1) In Acts 27:10, the Apostle Paul warns the captain and the guard of impending danger. This serves as a reminder that if Christians are attuned to the Lord, He will reveal upcoming events, especially those of a perilous nature. This is a manifestation of the Lord's protection. However, it's important to note that a Christian's discernment does not guarantee that those who hear the warning will heed it.

2) On their journey, they initially believed they could weather the storm as it seemed mild at the outset. However, the weather changed abruptly. Christians, of all people, should understand how quickly circumstances can change. Whether it's due to personal loss or direct attacks from the enemy, situations can turn on a dime. But remember, this can also work in our favor. Miracles can happen in an instant. Just as harsh events can occur suddenly, so can wonderful things.

A) I want to remind everyone that this text is a prophecy. However, it’s also important to remember our teachings about prophecy. Prophecy involves both foretelling (predicting future events) and forthtelling (sharing the heart and mind of God). For example, when Haggai said in his prophecy, “The Lord is with you,” he was not predicting the future but speaking about the present. This is also a form of prophecy. Therefore, prophecy encompasses both the present and the future. It’s incorrect to believe that the book only pertains to the future.

B) As I’ve mentioned before, my intention is not to offend but to broaden everyone’s thinking. We know for certain that the scripture says, “the time is near.” We also understand that a day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as a day. From God’s perspective, it’s been two days since Jesus died, was buried. Maybe the next 1000 years is the resurrection time. Only God Knows!

1) It’s Wednesday, peanut butter and jelly. Wednesday, peanut butter and jelly. Yeah, okay. That has nothing to do with this, but it is time for a classic sermon, something that we’ve preached before, either recently, not recently, or in ancient times. So here we go, little campers. Buckle up. Today’s message is about understanding that being afraid of our future is operating with fear and not with faith. But we need some practical advice on how to break through the cycle.

2) So what is the practical advice that I can give you? Nothing, except to read your Bible and believe it when you read it. But I can share the practical advice that Jesus gave, which will make a substantial difference. He challenged us to live by a code that is simplistic and purposeful. He challenged us to walk hand in hand with God, not five steps behind or five steps ahead.

3) So what is the best way to walk hand in hand with the Lord? The answer is relatively simple. We need to walk every day with Him, day by day, every 24 hours. Not every 25 hours. Not every two days. Not every 20 days. Not every 200 days. But every day. The best example to understand this is the provision that came from God for the children of Israel. He gave them manna every day, with a double portion for the Sabbath. What you got on Monday, you could not eat on Tuesday. That’s the ticket.

4) But why is this so hard to walk in? What is the difficulty that we face? It is simply this: humankind often operates in the malady of fear, doubt, worry, anxiety, anxiousness, discouragement, frustration, and irritation. All of these are addressed in the Sermon on the Mount, the most read piece of literature in the existence of humanity. We would tend to think that the most read literature in all of humanity would give us some type of answers. And it does. However, it doesn’t help us if we don’t believe it and then use it. Reading is great. Believing what we read is better.

A) Psalm 53 closely mirrors Psalm 14. Both hymns serve to lament humanity’s disregard for God and the resulting cruelty towards God’s people.

B) The primary distinction between the two psalms lies in the elaboration on the impending terror for the wicked, rather than focusing on God’s care for the poor as in 14:5–6.

C) The crux of the matter is that it is a fool who declares in their heart that there is no God. We will briefly explore the concept of a fool as discussed by Jesus, compared to its broader depiction in the scriptures. A fool disregards God and does not hesitate to harbor ill-will towards God’s people.

D) Towards the end of this Psalm, David expresses his hope and prayers for Israel’s deliverance. This is particularly relevant to the nation of Israel in the current times. David fervently prays for Israel’s victory over its adversaries, yearning for salvation to emerge from Israel.

E) David then emphasizes that Jacob, also known as Israel, should rejoice and be glad. While all victories may not be immediately apparent, each one will be affirmed by the hand of the Lord. We can persist in our joy, knowing that if we haven’t witnessed it yet, it is imminent. This assurance stems from the impending return of Jesus.

1) In Romans chapter 5, verse 18, Paul states that Adam's single sin brought condemnation upon everyone. It's quite straightforward. The life force in Adam and his connection with Eve led to the creation of the human race. This connection occurred after Adam and Eve sinned.

2) Thus, sin was present in the first set of parents, and this sinful nature was passed down. Next, on the other hand, through Jesus Christ and his one act of righteousness, willingly sacrificing his life despite being sinless, life was restored where a sinful act had planted death. Life replaced death.

3) The rest of the verse says that where sin abounds, grace does much more abound. In the absolute context where mankind's sinfulness was great, God's graciousness was even greater. And finally, this wonderful kindness and abundant grace gives us a right standing with God.

4) The result of this right standing with God is eternal life through Jesus Christ. As a result of being God's friend, we get to spend eternity with God as his friends, as his people, and as his family. Now how wonderful is that?

A) Disrupting civilization once again, The David Spoon Experience takes on the norm thinking process regarding Matthew chapter 18, verses 19 through 20. While many people use the DAP, the dynamic application principle, regarding two or three agreeing upon anything, it's clear from the structure of Scripture that this is connected to the previous verses.

B) This does not negate the power of people agreeing in faith together in presenting their petitions before the Lord, because there is more power in that than just an individual praying alone. Jesus makes that absolutely clear in the text. However, the text is directly connected to a loss of relationship and restoration. Understanding it in the context of Jesus' presentation, this has to do with God responding to prayers that are geared towards reconciliation and forgiveness. We know this for sure because of the following verses, where Peter asks specifics about forgiveness.

C) Having said that, this does not take away from the power of two people agreeing together in the name of the Lord for petitioning God and seeing the faith of combined people being more effective than the faith of a singular person. It just doesn't mean if two people agree upon it, they are both going to become multimillionaires because the premise of the prayer is that it is done in the name of Jesus to honor Jesus. It has to do with Christ-like character and kingdom building.

1) We learn that Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. I'm well aware of the humor that accompanies the name Ham, who was the biggest entertainer in the Bible (get it?). Were the kids born after Noah was 500 or before he was 500 years old? The reality is…I don’t care.

2) Beyond that, verse 11 teaches us that the Earth had become utterly corrupt and was rife with violence. Depravity was rampant. Consequently, God decided to use Noah to initiate a reset or reboot to cleanse the darkness from the face of the Earth. Doesn't that Sounds somewhat like what heaven will be like with a reboot using Jesus?

3) The Lord commanded Noah to construct an ark from resinous wood and seal it with tar, both inside and out. The ark, also known as a boat, was to be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high, with three separate decks and a single door on the side. At this point, we can acknowledge the enormity of this task. Some estimates suggest that it took Noah nearly 100 years to complete this project.

4) However, with God, all things are possible. No matter how daunting a task may seem at the outset, God will help you, and I, see it through to completion. In fact, Jesus is often referred to as the finisher of our faith. He paves the way for us.

A) The areas where the word of God specifically aids young Timothy include doctrine, reproof, correction, and instructions in righteousness. Doctrines establish the essential truths. Reproof differs slightly from rebuke; it's a gentle rebuke. Corrections help people to discern right from wrong. Instructions in righteousness help people understand the most applicable and effective applications of the word.

B) The verse concludes that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. To be complete means to be mature, to possess the necessary elements to accomplish the task. Being fully equipped for every good work implies that the word of God equips us to respond and engage in everything we encounter. As the word of God is penned by the Holy Spirit, it's crucial to understand that the effectiveness of God's word in our lives comes from its application through the power of the Holy Spirit.