Light on a Hill

Mike recaps chapter 14 which leads into chapter 15. God promises Abram he will have an heir from his own body numbering as the stars in the sky. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlAcFTFeYlhf_usgr?e=79W0PI

We look at a parenthetical chapter where we get some clarity added. John is told to eat the book that will be sweet in his mouth but bitter in his stomach. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkiM72jLLQ8jwBJN-?e=OjlYas

Mike explains the 4 Shemite kings putting down the 5 Hamite kings and their rebellion. The path Abram takes to rescue Lot.

We see 4 Shemite kings put down a rebellion by 5 Hamite kings and Lot is rescued by his uncle Abram, we are introduced to Melchizedek as we see the first use of the bread and wine to honor God. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlAJP0k_GqUGbvxIg?e=pq7LJL

This week we see the contrast between Abram and Lot. So far through these first 13 chapters God has shown us several contrasts between walking in faith and not. We saw Cain and Able, Babylon and Jerusalem and a few others. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk35nTTZYbvq2k_wP?e=EtFUSz

We will look at the 6th Trumpet judgment, one third of the earths population are killed. This should give believers in Christ a sense of urgency. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk3bOYsHc_UNuce-S?e=y4Gfxl

Mike gives us geographic reference points to Abram's journey.

Abram called to be set apart for God's purpose but struggles with faith a few times, just like us. We must guard our character. I changed the settings so now the notes are downloadable, even those previously posted with all videos. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk3NpXzqxphcChCng?e=VPGeBU

We will look at the 5th Trumpet Judgment, locusts from the bottomless pit. God loves mercy but His nature requires justice. What will it take for people to believe God? Link to notes.https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk1zydYekCMTJqa8F?e=iCUjiy

Mike connects Ezekiel 36-39 with the Trumpet Judgments of God.

Babylon tries to build a name for itself defying God and His command. The genealogy of Shem to Joseph from who the Messiah will come. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk1qIbVcMLEx4f3Nw?e=2C6HMg

Mike talks about Babylon and their disobedience then the obedience of Terah to leave Ur of the Chaldeans.

Mike relates judgments to Hosea and Daniel. He talks about God's prophetic time clock, events that start the clock ticking and events that pause it.

We will look at Trumpet judgments 2,3,and 4. The seas , the water, and the Heavens struck. We will see the judgments come in quick succession and will be unexplainable by scientists. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkhs54b58-c6U2UqD?e=qWrOb8

Mike talks about the genealogy of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the different nations and how they dispersed. When context is added, genealogies are not so boring.

Mike does a great job of tying the Trumpet Judgments to Jeremiah and Ezekiel. The Watchman on the wall and his responsibilities. Some will heed the watchman's warning and some will ignore it, just like the Trumpet judgments. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk1A6aN27loraduQF?e=rJs7Sq

Mike continues his teaching on tying Old Testament prophesies and judgments to the Trumpet Judgments to show God is consistent in all His ways.

Mike looks at Daniel and the triumphal entry as well as a great Old testament look at the 144,000.

The 7th seal is opened to begin the 7 Trumpet judgments. There is silence in Heaven for about a half hour before it starts. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkgq_aLPAcYh6hQN4?e=EhccqA

Noah worked hard and obeyed God for 120 years and let his guard down after the flood. What was Ham's sin. We must vigilant always so we don't give the Devil a foothold. Link to Notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk0pXxCBBGyJ3-xp4?e=LvW2Rm

The scene moves from Earth with the sealing of the 144,000 to Heaven where God is being praised by the tribulation martyrs. There are only two choices. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk0njwUJU6rpbo1Mr?e=fwASed

After the flood the earth will go through physical atmospheric and geographic changes. Mankind are not vegetarians anymore, Capital punishment is ordained by God. Sinful man is wiped out but not sin. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk0hwsO5lYvrdUwqd?e=RcSEdE

Understanding how critical the genealogies are to understanding the rest of Genesis and the Bible is important. We learn how nations and tribes are dispersed to different parts of the world and how they are a part of God's plan. Adding context to the names makes it interesting. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk1TQbS451VTyiShF?e=q3lpeG

Mike recaps Noah's alter, talks about God's covenant. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk000y4IvyTPO5dKL?e=tXif23

A parenthetical chapter between 6th and 7th seal. God holds back until 144,000 Israelites are sealed as to be protected from the tribulation to come. On tribe is excluded, we will find out why. Links to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkhD0xo8VJRYT2f6f?e=00yazs