Author Archives: pastorjeffsneighborhood

About pastorjeffsneighborhood

Born and raised in Minnesota, I have served in churches in Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and California. I am a graduate of Crown College (MN) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary (OR). I have also done additional graduate studies in New Testament Studies at the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. Having served as the Academic Dean and Program Director at Horizon Institute of Los Angeles for several years, I have returned to the pastorate and serve as Pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, CA.

Show me Your Glory! (Feb 11)

Posted on February 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 24:1-6 | Exodus 32:1-33:23 | Matthew 26:69-27:14 | Proverbs 8:33-36 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 24, Ex. 32-33 and Prov 8:33-36 “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? He … Continue reading →

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The Lord is My Shepherd (Feb 10)

Posted on February 10, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 23:1-6 | Exodus 30:11-31:18 | Matthew 26:47-68 | Proverbs 8:27-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads … Continue reading →

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Falling to Pieces (Feb 9)

Posted on February 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 22:19-31 | Exodus 29:1-30:10 | Matthew 26:14-45 | Proverbs 8:14-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 26:14-45 “Before the night’s over, you’re going to fall to pieces because of what happens to me.” Peter Broke in: “Even if … Continue reading →

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To the Least (Feb 8)

Posted on February 8, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 22:1-18 | Exodus 28:1-43 | Matthew 25:31-26:13 | Proverbs 8:12-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:31-26:13 “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for … Continue reading →

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Wise or Foolish? (Feb 7)

Posted on February 7, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 21:8-13 | Exodus 26:1-27:21 | Matthew 25:1-30 | Proverbs 8:1-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:1-30 “The master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you … Continue reading →

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Always Ready (Feb 6)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 21:1-7 | Exodus 23:14 – 25:40 | Matthew 24:29-51 | Proverbs 7:24-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 24:29-51 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” (42) “So you also … Continue reading →

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Watching and Working (Feb 5)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 20:1-9 | Exodus 21:22 – 23:13 | Matthew 24:1-28 | Proverbs 7:6-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 24:1-28 “Because of the increase in wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to … Continue reading →

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Sweeter than Honey (Feb 4)

Posted on February 4, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 19:7-14 | Exodus 19:16 – 21:21 | Matthew 23:13-29 | Proverbs 7:1-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 19:7-14 “The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Do It Alone (Feb 3)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 19:1-6Exodus 17:8 – 19:15 | Matthew 22:34-23:12 | Proverbs 6:27-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 17:8 – 19:15 “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves … Continue reading →

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Between Promise and Fulfillment (Feb 2)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 18:37-50 | Exodus 15:9-17:7 | Matthew 22:1-33 | Proverbs 6:20-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 15:19 – 17:7 Moses and Aaron told the people of Israel, “This evening you will know that it is God who brought … Continue reading →

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