What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
VISION AND VOW
Any vow and any binding oath to afflict herself, her husband may establish,[b] or her husband may make void. But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day, then he establishes all her vows or all her pledges that are upon her. He has established them, because he said nothing to her on the day that he heard of them. But if he makes them null and void after he has heard of them, then he shall bear her iniquity.”
Numbers 30:13-15
THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD
The faithfulness of God is true and has been proven many times. In the Holy Scriptures, we can see that God is faithful and His Word is true. Hebrews 6:18 says God cannot lie, nor can He break an unconditional promise that He says He will fulfill. Every covenant He made is kept.
THE BIRTH OF JACOB
The birth of Jacob the son of Isaac Genesis 25:20-26. Isaac married Rebekah in 2025BC. They eventually, twenty years, later had twin boys, Esau and Jacob. Jacob was the younger twin of Esau. From Jacob, whose name was later changed by God.
RIDING THE CAMELS
22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took a gold ring weighing a half shekel,[a] and two bracelets for her arms weighing ten gold shekels,
Genesis 24:22
ISAAC AND ABIMELECH
Abimelech was asking Isaac to make an oath in covenant terms with him. Abimelech could see the power of the LORD and wanted to ensure that Isaac will do no harm towards him. Abimelech reminds Isaac that they (Philistines) have not harmed Isaac in any way and has done good towards him. And, sent Isaac away in peace.
FATHERHOOD GENESIS 27
Fatherhood is defined as the state of having one or more children. Having a son and spending time with the son, taking him to games and getting to know him, is an example of fatherhood. Fatherhood is derived from the word father. And the father is derived from Middle English feeder.
HOPING FULLY (EPHESIANS)
Join Pastor Stuart for a message on Ephesians (part of the Ephesians sermon series). The sermon starts at 37:00.
GRACE, GRACE, GRACE!
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.(ESV)
Hebrews 4:16
Join for a Church in the Home Message from Pastor Stuart on Grace.
CELEBRATION GATHERING
A powerful Celebration Gathering by different Speakers and Congregants to honor Stuart & Celia McAlpine for their service to COSC