Emmaus Bible Church is a community of believers in South Omaha. Luke Gorsett is the primary preaching pastor at Emmaus. Here you will find expository preaching that aims to unpack the central point of the passage while providing clear, practical and straight forward application. Our practice is to w…
God judges with de-creation to deliver Israel into new creation. Exodus 7:14-8:19 Two lessons from the first cycle of plagues: I. The nature of the plagues: a. penal (14-16; 8:1-2, 15-16) b. revelational (17;8:10-11) c. de-creational II. The nature of unbelief: a. Inexcusable (16, 8:2, 15) b. Irrational (8:18-19a) c. Inescapable (8:19b) The post God Makes Himself Known Part I appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
In God’s household we must behave according to God’s commands which are for our good and for His glory. 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Four phrases which aid us to think through living in God’s household: Know how one ought to behave (vs. 15) Household of God (vs.15) Church of the living God (vs. 15) Pillar and buttress of the truth (vs. 15) The post God’s Household appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Exodus 7:1-13 Two scenes that prelude the plagues: God’s plan and purpose of deliverance reviewed (1-7) God’s plan and purpose of deliverance signed and sealed (8-13) The post Prelude to the Plagues appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
“Has God Rejected His People?” Psalm 60 When it seems that God has rejected us, we must run to God in prayer and rest in His promises. 1. Perception of divine rejection (vv. 1-3, 10) 2. Prayer for divine rescue (vv. 4-5, 11) 3. Proclamation of divine rule (vv. 6-9, 12) The post “Has God Rejected His People?” appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Confidently pray for present safety of the King’s people and public victory of the King Davids Song Christ’s song Our Song The post A Song of Deliverance appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Psalm 58 Unjust rulers will be judged severely when the Just Ruler rewards the righteous. 1. The confrontation of unjust rulers (1-2) 2. The corruption of unjust rulers (3-5) 3. The curse upon unjust rulers (6-9) 4. The confidence in a Just Ruler (10-11) The post The End of Unjust Rule appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Working through a trial with confidence through prayer to the point of praise. David teaches us how we can work through difficult situations in life I. The Setting: A Painful Crisis II. The Solution: 1. A Prayerful Cry 2. A Peaceful Confidence 3. A Praiseful Celebration 4. A Prophetical Consolation The post From Tribulation to Celebration appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
When there is much to be afraid of, there is even more to be trusting in. The post Afraid or Trusting? appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Faced with great opposition and betrayal, God will restore his people and judge the wicked. 1. Cast our burden on the Lord 2. Remember the Lord will cast out the wicked application-A posture of trust: Turn to God, before going to others. The post Betrayed and attacked, yet I will still trust in the Lord appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
God's name, meaning His character, promises, and attributes, instills hope within God's people in the face of opposition. The post God’s Name Instills Hope appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Psalm 53 The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. Three basics for understanding humanity: I. The Appraisal of Mankind: Corruption (1-3) II. The Reprisal of Mankind: Rejection (4-5) III. The Reversal of Mankind: Salvation (6) The post The Heart of the Human Problem appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Psalm 52 Unlike the wicked, the righteous trust in the steadfast love of God, which endures forever. The post Trusting in the Steadfast Love (hesed) of God appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Psalm 51 The way to truly obtain God's grace is to first experience brokenness over sin. Five aspects of God's grace: 1. The Context of God's Grace 2. The Plea for God's Grace (1-6) 3. The Work of God's Grace (7-12) 4. The Response to God's Grace (13-17) 5. The Corporate Nature of God's Grace (18-19) The post God's Grace is Greater appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
The fact that God is on His throne should cause us to trust His words and worship Him in holiness. The post The Lord Reigns appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Exodus 6 Patiently endure troubling times by remembering who God is. Four reminders when you face troubling times: 1. God’s Control (1) 2. God’s Character (2-3) 3. God’s Covenant (4-9) 4. God’s Circumcision (10-30) The post Remember God appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
God works salvation in his way, on his time, to get all the glory The post All Glory to God Alone appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
God uses a mediator to deliver sons for worship. The post The Coming Deliverance appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
The exodus does not depend on Moses but on who God is. Exodus 3 Five characteristics of who God is. God is communicative (1-4) God is transcendent (5-6) God is imminent (7-12) God is self existent (13-15) God is sovereign (16-22) The post “God Is” appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Exodus 2:11-25 The post And God Knew appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
A Son is Given Exodus 2:1-10 God delivers a deliverer in preparation for the Deliverer to come Six observations about the birth of Moses 1. Prequalified for priestly service (1) 2. Privately kept by his parents (2-4) 3. Protected by providence (5-6) 4. Preserved by prudence (7-8) 5. Provided for as a prince (9-10) 6. Points to the Promised One The post A Son is Given appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
To fear God is to choose the light of his presence and purposes over darkness The post Do You Fear God appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Who will have the last word on the destiny of God’s people? Exodus 1 Four aspects of God’s faithfullness The silence of God’s faithfulness (1-7,12,20) The scope of God’s faithfulness (8-14) The servants of God’s faithfulness (15-21) The suspense of God’s faithfulness (22) The post God’s faithfullness appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
God works sovereignly to save a people for His own glory! Three introductory matters for our series through Exodus Why preach through Exodus? How to approach Exodus? Biblical Historical Theological Christological Practical What’s Exodus all about? God works sovereignly: In Moses In Pharaoh God works sovereignly to save a people By distinguising His people from the Egyptians By distinguishing His people from… The post Introducing Exodus appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
God uses providence in history to bring about his redemptive Purposes. Genesis 37-50 The providence of God in the little story of Joseph: Exodus to Canaan The Preparation – Pandemonium to the Pit (37-39) The Exaltation – Prison to the Palace (40-41) The Reconciliation – Subversion to Submission (42-45) The Preservation – Famine to Feasting (47-47) The Emigration (Exodus) – Bondage to… The post Joseph – An Earthly Journey to Eternal Glory appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
How the Bible argues for its historical accuracy must be both sweetly confrontational and faith building to believers, and also set a tone for how we evangelize The post A Historical Account appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
God establishes a relationship with humanity by making an agreement (covenant) between God and father Abraham: Progressive (Gen 12:1-7) Call Gen 12:1-3 Covenant Gen 15:1-21 Circumcision Gen17:1-14 Exod 2:24,25; 3:14,15; 6:2,3 People (Gen 12:2;15:5) Abraham Gen 11:23-27; 12:2; 12:7 Isaac Gen 24-27 Jacob (Israel) Gen 27-36 Exod 1:1-7; 4:23 Possession (Gen 12:7;15:18) From the Nile to the Euphrates Gen15:18 Exod 3:6-8 Provision… The post Father Abraham appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
God creates something out of nothing in order to bless His people and glorify Himself. Genesis 1-11 The post Creation: The Theater of God’s Glory appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
True grace instills true grit on the way to true glory. 1 Peter 5:12-14 The post Grace and Grit before Glory appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 5:8-11 He who is in us is greater than he who prowls around us Four important clarifications to prepare you for spiritual battle: I. The devil (8) II. The devil and us (8a;9a) III. The devil and God (9b) IV. The devil, God and us (10-11) The post The Devil: Be Aware but not Afraid appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Elements of true faith that culminate in true discipleship. Mark 10: 46-52 The post Jesus is Passing By appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
To be humble before God and man is to be like Christ. 1 Peter 5:5-7 The post Christlike Humility appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 5:1-5a The Chief Shepherd has entrusted the care of his sheep to faithful elders I. Introductory assumptions about elders II. Important questions for interpreting the passage III. Intrinsic responsibilities of elders a. The Domain b. The Duty c. The dispositions regarding (2b-3) i. Calling ii. Compensation iii. Congregation IV. Impetus to faithfulness as elders (4) V. Intended regard for… The post Elders in the Church, Part 4 appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 5:1-4 The Chief Shepherd entrusts the care of his sheep to qualified elders The intrinsic responsibility of elders: 1. The domain (2a, 3a) 2. The duty (2a) 3. The disposition (2b-3) The post Elders in the Church Part 3 appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 5:1-5a The Chief Shepherd entrusts the care of his sheep to qualified elders Five aspects of eldership relevant to the whole church I. Introductory assumptions regarding elders (v 1) 1. Elder Origins 2. Elder Qualifications 3. Church Membership 4. Church Government II. Important questions for understanding Peter’s exhortation to elders (v 1) 1. What’s the connection to the… The post Elders in the Church Part 2 appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
The Good Shepherd entrusts the care of His sheep to qualified Elders. 1 Peter 5:1-5a Four Introductory assumptions regarding elders Elder Origins Elder Qualifications Church Membership Church Government The post Elders in the Church Part 1 appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 4:12-19 Trust God in suffering for it comes not by chance but by his fatherly hand. Six directives for when suffering comes your way 1. Don’t be surprised (12) 2. Do rejoice (13-14) 3. Don’t be ashamed (15-16) 4. Do Glorify God (16) 5. Don’t be nearsighted (17-18) 6. Do be Christlike (19; 2:23) The post When Suffering Comes appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Christ’s coming compels us to live for Christ’s glory (1 Peter 4:7-11). Three basic aspects of Christian living: The impetus of Christian living (4:7a) The instructions for Christian living (4:7b-11a) Sober in prayer Fervent in Love Gracious in hospitality Stewards in service The intention of Christian Living (4:11b) The post Christian Living in Light of Christ’s Coming appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Live for God's will now or face God as Judge later. The post God’s Will over Sin appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
The holy life is the blessed life. The post Holiness in the Church appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Our adoption should cause every believer to cry “Abba Father!” The post Our Glorious Adoption appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
There should be continual and increasing awe for how God paved the way for Jesus’ sacrificial death to make sense to us. Leviticus 1:1-9 Four headings to aid us in considering the foreshadowing of Jesus’ sacrificial death: God is directing this (1) The answer for their sin problem (2-3a) How this offering makes atonement for sin (3b-9a) How God responds to this… The post An animal then, Jesus now appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 3:18-22 Up from the grave he arose with a mighty triumph over his foes. Four elements of Christ’s triumph: 1. His triumphant suffering (18c) 2. His triumphant sermon (19-20b) 3. His triumphant salvation (20c-21) 4. His triumphant session (22) The post The Triumph of Christ appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
If Christ was willing to suffer for you, are you willing to suffer for him? The similarities of Christ’s suffering and ours: Experienced for righteousness sake Results in much good Ends in vindication and glory The uniqueness of Christ’s suffering for us: Penal Final Substitutional Effectual The post The Suffering of Christ appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Even in the midst of suffering, when we treasure Christ inwardly, we reflect Him outwardly 1 Peter 3: 13-17 The post Blessed Suffering appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Holiness in the Home Part 2 1 Peter 3:7 Holy husbands live with their wives in light of who they are by nature and by grace Three guardrails for the holy husband (1) The Preliminary Assumptions for Husbands (2) The Primary Responsibility for Husbands a. The Directive- Live with understanding b. The Manner- Show honor c. The Difference- Weaker vessel d. The… The post Holiness in the Home, Part 2 appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
A wife's submission to her husband is a powerful testimony of the gospel. The post Holiness in the Home, Part 1 appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Our response when suffering unjustly must be shaped by the cross. The post The Cruciform Life appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
Genesis 12:3-13:2 Guest speaker: Tim Pasma The post Failure & Faithfulness appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 2:13-17 We must engage the kingdom of this world with heart postures consistent with citizenship in God’s Kingdom. Three heart postures of God’s citizens: 1. A posture of submission (13-14) 2. A posture of service (15-16) 3. A posture of fear (17) The post Heavenly Citizens appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
1 Peter 2:11-12 Be in the world, not of the world, for the world Three exhortations to pilgrims in a hostile world 1. Ascertain your identity (11a) 2. Abstain from sin (11b) 3. Maintain good conduct (12) The post Life as a Pilgrim appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.
The knowledge of what it means to be a distinct people should encourage us as we navigate this world as sojourners and exiles. The post A Distinct People appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.