EAST KENYA UNION CONFERENCE

EKUC Kids

TO THE MOUNTAINS OF BLESSINGS

Theme
Mountains Of God's
Blessings
God's Love Is Rock Solid .

Compiled By Pr. S. Miyienda - EKUC Children Ministry Director

 EAST KENYA UNION
CONFERENCE

VACCATIONAL BIBLE
SCHOOL
2025

Theme
MOUNTAINS OF GOD’S
BLESSINGS
God’s Love Is Rock Solid .
Key Verse - Isaiah 41:30
“I am with you, so do not be afraid. I am your God, so do not be upset. I will make you strong
and I will help you. My powerful right hand will keep you safe.”

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 VACCATIONAL BIBLE SCHOOL 2025
Welcome to 2025 VBS Programme.
The Theme is MOUNTAINS OF BLESSINGS God’s Love Is Rock Solid .

At this Vacation Bible School kids will explore Mountain of Blessings, a place where God's love
is rock solid! They’ll love learning more about Jesus through Bible stories from the story of Elijah.
Five days of Christ-centered activities will help kids see that God is always with us.

Key Verse
“I am with you, so do not be afraid. I am your God, so do not be upset. I will make you strong and
I will help you. My powerful right hand will keep you safe.” Isaiah 41:30

For the teachers make sure you read deeply and simplify the message according to the age group.
Activities
Activities are for various age groups. Their main objective is to make the message practical to the
children.
Health Lessons
They will help the children live healthy in all ways; physical, mental and social.
Resources
Look for more resources for activities, Photocopy them for the kids to colour and learn.
Outreach/ Evangelism
VBS is in-reach and outreach look for ways and means the children can witness in the community.
They can match and give a short sermon, they can distribute literature, bible etc. Invite community
children to do activities that can attract them like games and community services. Visit the non-
Adventist kids and invite them to the meeting etc.
Time frame
VBS ends at noon. In case you add evening then it should be for evangelism through games and
other activities/awareness etc. Make a timetable that is convenient to your territory. some places
are too hot, others rainy, other children walk long distances. You are not limited to this portion of
activities, the booklet can hold a bulk, be creative but relevant to the theme and theology.

Wishing you God’s blessings in all that you do and excel in God’s work.

Pr. Sibiah Miyienda - EKUC

Children Ministry Department.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction 4
Sermon 1
MOUNT ARARAT:
The Final Resting Place of Noah's Ark …………………………………….6

Sermon 2
MT. MORIAH:
Where Abraham’s Faith Was Tested ……………………………………..12

Sermon 3
MOUNT SINAI:
Where Moses Was Given the Ten Commandments ………….………… 18

Sermon 4
MOUNT OF OLIVES:
Where Jesus frequently gave His Teachings …………………….………24

Sermon 5
MOUNT ZION:
Representing The Presence Of God (New Jerusalem) …………….……31

Sermon 6
MOUNT CARMEL:
The God Who Is Trustworthy ……………………………………………..37

Sermon Seven
MOUNT PISGAH:
Where Moses Was Shown The Promised Land …………………………..43

Health Lessons …………………………………………………..…………. 50

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 Introduction
In the Bible, mountains serve as significant locations for divine encounters, covenants, and
pivotal events, including the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, the Sermon on the Mount by
Jesus, and Noah's Ark resting on Mount Ararat.

Here's a deeper look at some key mountains and their biblical significance:
Mount Ararat:
After the Great Flood, Noah's Ark is said to have come to rest on the mountains of Ararat,
symbolizing the beginning of a new world and God's promise to never again destroy the earth
with a flood.
Mount Moriah,
Also known as the Temple Mount, holds immense religious significance for Abraham was tested
to sacrifice Isaac, also the location of Solomon's Temple. Christians see Mount Moriah as a
foreshadowing of Jesus's sacrifice on Calvary.

Mount Sinai/Horeb:
This mountain is where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God, a pivotal event in
the history of the Israelites and the foundation of their covenant with God.
Mount Zion:
This mountain, located in Jerusalem, is associated with the Temple and is a place of spiritual
significance, representing God's presence and the hope for a future kingdom.
Mount of Olives:
This mountain is where Jesus often prayed and taught, and it's also associated with his ascension
into heaven.
Mount Tabor:
The Church of the Transfiguration stands on this mountain, commemorating the event where
Jesus revealed his glory to Peter, James, and John.
Mount Carmel:
The Prophet Elijah triumphed over the priests of Baal and King Ahab on this mountain,
demonstrating the power of God and the futility of false gods.
Sermon on the Mount:
Jesus delivered his famous Sermon on the Mount, a collection of teachings on righteousness,
love, and the kingdom of God, on a mountain.

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Recorded Mountain verses

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith,
so as to remove mountains, but don’t have love, I am nothing.

Psalm 125:2

As the mountains surround Jerusalem,

so Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forward and forever more.

Isaiah 54:10

For the mountains may depart,

and the hills be removed;
but my loving kindness will not depart from you,

Joel 2:1

Blow the trumpet in Zion,

and sound an alarm in my holy mountain!
Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble,
for the day of Yahweh comes,
for it is close at hand.

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
who publishes peace,
who brings good news,
who proclaims salvation,
who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Matthew 14:23
After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.

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 SERMON 1

MOUNT ARARAT:
The Final Resting Place of Noah's Ark
We now embark on an interesting adventure through the lands of the Bible. Specifically,
we are going to focus on mountains of God’s Blessings. In these studies, we are going to
look at the different mountains of the Bible and try to glean some of the lessons that each
mountain offers up to us. I believe it will be an interesting study.

I don’t know about you, but I love mountains. They are spectacular, majestic, and beautiful,
whether they are the great Mountains of Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, the
Rocky Mountains of Colorado, or the spectacular red mountains of Sedona, Arizona.

As we open the curtain on these studies, we are going to take a look at the first mountain
mentioned in the Bible, Mount Ararat. I have labeled this mountain as the mountain of
commencement or “new beginning,” not only because it is listed first, but because of the
lessons taught by this place.

Standing tall at over 5,100 meters, Mount Ararat is not only the highest peak in Türkiye
but also a symbol steeped in history and legend. According to the Bible, it is believed to be
the final resting place of Noah's Ark after the Great Flood.
The majestic mountain holds a deep significance for many, symbolizing renewal, faith, and
survival.
Important Points to Note:
• Genesis 8:4 mentions that the Ark came to rest "on the mountains of Ararat" after
the floodwaters receded.
• Noah’s mountain top experience on Ararat signaled a new beginning not only for
Noah and his family, but for all creation.
• Noah stepped out of the ark onto the pristine mountains of Ararat – a new beginning
for Noah and his family. The first thing we notice from our text is Noah’s salvation
– specifically his life: Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all
the animals that were with him in the ark. The key phrase is that God remembered
Noah. This doesn’t mean that our omniscient creator forgot Noah. Rather, it means
that God extended mercy to someone by saving that person from death.
• Prior to the flood, everyone was a vegetarian (Genesis 1:29-30) and seemingly lived
in harmony with the animals. That changed as we read from Genesis 9:2-3 – And
the fear of you and the dread of you shall be on every beast of the earth, on every
bird of the air, on all that move on the earth, and on all the fish of the sea. They are
given into your hand. Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. I have

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the earth brought about by the flood.
Spiritual Lesson

A. FORGOTTEN BY GOD

1. Noah was the first one to have to make a journey to the top of a mountain. He got there
by an unusual route. Gen 8:1-4 says “God remembered Noah…and on the 17th day of the
7th month the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.” (height 16,854 feet)

2. Noah had been floating around for 5 months. This means that the rain had stopped 110
days before, but he seemed lost in a sea that had no end. Noah’s obedience to God had
brought him into a place of isolation.

3. Noah felt forgotten. He heard nothing from heaven. God hadn’t told him how long he
would be confined to the ark nor when or how he would be released.

4. Very good Christians have sometimes thought themselves forgotten by God. To Noah,
the great flood lasted much longer than he thought it would. The only thing he had to hang
on to was the promise God had given him.

B. GOD REMEMBERED NOAH

1. “But God remembered Noah.” In my own life these words have been a lifeline that
sustained and enabled me to press on.

2. If God had called Noah into the ark and shut him in, then it would have to be God who
would open the door and lead him out. The same thing happens to us in trials: we can’t get
out of them – but in due time, God will bring us out.

3. Ararat was God’s safe Place, God’s preservation. Thank God He leads us beside the still
waters and restores our souls, even in the midst of our trials! Amen.

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MT. MORIAH:
Where Abraham’s Faith Was Tested
What Is Mount Moriah, and Where Is it Today?

Mount Moriah is a mountain with an elevation of approximately 2,520 feet found in

Jerusalem. It’s a good-sized mountain but not super high. To compare, the elevation of
Pikes Peak in the Colorado Rockies is 14,115 feet.

Mt. Moriah, The Place of Sacrifice

While I was studying I came across the name of a place called Mt. Moriah. The name
Moriah means “God is my teacher,” and how appropriate for us today to look at the
importance of this place in the Bible. I did some research and found a gold mine of
information about it that I hope to share. This is not just a geography lesson but it is an
important place in the Scriptures.

Genesis 22:1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said
unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.

2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into
the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains
which I will tell thee of.

3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his
young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose
up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.

I. For Abraham Mt. Moriah is A Place of Provision

When they reached the site, three days later, Abraham orders the servants to stay, while he
and Isaac go on ahead. Abraham tells his servants two very important things that have
tremendous: “I and the boy will worship…” Abraham is going to sacrifice his son and what
word does he use to describe what he is about to do? “Worship.” What typically comes to
mind when you and I think of worship? Abraham offered the most important part of his
life, his only son, the son of the covenant.

The second thing he said is “…then we will come back to you.” Abraham had had three
days to think about what the death of Isaac would mean and he believed that God would
raise Isaac from the dead so that they both could come back down the mountain. Listen to
what the book of Hebrews has to say about this point in the 11th chapter verse 17-19 17
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By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the
promises offered up his only begotten son,
18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also
he received him in a figure.

God didn’t explain to Abraham how such a bizarre request could possibly lead to a
rewarding conclusion. Abraham had learned he could trust God so he obeyed without
explanation. That’s mature faith - when you have grown so close to God in your
relationship with Him that you trust Him in spite of what you don’t yet understand.
Our sinful selves and the culture around us are programmed for explanations while a
relationship with God is founded on focusing on God in faith. If you want to hear from
God don’t press Him for explanations. Instead, look for His directives and then follow
them. Find out what He asks you to do and then do it.

Why Are the Events of Mount Moriah Important to Us Today?

God doesn’t change. The incredible events of Mount Moriah and the lessons they provide
are applicable today for our relationship with God.

1. God will test us.

The story with Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah is a demonstration of a future event
pointing to Jesus and God’s plan of salvation for mankind. However, it also reveals how
God tests His children.
Passing the test will involve peace. We go with the flow of God – knowing He has our best
interest at heart and is in control of everything.
Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you
and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

2. God’s timing is perfect.

When Abraham was about to plunge the knife into his son, God provided a ram for the
sacrifice instead. God’s timing is perfect. The ram happened to be caught in a thicket
nearby just when the substitute sacrifice was needed to save the life of his son, Isaac.

3. God’s plan is best.

To be honest, death doesn’t seem like a good plan.
We hate it and avoid death for as long as possible. But God sees things differently than we
do (Isaiah 55:8-9). Death was part of His perfect plan of salvation for us. The death (and
resurrection) of His one and only beloved Son is how He made a way for us to have a right
relationship with Him again. May God help children to understand His Will. Amen

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MOUNT SINAI:
Where Moses Was Given the Ten
Commandments
Brief Biblical History

Mount Sinai is a unique place where a few were able to see God. “Along with brother Aaron,
nephews Nadab and Abihu, and the seventy elders of Israel, Moses saw God on Mt. Sinai”(Exodus
24:9-11). Can you imagine the glory and splendor of seeing the Lord? Not only that, but we would
think that our God would meet with kings in palaces or in more beautiful places. However, He met
Moses and the leaders in the middle of the desert on this mountain. This is a great reminder that
our Lord works in obscure places, and He meets with us in our “deserts” too.

“The mountain rises to 7,497 feet (2,285 metres) above sea level.”

Mount Sinai is one of the most valuable places mentioned in Scripture because it is a place where
God met man, the location of the Mosaic Covenant, and the Mountain of great mercy on behalf of
the Lord. He could have not given the 10 Commandments a second time, but as we think about the
breaking of the tablets over the idolatry of the people, we remember the sins of Adam and Eve
breaking the union with God. As we ponder Moses going back to God on behalf of the people who
could not even touch the mountain due to its holiness, we remember the foreshadowing of Jesus
Himself going up to the cross on our behalf. As we think on the second time God wrote the
commandments on the tablets, we remember the covenant that would come through Christ.

Early on in the Israelites’ wilderness traveling, God told the people to get ready to meet with Him. God
promised He would deliver His law to them from the mountain top so that they would know how to
conduct themselves. The people were warned to stay away from the mountain itself, for it would be holy
ground. Any person or animal that touched Sinai during the time God was there would be put to death
(Exodus 19:12–13).

God descended on Mt. Sinai with a terrible display of power: thunder and lightning, a dark cloud, fire and
smoke, the blast of a trumpet and quaking of the earth (Exodus 19:18). God thundered out His commands
to the people. They were so frightened that they asked that God speak to Moses and let Moses be the
intermediary (Exodus 20:19)

God called Moses up the mountain to meet with Him several times. God gave Moses the law, which
Moses then faithfully relayed to the people.

On one trip up Mt. Sinai, Moses stayed in the presence of the Lord for a long time (40 days), and the
people grew restless and began to think that Moses had perished. Exodus 32 records that, after promising
to do all the Lord had commanded (including not making any images for worship), the people demanded
that Aaron make an idol for them to worship. This was the god they wanted to go before them as they
continued their trek. Aaron made a golden calf, and the people began to celebrate and offer sacrifices to it.
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From the top of the mountain, God told Moses what had happened, and Moses descended Sinai in a rage.
He was carrying the stone tablets on which God Himself had engraved the law, and Moses smashed them
in anger, perhaps as an illustration of how badly the Israelites had already broken God’s law. Many of the
idol worshippers were put to death (Exodus 32:28), and Moses ground up the golden calf and put it in
water and made the Israelites drink it (verse 20). Then he ascended the mountain once again to receive a
second copy of God’s law.

Once again, Moses spent an extended time on Sinai, and God allowed Moses to witness some of His
glory. When Moses came back down the mountain, his face was shining with the glory of God. The
people were afraid of him, so he put a veil over his face so he would not frighten the Israelites (Exodus
34:29–35).

Spiritual Lesson
Transformation of Moses after his encounter with God. We read a lot about Moses in the book
of Exodus, but sometimes focus more on his Egypt years and forget the remarkable accounts of
how he led God’s people in the wilderness. In this message, consider what happened to Moses
after he received God’s law (the second time), and how he was transformed by his encounter with
God. The people knew by looking at him that Moses was different, profoundly impacted by the
Most High Lord. When people look at us as Christians, they should see something different. We
might not have faces that literally shine, but through our actions and attitudes we should uniquely
stand out and should shine the light of God’s love. Exo.34:29-32

Jesus changes us from the inside out. Sometimes the difference is visible, but more often it’s
evidenced by the way that we live. When others look at us, they should see the Lord’s power
reflected. And we have even greater hope than the ancient Israelites. They saw God’s power and
His covenant given through the Commandments. We have the New Covenant of God’s Son, and
see His promises fulfilled in Christ. The shiny face of Moses didn’t last long-term, but we can be
a light every day!

We can shine with God’s love, too! It might not be physically visible like the face of Moses was.
But people will know that there is something different and special about us as Christians. It might
be in our faces, if we demonstrate joy that comes from knowing Jesus. It might also be in our
attitudes, actions, and words. We should “shine” and display evidence that we know the Lord.
Moses was transformed by his encounter with God, and it showed. We, too, should be transformed
by knowing Him, and should demonstrate that in our daily lives. We shine the light of God’s love.
When others look at us, they should be able to tell that we love the Lord, and they should want to
know His love, too. And if we aren’t sure how to show that love in our lives, we can always ask
God to help us! We can go to Him in prayer and ask Him to make us examples of what it means
to follow Him.

Why don’t we say a prayer about that now?

Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for your presence among us.
Thank you for shining your love through our lives.
Help us to shine for others, too.
Thank you for your love.
We love you, God!
In Jesus name, Amen!
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MOUNT OF OLIVES:
Where Jesus frequently gave His Teachings
The Mount of Olives and the Temple Mount

The second most famous mountain in Jerusalem is the Mount of Olives. Why is it so significant?
God chose to reveal His redemptive plan and purpose through a small country on the
crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. He chose a region known as the Middle East.

Israel is about the size of New Jersey. Its capital Jerusalem, though often referred to as the city of
peace, has had this name challenged over and over through the years. Many battles and unresolved
conflicts have battered it for years.

Mount of Olives separates the Temple Mount, the most holy place in Judaism, from the Judean
Desert. We know it to be the place from which Jesus the Messiah ascended into heaven (Acts
1:11), and where He will one day return. What is the Mount of Olives?

The Mount of Olives has been a silent witness to many significant events in the Bible, as well as
in modern history. But more than that, the hill has played an important role in some of them. Also
called the Mount of Anointment, the hill owes both of its names to its olive groves. That is to say,
Mount of Olives served the city in making olive oil to anoint Israel’s kings and temple priests.

New Testament References on Mount of Olives

Jesus' Teachings:
Jesus frequently visited the Mount of Olives, teaching his disciples and urges them to pray so they
don't fall into temptation. Luke 22:39-46:

Weeping over Jerusalem:

Jesus wept over Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, foreseeing its destruction. Luke 19:41-44

Garden of Gethsemane:
The Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed and was arrested, is located at the foot of the
Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:36-46

Ascension:
Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives, according to Acts 1:9-12

Return:
Some believe that Jesus will return to the Mount of Olives, as prophesied in Zechariah 14:1-5.

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Place of Prayer

The Mount of Olives was first known as a place of prayer. King David ascended to the Mount of
Olives, barefoot, in prayer, while attempting to escape the rage of his son Absalom. Those in his
company also wept (1 Samuel 15:30).

The prophets Zechariah and Ezekiel prophesied from here future judgement on Israel, as well as
the future restoration and the regathering of the exiles. Additionally, Zechariah describes the
Mount of Olives as the exact place where the Messiah would return (Zechariah 14:4).

Jesus Praying on the Mount of Olives

Jesus prayed on the Mount of Olives on the day before the crucifixion – in the Garden of
Gethsemane.

It was there that an angel comforted Him. During Jesus’ life, as He ministered to the multitudes,
He would often retreat to pray on the Mount as well (Luke 21:37, Luke 22:39).

In the week leading up to the Cross, Jesus visited the Mount of Olives three times. In the first
instance, He came down Mount of Olives and entered Jerusalem on a donkey, as foretold by
Zechariah the Prophet.

The second time He could be found in the Garden of Gethsemane with His disciples. He was
explaining to them the days to come. Finally, He visited Mount of Olives one last time that week,
on the night He was betrayed. Now, let’s take a closer look at each one of these visits.

Mount of Olives and the Messiah

The first visit is recorded in Luke 19:28-39. As Jesus moved towards the Temple Mount, crowds
of Jewish people greeted Him with a proclamation:

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord; Peace in heaven and glory in the
highest!” (Luke 19:38). These words were not random. It is the official messianic greeting based
on the words of Psalm 118:26.

Jesus fulfilled the words of the Prophet Zechariah, which said the Messiah would arrive on a
humble donkey (Zechariah 9:9).

During the second visit, Jesus answered His disciples’ questions about the end of days. It is one of
the clearest passages of eschatology in the Gospels. Meaning, it gives a detailed picture of the
tribulation and second coming of Jesus (Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36).

Jesus’ Second Coming

This discourse simultaneously describes the immediate future, while also pointing to Jesus’
second coming.

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The dramatic events of that week culminate in the events of the Passion. In anticipation of His
arrest and betrayal, Jesus returns to the Mount of Olives to pray one last time.

He returns to the place where King David fled from his son Absalom, where King Solomon
worshipped idols, where the prophets Ezekiel and Zechariah prophesied… And where He himself
prayed, taught and prophesied. He chose this hill for His final moments before being betrayed.

Jesus’ Ascension and Future Return on the Mount of Olives

We know from Acts 1:11-12 that Jesus ascended to Heaven from the Mount of Olives. Zechariah
14:14 gives us the future hope and assurance that Jesus will one day return to the very same
location.

Jesus the Messiah died and rose again on the third day, and now is seated in heavenly places at the
right hand of the Father. Yet, God’s plan for Israel and the nations, for you and me, is not finished.
The scriptures assure us that one day, Jesus the Messiah will put an end to all strife in conflict and
will rule from Jerusalem (Micah 4:1-5).

What does the Mount of Olives represent?

Considering its history and its role, the Mount of Olives represents an everlasting hope that
Jesus, our Savior, is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

He defeated death and will one day rule from Jerusalem, bringing peace to this Holy City and to
the World.

The very place where King David hung his head in defeat, where Jesus wept and was betrayed, He
also ascended to be with the Father and will come back in glory. We have the assurance that we
too one day will be resurrected (1 Corinthians 15:20) and enjoy eternity with Him forever and
ever. (John 3:16, John 5:24, Romans 6:23, Matthew 25:46)

Today, visitors from around the world visit the Mount of Olives to see where Jesus walked and
prayed. You too can visit this meaningful place and walk in Jesus’ very footsteps. Go to the Mount
of Olives to look over the city of Jerusalem and pray for peace.

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MOUNT ZION:
Representing The Presence Of God (New
Jerusalem)
What Does the Bible Say About Mount Zion?

The word Zion appears 152 times in the Old Testament, seven times in the New Testament, and is
not only used to describe the mountain. The Bible describes Zion as:

The City of David (2 Samuel 5:7, 1 Kings 8:1, 1 Chronicles 11:5)

The city of Jerusalem (Isaiah 33:20, Isaiah 40:9, Psalm 51:18)

The entire Jewish nation (Isaiah 33:14, Zechariah 9:13)

The Millennial Jerusalem (Joel 2:32, Isaiah 2:2-3)

The eternal or Heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22, Micah 4:7, Isaiah 35:10)

Scripture is also full of powerful, poetic verses that give us a clue about the source of Mount Zion’s
vitality and true beauty:

“Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. Beautiful
in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth, like the heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the
Great King. God is in her citadels; he has shown himself to be her fortress” (Psalm 48:1-3)

Why Is Mount Zion Important?

Mount Zion is not just an important historical and spiritual landmark for Israel. From the time the
ark of the covenant was moved into the City of David, then later to the temple that Solomon built,
Zion became a hub of worship that represented the presence of God.

“Sing the praises of the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done”
(Psalm 9:11).

“The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to
where it sets. From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth” (Psalm 50:1-2).

This precious gift of His presence is not limited to those of Jewish descent. When we accept Christ
as our savior we are grafted into the inheritance of Zion as our place of refuge, protection, and
communion with God.

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“But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have
come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn,
whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the
righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that
speaks a better word than the blood of Abel” Hebrews 12:22.

What Does Mount Zion Symbolize?

From Zion, all God’s children can obtain an intimate, sacred view of the Almighty—as He was,
as He is, and as He will be. (Revelation 1:8) Zion is the essence, foreshadowing, and symbolism
of the Kingdom of Heaven.

“While the Kingdom of Heaven is real, a physical entity begun with a literal cornerstone, Jesus is
the metaphorical equivalent. He is the point of reference from which Zion is built in one’s heart,
as important to a Christian’s spiritual foundation and development as a stone to the foundations of
the temple David’s son Solomon built,” says Candice Lucey in What Is the Meaning of Zion in
the Bible?

Today, Christians have the privilege and honor of dwelling in Zion which is the Kingdom of
Heaven or God’s presence—through the blood of Jesus that was shed for us on Calvary. But our
present, glorious walk in Zion is nothing compared to the future glory that will be revealed. Now,
we witness Zion from an incomplete vantage point. As “through a glass, darkly.”

A day is coming when we will enjoy the fullness of God’s presence when we see Him “face to
face” in the eternal Zion.

“Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the temple
of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go
out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. He will judge between the nations and will
settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into
pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore”
(Isaiah 2:3-4)

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MOUNT CARMEL:
The God Who Is Trustworthy
Story Overview:

Elijah had been in hiding for the 3 ½ years of the drought. The Lord now told him to reveal
himself to King Ahab. Elijah bravely asked the king to gather all the people at Mount
Carmel for a contest to see whose god was real. Priests of the false gods, Baal and Asherah,
also attended. The priests prayed and chanted all day, but they could not get their “gods”
to send fire down to burn the sacrifices on the altar they had built. Finally, Elijah had his
altar doused in water and prayed to the Lord to send fire. Fire immediately consumed the
sacrifice, the wood, stones, soil and even the water overflowing into the trenches around
the altar. Everyone there now knew God was real. After this time, the rain came, and the
long drought ended.

When God brought him to Israel, there was a great need for God’s people to see the glory
and greatness of God. Unfortunately, during those times, Israel was being led by King
Ahab and Queen Jezebel who convinced them that worshipping false gods was more
advantageous for them than worshipping Jehovah God. So, God decided to use Elijah and
brought them to Mount Carmel in order that He can show to them who He really is. This
location would be our sixty mountain in our sermon series.
1 Kings 18:16-24 (ESV)
16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah.
17 When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Is it you, you troubler of Israel?”
18 And he answered, “I have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house,
because you have abandoned the commandments of the LORD and followed the Baals.
19 Now therefore send and gather all Israel to me at Mount Carmel, and the 450 prophets
of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”
20 So Ahab sent to all the people of Israel and gathered the prophets together at Mount
Carmel.
21 And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping
between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow
him.” And the people did not answer him a word.
22 Then Elijah said to the people, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the LORD, but
Baal’s prophets are 450 men.

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23 Let two bulls be given to us, and let them choose one bull for themselves and cut it in
pieces and lay it on the wood, but put no fire to it. And I will prepare the other bull and lay
it on the wood and put no fire to it.
24 And you call upon the name of your god, and I will call upon the name of the LORD,
and the God who answers by fire, he is God.” And all the people answered, “It is well
spoken.”
Spiritual Lessons from mount Carmel
The Importance of Choosing the True God:
The contest on Mount Carmel highlights the need to choose the true God and reject false
deities. Elijah's unwavering faith in the God of Israel, despite the overwhelming odds,
serves as an example of standing firm in one's beliefs.

The Futility of Idolatry:

The prophets of Baal, despite their fervent rituals and shouts, were unable to produce fire,
demonstrating the powerlessness of their idols. This underscores the importance of
recognizing the true God and rejecting false gods or idols.

The Power of Prayer and Persistence:

Elijah's persistent prayer for rain, even after the initial failure of the prophets of Baal,
demonstrates the importance of unwavering faith and seeking God's guidance through
prayer.

The Need for Decisive Action:

Elijah's bold challenge to the prophets of Baal and his willingness to stand alone against
them shows the importance of taking a stand for what is right and true, even in the face of
opposition.

Spiritual Warfare:
The contest on Mount Carmel is a powerful reminder of the ongoing spiritual battle
between good and evil, and the need to be vigilant and stand firm in the face of spiritual
opposition.

God's Power and Faithfulness:

The fire that consumed the altar, a clear demonstration of God's power, reinforces the idea
that God is faithful to those who trust in him

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 Sermon Seven
MOUNT PISGAH:
Where Moses Was Shown The Promised Land
Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Brief History

Mount Pisgah, though a relatively small geographical feature, holds a significant place in
the biblical narrative. It represents the themes of divine promise and human perseverance,
the continuity of divine plans, and the symbolism of mountains as places of revelation. By
examining related themes from broader biblical passages, we appreciate Pisgah not just as
a physical location but as a spiritual metaphor for viewing divine promises from a distance
and faithfully journeying towards them.

Moses was an old man of 120 years of age. Yet even to the time of his death, he maintained
his youth. He was still vigorous and could see clearly. Yet all have an appointment with
death, even the great Moses.

The LORD told Moses to go up into the mountains of Nebo on the other side of the river
from Jericho. He went to the highest peak in that range, Mt. Pisgah. From there, the entire
land which God had promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It had been
more than four hundred years since the LORD had made that promise. In spite of the
numerous rebellions of the Children of Israel, they were still going to enter that land. They
would remain there, so long as they remained faithful to the LORD. The remaining in that
land was conditional. They were promised to abide there for ever so long as they were
obedient.

Moses then was given the opportunity to survey this land from Gilead on the east of Jordan
unto the Mediterranean Sea. The LORD reminded Moses of His promise to Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob. Moses was also reminded that he would not be included in that number
because of his sin. Then he dies, and the text says the LORD buried Moses in a valley in
Moab over against Beth Peor. the text also say that no one knows the place of his burial.

It is important for us to keep this truth in mind. It is good that we are given a glimpse of
the age to come in Scripture and affirmed by the Holy Spirit. We don’t even have to be on
Pisgah’s lofty height. We also can feel His presence in the valley of the shadow of death.
In life and in death, he abides with us by the Holy Spirit. When we die, it will be the LORD
who pronounces the eulogy. What people say at our funeral does not matter much. The
Christian lives his existence in the hope of hearing the words “Well done, good and faithful
servant” and “enter thou into the joy of the Lord.” Nothing else matters. Let us live with
this singular purpose in mind. Let us be homesick for a land we have never seen before,

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homecoming is set before us.

4 spiritual Lessons to Learn from the Life of Moses

1. God cares for His people.

2. To lead wisely, you need to listen to and obey God.
3. God will equip you by His power.
4. Moses’s life ultimately points us to Jesus.

God Cares for His People

The beginning of Moses’s story involves the Hebrew people (the Israelites) being enslaved
in Egypt. They were forced to work tirelessly, and it likely seemed as if the burden placed
upon them would never lift. The Israelites were in a burdensome situation, but they would
not be left there. Exodus 2:24–25 tells us, “God heard their groaning, and God remembered
his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the Israelites, and God
knew.”

God saw the Israelites’ pain and heard their cries. He did not turn away from them or
expect the Israelites to get out of their situation themselves. He remembered His covenant,
which means that He sought to fulfill His promises to Israel’s forefathers to make their
offspring into a vast and blessed nation. God’s response in the very beginning of Moses’s
story reminds us how God cares for His people. Our tears and cries of pain are seen and
heard by God, who loves us and desires to help us.

To Lead Wisely, You Need to Listen to and Obey God

When Moses is in the wilderness, he experiences an incredible interaction with the Lord.
From a burning bush, God declares His plan to release the Israelites from slavery and
appoints Moses to be the one to lead them out. From the start, Moses questions God’s
plans. He questions his own ability to do what God is asking of him and even asks God to
send someone else, someone more eloquent than him. Moses does not take seriously this
call that God has placed on his life. However, Moses does end up listening to God and goes
to the Pharaoh. And even though it takes time for the Pharaoh to agree to Moses’s
request, Moses remains obedient to what God asks of him, and eventually, the Israelites
are freed.

This part of Moses’s story teaches us that we must listen to and obey God, especially as
leaders. We need to listen to God’s voice and trust what He is asking us to do, even if we
don’t understand or feel ill–equipped to do what He is calling us to do. Relying on our own
power or rejecting God’s commands will not cause us to be wise leaders. In order to lead
those in our care well, we must remain obedient to the Lord.

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God Will Equip You by His Power

Moses may have doubted God’s plans for him, but he was able to see God use him in
miraculous ways. He saw how God gave him the power to enact the ten plagues and keep
boldly speaking to Pharoah. But most of all, Moses saw God’s power during the parting of
the Red Sea. It seemed as if the Israelites were in a helpless position with the Red Sea
before them and the Egyptian army behind them. But God gave Moses the power to part
the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to walk through. And by His power, the sea collapsed
on the Egyptian army once the Israelites crossed, defeating Israel’s enemies.

God would continue to equip Moses in powerful ways as Moses led the Israelites away
from Egypt and toward the Promised Land. The ways in which God worked through Moses
encourage us in our own lives. God equips us for what He calls us to do. We may be afraid
of what God is calling us and leading us to do. We may feel too weak and unprepared for
the task at hand. But God will strengthen us and equip us with His power to do what He
has asked us to do. Therefore, we can step into His plans with confidence, trusting His
power within us.

Moses’s Life Points Us to Jesus

There were many things Moses did right in his leadership, but there were a lot of things
Moses did wrong. While Moses was a great leader and called a friend of God (Exodus
33:11), he fell short of being a leader who always obeyed the Lord. He murdered an
Egyptian, rejected the Lord’s plans, and took matters into his own hands multiple times.
The ways in which Moses failed point us to Jesus, who never fails us. Jesus is the true and
better Leader of God’s people, who obeyed God perfectly. Not only this, but Jesus was
willing to lay His life down for His people, sacrificing Himself on the cross for our sake.
Because of Jesus’s sacrifice, we are forgiven, and we are formed into the people God
created us to be. For more on how Moses’s story points to Jesus, check out this blog on
Seeing Jesus in Exodus 4:24–26.

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