It is a good practice for Christians to commend other believers who are co-laborers with them in doing Christian work.

Christians are called to live in the watching world in a way that brings glory to Christ.

Elimelech's family goes to Moab to escape famine. He and his two sons die, leaving his wife Naomi and her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah as widows. THis is the setting for the first chapter, where Ruth, a Moabitess, will confess faith in the God of Israel.

Christian employees are called to a higher standard in the workplace. All Christian work is to be done from the heart to the Lord. We do this because we are in Christ and He is Supreme over our lives.

The book of Judges ends tragically, with a war between Benjamin and the other eleven tribes of Israel. The moral degradation of Israel is on full display because God was not honored as King and they did not have an authority over them.

Christ's supremacy should be evident in the Christian family, and it is exemplified in the relationship between children and parents.

The effectual work of Christ in the life of the believer governs the way we live in the home, beginning with biblical marriage.

In which the Levite took for himself a concubine, and she is subsequently men of the city of Gibeah violate her. She subsequently dies. The Levite and the concubine's father are complicit in her rape and death.

In which we study the sin of idolatry involving Micah, the Levite, and the Danites.

In the Church, Prioritize the Peace of Christ, Prioritize Gratitude to Christ, Prioritize the Word of Christ, and Prioritize the Reputation of Christ.

As Christ's special people, we are to put on Christlike characteristics. The greatest of these characteristics is love.

Mortification of sinful desires and sinful actions is a lifelong endeavor for the Christian. God, through the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit's indwelling, empower us to put sin to death.

Through Samson, God destroys the Philistines.

One of the implications of the supremacy of Christ in the life of the believer is actively putting sinful desires to death.

In this chapter, Samson's lust continues to draw him into conflict with the Philistines. He visits a prostitute and then begins his relationship with Delilah, a Philistine. The consequences of his actions place him in captivity to the Philistines.

The antidote to carnal Christianity is to live in light of and be empowered by the work of Christ.

In this chapter, God uses Samson's desire for a Philistine woman, which violated God's command and his Nazarite vow, to bring judgment on the Philistines.

In Part 2 of this passage, we look at five principles that are highlighted as it relates to the believers' completeness in Christ. Because we are complete in Him, we are spiritually circumcised and spiritually alive. Because of this reality, we are not to let anyone judge and condemn us or lead us into legalism. Our sufficiency is in Christ.…

Samson, now a grown man, asks his parents to arrange for him to marry a Philistine girl he saw in a nearby town. Also, Samson slays a lion with his bare hands and devised a riddle. The passage then turns to his wedding celebration.

Believers are made spiritually alive by God, not by following man-made regulations.

The Angel of the Lord, the pre-Incarnate Christ, appears to Samson's parents. He was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from bondage to the Philistines.

Man’s philosophy and human traditions are no match for knowledge of God through Christ.

The elders of Gilead seek out Jephthah to lead them against the Ammonites. After the victory, the Ephraimites are upset because they were not included in the battle. A conflict arises between Gilead and Ephraim, which ends tragically.

Gospel ministry is not one of ease and comfort, but one of sacrificial service.

In this Bible study, Israel falls into apostasy once again, this time for 18 years. They call out to the Lord, but they did not receive immediate deliverance. However, Israel put away the foreign gods from among them and served the Lord, and the Lord had mercy on Israel.

In this sermon, we will answer four questions from this passage: 1) Who is the agent in our reconciliation? 2) What was man’s estate before receiving Christ? 3) How can man be reconciled to God? 4) What does reconciliation do for the Christian? 5) Application: How is reconciled man to live?

In this Bible study, Abimelech assumes power after the death of his father, Gideon. The results are disastrous. He was the anti-deliverer and oppressor of the people, unlike Christ, who delivers those who are oppressed by sin and its misery and condemnation.

Christ is supreme over all and worthy of our worship.

After the victory of his 300-man army, Gideon subdues the Midianites, dishonors the priestly office with his ephod, which leads Israel back into idolatry, and after he dies, Israel Israel committed apostasy.

Paul’s prayer in this passage demonstrates what a person who has faith in Christ looks like. Faith in Christ is at the root of a thankful heart. Those with faith in Christ give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (v. 3). That thanksgiving is shown in many areas by Paul in vv. 3-8.

Gideon goes to war against the Midianites with an army of 300. God accomplishes the victory for him.

The supremacy of Christ is evident in the calling of Paul as an Apostle and the Christian as saints

In this Bible study, God calls Gideon to deliver Israel from their captivity under the Midianites. Once again, it is because Israel apostasy that they find themselves in this predicament. They cry out to the Lord, and the Lord chooses Gideon.

The doctrine of the Incarnation, which emphasizes that Jesus is fully man and fully God, holds significant importance in Christian theology. The belief in Jesus' full humanity is grounded in the understanding that, through the Incarnation, God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.

Jesus, the Son of Mary, is not only our Savior from sin. Jesus, the Son of Mary, is Immanuel God with us—up close and personal. Immanuel is also God in us and God behind us and Immanuel is God going before us.

In this Bible study, God calls Deborak and Barack to deliver Israel from Jabin, king of Canaan.

In the genealogy of Jesus, we see King Solomon. Although Solomon did not finish his reign as king of Israel well, Christ, at the greater than Solomon, finished His earthly ministry well by accomplishing our salvation.

In this Bible study, we begin to see a familiar cycle occur: apostasy, punishment, repentance, and deliverance. In failing to drive out the pagans from the Promised Land, Israel has to deal with the consequences. But God is merciful, and he sends them help in the form of judges.

In our second sermon during Advent 2023, Pastor Ron focuses on Jesus as the son of Abraham (Matthew 1:1). He goes back to the account of Isaac and Abraham in Genesis 22, where we see Jesus in the sacrifice of the lamb caught in the thicket. Jesus was the ultimate provision of sacrifice for our sins. Jesus is the Son of Abraham. Jesus is the Son of …

On our first sermon for Advent 2023, Pastor Ron exposits the genealogy of Matthew 1. Today we begin with this truth—Jesus is the Son of David. “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David … and Jesse the father of King David … Thus, there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Baby…

In the last sermon on Ephesians, Pastor Ron recalls 25 ways in which Christians are to walk in their new identity in Christ.

In this Bible study, Israel begins their slide into apostasy by mingling with the Canaanites, who they failed to drive out of their land of inheritance.

Praying at all times with the Spirit's help with all alertness and perseverance is vital as we Christians face our spiritual enemies. We stand against the enemy through prayer.

After the death and burial of Joshua, Israel is faced with completing the conquest of the land Yahweh gave them to possess. Some of the tribes compromised with the Canaanites, and the consequences of this disobedience will plague God's people throughout the rest of the book.

The Christian is called to stand against the principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places with the whole armor of God. He has equipped every believer to stand firm with the truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. This armor is effective in helping the Chris…

In this passage, Paul exhorts the Ephesian believers to draw their strength from the Lord and His power as they fight their spiritual battles in this world. For the Christian, this is our charge: Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. We need God's strength to live the Christian life.

After Joshua challenges Israel to choose whom they will serve, they vow to Serve the Yahweh because He is their God. Joshua reminds Israel of the consequences of their decision, but Israel resolves to serve the Lord. The covenant with Yahweh is renewed. The chapter ends with the death of Joshua and Eleazar.…

In this sermon text, Paul shows the CHristian how he should approach the workplace. In essence, work is worship. As we work, we do so to the glory of God, striving to please Him, despite the conditions under which we work.

In Part 1 of this Bible study in Joshua 24, we study more of Joshua's farewell speech to the leaders of Israel. Israel renews their covenant with Yahweh, and Josua challenges Israel to be faithful to God and serve Him as opposed to the gods of the pagans.

Pastor Ron finishes his exposition of Joshua Chapter 23, where Joshua exhorts Israel to take heed to love the Lord their God. If not, the consequences for Israel will be dire. The Lord will not drive out the Canaanites from among them, but they will be snares, traps, scourges, and thorns to them.