Last night was the final night of the FC Lecture–”Come, Let Us Return To The Lord: The Preaching of the Minor Prophets for Today.”
Andy Diestelkamp closed it out speaking on “After the Judgment, There is Hope of Resurrection. Andy’s lesson focused on both the justice and mercy of the Lord, which he observed are “not incomparable opposites. Continue reading
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“The book of Haggai is of minor length but major importance,” observed David West in his lesson, “Putting God First” in yesterday’s Florida College Lecture program.
This lesson, as are all the lessons in this Lecture series, “Come, Let Us Return To The Lord,” from the preaching of the Minor Prophets are still relevant to our 21st century lifestyle and contain great applications. Continue reading
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This week Norma Jean and I are attending the annual Florida College Lectures in Temple Terrace, Florida.
This year’s theme is “Come, Let Us Return to the Lord” and is subtitled, “The Preaching of the Minor Prophets for Today.” It promises to be a rich week filled with application from these Old Testament preachers. Continue reading
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Last week Norma Jean and I were blessed to attend the annual Florida College Lectures. The theme was “We Have a Great High Priest.” The lessons were based on the book of Hebrews.
In Rick Boswell’s lecture a New High Priest, he quotes Michael Heiser who said, “It is important to recognize that within the greater context of the book of Hebrews, chapter 4:14 to chapter 5:10 is about building confidence in Christ and His work on our behalf. Christ’s incarnation (Heb. 2:17) was so that He could be a merciful and faithful High Priest as well as to make propitiation for the sins of the people.” Continue reading
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Yesterday morning at the Florida College Lectures Ken Chapman reminisced about his years growing up in North Alabama.
He recalled how much he looked forward to playing football as a third grader during recess. There were occasions he said when older students would assist or supervise the younger ones during this play period, and sometimes they would join in the game. Continue reading
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Yesterday morning on the way to the Florida College Lectures, I witnessed a car on fire at the intersection of Fowler Avenue and Morris Bridge Rd.
Flames were shooting upward and the firemen were quickly responding to extinguish the blaze. You could see the sense of urgency in their actions. Without the right response the situation could have become much worse. Continue reading
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“While angels are immensely fascinating to us, and genuinely astonishing, we must remember that any status that may be ascribed to them has been granted by God,” observed Kyle Goodwin in lecture yesterday morning entitled, “A Son, Greater than Angels.
Both Kyle’s lecture and the following one “A Little Lower than the Angels, by Jeremy Bard, were the lead lessons Tuesday morning in this study of Hebrews at the Florida College Lectures (Hebrews 1:4-2:18). Continue reading
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Norma Jean and I are in Temple Terrace, Florida, this week attending the Florida College Lectures. I have been blessed to attend every year since 1966.
This year’s theme is from the book of Hebrews, “We Have a Great High Priest.” Last night, to a packed house, preceded by a spirited period of singing led by Adam Olson, Ryan Boyer, presented the keynote address–“God Has Spoken to Us in His Son.” Continue reading
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“The Good News concerning salvation is not only what we can be saved from, but what we are saved for,” affirmed Andy Cantrell as he presented the closing lesson at The Florida College Lectures last night.
This observation seemed a particularly fitting summation, not only of the week’s theme, “A Life Worthy of the Gospel,” but Thursday’s lecture focus. Joy, peace, comfort and hope were the four qualities addressed which spoke to the fruit of the gospel that should be manifest in our lives. Qualities in which we ought to be abounding and excelling Continue reading
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This week we are attending the annual Florida College Lectures. And while we are profiting from the lessons, we are enjoying the fellowship and renewing our friendship with so many from bygone years.
In fact the Wednesday morning lectures, actually addressed the importance of our relationships with one another. As Bible Chair Jason Longstreth enunciated in the book the Wednesday lectures will be focused on “our fellowship in the gospel.” The theme, “A Life Worthy of the Gospel, will be “explored through the lens of humility, unity, relationships and correction.” Continue reading
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