The Lord’s Supper

Text: Matthew 26:26-29 Institution By Christ During the time of Passover (Matthew 26:2,17) Shortly before Jesus’ death (Matthew 26:2) Elements Unleavened bread (Matthew 26:17; Exodus 12:15) — represents His body (Hebrews 10:5,10) Fruit of the vine — represents His blood; blood of the new covenant (Hebrews 9:14-16,22-24) Purpose Commemorate the death of Christ (1 Corinthians […]

Singing in Heaven

Those in heaven are depicted as singing to God (Revelation 5:9; 14:3) Singing is the only act done in assembly that will also be done in heaven Lord’s Supper only to be done until the Lord returns Giving unnecessary — no more work to have to give to support; no more need Prayer unnecessary — […]

Singing and Making Melody with Your Heart

Text: Ephesians 5:19 Singing’s Place in the Assembly Singing was done in assembly at Corinth (1 Corinthians 14:26) — language implies a normal & necessary practice Singing is done to one another (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16) — indicates a group; assembly included Types of Songs Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs The focus is on the […]

God Will Be Sanctified

Text: Leviticus 10:1-7 The Setting — Israelites were in the wilderness Had been delivered from Egypt, God was providing for them, He had given His law to them Aaron and his sons were offerings sacrifices to God (Leviticus 9:1-2,7-9,12) — according to what God commanded (Leviticus 9:7,16; 8:36) The Sin of Nadab & Abihu Offered […]

Plundered Egyptian Gold

Text: Exodus 12:35-36 Gold Was Taken from Egypt (Exodus 12:35-36) — God provides (James 1:17) Gold Used in the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:1-3, 8-9) — God expects us to return some of our blessings to Him (1 Corinthians 16:1-2) Gold Used to Make the Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-4) — Must not turn our blessings into idols […]

Sins Addressed in the Book of Malachi

Despising the Table of the Lord (Malachi 1:6-7) Dealing Treacherously with One’s Wife (Malachi 2:13-14) Calling Evil Good (Malachi 2:17) Withholding Offerings from God (Malachi 3:8-9) Failing to Return to God (Malachi 3:7)

Zeal for Your House

Text: John 2:13-22 What Is Zeal? – “Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance” (American Heritage Dictionary) Misplaced Zeal Led the Jews to establish their own righteousness (Romans 10:2) Led Paul to persecute the church (Philippians 3:6) Zeal for God’s House Not mix business with our worship Purity […]