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The OT prophets often spoke about a time period known as the Messianic Age. This age would be marked by the Messiah ruling and the blessing of the Lord filling the earth. In Isaiah 2, the prophet has a vision of this age and calls for Judah to "walk in the light of the Lord". Judah doesn't listen. Instead of living in light of the promised Messianic Age, they rejected the Lord and build a "Kingdom of Man". In this episode, Pastor Mark encourages us not to build our kingdom, but to build ...

In this message, Pastor Mark intros a new series by giving a little background to the book of Isaiah and examining portions of chapter 1. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.com/OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

Dr Adam Claasen concludes his series with a look at the Maccabean Revolt. Judas Maccabeus also known as "Judas the Hammer" was a central figure in the Maccabean revolt against the Greek (Seleucid) Empire. Through much fighting and bloodshed, "the Hammer" helped bring temporary peace to the Jewish territories. While walking the temple complex, Jesus claims to be the Messiah (John 10:22-42). Jesus would be the true liberator of Israel and beyond. He will spill his own blood to defeat sin a...

The Most Holy Place was a veiled location in the Temple that housed the Ark of the Covenant. From the Mercy Seat above the Ark, God chose to meet with His people. In this message, Dr Adam Claasen discusses potential reasons for God “veiling” Himself. How does God’s holiness tie into answering this question?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.com/OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this episode, Dr Adam Claasen continues his series: Jesus in the Temple.The Temple complex was set up in a way that became more restrictive as you drew closer to the Most Holy Place. Only one person on the planet could enter into the Most Holy Place and that one person could only enter once per year. The work of Jesus removed the restrictions so that whosoever comes unto God can have access to the power and presence of the Lord. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.com/OBC Youtu...

In this message, Dr Adam Claasen opens a 4-week series on Jesus in the Temple. In Luke 2, Jesus is brought to the Temple for dedication. The Temple was one of many structures built by Herod the Great. Herod would build magnificent buildings with stones, but Jesus was going to build something far greater with "living stones". OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.com/OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082