“Paraphrase: Moses asks to see God's glory; God says no one may see him and live and places Moses in the cleft of the rock.”
Pastors Josh, Paul, and Carlos discuss whether "generational curses" are biblical, distinguishing between punitive consequences, generational influences/strongholds, and the Christian's standing in Christ. They also define types of "possession," explain how believers can be oppressed but not owned by demons, and offer pastoral counsel for breaking family patterns through discipleship, prayer, and personal responsibility.
“And he said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory. And the Lord said, Thou canst not see my face...I will put thee in the cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand, and I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back.”
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“Reference to God having “passed by and showed Moses his glory.””
Pastors unpack the Christmas narratives to show Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (the second Adam, the Word made flesh, Prince of Peace), explain differences in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, and apply those truths to contemporary debates about immigration — arguing Jesus was not an “illegal immigrant,” urging Christians to love people while respecting lawful roles of the state, and encouraging faithful, compassionate discipleship at Christmas.
“When Moses said, 'Show me your glory' — no one can see God's glory; God says he will make a way, hiding Moses in the cleft of the rock so he can see His back.”
Pastor Lao preached a call to personally encounter Jesus — moving from hearing about Him to looking upon and touching Him — and urged radical hunger, obedience (keeping Christ's commands), repentance, devoted worship, and faithful offerings as keys that unlock God's promises and provision.
