Author Archives: Dr. Victoria Isaac

Excerpts from Jonah 1-4 And they said to one another, “Come, let us cast lots, that we may know on whose account this evil has come upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Then they said to him, “Tell us on whose account this evil has come upon us. WhatContinue reading “Exceedingly Jonah – Prophet v Disciple”

Living with a determined belief and an active faith in God, characterized by the will to prepare, the desire to please, and the love to obey Him with what has been freely given to us from Him. We can see him – we can come to understand him – we can learn from him –Continue reading “Equipped for the 521 – Multiplied X 2018”

Rebellion (Jonah 1:4-10) In Jonah’s big picture scenario it is wise for us to consider and compare all that he lost in rebellion. Once we have considered the losses and compared the gains, there is logically only one solution for those of us who want to multiply the 521 (maximizing what we have been givenContinue reading “Jonah’s Big Picture: What He Lost In Rebellion – What He Gained In Repentance”

Review of Class Two Hindrances can be categorized as emotion, condition, or circumstance The Role of Truth in Processing Hindrances Process hindrances through the Grid of Truth using the Four What’s What does God’s Word say? What is the character of God? What is the character of man? What is my biblical response to thisContinue reading “EQUIPPED FOR THE 5.2.1. MULTIPLIED X 2018”

The Rebellion – (Jonah 1:1–3). The story begins as Jonah the son of Amittai is called by God: “Go to Nineveh, that great city, and speak out against it; I am aware of how wicked its people are.” Ordinarily when a prophet is told, “Arise, go to X” the story then continues, “And so theContinue reading “The Five Story-lines of Jonah”

Review of Class One – Spiritual Gifts definitions – Spiritual Gifts assessment Hindrances to Serving with Your Gifts – Identified by Survey Anxiety Fear Doubt Uncertainty Perfectionism Insecurity Pride Unqualified Unequipped Incapable Time Finances Distractions Laziness Categorize above hindrances by identifying if they are an: 1) emotion 2) condition 3) circumstance The Role of TruthContinue reading “EQUIPPED FOR THE 5.2.1. MULTIPLIED X 2018”

Jonah 1:1-3 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.” But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa andContinue reading “Jonah 1.7.18”

SPIRITUAL GIFTS SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATION WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS? Description of spiritual gifts – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Believers and spiritual gifts – 1 Corinthians 12:7 The Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts – 1 Corinthians 12:11 The value of each gift – 1 Corinthians 12:21-26 The reason for the gifts – Romans 12:6-8;Continue reading “Equipped for The 521 X 2018”

A thriving growing community filled with the life and love of God and one another; mobilized and moved by the power of the Holy Spirit to do a good work, while maximizing the 521 mission by multiplying the gifts and calling given to us for 2018. 2 Corinthians 9:8-9 And God is able to makeContinue reading “Reunion – New Years Eve 2017 – The 521 Multiplied x 2018”

Today brings us to our third installment in our series on preparing ourselves for Advent. This series is about more than just preparing ourselves for the yearly Advent Season; it is about preparing our lives for the Advent of Jesus when He is coming back for His People. Two weeks ago Pastor Todd taught usContinue reading “Prepare Advent:  Preparing Your Mind”