Danger of Hardening Your Heart

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Danger of Hardening Your Heart
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Bruce Hempel discusses archaeological evidence supporting the biblical Exodus story and emphasizes the danger of hardening one’s heart against God’s voice, drawing from Hebrews 3 and other Scriptures. He warns against unbelief and the deceitfulness of sin, urging listeners to remain attentive and faithful to God’s teachings.

  • [00:00] Introduces archaeological findings in Goshen, including a compound with 12 large buildings, suggesting it was Joseph’s family’s dwelling.
  • [03:20] Recommends watching biblically based movies like The Bible Collection for spiritual edification, particularly the story of Joseph.
  • [06:10] Focuses on Hebrews 3:7-19, warning against hardening hearts like the Israelites in the wilderness, who failed to enter God’s rest due to unbelief.
  • [12:57] Highlights Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24 about falling away during tribulation and the need to endure to the end.
  • [13:25] Lists biblical examples of hardened hearts: Pharaoh (Exodus 7-11), Sihon (Deuteronomy 2:30), Zedekiah (Jeremiah’s ministry), and Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4).
  • [19:36] Notes Jesus rebuking the disciples for hardness of heart (Mark 6, 8) and contrasts attentive learners with resistant ones.
  • [22:10] Discusses the early church’s struggle with Jewish leaders rejecting the gospel despite Paul’s efforts.
  • [26:51] Explains hardening results from sin’s deceitfulness and unbelief, urging repentance and faith.
  • [28:17] Closes with Psalm 95, contrasting joyful worship (vv. 1-7) with the warning against hardening hearts (vv. 7b-11).

Scripture References

  • Exodus 4
  • Exodus 7-11
  • Deuteronomy 2:30
  • Psalm 95
  • Matthew 24
  • Mark 6
  • Mark 8
  • Hebrews 3
  • Daniel 4

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