The Eagle and Dove Podcast

Satan Could not Stop the First Christmas

I. Magi came to Worship Jesus  A. Sincere  B. Discerning C. Humble

II. Herod wanted to Murder Jesus A. Idumean B. Executed his first wife C. Executed his first wife's mother and grandfather D. Executed his Three Sons

III. Jesus Remains Controversial

IV Embrace the Controversy A. Accept that Jesus is Controversial B. Don't be Intiidated C. Be Discerning D. Christian Love is not Accepting Soci...

I. God initiated redemption. A. God sent the angel to Mary - Reminds me of the Garden of Eden narrative. In the Garden narrative, God came into the Garden and confronted Adam and Eve and initiated reconciliation. B. Holy Spirit will overshadow Mary - reminiscent of Exodus 40:34 when the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Greek word for 'overshadow' is the same word used in Luke 9:34 for the cloud that enveloped them on Mt of ...

Revelation 11, the narrative regarding the two witnesses, has often been misread with a literal interpretation, suggesting that Moses and Elijah will return in the last days. But academic scholarship provides us with a more appropriate and informative interpretation. In this lesson, we explore the two witnesses as a symbol of the church in its prophetic witness. Revelation 1:1 says that this revelation is "to show his servants what...

I. The Proclamation of the Gospel   A. Mark 16:15   B. Matthew 9:37-38    C. Romans 1:16   D. Isaiah 59:14    E. Acts 3:12-21    F. Acts 4:7  G. Acts 4: 18-20   H. Acts 8:1, 4   I. Acts 14:19 J. Acts 23  II. Cultivation   A. Matthew 28:18-19   B. 1 Corinthians 3:1   C. 1 Timothy 1:7   D. Hebrews 5:12-14   E. Acts 17:11   F. 2 Timothy 2:2   G. Colossians 2:6-8 All Scripture referenced in this video comes from the New International V...

The consecration of the priest presents a powerful symbolic image that is relevant for us today. Ram speaks of strength Vs. 4 - Washing of the priest - cleansing, purity - Titus 3:5 Vs. 5 - Priestly garments were red, blue, purple, and gold. Red speaks of the blood of Christ, blue of his heavenly origin and heavenly ordination, purple of his royalty, and gold of his Deity. The ephod was square and contained twelve precious stones. ...

I. Redeemed A. Gen. 1:27 - Created in Image of God -Gen 5:3-Adam has a son in his likeness and his image. Image of God marred in humanity. B. Rom. 6:6,16 - Humanity enslaved to sin. C. Rom. 6:6 - Old self was crucified with Christ - Cruciformity D. Titus 2:14- Jesus redeemed us E. Galatians 3:13- F. Ephesians 1:7 II. Adoption A. Eph. 1:3-6; verses 3-14 has 14 plural pronouns emphasizing corporate redemption- community- not individu...

I. Heavenly Origin Revelation 13:6 says. "The Lamb was slain from the creation of the world." John 1:1 say "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God." And John 1:4 says, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Ephesians 1:4-5 says that "God chase us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love, he predestined us to be adopted as his sons t...

When the enemy failed to stop Israel from completing the wall, the enemy infiltrated their camp as Tobiah, a staunch enemy, married a Jewish woman from Judah (ch. 6:17-18) and befriended the priest, Eliashib, while Nehemiah was away in Babylon. Through this clever and deceptive 'friendship', Tobiah was offered a room in the temple to live in. The enemy had infiltrated the camp of the people of God. This should be a lesson for the c...

Israel gathers corporately, confesses their sins, fast and prays, and reads the Torah. Next, they revisit their history acknowledging their rebellion and observing the mighty works of God upon their nation. In this video, I concurrently revisit our heritage in America. As Nehemiah called for national prayer and fasting, so too, our Founding Fathers called for national prayer and fasting, including, George Washington, John Adams, Ja...

When God's people step out to engage the purposes of God, they will often be met with resistance. When Israel began to rebuild their walls, their enemies opposed their progress and even threatened their lives. But with prayer and perseverance, they overcame and accomplished the purposes of God.

I. The priest and Levites led the way, setting an example that the spiritual leaders ought to be leading the way in advancing the Kingdom o...

Nehemiah returned to his homeland to rebuild the nation following their defeat by the Babylonians and their exile. In this video, I examine chapter 1-2 and discuss relevant issue facing our culture and the personal investment that Nehemiah was willing to make for God and his country.

I. Nehemiah cared enough about God and his country and the purposes of God to inquire/be informed.

II. Nehemiah cared enough about his county and the ...

Isaac unstopped the wells that his father, Abraham, had dug, His enemies, the Philistines, had plugged up the wells, rendering them useless. Our Forefather established principles that made America free, sovereign, great, and enduring. But there are some who are trying to plug up the wells dug by our forefathers that have made this nation great. In this episode, I explore seven principles that our forefathers wisely implemented that...