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The word “theology” literally means the study of God. What does the book of Samuel, as a whole, teach us about God? God is working to bring about his kingdom rule on earth. He is working to keep his promises and to display his glory to all of the earth. And in doing so we see one of the major theological…

Discerning the World We spent several studies looking at matters of worldliness explicitly mentioned in the Scriptures. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. The Bible has much…

I. Search for a Suitable Savior v1-5 A. “Who is worthy?” v1-2 B. “Is no one worthy?” v3-4 C. “Christ is worthy.” v5 II. Sight of the Slain Scroll-Taker v6-8 A. The Lamb's attributes v6 B. The Lamb's actions v7 C. The Lamb's attendants v8 III. Songs of the Surrounding Saints and Seraphs v9-14 A. The four…

I. Search for a Suitable Savior v1-5 A. “Who is worthy?” v1-2 B. “Is no one worthy?” v3-4 C. “Christ is worthy.” v5 II. Sight of the Slain Scroll-Taker v6-8 A. The Lamb's attributes v6 B. The Lamb's actions v7 C. The Lamb's attendants v8 III. Songs of the Surrounding Saints and Seraphs v9-14 A. The four…

The careful reader of the Book of Samuel will “see” both the visible and the invisible finger of God working to fulfill His Kingdom plan for all of creation. Underlying the entire message of Samuel is God working to establish His King. Perhaps the theme of Samuel can be summed up by two verses. These…

Focus of 2025 as a church: Biblical Discernment 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, This will be a repeated theme throughout the year. Example: worldliness study in our morning Bible Study. “Discernment is the skill of understanding and applying…

One Another Series: Perhaps the main duty and privilege of church membership that encapsulates all others is our obligation to love one another. Significant Statement : We will walk together in love as brothers and sisters in Christ, a family of sinners saved by grace. ( I John 4:7-12 ; Rom. 12:10 )…

Defining the World The world is a spiritual kingdom ruled by Satan, in unremitting conflict with the kingdom of God, consisting visibly of the mass of living people who do not know God, and who, in response to satanic allurement that plays upon and preys upon fallen human nature, corrupt the various…

One Another Series: Perhaps the main duty and privilege of church membership that encapsulates all others is our obligation to love one another. Significant Statement : We will walk together in love as brothers and sisters in Christ, a family of sinners saved by grace. ( I John 4:7-12 ; Rom. 12:10 )…

The One Anothers: Duties and privileges of church membership Significant Statement : We will seek, by Divine aid, to live carefully in the world, to deny ungodliness and worldly passions, to bring holiness to completion in the fear of God, and to do all to the glory of God ( Eph 5:15-17 ; Titus 2:11-12…

The One Anothers: Duties and privileges of church membership Significant Statement : We will seek, by Divine aid, to live carefully in the world, to deny ungodliness and worldly passions, to bring holiness to completion in the fear of God, and to do all to the glory of God ( Eph 5:15-17 ; Titus 2:11-12…

Summary of our definition of worldliness from the OT. The OT theme of the nations reveals that the godless world in the current age is destined for destruction. Out of this godless world, God has called into being a people of His own choosing. He promised to bless them and to make them great. He promised…

The One Another series: the duties and privileges of church membership. This morning we are going to celebrate the Lord's Supper after our sermon. This sermon is designed to prepare our hearts for that time of worship, and to get us to think about the fellowship that we all share together as a church…

Defining the World (Part 1) Old Testament Foundations “The Nations ” in the Old Testament Israel among the Nations Israel is unique among the other nations of the world. Her origin and development is a product of God's miraculous activity. What were some of the miraculous ways God brought about the nation…

We will avoid judging one another, taking care not to trip one another up ( Rom. 14:13 ) 13 Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Last week- do not judge one another This week- Do not trip each…

Defining the World (Part 1) Old Testament Foundations We want to begin our study by defining one word, “WORLD.” What is the difference in definition between these two statements? “God created the world in six days.” “The world hates God” This study is not about the physical earth or its animals and human…

“One Another” series. The heart of this series is to examine the biblical responsibilities of church membership. Significant Statements We will welcome one another in the same way that Christ has welcomed us for the glory of God ( Rom. 15:7 ). We will avoid judging one another, taking care not to trip…

Why do we need this study? Because God knows that even his own children have a strong inclination toward loving the world Does the world seem desirable to us? The world offers seductive promises of delight and pleasure. And those promises are not completely empty. The world offers just enough pleasure…

“One Another” series. The heart of this series is to examine the biblical responsibilities of church membership. Significant Statements We will be proactive in maintaining and restoring unity with one another ( Eph. 4:2-3 ). We will be diligent in helping one another grow in every way in Christlikeness…

What is Matthew's purpose in writing the birth narrative accounts in his gospel? Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus and Luke's account of the birth of Jesus are very different? Why? They do not contradict each other. Rather they both emphasize different parts of Jesus's birth. Why? We can learn…

“The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable.” — Ralph W. Sockman The Bible tells one big story. It's God's story, and it is the central story of the universe. What does this illustration represent? This might be the most amazing data picture you see in a lifetime! It shows the 63,779 cross-references…

What is Matthew's purpose in writing the birth narrative accounts in his gospel? Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus and Luke's account of the birth of Jesus are very different? Why? They do not contradict each other. Rather they both emphasize different parts of Jesus's birth. Why? We can learn…