Mark Sengele, Author at Seeds of Faith Podcast

Serving with Joy, Lesson 11: Soldiers Protect Paul

The text for this lesson is Acts 21:26–36 Key Point God preserved Paul’s life from a mob through the intervention of His appointed servants, the Roman soldiers. Law: In our fallen world, crime and violence will always be a tragic reality. Gospel: Because we have been reconciled to God by Jesus’ cross, God does not … Continue Reading

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Serving with Joy, Lesson 12: Timothy is Taught

The text for this lesson is 2 Timothy 1:1–7. Key Point Though Paul could speak of himself as Timothy’s spiritual father, God had actually raised Timothy in faith through instruction in the sacred Scriptures by his grandmother Lois and his mother, Eunice. Law: When children disobey or disrespect their parents, they are not only sinning … Continue Reading

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Serving with Joy, Lesson 13: Titus, the Pastor

The text for this lesson is Titus 1:1–2:1; 1 Timothy 1:3–7; 3:1–7; 4:11–16. Key Point As God called Paul to the preaching office for the sake of His elect and their eternal life, so He also called Titus and the pastors Titus appointed in Crete as gifts to His Church. Law: Congregations sometimes fail to … Continue Reading

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I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 1: Tower of Babel

The text for this lesson is Genesis 9:18–19; 11:1–9. Key Point God sends temporary disruptions into our lives to call us to repent of the sinful desire to attain glory for ourselves apart from God. God will make a name for us and bless us through His Spirit. Law: Our resistance or failure to listen … Continue Reading

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I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 2: Birth of Moses

The text for this lesson is Exodus 1:8–2:10. Key Point God sent Moses and then protected him so that he could deliver the Israelites from slavery; in the same way, God sent His greater Son, Jesus, to deliver us from the slavery of sin. Law: Sin, death, and the devil try to tempt, oppress, discourage, … Continue Reading

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I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 3: Rahab Believes

The text for this lesson is Joshua 2. Key Point No matter what sins we may have committed, God works through our repentance and faith to deliver us from destruction and eternal death. Law: God will punish all who fight against Him and refuse to fear and trust Him, as happened with the people of … Continue Reading

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I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 4: Hannah’s Prayer

The text for this lesson is 1 Samuel 1:1–2:21. Key Point God cares and provides for the humble and lowly. Law: The Lord is not pleased with those who provoke others, as Peninnah did to Hannah, or with those who ignore Him and mock His worship, as did Hophni and Phinehas. Gospel: When we are … Continue Reading

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I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 5: Isaiah Sees the Lord

The text for this lesson is Isaiah 6:1–13. Key Point God’s Word calls us to repentance. Christ—the Word made flesh—restores us to life.. Law: Our stubborn unrepentance leads to God’s continued and deepening discipline. Gospel: God disciplines us not for our ultimate destruction but so we will rise again in new life in Christ, the … Continue Reading

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I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 6: King Josiah

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 22:1–20. Key Point Faithful listening to the Word of God revitalizes God’s people. Law: Neglect of the Word of God leads to discipline and destruction. Gospel: Through His Holy Word, God grants His children faith, favor, and blessing. Discussion Points Josiah ascends to the throne after the … Continue Reading

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I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 7: Jesus Heals at Bethesda

The text for this lesson is John 5:1–15. Key Point Jesus is the focus of our faith, the One who brings healing not only to the body but also from sin and death. Law: Without Jesus, we all are crippled in sin, unable to restore ourselves. Gospel: Through Jesus, the disease of sin is taken … Continue Reading

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