Appointed A Priest Forever (Hebrews 5:5-6)
Jesus did not appoint Himself a high priest, but was appointed by the Father. An exposition of Hebrews 5:5-6.
Qualities of a High Priest (Hebrews 5:1-4)
It is one thing to claim that Jesus serves as our High Priest, but it is another to show that He is qualified to do so. This is what the author of Hebrews sets out to do. An exposition of Hebrews 5:1-4.
Drawing Near For Grace (Hebrews 4:16)
On the basis of the work of Christ, we are invited into the very throne room of God's grace to receive the abundance of grace to help in time of need. An exposition of Hebrews 4:16.
Tempted As We Are (Hebrews 4:15)
What does it mean that Christ was tempted in all things as we are? Was it possible for Christ to sin? If not, how is it that He was genuinely tempted? An exposition of Hebrews 4:15 looking at Christ’s sympathy, temptation, and sinlessness.
Assurance for Holding Fast (Hebrews 4:14)
Three motivations for holding fast to our confession. An exposition of Hebrews 4:14.
A Promise Fulfilled (Romans 1:1-6)
A look at the doctrines of Christmas as found in Paul’s introduction to Romans. An exposition of Romans 1:1-6.
The Judging Word (Hebrews 4:12-13)
A look at the discerning and discriminating quality of the Word of God. We look at Christ as the Judge of all mankind, and Scripture as the tool of His judgment. An exposition of Hebrews 4:12-13.
The Piercing Word (Hebrews 4:12)
A look at how Christ and Scripture are “sharp.” The piercing quality of the Word of God is examined. An exposition of Hebrews 4:12.
The Working Word (Hebrews 4:12)
The Word of God is “active.” We look at how that describes both the Lord Jesus Christ and the written Word of God. An exposition of Hebrews 4:12.
The Living Word (Hebrews 4:12-13)
A look at the meaning and implications of the fact that “The Word of God” is “living.” An exposition of Hebrews 4:12.
Jim Osman
Pastor/Elder
Jim Osman was born in May of 1972 and has lived in Sandpoint since he was 3 years old. He achieved his life’s ambition by graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1990. Jim came to know Christ through the ministry of Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp. Kootenai Community Church has always been his home church, attending Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Youth Group.
After graduating from High School, he attended Millar College of the Bible in Pambrun, Saskatchewan. It was at Bible College that Jim met his wife-to-be, Diedre, who was also enrolled as a student. Jim graduated with a three-year diploma in April of 1993 and married Diedre in August of that same year. He returned to Millar to further his education in September of 1994 and graduated from the Fourth Year Internship Program with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Ministries in April of 1995.
Jim and Diedre returned to Sandpoint where Jim began working in construction and as a Roofing Materials Application Specialist (roofer) until he was asked to take over as the Preaching Elder of Kootenai Community Church in December of 1996. Now he counts it as his greatest privilege to be involved in ministering in the Church that ministered to him for so many years. It has been a great adventure!
Jim is the author of Truth or Territory: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare, Selling the Stairway to Heaven, The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Study of Psalm 73, and God Doesn’t Whisper. Jim and Diedre have four children: Taryn, Shepley, Ayden, and Liam.