The Sin of David

Text: 2 Samuel 11-12 David Committed Sin – 2 Samuel 11:1-5 David Covered Up His Sin – 2 Samuel 11:6-17,23-27 David Forgot His Sin – 2 Samuel 12:1-12 David Repented of His Sin – 2 Samuel 12:13; Psalm 51

Special Revelation

Text: Psalm 19:7-14 What God’s word is: Perfect law (v. 7) Sure testimony (v. 7) Right precepts (v. 8) Pure commandments (v. 8) Fear of the Lord is clean (v. 9) – provides a basis for the fear of the Lord True judgments (v. 9) What God’s word does: Restores the soul (v. 7) Makes […]

Natural Revelation

Text: Psalm 19:1-6 Creation reveals certain things about God God exists – Hebrews 3:4 God’s work in creation tells us certain things about Him – Romans 1:20 Contemplating God’s work in creation should humble us – Psalm 8:3-4

Our Attitude toward God’s Word

Text: Nehemiah 8 Attitude of the Listeners (v. 1-6) They wanted to hear (v. 1) They paid attention (v. 3) They were not in a hurry (v. 3) They respected it (v. 5) They were humble (v. 6) How the Speaker Presented It (v. 7-8) Read from the book Translated to give the sense – […]

Respecting God’s Authority

Cain & Abel – Genesis 4:1-7 Noah – Genesis 6:13-7:5 Nadab & Abihu – Leviticus 10:1-3 Man gathering wood on the Sabbath – Numbers 15:32-36 Uzzah – 2 Samuel 6:1-10

Buy the Truth

Text: Proverbs 23:23 What is Truth? – John 17:17; Psalm 119:160 What Truth Gives Us – wisdom, instruction, understanding The Cost of Truth – pride, time/effort, friends/family Why Some Sell the Truth – easier, popular

Sound the Alarm

Text: Hosea 5:8 The Watchman’s Duty – Ezekiel 3:17-21 Sound the Alarm Judah (v. 10) – moved the boundary; went beyond their allotment Ephraim (v. 11) – followed man’s commands How Did they Get in this Condition? Lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6) Corrupt priests (Hosea 4:6-10) Spirit of harlotry (Hosea 4:11-5:4) Problem with pride (Hosea […]