Feb 3 - God Defeats The Army Of Amalek

The people of Israel were attacked by the warriors of Amalek. Joshua goes out with some men and fights the army of Amalek while Moses stands at the top of the hill holding the staff of God in his hands. When he drops his arms Joshua and his men start getting their butts whopped. While his arms are raised with the staff Joshua has the advantage. So Aaron and Hur find a rock for Moses to sit on and they each stand on a side and hold up his hands.....until sunset! Joshua wins the battle......Moses loses the feeling in both his arms:)

They settle in the wilderness of Sinai and set up camp. Moses goes to the mountain and gets instructions from God. He then returns down the mountain and talks to the people, consecrates them for worship and tells to wash their clothes and abstain from doing the naughty for on the 3rd day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai as they watch. Now they can't go up the mountain or even cross a boundary that was set up all around the mountain otherwise they will die.

In Matthew today Jesus is once again tested by the Pharisees. Talk about persistence! They never win, they always leave either confused or amazed yet they keep trying! Today Jesus says "don't address anyone here on earth as 'Father,' for only God in heaven is your spiritual Father." "those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

Proverbs 6:32-33 "But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool for he destroys himself. He will be wounded and disgraced. His shame will never be erased." I think we all know this to be true after all the mess with some big named celebrities as well as politicians. It's nuts how much cheating goes on! If you happen to be someone that is in a position to where adultery may come into play....DON'T! Stoval had a GREAT series called "With This Ring". He talks about no one plans to have an affair but the best way to not have one is to plan NOT to have an affair! I found one of the sermons click: The Marriage Bed you can do the audio, video or whatever. There's more spread throughout his services. Anyone wants a copy let me know I'm sure I can get one from the church. The big thing about the sermon is to take yourself out of situations that may turn into a bad situation.