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[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
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A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

Messages with tag - Melchizedek

21.2 - Kings for Israel: Lessons on Sanctification
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 14:1-24 & 1 Samuel 8-15
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 8 secs

1) Only God can provide real security and assurance

2) Though Israel rejected God, God remained faithful

Why did God reject Saul as king over Israel? Listen to this message to find out why Saul failed as Israel's first king. See that Saul thought his ways were as good as what God required of a king and so he disobeyed Him. Learn that all of us have the same tendency to seek what pleases us and makes us comfortable rather than following what we learn we are to do in God’s Word. Find out what sanctification is and how to grow spiritually.

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21.1 - Kings for Israel: Israel Demands a King; Why Israel Wanted a King; Melchizedek
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 14:1-24 & Deuteronomy 17:14-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 51 secs
Why does God allow Israel to fulfill their demand to have a king over them? Listen to this message to gain an understanding of God's design for governments and the way they should rule. Hear four prohibitions for a king and one requirement that, if followed, would have assured righteousness in the nation. Learn about the enigmatic figure of Melchizedek and how he is a type of the Messiah.
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131 - Ascent to the Right Hand of God [C]
Sunday, December 05, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 68:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 45 mins 39 secs

Do you enjoy watching parades, especially those celebrating military victories? Watch this lesson to learn about a massive parade when King David had rescued the Ark of the Covenant and was bringing it to Jerusalem. Find out the meaning of “led captivities captive” and the connection with redemption. See the difference between God receiving the spoils of war and Christ giving the spoils to Church Age believers. Hear an order of future events.

Rachel Musser enlightened us about her ministry with DM3 at the beginning of this lesson.

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08 - Does the Hebrew Bible Prophesy the Messiah? Messianic Prophecy in the Writings–Part 2
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
by Steven Ger
Passage: Psalm
Series: 2019 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 18 secs
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146 - Worship: Proclamation, Giving, Ritual [C]
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Chronicles 15:1-16 & Genesis 14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 32 secs
Soft music, dim candle lighting, and fog machines. Is that what we need in order to worship God? Listen to this lesson to learn that worship must come from our mental attitude and be an appreciation for God as the Creator of the universe and the provider of all we have. See the elements of Abraham’s worship which included ritual, the giving of thanks, and burial. Learn about Melchizedec and what it means when the Bible says Abraham offered tithes to him. Find out that as we come to learn more about God’s greatness we can understand more fully our own sinfulness.
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123 - Jerusalem: Capital of Israel [B]
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 5:5-12
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 29 secs
Great cities have come and gone over the course of human history but one city has a distinction above all others. It is God’s favorite city and its name is Jerusalem. Listen to this lesson to hear the fascinating true story of how this ancient city in Israel is unique from all other cities. Trace the first mention of Jerusalem in the Old Testament and follow its course until the time when David was king. See how he gave his military incentives to capture it from the Jebusites. See the details of its geography and water supply and how it changed over the years. Marvel that Jerusalem is the center of God’s plan of salvation for the human race and that His plans for the city will be fulfilled.
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141 - The Priest-King [B]
Sunday, October 23, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 & Psalm 110:3-4
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 49 mins 56 secs
Does God ever change His mind? Listen to this lesson to learn that God only shifts to different phases of His plan for the human road. Find out who the volunteers are who will return with Christ and how the “dew of your youth” should be translated. Learn what champagne bottles have to do with Melchizedec and who this priest-king was to Abraham. Ask yourself if you have used the free will God gave you to trust in His Son, Jesus Christ, as your Savior so you will return to earth with Christ some day.
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