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The role of the High Priest

All of God’s Holy Days reflect on different aspects of Christ’s role in God’s great plan of salvation. The writer of Hebrews, whom I believe to be Paul, elaborates quite considerably on Christ’s role as a High Priest after the…
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Who Was Jesus?

What kind of man was Jesus? Let's explore what the bible says about the personality and character of Jesus Christ.
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High Priest Forever

The book of Hebrews demonstrates how the suffering and death of Jesus Christ qualify Him for an incredible role that enables us to be His brothers and sisters.
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Our Manner of Spirit in Righteous Indignation

Why did James and John ask if they should call down fire on a town that rejected Jesus? Rather than overzealousness, what if they were level-headed and rational - and how could Jesus’s response instruct us to navigate a world…
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A Passover to Remember

Every year we prepare for the Passover by examining our deepest thoughts, where we really live - inside our heart. What do we see each year and how should we react?
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Go to Him Outside the Camp

Jesus suffered outside of the gate. We, too are called to go outside of the gate and bear his reproach.
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Use this Crisis to Correct Your Spiritual Course

Speaker: Jim Tuck 4/25/20 As we fast in this time of international crisis due to the coronavirus how will you respond? Our time is now to break the cycle of humanity and raise the bar in our own spiritual commitment…
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Lessons from the Desert

Speaker: Fred Crow 4/18/20 Sometimes it's best to learn lessons through the experiences of others. Israel coming out of Egypt offers us a number of spiritual lessons we can learn so that we don't have to experience the same trials…
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Fulfill Your Joy

Does news of the Coronavirus and other such things tend to leave you feeling down? Do you feel there is no joy to be had in life? In this message we'll explore how joy and our physical circumstances do not…
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His Wondrous 'Omni' Characteristics

Speaker: James J Malizia 4/11/20 Location: Orinda In this message presented by James J Malizia on April 11, 2020 it is discussed how we can find great solace and comfort in thinking on and praising our loving God in that…