who is Alpha and Omega in Revelation? Who is the “I am”? HOW active was God Most High in the Old Testament?

In 2023, Most of you will be keeping Pentecost on May 28, 2023, Sunday. Some will keep it Monday. This day is also called Feast of First Fruits and Feast of Weeks/Sabbaths (Shavuot in Hebrew). I’ve given this message before but it has timeless information and would be a good review for this vital day. Most people remember Pentecost of when God gave His Holy Spirit (Acts 2) and gave the Law at Mt Sinai (Exodus 19-24). But there’s so much more. What did the 2 leavened wheat loaves called “first fruits” symbolize? Was marriage pictured by this day in both the old and new covenants? How? Which book is read on Pentecost and why? Who is our “goel” Redeemer? Where will Christ be married, and when? Has Pentecost been fully fulfilled already, or are there still so many more exciting meanings? Have a wonderful Pentecost, which means “fiftieth”.

I gave this sermon the first time some years ago but its message of all spirit-filled believers coming together as one body is even more vital today. Acts 2:1 – “they were together, of one accord”. That’s how the early church started, working together to YHVH’s glory, as one. But we are not one today. God through His Holy Spirit wants us to be one, working together again. It must happen. Surely Christ is not going to marry a Bride made up of believers who frankly think they are the only “church of God” or who won’t come worship together as all the parts of the body forming one body. This message discusses the HOW and WHO that makes this happen. YOU have a part in bringing the body of Christ together, or else you’re scattering (Luke 11:23).