Through the years there have been some classic stories that involve talking animals. Many cultures have had this idea of speaking animals in their stories and fables. American culture is no different ranging from a giant talking mouse, to a seven-foot tall yellow bird, and a rabbit that can't seem to keep himself out of mischief. Well, American cinema sure didn't invent the idea; as a matter of fact at one point in history there was a donkey that actually could talk, in real life! Here is Pastor Bill Luebkemann with the story from the book of Numbers chapter twenty-two on Hope From the Word...
May 31, 2024
If there is one thing that we humans are exceptionally good at, it is making excuses for ourselves and convincing ourselves that something is okay even when it's not. Well, today on Hope From the Word Pastor Bill Luebkemann continues our study from Numbers chapter 22 through 24 as we see Balaam trying to figure out ways to make it okay to take the job presented him. We begin in the story with God speaking to Balaam about the proposal...
May 30, 2024
As we travel through the Old Testament, we've come to Numbers chapter 22, and a fascinating story of intrigue, corruption, and a talking donkey. There's also a prophet named Balaam and Pastor Bill will show us that he's not what he seems. In fact, Balaam doesn't have as much sense as his donkey. Let's look now to Numbers chapter 22 as we join Pastor Bill.
May 29, 2024
Pastor Bill continues his study in Numbers Chapter thirteen, as we delve deeper into the subject of Trust. Have you ever had a problem and known the right thing to do but still didn't do it because it seemed too difficult? We don't always understand God's path, but He doesn't ask us to understand, He asks us to trust Him. And guess what? He has never let anyone down. Well, that is a lesson the Israelites needed to learn, as you will see here in Numbers chapter thirteen.
May 28, 2024
Doubt is a problem we all face. Especially when we are facing difficult times and don't see a way of escape. Well, today on Hope From the Word, Pastor Bill Luebkemann bases our study on Numbers chapter thirteen where we see the Israelite people beginning to doubt how exactly they are going to get into the land that God has promised them. They become focused on their fear rather than the God who brought them out of slavery.
May 27, 2024
Remember when you were a kid? For some of us, it was a pretty long time ago, but no doubt you remember the game “follow the leader”. In a sense, we've been playing that game for our entire lives, and the only difference in how we play is who we follow. Who's your leader today? We'll look at Numbers thirteen today as Pastor Bill shows us the importance of following God, and not man!
May 24, 2024
Today, we'll examine a fascinating verse in the book of Numbers where God audibly spoke to Moses. While you turn there, I want to invite you to join us for worship this weekend at Calvary Chapel of Marlton. Our website, cc marlton dot org, will give you our service times and directions. Now, here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann in Numbers chapter seven in verse 89.
May 23, 2024
Pastor Bill is continuing his study in Leviticus thirteen and fourteen as we look at the disease of leprosy. Yesterday we learned that throughout the entire Old Testament no priest could use the ceremony required for a person healed of leprosy. So, we asked the question, why was there ever a ceremony for a disease that would never be healed? Well, here is Pastor Bill Luebkemann to give an answer to that but first we look at the last instance of leprosy in the Old Testament. A man named King Uzziah...
May 22, 2024
Cancer is a very scary thing, we cringe when we hear the word! And if a diagnosis of cancer is given, we assume the worst because the disease has claimed so many lives. As Pastor Bill brings us our study from Leviticus thirteen and fourteen, we look into the ancient equivalent of cancer that still exists today called Leprosy. It was a deadly disease with no cure.
May 21, 2024
Our modern law is extremely complex. If we have any situation that enters the court system, it is wise to hire an attorney who understands the Law and its penalties. Today on Hope from the Word, Pastor Bill Luebkemann continues his study through the Bible. We'll be in the book of Leviticus, which is filled with some complex instruction on how to deal with sin. And as Pastor Bill has said, this book shows us just how messy sin is. But God continues to make a way for us to be with Him. Here's Pastor Bill to read some of the sacrificial process from Leviticus chapter four in verse five.
May 20, 2024