Thursday Night Bible Study @ 6:30pm: Recent Episodes
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Episode 23: Exodus 25:31-40, Hymn 538*
The Lampstand
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/538
Episode 22: Exodus 25:23-40, Hymn 1159*
The Showbread Table
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1159
Episode 21: Exodus 25:10-22, Hymn 1240*
The Ark of the Testimony
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1240
Episode 20: Exodus 24:8-25:9, Hymn 837*
Fellowshipping with God on the mountain to see the goal of His building
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/837
Episode 19: Exodus 24:1-8, Hymn 1007*
Enacting the covenant: the altar, the pillars, two offerings & the blood
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1007
Episode 18: Exodus 23:20-33, Hymn 1287*
The Angel of Jehovah keeping us in "the way" and bringing us to "the place"
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1287
Episode 17: Exodus 21:1 - 23:19, Hymn 463*
The ordinances
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/463
Episode 16: Exodus 20:18 - 26, Hymn 1104*
The Law: its function & how to receive it
Five statues concerning worshipping God
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1104
Episode 15: Exodus 20:1 - 17, Hymn 1229*
The ten commandments
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1229
Episode 14: Exodus 18:1 - 19:25, Hymn 152*
The kingdom and the mountain
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/152
Episode 13: Exodus 17:1 - 16, Hymn 1198*
Christ the smitten rock; warring with Amalek
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1198
Episode 12: Exodus 16:1 - 36, Hymn ns381*
The significance of manna
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/381
Episode 11: Exodus 14:1 - 15:27, Hymn 474*
Crossing the Red Sea: God's full salvation
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/474
Episode 10: Exodus 12:29 - 13:22, Hymn 537*
The Exodus
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/537
Episode 9: Exodus 11:1 - 12:36, Hymn 942*
Christ our passover
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/942
Episode 8: Exodus 9:13 - 10:29, Hymn 438*
God further judging and exposing Egypt to bring His people out
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/438
Episode 7: Exodus 8:1 - 9:12, Hymn 1025*
Further exposing the world and God's judgement thereof
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1025
Episode 6: Exodus 7:8-25, Hymn 438*
God exposing the nature of the World and its supply
The power of the gospel unto salvation
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/438
Episode 5: Exodus 6 & 7:1-7, Hymn 78*
The experience of God as Jehovah
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/78
Episode 4: Exodus 5, Hymn 643*
God's demand and Pharaoh's resistance
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/643
Episode 3: Exodus 3 & 4, Hymn 445*
The principle of the burning thornbush
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/445
Episode 2: Exodus 2:1-25, Hymn 403*
The importance of the female life
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/403
Episode 1: Exodus 1:1-22, Hymn 521*
Introduction
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/521
Episode 1: Philemon 1:1-25, Hymn 1107*
A slave reborn to be a brother and a member of the New Man
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1107
Episode 3: Titus 3:1-15, Hymn 13*
Conclusion
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/13
Episode 2: Titus 2:1-15, Hymn 198*
The living out of the divine life in a proper humanity for the church life
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/198
Episode 1: Titus 1:1-16, Hymn 1259*
Maintaining the order in the church
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1259
Episode 4: 2 Timothy 4:1-22, Hymn 947*
The coming reward
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/947
Episode 3: 2 Timothy 3:1-17, Hymn 812*
The worstening of the decline and the antidote
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/812
Episode 2: 2 Timothy 2:1-26, Hymn 554*
Characteristics of those who resist the degradation of the church
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/554
Episode 1: 2 Timothy 1:1-18, Hymn 1121*
An inoculation against the degradation of the church
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1121
Episode 6: 1 Timothy 6:1-21, Hymn 473*
But you, O man of God..
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/473
Episode 5: 1 Timothy 5:1-25, Hymn 911*
Our human living and relationships in the church
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/911
Episode 4: 1 Timothy 4:1-16, Hymn 612*
Caring for the Spirit in our spirit;
A good minister of Christ
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0612.html
Episode 3: 1 Timothy 3:1-16, Hymn 1195*
Three functions of the church; elders & deacons
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1195/2
Episode 2: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Hymn 782*
Prayer for man's salvation; the normal life in the Church
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0782.html
Episode 1: 1 Timothy 1:1-20, Hymn 12*
God's economy in faith versus different teachings
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/12
Episode 5: 2 Peter 3:1-18, Hymn 837*
Conclusion
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0837.html
Episode 4: 2 Peter 3:1-22, Hymn 1307*
God's grace & government
The Lord not delaying His coming, but being long suffering
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1307
Episode 3: 2 Peter 2:1-22, Hymn 942*
The Divine Government
*Lyrics and music available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0942.html
Episode 2: 2 Peter 1:5-21, Hymn 501*
And for this very reason also, adding all diligence
*Lyrics and music available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/501
Episode 1: 2 Peter 1:1-4, Hymn 972*
Living in God's economy by the precious allotted faith
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0972.html
Episode 14: 1 Peter 5:1-14, Hymn 841*
-Shepherding the flock of God
-Perfected and grounded by the God of all grace
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0841.html
Episode 13: 1 Peter 4:5-19, Hymn 264*
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Being good stewards of the varied grace of God
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Rejoicing in sharing the sufferings of Christ
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Committing our souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/264
Episode 12: 1 Peter 4:1-6, Hymn 473*
Arming ourselves with the mind of Christ
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/473/4
Episode 11: 1 Peter 3:14-22, Hymn 631*
Sanctifying Christ as Lord in our hearts in the midst of suffering
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0631.html
Episode 10: 1 Peter 3:1-13, Hymn 1229*
Having an excellent manner of life
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1229
Episode 9: 1 Peter 2:11-25, Hymn 266*
Five aspects of Christ: grace, the model, the Savior, the Shepherd, and the Overseer
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0266.html
Episode 8: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Hymn 199*
Coming to Him, a living stone, chosen and precious
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0199.html
Episode 7: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Hymn 554*
Longing for the guileless milk of the word
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0554.html
Episode 6: 1 Peter 1:20 - 25, Hymn 475*
Foreknown before the foundation of the world.
Regenerated through the living and abiding word of God.
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0475.html
Episode 5: 1 Peter 1:13 - 25, Hymn 397*
Therefore, girding up the loins of your mind
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/397
Episode 4: 1 Peter 1:3 - 12, Hymn 610*
Concerning this salvation
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0610.html
Episode 3: 1 Peter 1:5 - 9, Hymn 602*
The power of God keeping us unto salvation &The proving of our faith
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0602.html
Episode 2: 1 Peter 1:1-4, Hymn 971*
Having been regenerated unto a living hope unto an incorruptible, undefiled and unfading inheritance
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0971.html
Episode 1: 1 Peter 1:1 - 25, Hymn 548*
Introduction
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0548.html
Episode 14: 2 Corinthians 12:19 - 13:14, Hymn 12*
Conclusion
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0012.html
Episode 13: 2 Corinthians 12:1 - 18, Hymn 497*
The Lord's vision and revelation to Paul and
the signs of his apostleship
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0497.html
Episode 12: 2 Corinthians 11:1 - 33, Hymn 499*
A genuine worker in the Lord
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0499.html
Episode 11: 2 Corinthians 10:1 - 18, Hymn 767*
Overthrowing reasonings rising up against the knowledge of God
Taking captive every thought unto the obedience of Christ
Exercising authority for building up and not for overthrowing (the saints)
Abiding by the measure of God's rule
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0767.html
Episode 10: 2 Corinthians 9:1 - 15, Hymn 851*
How God takes care of His children
The ministry to the needy saints (continued)
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0851.html
Episode 9: 2 Corinthians 8:1 - 24, Hymn 1025*
Concerning the ministry to the needy saints
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H1025.html
Episode 8: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16, Hymn ns/117*
The intimate concern of the apostle's ministering life
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/117
Episode 7: 2 Corinthians 6:7 - 7:16, Hymn 395*
Ministers working together with God by an all-fitting life
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/395
Episode 6: 2 Corinthians 5:16 - 6:7, Hymn 312*
The ministers of the New Covenant working with God to reconcile the believers to God to make them one with God
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/312
Episode 5: 2 Corinthians 5:1 - 21, Hymn 493*
The ministers of the New Covenant:
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Longing to be clothed upon with the transfigured body
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Making it their aim to please the Lord by living to Him
*Lyrics available at https://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0493.html
Episode 4: 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:18, Hymn 505*
The ministers of the New Covenant preaching the gospel of glory
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/505
Episode 3: 2 Corinthians 2:12 - 3:11, Hymn 172*
The ministry of the New Covenant
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/172
Episode 2: 2 Corinthians 1:15 - 2:11, Hymn 1191*
2 Corinthians revealing:
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what kind of person Paul is,
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how he is experiencing Christ and
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his living in the Lord's presence
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1191
Episode 1: 2 Corinthians 1:1-14, Hymn 595*
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Enjoying the God of all comfort as we passing through afflictions
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Enjoying grace and having our confidence in God who raises the dead
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These experiences producing the ministry required to build up the Church
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/595
Episode 27: Luke 24:1-53, Hymn 1241*
The resurrected Christ appearing to His the apostles and those with them
The ascension of the Man-Savior
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1241
Episode 26: Luke 24:1-35, Hymn 554*
The crucified and resurrected Christ.
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0554.html
Episode 25: Luke 22:47 - 23:56, Hymn 474*
The Lord subjecting Himself:
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Being judged,
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dying on the cross,
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being buried.
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/474
Episode 24: Luke 22:1-46, Hymn 233*
The Lord preparing the disciples and instituting His supper
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0233.html
Episode 23: Luke 20:20 - 21:38, Hymn 1174*
Withstanding examination and preparing the disciples
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/1174
Episode 22: Luke 19:28 - 20:19, Hymn 481*
The Man-Savior presenting Himself to death for redemption
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/481
Episode 21: Luke 19:1-27, Hymn: new songs 133*
The salvation of Zaccheus
Concering faithfullness
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/133
Episode 20: Luke 18:1 - 19:10, Hymn 438*
Persistent prayer
Teaching concerning the entrance into the kingdom of God
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/438
Episode 19: Luke 17:1-37, Hymn 1301*
Four virtues in serving the Lord
The Kingdom being a Person sown into us
Not being attached to the world
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1301
Episode 18: Luke 16:1-31, Hymn 1167*
Being saved to be prudent and faithful stewards
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1167
Episode 17: Luke 15:1-32, Hymn*
The Triune God operating in our salvation
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/111/2
Episode 16: Luke 14:1-35, Hymn 1212*
The Lord healing a man of dropsy on the Sabbath
Accepting the King's invitation and forsaking all to follow Him
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1212
Episode 15: Luke 13:1-35, Hymn 255*
The Lord training His disciples How to enter into the reality of the Jubilee
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/255
Episode 14: Luke 12:1-59, Hymn 501*
Three warnings:
-concerning hypocrisy,
-concerning covetousness,
-concerning our needing to be watchful and faithful, discerning the time
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0501.html
Episode 13: Luke 11:1-54, Hymn 1174*
God's desire: the mingling of divinity with humanity
Concerning prayer: bringing us into God
Three hindrances to our abiding in Him
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1174
Episode 12: Luke 10:25-42, (New) Hymn 99*
The Good Samaritan, Martha and Mary
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/99
Episode 11: Luke 9:51-10:24, Hymn 612*
The Lord setting His face to go to Jerusalem
Instructing His disciples in how to follow Him
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0612.html
Luke 9:1-50; Hymns 631 and 482*
If no death no life
*Lyrics available at:
http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0631.html
https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/482
Episode 9: Luke 8:1-56, Hymn 720*
Taking care of our heart for the receiving of the seed of the Word
Our Christian journey with the Lord by faith
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/720
Episode 8: Luke 7:1-50, Hymn 499*
God visiting His people as a man.
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0499.html
Episode 7: Luke 6:1-49, Hymn 398*
Breaking the deformed Sabbatical regulation, appointing the 12 Apostles & teaching the highest morality
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/398
Episode 6: Luke 4:31-6:11, Hymn 310*
The ministry of the Lord Jesus: carrying out His fourfold commission
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/310
Episode 5: Luke 4:14-44, Hymn*
The ministry of the Lord Jesus: proclaiming the Jubilee of grace & carrying out His fourfold commission
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/720/5
Episode 4: Luke 3:1-4:13, Hymn 1174*
The inauguration of the Lord Jesus
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/1174
Episode 3: Luke 2:1-52, Hymn 1134*
The birth and growth of the Lord Jesus
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1134
Episode 2: Luke 1:5-80, Hymn 84*
The conception of John the Baptist & the Lord Jesus
The prophecies of Gabriel, Elizabeth, Mary and Zachariah
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/84
Episode 1: Luke 1:1-4, Hymn 1088*
An introduction to the gospel according to Luke: Jesus Christ, the mingling of God with man
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1088
Episode 18: Hebrews 13:1-25, Hymn 549*
Virtues for the Church Life, Experiences of Christ & Conclusion
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0549.html
Episode 17: Hebrews 12:15-29, Hymn 1208*
Run the race and do not fall away from grace
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1208
Episode 16: Hebrews 12:1-14, Hymn 11*
Looking away unto Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0011.html
Episode 15: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hymn 554*
Faith
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/554
Episode 14: Hebrews 10:1-39, Hymn 770*
Sin being dealt with; our needing to come forward with boldness to the Holy of Holies and not to shrink back.
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/770
Episode 13: Hebrews 9:1-28, Hymn 769*
The better blood, the better covenant and the greater, more perfect tabernacle not made with hands
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0769.html
Episode 12: Hebrews 8:1-13, Hymn 16*
Christ the Mediator of a better covenant based on better promises.
The new covenant: imparting the law of the Spirit of life into our being.
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0016.html
Episode 11: Hebrews 7:1-28, Hymn 1130*
Christ our High Priest saving us to the uttermost.
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1130
Episode 10: Hebrews 7:1-28, Hymn 537*
Christ, our High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek: perpetual, great, living, and able to save to the uttermost.
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0537.html
Episode 9: Hebrews 5:11 - 6:20 , Hymn 1164*
Leaving the word of the beginning of Christ and being brought on to maturity
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1164
Episode 8: Hebrews 4:14-5:10 , Hymn 1130*
Christ, our Great High Priest
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1130
Episode 7: Hebrews 3:7-4:12 , Hymn 750*
Warning against having a hardened heart full of unbelief
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0750.html
Episode 6: Hebrews 4:1-11 , Hymn 971*
Being diligent to cross the river and enter into God's rest
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0971.html
Episode 5: Hebrews 3:7-19 , Hymn 579*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/579
Being diligent to enter into the promised rest
Episode 4: Hebrews 3:1-19 & 4:18 , Hymn 541*
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0541.html
Christ superior to Moses; Our being partners of Christ
Episode 3: Hebrews 2:5-18, Hymn 132*
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0132.html
Jesus Christ as the Son of Man: superior to the angels; our merciful and faithful High Priest
Episode 2: Hebrews 1:4 - 2:4, Hymn 513*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/513
The superiority of Christ & ".. so great a salvation" (2:3)
Episode 1: Hebrews 1:1-14, Hymn 549*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/549
An epistle to the river-crossers showing the excellency and superiority of Christ and the New Covenant which He consummated.
Episode 44: Genesis 49:29 - 50:26, Hymn 841*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/841
Signs of maturity in Jacob and Joseph
Episode 43: Genesis 49:20-28, Hymn 473*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/473
Jacob's prophetic blessing of his sons (continued)
Episode 42: Genesis 49:13-21, Hymn 904*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/904
Jacob's prophetic blessing of his sons (continued)
Episode 41: Genesis 49:1-12, Hymn 1100*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1100
Jacob's prophetic blessing of his sons
Episode 40: Genesis 47 & 48, Hymns 497 & 635*
The maturity of life as seen in Joseph and Israel (continued)
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/497 & http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0635.html
Episode 39: Genesis 45:1 - 46:4, Hymn 513*
The shining of maturity in life: the reigning of Joseph and the beaming of Israel
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/513
Episode 38: Genesis Gen 43:15 - 44:34, Hymn 949*
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0949.html
Joseph exercising self control in dealing with his brothers.
Not seeking retribution, but loving them in a hidden way.
Episode 37: Genesis 42:1-43:13, Hymn 1325*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/nt/1325
Jacob being brought to the maturity of life
The maturity of life manifested in Joseph
Episode 36: Genesis chapter 41, Hymn 559*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/559
The reigning life of Joseph (continued)
See footnotes in Gen 37:13, 41:40,42, 45 & 56 in Recovery version Bible for a short summary.
Episode 35: Genesis chapters 38 - 40, Hymn 505*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/505
The reigning life of Joseph
Episode 34: Genesis 35:16-29 & 37:1-31 Hymn 671*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/671
Jacob experiencing deeper and more personal dealings for his maturing in life
Episode 33: Genesis 35:1-15, Hymn 437*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/437
Jacob's experience continued: going up to Bethel.
Episode 32: Genesis 34, Hymn 852*
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0852.html
-> God's purpose according to His heart's desire is to have Bethel, His house on earth. (Gen 35:1, footnote 1)
-> God using the environment to touch Jacob's heart and to cause him to continue up to Bethel.
Episode 31: Genesis 32 & 33, Hymn 537*
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0537.html
"In returning and rest you will be saved; In quietness and in trust will be your strength" - Isaiah 30:15
The experience of Jacob continued
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Fearing Esau
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Wrestling with God
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Being welcomed by Esau
Episode 30: Genesis 30:25 - 31:55, Hymn 589*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/589
The hidden hand of God and the hidden heart of God.
Episode 29: Genesis 29:1-30:24, Hymn 1179*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1179
God being sovereign in Jacob's life, using the shrewdness of Laban and the strife between Jacob's wives to deal with his natural disposition. This is not a punishment, but is for his transformation into Israel - the prince of God - according to God's purpose.
Episode 28: Genesis 28, Hymn 839*
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0839.html
Jacob's dream at Bethel.
Episode 27: Genesis 27, Hymn 1206*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1206
The experience of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (continued):
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Together representing the experience of life (in Christ)
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Being ordained by God to enjoy grace
Episode 26: Genesis 26, Hymn 513*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/513
The experience of Isaac.
Episode 25: Genesis 25, Hymn 608*
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/608
Abraham lacking maturity in life
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Remarrying after Sarah's death and brining forth six sons by the energy of his flesh
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At the end of his days, not blessing anyone (in contrast to Isaac and Jacob)
The birth of Jacob an Esau, representing two nations (v25), and God's choosing Jacob to inherit the blessing according to His foreknowledge and good pleasure.
Esau despising the birthright.
Episode 24: Genesis 24, Hymns* 1318 and 1314
The marriage of Isaac.
*Lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1318 and https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1314
Episode 23: Genesis 23, Hymn 631*
*Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0631.html
The death and burial of Sarah - the way to resurrection.
Episode 22: Genesis 22, Hymn 1104*
- lyrics available at https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/1104
Abraham planting a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba and calling on the name of Jehovah in Gen 21:33 signifying his enjoying the tree of life and the water of life from the wells of salvation (Beer-sheba means well of an oath) to have a deeper experience of God. This leads to chapter 22 where he:
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is tested by God
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is obedient by faith
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offers Isaac to God as a rich type of Christ
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receives the ram as the substitute (a type of Christ as the Lamb of God)
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enjoys the blessing of God, the multiplication of the seed.
Hymn 671, Genesis 20 & 21
God preserving Sarah despite Abraham's hidden weakness and subsequent failure.
Abraham still needing to intercede for Abimelech, showing that our intercession does not depend on our condition but on who we are in Christ.
The son of promise born and the son of the maidservant cast out (Gal 4:21-31).
Two wells signifying two sources of living.
Episode 20: Hymn 744*, Genesis 19 - The Negative Record of Lot.
*Lyrics available at: http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0744.html
Bible reading: Genesis 18
Hymn: 554
(Lyrics available at http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0554.html)
God visiting Abraham as a man, even a friend, to have intimate fellowship with him:
* Renewing His promise to visit him according to the time of life to bring forth the promised seed.
* Revealing His intention to destroy Sodom
Abraham lingering in God's presence and offering a glorious intersession.
Episode 18
Genesis 16:1 - Genesis 17:27
Hymn 497 - Lyrics available at: http://www.witness-lee-hymns.org/hymns/H0497.html
Episode 13: Genesis Chs. 8-9. The recording started late - apologies for the inconvenience.
Thursday Night Bible Study: Genesis 3:20-21. God's dealing with man's first fall. The anticipated redemption. The closing of the way to the tree of life. - Overview of the chapters we have covered so far.