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Genesis 34-40

Genesis 34-40

Pastor Jack teaches from Genesis chapters 34 through 40, examining how Jacob's incomplete obedience to God's call to Bethel resulted in tragedy for his family, particularly through Dinah's defilement. He explores the story of Joseph, emphasizing how Joseph serves as a powerful type of Christ?favored by the father, hated by his brethren, sold for a price, and ultimately becoming an instrument of deliverance. Pastor Jack also addresses the seemingly disturbing account in Genesis 38 involving Judah and Tamar, showing how God's redemptive grace works even through human failure to preserve the messianic line.
How to Resurrect a Miracle  v

How to Resurrect a Miracle v

In this Father's Day message, Pastor Jack teaches from the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman's son in 2 Kings 4, exploring the theme of how to resurrect a miracle. Pastor Jack draws powerful parallels about bringing hope back to life when it seems dead, the vital role of a father's presence and influence in the lives of children, and the importance of stretching ourselves to bring the full weight of God's life to bear on those entrusted to us?whether in family relationships, spiritual ministry, or personal situations that appear hopeless.
How to Love Your Child Completely

How to Love Your Child Completely

Pastor Jack teaches on biblical parenting principles, focusing specifically on discipline and corporal punishment. Drawing extensively from Proverbs, he explains how foolishness is bound in a child's heart and must be driven out through the rod of correction, while emphasizing the importance of measured, consistent discipline combined with instruction and explanation. Pastor Jack shares practical examples from raising his own children, stressing the need to address attitudes before they become actions, and encouraging parents to help children think through right and wrong rather than simply issuing commands.
How to Love Your Child Completely

How to Love Your Child Completely

Pastor Jack teaches on parenting and child discipline, using the example of King David's failure to correct his son Adonijah. He emphasizes that effective parenting requires both instruction (training by word) and discipline (training by act), rooted in biblical principles rather than worldly permissiveness. Pastor Jack stresses the importance of parents establishing clear principles and proverbs to govern their home, explaining that foolishness in children must be addressed through consistent correction, communication, and when necessary, appropriate chastisement according to God's Word.
Reclaiming Wandering Children

Reclaiming Wandering Children

Pastor Jack draws from the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4 to teach about reclaiming wandering children and lost hopes. He explores various reasons why children drift away?parental indulgence, neglect, presumption?and outlines three powerful principles for restoration: handle the crisis on your knees in prayer, leave the situation in God's presence, and speak only God's promises over it. Pastor Jack encourages parents to claim God's Word that their children will return from the enemy's land, and assures all believers that what God has given will not be lost if they hold fast to His promises.