Chance Hicks – Stoned for Sticks (Num. 15:32-36)

Notes: The Context (Numbers 11-17) A Context of Rebellion Rebellions of the Multitudes (11:1-3; 11:4-35) Rebellion of Miriam and Aaron (12:2, 8, 15) Rebellion of the Men (13:31;14:10,4,37,29,32-33) Rebellion of the Morning (14:40-45) Rebellion of Motivation (16:10, 31-33; 17:10) A Context of Reverence (13:30; 14:24, 30, 38; Psa. 138:2)   The Commandment The Presumptuous Sin – A deliberate defiance of …

Chance Hicks – “Where Are The Nine?” (Luke 17:11-19) | Part 2

Notes: Gratitude’s Command (Luke 17:17-18) The Responsibility – God commands us to be people of gratitude (Eph. 5:4; Col. 3:16; 1 Tim. 2:1-2). The Realm – Gratitude is to extend into every area of our lives (1 Thess. 5:18; Phil. 4:6; James 4:3; Eph. 5:20; Heb. 13:15). The Reasons – We are to be grateful because of the source (James …

Chance Hicks – “Where Are The Nine?” (Luke 17:11-19) | Part 1

Notes: The Lord’s Miracle – The question was asked following one of His miracles (cf. John 21:25; 20:30-31) One of Luke’s Miracles (Luke 17:11-19) One of the Leper Miracles (Luke 7:22; cf. Matt. 11:5; Luke 5:12-15; cf. Matt. 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-44; Luke 17:11-19) One of the Last Miracles (John 2:1-11; John 21:1-8; Luke 17:11; Mark 10:44-45)

Chance Hicks – Abraham Walking by Faith

The Characteristic:  Faith Faith’s Demand (Heb. 11:6) Faith’s Definition (Heb. 11:1; Rom. 10:17) Faith’s Direction (2 Cor. 5:7) The Character:  Abraham (Heb. 11:8-19) Abraham as a Father (Gen. 16:15; Gen. 21:1-4; Matt. 1:1; John 8:58; 1:1-3; Gen. 12:1-3; Gal. 3:16; Gal. 3:7, 29) Abraham as a Friend (2 Chr. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; James 2:23) Abraham as a First (Gal. 3:8; …

Chance Hicks – The Valley of Hinnom

Its Place – A small valley southwest of Jerusalem (cf. Josh. 15:8). Its Perimeter – Served as a border between Benjamin and Judah (cf. Josh. 18:16; Josh. 15:8). Its Paganism – The valley is often connected with paganism and idolatry (Jer. 32:35; 1 Kings 11:7-8; Jer. 7:31; 2 Chr. 28:3; 2 Chr. 33:6; 2 Kings 23:10). Its Prophet – Jeremiah …

Chance Hicks – Creating the Spark

Notes: The Scriptures (Rom. 10:17) The Instruction (Col. 3:16; Matt. 13:9; 2 Tim. 2:15; Psa. 119:11; 1 Thess. 5:21) •The Imagery (Jer. 20:9; Jer. 23:39)