Why do evil, suffering, and tragedy exist? Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato, Ramchal, provides a framework for understanding some of the deeper mysteries of life.
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A production of First Baptist Church of Okarche. This is a verse by verse Bible study lead by Pastor James Inman.
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“Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12: 29-31) This month’s theme will discuss love. The dictionary describes love as an emotion. We cannot serve God through emotion. Satan works through ...
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No excuses.Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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The Armor of God!Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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we begin our study in chapter 5Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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gilui yichudo Why is the christian idea of G-d (R’L) forsaking Jews part of the 5 heresies that gilui yichudo addresses? Last week we addressed it from the angle of how Hashem isn’t bound by the actions of man. Taking this a step further: The Jewish people received the Torah and have the most constant choice to live with Hashem’s Will or choose the…
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Hashem acting and illuminating to His creations – Those actions are His, though they are geared towards our reception. His attributes don’t define His essence – for He is beyond comprehension. His actions are a chosen expression to relate to His creations. Reality in its present form is a muted form of the Perfection and G-dliness that He intends t…
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Was Spinoza’s G-d (so to speak) compatible with Torah? There’s a notion that the people of the book took their studios nature and became doctors. Meaning, the tikkun olam we bring to the world is nothing else than being the most productive and contributing members of an inclusive society that is all embracing to all. As we study tonight, let’s see …
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G-d is everywhere you look for Him. The work lies in working past the various curtains that conceal His presence. If G-d were to reveal his infinite Kindness or wisdom we would be overwhelmed. But we finite beings CAN appreciate who and what is not the true G-d, Creator of Heaven and Earth. In doing away with the false gods and ideologies, we disco…
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What are we trying to understand? Darkei Hashgacha, the purpose of history, by extension the purpose of reality, for reality exists to undergo the cycle of history Hence Ramchal begins not with Hashem being the ultimate good/Chok Hatov l’heitiv, but with the situation of man, as that is the center of the structure of world history Once we appreciat…
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Brief intro to the Ramchal Challenge: Rav Hirsch on why philosophical inquiry in the incorporeality of G-d and His unity is a waste of time. Ramchal (See second pg of intro), 3 reasons, 1. Obligation to understand the ways of Hashem 2. To allow us to settle our minds in our faith that all happens for the good etc 3. To appreciate the significance o…
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We're back! we are out of practice... but we're backOleh First Baptist Okarche
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We begin at Ephesians Chapter 1 verse 15Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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We continue our study in Ephesians chapter 1Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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verses 1-5 and the introOleh First Baptist Okarche
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We finish the Gospel of John and announce the next book! Thank you all for listening and for your support!Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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The Empty TombOleh First Baptist Okarche
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The scourgingOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Pilate's decisionOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Pastor James leads us through the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John.Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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pruningOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Preparing a place for youOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Jesus washes the disciples' feetOleh First Baptist Okarche
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We finish chapter 12Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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Mary V. JudasOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Lazarus come forthOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Jesus is one with The FatherOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Know His voice!Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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Dude, how many times do I have to tell you?Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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Who is YOUR father?Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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What did Jesus write in the dirt?Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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unedited intro... enjoy!Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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The Feast of Tabernacles, Judgement and DiscernmentOleh First Baptist Okarche
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Would you leave Jesus behind?Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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feeding the 5000 and a testimonyOleh First Baptist Okarche
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The "Healing" poolOleh First Baptist Okarche
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The audio on this one is little rough for the first few minutes, please stick with it.Oleh First Baptist Okarche
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water into wineOleh First Baptist Okarche
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