Calvary Latvia

Giving Thanks (November 2011 Update)

2011-11-25T02:44:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to take this opportunity to write "Thank you" to those of you who have sacrificed for the furtherance of the gospel in Latvia. You are very generous and we are very grateful for your support!

Your support is helping us to:

1. Dwell among the people, as light and salt to the lost and dying world - We were able to get official permission to live in Latvia and continue serving the Lord for a 5th year.

2. Preach the gospel to as many people as possible - Last Friday we gave out more than 1000 tracts, preached to about 100 people, at least 2 repented and believed. Praise the Lord!

3. Make disciples of believers - The church that meets in our home and the home group in Jelgava are growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ our Lord and Savior.

4. Teach faithful men who will be able to teach others also - Andris, Martin and Davis are potential leaders now participating in Bible studies, worship and evangelism.

5. Do all of these things for the glory of God. As you send, we preach, they hear, believe, call upon the Lord, Jesus saves, disciples learn, leaders arise and more laborers are sent. We want to make disciples who will make disciples.

Much of what you do for Christ goes unnoticed by men, but our Father in heaven sees what is done in secret and will reward you openly. Because of you and your faithfulness to sacrificially give of your hard earned money, we are in Riga, Latvia today to fulfill the mission the Lord has committed to us. So we feel a great responsibility, both to God and to you, to work hard for the cause of Christ. We do this willingly and by the grace of God as He builds His church in Latvia. We are very thankful that you are participating in the sowing of the seed of God's word, that a healthy Bible believing church may be planted. He will reward your faithfulness!

So we just wanted you to know that we and the church here are very grateful for your donations and for your prayers on our behalf. If you would like more info on how to support us, you can go to our "GIVING" blog or go to our "PRAYER" blog and you'll see what our specific needs are currently, check out our teachings on our home page. We look forward to sharing more good news as we continue serving the Lord here.

Thank you!

Brenten and Lena Powers

Calendar of Events

2011-11-03T02:49:00.000-07:00

September Schedule

2011-09-05T19:13:00.000-07:00

"Let us press on to know the LORD" - Hosea 6:3a

September is the month students begin a new season in school, it's also a great time to start a new study of the Bible as a church. Do you hunger to know the truth? God's word is truth. Jesus is the truth. If you continue in His teaching you will know the truth and the truth will set you free! (John 8:32) Join us as we learn the most important truths and the most reliable truths of God that will change your life!

Sunday 4th 11:00 - Service in Riga - "In the beginning" (Genesis 1:1a) General revelation.
Thursday 8th 19:00 - In-depth Bible study in Jelgava - Revelation: How can we know God?
Sunday 10th 11:00 Service in Riga - "...God..." (Genesis 1:1b, John 1:1) Special revelation.
Sunday 18th 11:00 Service in Riga "created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1c)
Thursday 22nd 18:30 - In-depth Bible study in Jelgava - Evidence for the Bible's reliability.
Sunday 25th - Family Bible study in Riga - MAN "in the image of God" (Genesis 1:27)
Friday 30th 18:00 - Truth Project in Riga (Part 1: What is truth? John 18:37)
Thursday October 6 at 18:30 - In-depth Bible study in Jelgava - What is God? (Mat 28:20).

Locations:

Currently our Riga meetings are in pastor Brenten's home near Turiba Biznesa Skola.
Our meeting place in Jelgava (every other Thursday) is at Andris and Iveta's apartment.

If you need directions, please comment below or call pastor Brenten Powers at 2780 3818.

If you are interested in hosting a Bible study, please contact us. Thank you!

Summer Schedule 2012

2011-07-18T18:07:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Thanks for checking this blog. Lena and I are currently in California, USA sharing our report and raising our support for Calvary Latvia missions.

CALIFORNIA FURLOUGH

If you live in California, we'd love to meet with you face to face.

Sundays, we are visiting these churches:

June 19 - Calvary Monterey

June 26 - Lighthouse Fellowship (Pacific Grove)

July 3 - Calvary Monterey

July 10 - Lighthouse fellowship & Calvary Monterey (baptism)

July 17 - Calvary Chapel Santa Cruz

July 24 -

July 31 - Shoreline Calvary (Morro Bay)

August 7 - Calvary Chapel Livermore

August 14 - Calvary Chapel Santa Cruz

RETURN TO LATVIA - AUGUST 17, 2011

If you live in Latvia, we look forward to seeking the Lord with you after we return

Thursday 18. August - 19:00 Prayer Meeting
Sunday 21. August - 10:30 Prayer Meeting

Sunday 28. of August - 10:30 Calvary church service

(Locations? To be announced after we return to Latvia. Write or call if interested)

Risen!

2011-04-20T04:09:00.001-07:00

Good news: Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!
This Sunday at Calvary Riga, we will worship our risen Lord and Savior Jesus and learn how to defend the truth of the resurrection from 1 Corinthians chapter 15.
There will be a special potluck lunch after the service.
All are welcome! Visi ir laipni gaidīti! Мы приглашаем всех!
Location: Dīķa iela 44, Rīga, Latvija
(On the 2nd floor of Agroprojekts)

Paul's Letters

2011-01-22T11:39:00.000-08:00

"...being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,

Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone." (Ephesians 2:20)

In 2011, we are continuing to lay a foundation for the church in Riga, Latvia as we study through the Bible book by book, chapter by chapter. We are currently studying the epistles (letters) of Paul to the churches in chronological order.

Galatians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Romans
Colossians
Philemon
Ephesians
Philippians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy

Paul was specifically called by Jesus Christ to be an apostle to the Gentiles and was sent out on missionary journeys "to testify to the gospel of grace" (Acts 20:24) and to "proclaim the whole counsel of God" (Acts 20:27). By the grace of God, Paul laid a foundation as an expert builder. He planted churches from Antioch to Rome and God made them grow. As he moved on to other cities, he cared about how those churches were doing and wrote them letters to help them deal with questions and problems so they may stand firm in their faith and walk as Christians.

Peter considered Paul's writings as part of Scripture (2 Peter 3:15) and said that Paul wrote with the wisdom God gave him, which are sometimes hard to understand and things that people twist to their own destruction. That is why it's important for us to carefully read and correctly understand this great portion of Scripture (about half of the New Testament). We believe these scriptures are inspired by God and must be used for the equipping of the church for the lives God is calling us to lead.

I plan to follow Paul's instruction to young pastor Timothy: "devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching." (1 Tim. 4:13) Would you like to follow along these three simple steps:

1. Reading (observe/listen)

2. Teaching (interpret/understand),

3. Exhortation (application/live it!).

May we be "continually devoted to the apostles teaching" (Acts 2:42) and may we all "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 3:18)

Trinity

2010-12-14T07:51:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday, pastor Brenten taught one of the essential doctrines for Christians about the nature of God and our relationship with Him. The Trinity - although not a word found in the Bible - is a Biblical doctrine. According to the Bible, there is only one God, and there are three distinct persons who are called God (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit), thus these three persons are one God.

Here's a simple outline of Brenten's teaching on the Trinity:

I. There is one true and living God
II. Three persons are called God
The Father is God
Jesus is God
The Holy Spirit is God
III. These three persons are one God
IV. The person of the Holy Spirit
V. The work of the Holy Spirit in the world

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen."

2 Corinthians 13:14

MINISTRIES

2010-11-27T11:29:00.000-08:00

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I. UPWARD:
RECEIVE CHRIST
The only way to come to God is through Jesus Christ (John 14:6, Acts 3:12, Acts 20:21, 1 Tim 2:5)

God is holy, just, and good, so he hates sin and cannot accept evil, he requires perfection.
Man fell from the goodness he was created in by willfully sinning (breaking God's law).
God became a man and lived a perfectly sinless life yet He died receiving our punishment.
Jesus is risen to life, appeared to many, ascended to heaven, and lives to intercede for us.
All who repent (change their mind), trust in Him, call upon him and receive Him are saved.
To all who received him, to them he gave the right to be called born again children of God.
Having been saved, He wants to sanctify you and prepare you for eternity. Follow Him.
Continue to live by faith in Christ until you die, then you will go be with Him in heaven.

WALK IN HIM
This relationship with God through Christ is "daily" (Luke 9:23) and "At all times" (Luke 18:1)
Where? @ church, home, work, school, everywhere!
Emphasis: the most important one that we can know, love and serve is God.
Prerequisit: to be His disciple, you must love Jesus more than anyone else.
We encourage you to read your Bible, pray, trust and obey Jesus.

WORSHIP HIM
Acts 13:2, John 4:24

We believe worship of God should be spiritual. Therefore, we remain flexible and yielded to the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct our worship.
We believe worship of God should be inspirational. Therefore, we give a great place to music in our worship.
We believe worship of God should be intelligent. Therefore, our services are designed with great emphasis upon teaching the Word of God that He might instruct us how He should be worshiped.
We believe worship of God is fruitful. Therefore, we look for His love in our lives as the supreme manifestation that we have truly been worshiping Him.

II. INWARD:
CHURCH
The gathering of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Sunday 10:30 @ Calvary (2nd floor of Agroprojekts in Riga).
Teaching, Fellowship, Prayer and Worship (see Acts 2:42)
We emphasize teaching all Scripture, it is profitable for Christian life and doctrine.
We encourage Christians to come worship God and learn of Him.
www.CalvaryLatvia.com

DISCIPLESHIP
Who/when/where? Talk to Brenten at 27803818 if you are interested.
Emphasis: Biblical Christian foundations for faith and practical living.
Importance: New believers need to build on a solid foundation.

CHILDREN
Ages 0-14 on Sundays 10:45 (after we worship together) @ Church.
Lena leads the children's ministry in Bible lessons and activities at their level.
This ministry to your kids is supplement (not a replacement for) parent's ministry.
We encourage parents to know God and teach their own children His ways daily.

MEN
From time to time, we have men's meetings for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.
1 Corinthians 16:13 "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."
2 Timothy 2:2 "The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."
1Timothy 2:8 "I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling."
We encourage single men and married men to serve the Lord faithfully at home, school, work and church.

WOMEN
Wednesday 10:30 @ Sveta's.
Emphasis: Biblical issues for women (various topics) and fellowship.
Importance: Older women are to teach the younger women (Titus 2:3-4)

HOME FELLOWSHIP
We will be starting a new Bible study in Jelgava soon!
Every other Thursday night in April, May and June 2011.
Emphasis: Bible study, fellowship, worship and prayer.
Importance: a great way to learn how to study and share your faith.
Call us for directions 2780 3818.

COMMUNION
Monthly (usually the first Sunday of the month) @ Calvary Riga.
Emphasis: Remembering the death of Christ and proclaiming His New Covenant.
Importance: The bread is the symbol of the body of Christ, the grape juice reminds of his blood.
We open the communion table to all Christians who repent and trust Christ.

III. OUTWARD:
EVANGELISM
Tuesdays 18:10 @ Laima clock in Vecriga.
Emphasis: Proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ.
Importance: How shall they be saved if they don't hear the word of God?
How? We give out tracts, conduct interviews & preach on the streets.
www.gospelforlatvia.blogspot.com

ORPHANS AND WIDOWS
Monthly visit to an orphanage
We give food, clothes and the word of God to children age 5-18.
"Pure and undefiled religion in God's sight is to visit widows and orphans in their distress." (James 1:27)

VIDEOS
We recommend subscribing to our video channels:
youtube.com/calvarylatvia
youtube.com/brentenlena

BLOGS
Prayer blog - www.powers-latvia.blogspot.com
Teaching blog - www.calvarylatvia.blogspot.com
Evangelism blog - www.gospelforlatvia.blogspot.com
Latvian blog - www.calvarylv.blogspot.com
Russian blog - www.calvaryru.blogspot.com
Our family blog - www.lenapowers.blogspot.com

James

2010-10-24T12:51:00.000-07:00

From September 5th to December 5th, Calvary Latvia has been studying the epistle of James (Jēkaba vēstule) on Sunday mornings. Our faith has been tested and challenged by this practical little book. The testing of our faith is producing endurance in our walk with the Lord. We are really growing in the wisdom from above and commitment to our Father of lights. It has been humbling and life changing. God's word applies so directly to our lives as Christians and as a church. We hope that these messages will also be encouraging to you as you listen to them. You can download the audio files below or at http://www.archive.org/details/Epistle_of_James. And if you are in the Riga, Latvia area, come join us Sundays at 10:30 as we continue to study through the Bible!

2010.09.05. Introduction to James	3.9 MB
2010.09.05. James 1:1-8 Trials of faith	28.8 MB
2010.09.12. James 1:9-18 Trials of finances	24.2 MB
2010.09.19. James 1:16-27 Do the word	36.7 MB
2010.09.26. James 2:1-13 Judgment and mercy	32.0 MB
2010.10.03. James 2:14-26 Faith and works	36.9 MB
2010.10.10. James 3:1-12 The tongue 2010.10.17. James 3:13-18 show wisdom	31.6 MB 41.3 MB
2010.10.24. James 4:1-10 Pick a side	35.5 MB
2010.10.31 James 4:11-12 No slander	21.6 MB
2010.11.07. James 4:13-17 If God wills	31.2 MB
2010.11.14. James 5:1-6 Miserable Rich	34.3 MB
2010.11.21. James 5:7-11 Be patient 2010.11.28. James 5:12-18 Pray	30.3 MB 31.7 MB
2010.12.05. James 5:19-20 If you err	33.4 MB

Location of Sunday Services

2010-08-24T01:09:00.000-07:00

Calvary's church services are held every Sunday morning at 10:30.
Address: Diķa iela 44, Riga, Latvia (In the Agroprojekts building -
You can see it from the train station at Biznesa augstskola Turība).
We gather in the conference rooms located on the 2nd floor.

10:30 - Corporate Worship & Prayer (adults & children are together)
11:15 - Fellowship & Refreshments (free drinks and snacks for all)
11:30 - Bible Study/Sermon (separate classes for adults & children)
[12:30 - Once a month we stay longer to break bread for lunch]

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Jesus in the Old Testament

2010-08-09T02:15:00.000-07:00

Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew

2010-04-19T01:02:00.001-07:00

We are studying the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Matthew on Sunday mornings at Calvary in Riga. We will be uploading the MP3s here every week as we study verse by verse, chapter by chapter.

Matthew 1: http://www.archive.org/details/GospelOfMatthew1

Verses 1-17 The Genealogy of Jesus Christ [MP3]

Verses 18-25 The Birth of Jesus Christ [MP3]

Matthew 21:1-11 The Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ [MP3]

Matthew 28:1-20 The Resurrection and Great Commission [MP3]

Christ is Risen!

2010-04-03T09:06:00.000-07:00

Christ is risen indeed!

This is more than a statement of faith, it's a statement of fact from the eyewitnesses themselves. Jesus in Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, Acts 1, 1 Corinthians 15 is proclaimed as "Risen"!

So if it is true that Jesus is the Christ and Christ has risen from the dead just as the prophets predicted and the apostles saw fulfilled, then our faith is not in vain. Believers are justified. And neither is our labor in Christ in vain. Believers are rewarded. And neither is our suffering for Christ. Believers will enjoy God's presence forevermore. For if Jesus has conquered death, we all will rise from the dead. Some will be raised unto damnation and others unto eternal life (John 5:29). Those who have believed the testimony of the prophets (Old Testament) and apostles (New Testament) and and abide in His word will know the truth and the truth will set us free. So the life we now live we live by faith until the end of this life when we will see Him face to face and we will be changed. Then we will receive the reward of His suffering, we will attain to the resurrection unto life. We will rejoice with joy unspeakable before the throne of the Lamb who was slain but who rose again! Hallelujah!

Therefore, join us as we celebrate the Resurrection and the Life.

"I am the Resurrection and the Life" - Jesus Christ (see John 11:35)

What? Resurrection Sunday Service of Calvary Latvia
Where? In the conference rooms at Europa City Hotel, 199c Brivibas, Riga.
When? Sunday morning at 10:30. The 3rd of April, 2010
Why? Because Jesus Christ is risen indeed.

Teaching at Calvary Monterey

2010-03-04T16:34:00.000-08:00

Last night I was given the great opportunity to teach the Wednesday night service at Calvary Chapel Monterey Bay. I've been a part of this church since 1998 and that sent us out as missionaries. I've been sharing about our mission with the missions group and home fellowships, but I was very excited to be able to teach about Jesus, giving an overview of what I've been teaching for the last year in Ogre and Riga, Latvia. Several people told me afterwards how the message encouraged them in their walks with Jesus. I hope it you'll be blessed by it too.

Next Meeting - March 28

2010-02-27T15:17:00.000-08:00

FROM NOW UNTIL MARCH 28TH, THERE WILL BE NO SERVICES
Calvary Bible church will NOT have services in Latvia while pastor Brenten is in America with his family. Weekly services will begin again on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 10:30. Join us then for a special Palm Sunday service at Calvary Bible church. Then we will have "Outreach week" as we will be inviting everyone to hear the gospel and come to our Easter service on April 4th.

В ПЕРИОД ДО 28 МАРТА СЛУЖЕНИЙ НЕ БУДЕТ.
Библейская Церковь Голгофа не будет проводить служения в Латвии в период пребывания пастора Брентона и его семьи в США. Еженедельные служения возобновяться в 10:30, воскресенье, 28 марта 2010. Будем рады вас видеть в Библейской Церкви Голгофа на этом особенном служении, посвященном вербному воскресенью (входу Господню в Иерусалим). После этого мы планируем провести "Неделю евангелия" - будем делиться благой вестью и приглашать всех на Пасхальное служение 4 апреля.

Jesus in Daniel

2010-01-09T13:42:00.000-08:00

In January, we studied the great prophetic book of Daniel which testifies to the greatness of Jesus over the kingdoms of men. You can download the MP3 here, or click on the player to listen now.

Since our time in Daniel is limited to one teaching, we can only skim the main points, lessons for life and prophecies of Christ. So I am posting more useful resources for those who want to study Daniel more in depth.

I would recommend to pastor David Guzik's 12 messages from Daniel at enduringword.com

Jesus in Ezekiel

2009-12-30T14:01:00.000-08:00

Here is the teaching with translation into Latvian from "Jesus in Ezekiel"

Audio Files	MP3	M3U
Ezekiel 01-24 LV	19 MB	Stream
Ezekiel 25-33 LV	38 MB
Ezekiel 33-39 LV	63 MB

We hope to finish the book Sunday, the 3rd of January, 2010.

Updated Schedule for Bible study

2009-12-29T16:31:00.000-08:00

English Services - 10:30 Sundays in Riga

3. January - Ezekiel 33-48

10. January - Daniel

17. January - Hosea, Joel

24. January - Amos, Obadiah, Jonah

31. January - Micah, Nahum, Habakuk, Zephaniah

7. February - Haggai, Zechariah, Malechi

Dievkalpojums Latviešu valodā - 19:00 Trešdienas - Ogrē

30. decembris - Ecēhiēla grāmata 25-48

6. janvāris – Daniēla grāmata

13. janvāris - Hozejas un Joēla grāmatas

20. janvāris - Āmosa, Obadijas un Jonas grāmatas

27. janvāris - Mihas, Nahuma, Habakuka un Cefanjas grāmatas

3. februāris - Hagaja, Caharijas un Maleahija grāmatas

Jesus in Lamentations

2009-12-15T10:02:00.000-08:00

We have found good news in Lamentations! Listen to the message entitled "Jesus in Lamentations" here:

Download (MP3)
http://www.archive.org/download/JesusInLamentations/DSCN0002_vbr.mp3

Stream (M3U)
http://www.archive.org/download/JesusInLamentations/JesusInLamentations_vbr.m3u

Jesus in Jeremiah

2009-12-15T09:59:00.000-08:00

In November 2009, Calvary Latvia studied Jeremiah's prophecies of the Messiah.
Here you will be able to find the MP3s for this series (as soon as we find time to upload them). Check back soon!

Jesus in Isaiah

2009-10-17T15:11:00.001-07:00

In October 2009, Calvary Latvia is studying Isaiah's prophecies of the Messiah.
Here you will be able to find the MP3s for this 3 week series about Jesus in Isaiah.

Click here to read: ISAIAH JESAJAS GRĀMATA Исаия

October 11 Isaiah 1-16

Audio Files	WMA	MP3	Ogg
Jesus in Isaiah 1-16 (73 minutes total)	17 MB	66 MB
part 1 introduction Isaiah 1:1		12 MB	11 MB
part 2 chapter 1 Turn or Burn		13 MB	12 MB
part 3 chapter 2 The Millenium		6.09 MB	5.40 MB
part 4 chapter 3-5 Judgment		12 MB	11 MB
part 5 chapter 6 The Call		6.42 MB	5.71 MB
part 6 chapter 7-10 Immanuel		8.38 MB	7.59 MB
part 7 chapter 11-12 Future Hope		6.62 MB	6.00 MB
part 8 chapter 13-16 Day of the Lord		3.17 MB	2.84 MB

October 18. Isaiah 17-29

October 25. Isaiah 30-47

November 1. Isaiah 48-53

November 8. Isaiah 54-66

Jesus in Song of Solomon

2009-10-05T15:07:00.000-07:00

On October 4, 2009 we considered how Solomon's Song of Songs testifies about marriage and about Christ and the church. We haven't yet converted the recorded teaching to MP3, but if you would like to request it, leave a comment on this post.

Jesus in Ecclesiastes

2009-09-27T12:26:00.000-07:00

Bible study by Brenten Powers from the 27th of September, 2009.(coming soon)

English
Ecclesiastes 1-6 (MP3) (Stream)
Ecclesiastes 7-12 (MP3) (Stream)

Latviski
Salamans Mācītājs 1-6 (MP3) (Stream)
Salamans Mācītājs 7-12 (MP3) (Stream)

Jesus in Proverbs

2009-09-20T12:23:00.000-07:00

Bible study by Brenten Powers from the 13th and 20th of September, 2009.(coming soon)

English
Proverbs 1-16 (MP3) (Stream)
Proverbs 17-31 (MP3) (Stream)

Latvian
Proverbs 1-15 (MP3) (Stream)
Proverbs 16-31 (MP3) (Stream)

Jesus in the Psalms

2009-08-01T05:16:00.000-07:00

Psalms that speak about Jesus the Messiah are called "Messianic Psalms". There are many passages and prophecies about Jesus. Jesus said, "These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." (Luke 24:44)

David was the author of many Psalms wrote by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, was called "a prophet" by Peter in Acts 2 and was also a type of Christ while being persecuted and entering his righteous reign as King. David also served as an example for Christians, though he was a man after God's own heart he fell into sin, repented and recieved the blessings of forgiveness being justified by faith.

In these messages we are focusing on how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies about his life, death and resurrection in his first coming and how he will fulfill the prophecies about his future reign on earth in His second coming.

We will post the recordings on this page: http://www.archive.org/details/JesusInThePsalms

Psalm 1 - The Blessed Man (listen)
Psalm 2 - The King of Kings (listen)
Psalm 3-21 Messianic passages (listen)
Psalm 22-24 - The Savior, Shepherd and King (listen)
Pslam 25-31 Messianic passages (listen)
Psalm 32-41 Messianic passages (listen)
Psalm 42-72 (August 2)
Psalm 73-106 (August 16)
Psalm 107-119 (August 23)
Psalm 120-150 (August 30)

Jesus in the book of Job

2009-08-01T04:51:00.000-07:00

We completed our study of the book of Job in Riga a few weeks ago, but unfortunately the recording is lost, but we recorded it in Ogre with Latvian translation so you can listen to it here: http://www.archive.org/details/JesusAndTheBookOfJob

The recordings are divided according to the 3 major segments of the book.

Part 1 - Job 1-2 (listen to wma) Job's integrity is tested. We are given a behind the scenes look as God allows Satan to take Job's riches, children and health.
Part 2 - Job 3-37 (listen to wma) Job's friends debate about why Job is suffering. Job says they are "Miserable comforters"
Part 3 - Job 38-42 (listen to wma) God rebukes them for speaking "words without knowledge" and asks them a series of questions to put them in their place. Patient Job is restored and has a happy ending.

Consider what the New Testament says about Job.
James 5:11 We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

I suggested several verses that show Job's faith looking forward to Jesus as a perfect mediator, living redeemer, sacrifice for sins and resurrection hope.

Jesus in 1 and 2 Chronicles

2009-06-23T09:14:00.000-07:00

Here is our English/Latvian Bible study of 2 Chronicles. We are continuing through the Old Testament on Sundays at Calvary Bible Church, but I am quite behind on posting the recordings online. But Ieva (who is translating) thought this would be an ecouraging one to post right away. So here it is.
2 Chronicles Stream part 1 and 2
Download part 1 (chapter 1-9)
Download part 2 (chapter 10-22)

1 Chronicles (we will post the recordings here soon)
Download not yet available (leave comment to request it)

Jesus in 1 and 2 Kings

2009-06-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, we were blessed by great fellowship and heard that the church was blessed by the teaching so I thought I'd post a photo and an MP3 to share the blessing with you. The teaching is from 2 Kings 11-25. More download options at http://www.archive.org/details/JesusIn2Kings11-25

Jesus in 2 Kings
(MP3's have not been posted yet, please check back later or leave a comment to request this message)

Jesus in 1 and 2 Samuel

2009-04-26T06:53:00.000-07:00

Pastor Brenten Powers teaching the book of 1 Samuel about how it testifies of Jesus.
LV = Latvian
ENG = English

Audio Files	MP3	M3U
Ogre - 1 Sam 01-09 LV/ENG	41 MB	Stream
Ogre - 1 Sam 10-16 LV/ENG	24 MB
Ogre - 1 Sam 21-27 LV/ENG	23 MB
Riga - 1 Samuel 09-15 ENG	13 MB
Riga - 1 Samuel 16-20 ENG	38 MB
Riga - 1 Samuel 21-27 ENG	17 MB
Riga - 1 Samuel 28-31 ENG	6.66 MB

To download all the above in a ZIP file:

JesusInISamuel_vbr_mp3.zip

162 MB

Jesus in Ruth

2009-04-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

Pastor Brenten Powers teaches (in English with Latvian translation) about Jesus from the book of Ruth. Part of a series of studies on the Messiah according to the Old Testament. For more information or other studies, go to Calvary.lv

Whole Item	Format	Size
JesusInRuth_vbr.m3u	M3U	Stream
JesusInRuth_vbr_mp3.zip	ZIP	50 MB

Audio Files	WMA	MP3
Ruth LV	27 MB	50 MB

Jesus in Judges

2009-04-05T13:01:00.000-07:00

Pastor Brenten Powers teaches an overview of the book of Judges from chapters 1-4 which serve as Introduction and Summary of the times of the Judges. We also consider how these Scriptures testify to Jesus Christ and apply to our lives as Christians.

OUTLINE OF JUDGES

Chapters 1-3a Intro and Summary
Chapters 3b-15 History of Judges
Chapters 17-21 Appendix

Audio Files	Download MP3	Play M3U
Jesus in Judges	43 MB	Stream

Jesus in Joshua

2009-03-29T10:18:00.000-07:00

Jesus in the book of Joshua - Taught by Brenten Powers - March 29, 2009

Audio Files	MP3	Ogg Vorbis
Jesus in Joshua 1-4 ENG	26 MB	22 MB
Jesus in Joshua 4-8 ENG	27 MB	23 MB
Jesus in Joshua 9-24 ENG	29 MB	25 MB

Jesus in Deuteronomy

2009-03-11T17:38:00.000-07:00

Calvary Latvia has studied about Jesus in Deuteronomy (5. Mozus).

It has been a blessing to learn more about Jesus in the books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Levitcus Numbers and Deuteronomy.

Audio Files	MP3
Jesus in Deuteronomy 01-09 ENG	59 MB
Jesus in Deuteronomy 10-17 ENG	36 MB
Jesus in Deuteronomy 18-26 ENG	66 MB
Jesus in Deuteronomy 27-34 ENG	34 MB

Jesus in Numbers

2009-02-24T07:37:00.000-08:00

We have finished studying about Jesus in Numbers (4. Mozus). What an exciting book with great lessons for our lives (see 1 Corinthians 10).

Sundays March 1 and 8, 2009

Jesus in Numbers 01-03 English	26 MB
Jesus in Numbers 04-10 ENG	28 MB
Jesus in Numbers 11-19 ENG	25 MB
Jesus in Numbers 20-30 ENG	52 MB
Jesus in Numbers 31-36 ENG	15 MB

P.S. We highly recommend Pastor Chuck Smith's expositional teaching through the Bible. Here is his teaching on the book of Numbers.

Numbers 1-10	Stream	Download	c2037
Numbers 11-20	Stream	Download	c2038
Numbers 21-28	Stream	Download	c2039
Numbers 29-36	Stream	Download	c2040

Jesus in Leviticus

2009-02-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

We have completed our study of Jesus in Levitus. Here are the MP3 recordings.

Jesus in Leviticus 1-7 ENG		59 MB
Jesus in Leviticus 08-15 ENG		33 MB
Jesus in Leviticus 16-18 ENG		27 MB
Jesus in Leviticus 19-27 ENG		34 MB

Jesus in Exodus

2009-02-05T08:56:00.000-08:00

LISTEN UP

January 25, 2009
Exodus 1-14 (stream all)

Jesus in Exodus 1-3

The Burning Bush

23 MB

Jesus in Exodus 4-14

The Exodus from Egypt

26 MB

February 1, 2009
Exodus 15-28 (stream all)

Jesus in Exodus 15-18 The Rock and Manna			17 MB
Jesus in Exodus 19-20 Ten Commandments			15 MB
Jesus in Exodus 21-28 The Model Tabernacle			12 MB

February 8, 2009
Exodus 29-40 (stream all)

Exodus 29-31	Vision for tabernacle	15 MB
Exodus 32-34	Not A Golden Calf!	16 MB
Exodus 35-40	Tabernacle finished	12 MB

Jesus in Genesis

2009-01-21T08:47:00.000-08:00

Brenten's Bible studies through Genesis are archived here:
http://www.archive.org/details/JesusInGenesis

Listen to Bible Studies: Stream all			Download
Jesus in Genesis (Introduction)			8.2 MB
Jesus in Genesis 1-12 Adam to Abram			22 MB
Jesus in Genesis 12-29 The Patriarchs			33 MB
Jesus in Genesis 30-50 Sons of Israel			32 MB

2009 Bible Study Plan

2008-12-30T23:18:00.000-08:00

"Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture,

to exhortation and teaching." 1 Timothy 4:13

January 4 - Genesis 1-12
January 11 - Genesis 13-29
January 18 - Genesis 30-50
January 25 - Exodus 1-14
February 1 - Exodus 15-28
February 8 - Exodus 29-40
February 15 - Leviticus 1-15
February 22 - Leviticus 16-27
March 1 - Numbers 1-17
March 8 - Numbers 18-36
March 15 - Deuteronomy 1-17
March 22 - Deuteronomy 18-34
March 29 - Joshua 1-24
April 5 - Judges 1-21
April 12 - Ruth 1-4 (+Lieldienas)
April 19 - 1 Samuel 1-15
April 26 - 1 Samuel 16-31
May 3 - 2 Samuel 1-24
May 10 - 1 Kings 1-22
May 17 - 2 Kings 1-25
May 24 - 1 Chr 1-29
May 31 - 2 Chr 1-17
June 7 - 2 Chr 18-36
June 14 - Ezra 1-10
June 21 - Nehemiah 1-13
June 28 - Esther 1-10
July 5 - Job 1-21
July 12 - Job 22-42
July 19 - Psalm 1-22
July 26 - Psalm 23-41
August 2 - Psalm 42-72
August 9 - Psalm 73-89
August 16 - Psalm 90-106
August 23 - Psalm 107-119
August 30 - Psalm 120-150
September 6 - Proverbs 1-14
September 13 - Proverbs 15-31
September 20 - Ecclesiastes 1-12
September 27 - Song of Songs 1-8
October 4 - Isaiah 1-20
October 11 - Isaiah 21-39
October 18 - Isaiah 40-66
October 25 - Jeremiah 1-17
November 1 - Jeremiah 18-35
November 8 - Jeremiah 36-52
November 15 - Lamentations 1-5
November 22 - Ezekiel 1-24
November 29 - Ezekiel 25-48
December 6 - Daniel 1-8
December 13 - Hosea, Joel, Amos, Oba.
December 20 - Jonah, Mic., Nah., Hab.
December 27 - Zep., Hag., Zec., Mal.