Text: Leviticus 10:1-3 God Must Be Treated As Holy He is worthy of such treatment (Revelation 4:11; Jeremiah 10:10; Exodus 20:2) We honor God through careful obedience (John 17:4; 14:15) What Did Nadab & Abihu Get Wrong? Strange fire “which He had not commanded them” (v. 1) — important principle of authority & silence (Hebrews […]
March 27, 2011
Instructions About the Lord’s Supper
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Origin of the Teaching Originated with Christ (Matthew 26:26-29) Received by Paul Delivered to the Corinthians Now they are being reminded A Simple Memorial Emblems — bread to represent Christ’s body, cup to represent Christ’s blood Observance — giving of thanks, brief comments, partaking Place — in the assembly (v. 18,20,33) […]
February 27, 2011
What Is The Assembly?
The Assembly is a Privilege — privilege because of the opportunity to worship God, and to be sought after by God (John 4:23) The Assembly is a Blessing — place to receive encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25) and teaching (Acts 2:42; 20:7) The Assembly is an Opportunity — to meet with brethren, to escape the influence of […]
November 21, 2010
Giving Thanks to God
Text: Colossians 3:17 Why Should We Give Thanks? The Creation (Genesis 1:31) His care for us (Psalm 8:3-4) The scheme of redemption (Ephesians 3:11) The sacrifice of Christ (John 3:16) The church (Ephesians 1:22-23) The word of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11,16) The hope of heaven (1 Peter 1:4) How Do We Give Thanks? Verbal expressing […]
October 31, 2010
How to Glorify God
Text: Isaiah 43:7 In Our Worship Praise God for Who He Is (Revelation 4:8-9) He is holy He is the Lord God He is eternal He is our Creator Worship According to His Instructions Offering worship differently than what God has instructed dishonors Him (Leviticus 10:1-3) God has give a pattern for us to follow […]
September 5, 2010
I Was Glad When They Said, “Let Us Go to the House of the Lord”
Text: Psalm 122:1 Why Should We Be Glad to Go to the Assembly Opportunity to Worship God (John 4:21-24) Opportunity to Study His Word (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26) Opportunity to Assemble with Brethren (Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:16) Opportunity to Escape Troubles of This Life (Revelation 21:4) Opportunity to Be Reminded of the Joys of […]
