Text: Isaiah 53 He Did Not Have the Appearance of a King (v. 2) Man often superficially judges according to appearance (1 Samuel 16:1,6-7) God expects us to judge righteously (John 7:24) Man of Sorrows (v. 3) Jesus lived as a man (John 1:14) — necessary to fulfill God’s plan (Hebrews 2:14-15) In His life […]
July 12, 2011
Some Lessons from Elisha
Text: 1 Kings 19:16 Requested a Double Portion of Elijah’s Spirit (2 Kings 2:6-14) Not referring to a greater ability to prophesy or perform miracles, but it had to do with the desire to follow in the footsteps of his master and continue his work (cf. Deuteronomy 21:17) Those who have led us are worthy […]
March 6, 2011
The Plumb Line
Text: Amos 7:1-9 Three Warnings of Destruction Locust-swarm, vegetation destroyed — Amos protested, God changed His mind (v. 1-3) Fire, farm land destroyed — Amos protested, God changed His mind (v. 4-6) God would spare the people no longer — no protest from Amos (v. 7-9) Why did Amos not protest the final warning? … […]
February 6, 2011
Turmoil in the Middle East
Text: Genesis 21:9-13 From the beginning, there has been strife between Isaac & Ishmael. It continues today between Jewish & Arab peoples. Misconceptions About the End Is Armageddon Coming? Common concept of Armageddon — armies of Christ & armies of nations gathered in Israel; one final, great battle Bible depiction of Armageddon — enemies of […]
January 2, 2011
The Gospel of the Kingdom
Text: Matthew 4:23 The Announcement Jesus came preaching the gospel of the kingdom (Matthew 4:23) This had been planned for a long time (Daniel 2:44; Isaiah 2:2-4) The Kingdom at Hand The establishment of the kingdom was close (Matthew 3:2; 4:17) If we are still waiting for the kingdom, as some claim, then was Jesus […]
December 19, 2010
The Writing on the Wall
Text: Daniel 5:25-28 God is in Control (v. 26) God of the universe (Colossians 1:16-17) Head of the church (Colossians 1:18) God Judges Us (v. 27) Heed the warnings of others who have been punished (Hebrews 2:1-3) Each of us will be judged (2 Corinthians 5:10) Our Fate Rests in His Hands (v. 28) We […]
November 14, 2010
The Message of the Gospel
Text: Romans 1:1-6 The Source of the Message (v. 1) Fulfillment of Prophecy (v. 2) The Deity & Humanity of Christ (v. 3-4) Christ was Raised from the Dead (v. 4) We Have Received Grace (v. 5) We Must Faithfully Obey (v. 5) We Are the Called of Christ (v. 6)
