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Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 19, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:6 Blessed are the Spiritually Hungry  Intro A. WHAT KIND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS? 1. Not man-made righteousness.    Mt. 5:20; Jer. 2:13.   2. God's righteousness.    a. Imputed righteousness.    Phil. 3:9 b. Practical righteousness.   2 Tim. 2:22; Rom. 6:13 c. Civil righteousness.  Isa. 61:1-2 B. HUNGERING AND THIRSTING 1. Speaks to an intense longing, metaphor.    Ps. 42:1-2 2. Tests of this hunger and thirst. C. THE BLESSING OF BEING SATISFIED. 1. Divine passive. 2. To make full, to fill up to the brim.   3. For the lost – 4. For the believer -   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 12, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the Meek Intro A. MEANING OF MEEKNESS. 1. World's false impression.   2. Grk. Lexicon – “not being overly impressed by a sense of one's self-importance; gentle, humble, considerate.”         3. Submission to God.     4. Humility toward others. a. Humble, non-aggression, gentleness.   Mt. 5:39, 41 b. Opposite of violence and retaliation.  Heb. 10:34; Jam. 5:6 B. EXAMPLES OF MEEKNESS. 1. Abraham with Lot.  Gen. 13:8-9.    2. Moses.  Num. 12:3; Ex. 4:10; Num. 11:29  3. David.   2 Sam. 16:11-12 4. Christ the greatest example.  Mt. 11:29; 12:20; 21:5.  5. Paul.  2 Cor. 10:1 C. EXHORTATIONS TO MEEKNESS. 1. From Paul.    Tit. 3:2; Gal. 5:23; Col. 3:12; Eph. 4:2; 2 Tim. 2:25; Gal. 6:1 2. From Peter.   1 Pet. 3:15 3. From James. Jam. 3:13 D. REWARD OF MEEKNESS: INHERIT THE EARTH. Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 5, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:4 Blessed are Those Who Mourn Intro    A. THE MEANING OF MOURNING. 1. What it does not mean. 2. What it does mean. B. AREAS OF MOURNING. 1. Personal sin.     2. Sin of others.     3. Painful circumstances of life.   C. MOURNING WITHOUT COMFORT. 1. Mourning without Christ.    2. Mourning that seeks worldly comfort.   D. MOURNING WITH COMFORT. 1. God's comfort now.  Isa. 61:1-2    2.  How does God give us His comfort?   a. By believing that God is LOVING, GOOD, WISE, SOVEREIGN.    b. By believing that He is always with us, never leaves us.   Ps. 23:4 c. We know that our mourning is temporary.   Ps. 30:5, 11 d. That God's word is where I need to go.  Ps. 119:50, 76 3. Future comfort.    Lk. 16:25; Rev. 21:4 Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 28, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit Intro A. THE MEANING OF POOR IN SPIRIT. 1. Not financial poverty.    2. Spiritual poverty – humility.   a) their neediness.    b) depends totally on God to provide for those needs.  Isa. 57:15; 66:2   3. The contrast would be one who is “rich in spirit.”    B. EXAMPLES OF BEING POOR IN SPIRIT.    1. Pharisee and publican in prayer (Lk. 18:9-14). 2. Prodigal son (Lk. 15:11-24).    C. THE ORIGIN OF BEING POOR IN SPIRIT. 1. Not natural to our depraved human nature.   2. Produced by the Holy Spirit.   This is a heaven grown virtue.    3. Christ centered focus.     4. A permanent virtue.    D. HELP ON BEING POOR IN SPIRIT. 1. Attitude toward self a. Remember our sinful nature.   Eph. 2:1-3; Rom. 3:10-12 b. Remember that all we have is a gift.  1 Cor. 4:7; 1 Cor. 3:6-7; Jas. 1:17 c. We can do nothing apart from Christ. Jn. 15:5 d. Humility.  1 Cor. 15:9; 1 Tim. 1:15; 2 Cor. 3:5 2. Attitude toward others.   a. Esteem others as more important than self.  Phil. 2:3 b. Servant's attitude.  Mk. 10:44-45. 3. Attitude toward Christ. a. Esteem Christ above all.  2 Cor. 5:15; 1 Pet. 3:15 b. Seek first His kingdom.  Mt. 6:33 E. THE BLESSING: THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.   1. The blessing is present.   2. The blessing is future.   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 21, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:1-3 Intro to the Sermon on the Mount Intro A. WHO IS THIS SERMON FOR? 1.  Given to His disciples  (Matt. 5:1).     2.  You can find these teachings scattered throughout the rest of the NT. 3.  Matt. 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you;  B. EMPHASIS ON THE LAW.   1.  The law reveals and condemns us all as sinners.    2.  The moral law of God is still a standard of righteousness for believers.   Rom. 7; 1 Cor. 7:19; 1 Tim. 1:8; Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 2:3 C. PURPOSE OF THE SERMON 1.  To give to His disciples the ethical standards for living in His kingdom 2.  To show that we need a new heart. 3.  To show us our need for Christ.   4.  To show us the blessings of righteous living by God's grace.    D. OUTLINE OF THE SERMON 1. Christian character (Matt. 5:3-16). - Beatitudes - Salt and Light 2. Christian and God's law (Matt. 5:17-48). 3. Christian and God's presence (Matt. 6:1-34). 4. Christian and others (Matt. 7:1-12). 5. Christian and the narrow gate (Matt. 7:13-27). E. THE BEATITUDES 1. What is a Beatitude? 2. The order of the Beatitudes. 3. The structure of the Beatitudes. Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 14, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 4:23-25 Summary of Christ's Ministry Intro A. CHRIST'S TEACHING MINISTRY (Matthew 4:23).     1. Throughout all Galilee.     2. Teaching in their synagogues.    3. Proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom.    4. “the gospel of the kingdom” -    a. Two phases of the kingdom: present and future. b. The kingdom was manifested in Christ's teaching ministry.  Isa. 61:1-2. B. CHRIST'S HEALING MINISTRY (Matthew 4:23-24).     1. The kingdom was manifested in Christ's healing ministry.  2. These healings were prophesied.   Isa. 35:5-6; 26:19; 61:1-2 3. The purpose of these healings.  a.  These healings proved He was the Messiah.   Mt. 11: 4-6.                    b. They confirmed His message.    c. They show that the presence and power of the kingdom had arrived.   d. We also see the compassion of Jesus for those who suffer.    4. The temporary nature of the gift of healing.    C. CHRIST'S INFLUENTIAL MINISTRY (Matthew 4:24-25).   1. “Syria” (Matthew 4:24).  2. Great crowds from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and beyond the Jordan (Matthew 4:25).       Conclusion 1. Christ is our great Physician.    2. Jesus came to be the Savior of the world.

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 7, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 4:18-22 Christ Calls His First Disciples Intro 1. New method.     2. Distinction between “disciple” and “apostle”.  A. THE CALLING OF PETER AND ANDREW (Matthew 4:18-20). 1. Location (Matthew 4:18).     2. Brothers and fishermen (Matthew 4:18).     a. Jesus “saw” them.    b. “Simon who was called Peter”. c. Andrew his brother  3. Command and promise (Matthew 4:19).      a. “Follow Me” -    b. “I will make you fishers of men” -    4. Response (Matthew 4:20).     B. THE CALLING OF JAMES AND JOHN (Matthew 4:21-22).   1. Location.    2. Brothers and fishermen (Matthew 4:21).     3. Christ's call (Matthew 4:21).   4. Response (Matthew 4:22).     APPLICATIONS

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 31, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 4:12-17 The Beginning of Jesus' Ministry Intro A. JESUS SETTLES IN CAPERNAUM (Matthew 4:12-13).   1. Why leave the southern region for Galilee?     a. Danger that went with John's arrest.  b. It was time to begin His public ministry in earnest.    c. Primarily to fulfill prophecy (Matthew 4:14-16).   2. Why leave Nazareth for Capernaum?       a. Strategic location.    b. The reaction of Nazareth.   Lk. 4:14-31 B. THE FULFILLMENT OF ISA. 9:1-2 (Matthew 4:14-16). 1. Context of Isa. 9:1-2.     2. The territories of the prophecy: Zebulun, Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,  Galilee of the Gentiles.    3. Those sitting in darkness will see light.   4. The “great light/upon them a light dawned.”  C. THE PREACHING OF JESUS BEGINS (Matthew 4:17). 1. Repent  2. “the kingdom of heaven is at hand”  APPLICATION 1. Location and geography play an important part in God's works 2. Jesus is the Light.   He shines His light through us.  

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 24, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 4:8-11 Satan's Third temptation Intro A. THE LOCATION OF THE TEMPTATION (Matthew 4:8). 1. A very high mountain.    2. Location is unknown.  B.  THE TEMPTATION (Matthew 4:8-9). 1. Supernatural vision? (Matthew 4:8). a. "in a moment of time" -  b. What we learn about Satan.   2. Satan claims to be able to give Christ what he just showed Him (9). a. Could Satan really make good on his offer?   b. Cf. Ps. 2:8; 24:1; 103:19; Dan. 4:17. 3.  The temptation -  The crown without the cross  (Matthew 4:9).    a. Jesus is promised dominion by the Father.  Dan. 7:13-14; Ps. 2:8. b. The price tag for this transaction is SIN.  C.  CHRIST'S ANSWER (Matthew 4:10).    1. Jesus now commands Satan to GO. 2.  Jesus quotes Deut. 6:13; 10:20. a. Context. b. Where Israel failed, Christ prevailed. D.  THE BATTLE WON (Matthew 4:11). 1. Satan is dismissed.    2. Angels are sent to minister to Him.     APPLICATIONS 1.  Satan employs visions in tempting us.    2.  What we see can lead us astray.   3.  Don't make the power and glory of this world the goal of your life.  4. Christ never despised the cross.   5. The importance of Scripture to the saints when tested.  

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 17, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 4:5-7 Do Not Test the LORD Intro A. LOCATION OF THE TEMPTATION (Matthew 4:5). 1. “the pinnacle of the temple” –  2. Application.    B. THE DEVIL'S TEMPTATION (Matthew 4:6). 1. Satan again calls Jesus “the Son of God”. 2. Challenge:  “Throw Yourself down” -      3. Confirmation:  Ps. 91. a. Satan misquotes the text.    b. Satan misinterprets the text.   c.  Satan misapplies the text.       C. CHRIST'S TRIUMPH OVER THE TEMPTATION (Matthew 4:7). 1. Again Christ uses the Word to defeat Satan's temptation.    2. Context of Deut. 6:16.   Cf. Ex. 17:2-7    3. Both Israel and Jesus were tempted to test God.   D. LESSONS 1. Use the Scriptures correctly.     2. Don't put God to the test.   Conclusion 1. Learn to trust God, and not to test Him. 2. Do not presume on the Father's protection when we deliberately sin.   3. Use the Bible to resist temptations.  

Ephesians 2:1–3 (NASB95) 1And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,  2in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.  3Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

Northwest Bible Church – July 27, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 4:1-4 Christ's 1st Temptation Intro  A. JESUS FASTING FOR 40 DAYS AND NIGHTS (Matthew 4:2).  1. Fasting for communion with God.    2. Then He became hungry.     Parallel with Israel in the wilderness, Ex. 16:1-3.     B. THE DEVIL'S TEMPTATION (Matthew 4:3). 1. Satan comes as the “tempter”.    2.  Satan does not deny that Jesus is the Son of God.   a. To cast doubt on the Father's faithful provision for Jesus' bodily needs.   b. But the end game is to get Jesus to act on His own.       3. Applications:     a. Satan will often use flattery. b. Satan is a student of our needs.    c.  Satan tries to undermine our trust in God's goodness and provision. C. JESUS' TRIUMPH (Matthew 4:4).     1. “IT IS WRITTEN” – Deut. 8:3.    a. Israel's failure.    b. God's provision.   2. Application –    a. Don't make bread our primary focus. b. Do not run outside the boundaries of God's Word to meet your needs. c. TRUST GOD for our daily bread/needs.    d. Stay in the Word.   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – July 20, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 4:1 The Temptation of Jesus Intro  A. JESUS LED BY THE SPIRIT INTO THE WILDERNESS. (Matthew 4:1). 1. The purpose of the leading of the Spirit – “to be tempted by the devil.” 2. The importance of these temptations.    a. To show Jesus' character as the Son of God, Messianic King, Suffering Servant.    b. To show that Jesus is qualified to be our sinless Substitute. c. To show that Jesus is our sympathetic high priest.   B. CHRIST AS THE NEW ISRAEL. 1. See Mt. 2:15 where the “Son” in Hos. 11:1 refers to Israel (Ex. 4:22) but Matthew applies it as being fulfilled in Jesus. 2.  The Holy Spirit and the cloud that led Israel in the wilderness.  Isa. 63:11; Neh. 9:20; Rom. 8:14. 3.  Israel's wilderness experiences parallels Jesus'.  Deut. 8:2  4. Jesus responds to each temptation with Scripture from Deut. 6 and 8 that relates to Israel's failures in the wilderness.      C. WISDOM FOR OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONS 1. NOW YOUR ENEMY.   2. KNOW YOUR GOD.     3. KNOW YOURSELF.     4. KNOW THE WORD Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – July 13, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 3:13-17 The Consecration of Jesus Intro A.  ARRIVAL OF JESUS (Matthew 3:13).   B. BAPTISM OF JESUS (Matthew 3:14-15).   1. John resisted baptizing Jesus (Matthew 3:14).    2. Jesus insisted on John's baptism “to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15).   a. Majority view:  Jesus is  identifying with His people in preparation of His ministry to “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).     b.  Jesus is endorsing John's ministry and shows unity with it by bringing it to fulfillment.   c.  Jesus' baptism “fulfills all righteousness” as He enters into His high priestly ministry.      C. ANOINTING OF JESUS (Matthew 3:16).    1. The Spirit of God descends as a dove  2. Symbolism of a dove.    3. Significance of the anointing of Jesus with the Holy Spirit.    D. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FATHER ABOUT JESUS (Matthew 3:17). 1. God speaks, “voice out of the heavens.”   2. “This is My beloved Son”.   Ps. 2:7  3.  The Son is beloved and well pleasing to the Father.   Isa. 42:1   Conclusion 1. The honor given to baptism.     2.  The importance of righteousness.

Northwest Bible Church – July 6, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 3:11-12 Baptism with the Holy Spirit Intro A.  JOHN CONTRASTS HIMSELF WITH JESUS, THE COMING ONE (Matthew 3:11). 1. John's baptism with water. 2. John's inferiority to Jesus.     a. He is mightier than I.     b. I am not fit to remove (or carry) His sandals.    B. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Matthew 3:11).    1. It begins at Pentecost.   Acts 1:5 2.  It involves indwelling.   Jn. 7:38-39   3.  It involves the giving a spiritual gift(s) to all believers.  Acts 2:4; 1 Cor. 12:11 4. It involves the HS uniting all believers in the body of Christ.   1 Cor. 12:13   C. CHRIST'S BAPTISM WITH FIRE (Matthew 3:11). 1. Tongues of fire.  Acts 2:3  2. Fire of judgment on the unrepentant.  See Mt. 3:7, 10, 12.   3. Spirit refining fire on the repentant. D. THE COMING ONE BRINGS JUDGMENT AND SALVATION (Matthew 3:12). 1. The winnowing fork and threshing floor.     2. Barn is a picture of heaven. 3. Unquenchable fire is a picture of hell.   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – June 29, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 3:3-10 John Confronts the Jewish Leaders Intro A. THE MEANING OF ISAIAH'S PROPHECY (Matthew 3:3).   1.  Isa. 40:3 and its context.      a. Prophecy of coming judgment and deportation.  Isa. 39:6-7. b. Comfort in the Lord's promise to come and bring them home.  Isa. 40:1f 2. Application to John the Baptist.     3. Matthew and the deity of Christ.      B. THE RESPONSE TO JOHN'S MESSAGE (Matthew 3:5-7a). 1. A large following (Matthew 3:5-6). 2. Many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to John (Matthew 3:7a).  WHY? a.  for baptism  b.  to the location  c.  hostile opposition  C. JOHN'S RESPONSE TO THE JEWISH LEADERS (Matthew 3:7b-10). 1. “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” (Matthew 3:7b).    2. “Bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (Matthew 3:8).     3. Abraham cannot save you (Matthew 3:9).    4. Judgment is imminent on fruitless trees (Matthew 3:10).   APPLICATIONS 1.   2.  3. 

Northwest Bible Church – June 22, 2023 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 3:1-2 John the Baptist Intro A.  THE MAN (Matthew 3:1, 4).    1. Family.   Lk. 1:5 2. Supernatural birth.   Luke 1:7  3. Lifestyle (Matthew 3:4).    a. Clothes – camel's hair and leather belt.  b. Food - locusts and wild honey.   B. THE MINISTRY (Matthew 3:1). 1. Preacher in the wilderness (Matthew 3:1) –   2. The Baptist (Matthew 3:1) -    a. Baptism means “to dip or  plunge”. b. Baptism by immersion was not novel for the Jews.    c. John's baptism was novel: (1)  John administered baptism to others.     (2)  John's call for a JEWS to undergo baptism.   C. THE MESSAGE (Matthew 3:2). 1. REPENT.     a. “to change one's mind, attitude” or “to be sorry for something.”  b. “radical transformation of the entire person,   Matt. 3:8  c. Repentance was necessary for baptism.  Matt. 3:6  d. Repentance brings about salvation.    e.  “Repent” - Present tense imperative so on-going.   2. REASON.   “For the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”     a. Comparison with “kingdom of God.”      b. Rule/reign not a realm.    c. “at hand”.   d. Kingdom with two aspects.  PRESENT/FUTURE;   (1) Spiritual NOW.   Matthew 12:28; Rom. 14:17; Col. 1:13 (2) Physical consummation in the FUTURE.   Judgment Conclusion/Application

Northwest Bible Church – June 15, 2025 – Epistle of Ephesians – Mike Southerland Ephesians 1:13-23 “A Spirit of Wisdom and of Revelation” I. Introduction A. The Holy Spirit is the focus in this section. II. The Holy Spirit's role in Ephesians 1 Enabling us to hear the message of truth. Enabling us to believe the Gospel Sealing us in Christ What is sealing? Pledge of our Inheritance To the praise of His glory! III.  Paul's Appreciation for the saints at Ephesus IV. Paul's Prayer for the Church at Ephesus – and by extension: US TOO! Trinitarian prayer Eyes of our Hearts may be enlightened. Hope of His calling Riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints Greatness and power of the Father Raising Christ from the dead Seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places Given to Christ all rule and authority You are the Church, Christ's Body. V. Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – June 8, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 2:16-23 The Massacre in Bethlehem Intro A. HEROD'S MASSACRE (Matthew 2:16). 1. Herod the serial killer.     2. Victims: 2 years old and under.    B. JEREMIAH IS FULFILLED (Matthew 2:17-18). 1. Jer. 31:15 and its context.   a. Weeping b. Return c. New Covenant 2. The fulfillment of another type.      C. THE RETURN OF JESUS TO NAZARETH (Matthew 2:19-23). 1. Angel's message to Joseph (Matthew 2:19-21). 2. The reign of Archelaus caused Joseph to fear (Matthew 2:22a).     3. Angel's warning caused Joseph to settle in Nazareth (Matthew 2:22b-23).     APPLICATIONS: 1. Great tragedies occur in a fallen world.   2. Payday someday for the wicked.   3. God is in control.     Ps. 2:1-4.  4. God protects His own.  

Northwest Bible Church – June 1, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 2:13-15 To Egypt and Back Again Intro  A. INTO EGYPT (Matthew 2:13-14). 1. The message (Matthew 2:13).    2. The reason (Matthew 2:13b).    3. The response (Matthew 2:14).    B. OUT OF EGYPT (Matthew 2:15). 1. When Herod died, the family returned.     More details in Matthew 2:19-23. 2. The return of Jesus to Israel fulfills a type found in Hos. 11:1.   Parallels:    a. Both went into Egypt.   b. Both are called God's son.   c. Both are called out of Egypt.    C. OTHER PARALLELS BETWEEN JESUS AND ISRAEL IN MATTHEW. 1. Both come out of Egypt (Matthew 2:15). 2. Both are protected by God (ch. 2). 3. Both are baptized (ch. 3).    4. Both experience the wilderness (ch. 4).   5. Both are supernaturally led (ch. 4).   6. Both came to a mountain (ch. 5).   7. Both had 12/12 (ch. 10). 8. Both enter into covenants (Matthew 26:28). D. OTHER PARALLELS BETWEEN JESUS AND ISRAEL IN THE O.T. 1. Isa. 49:1-8  the Messiah is described as “My servant, Israel.” (Matthew 2:3).  2. Isa. 5:2  Israel is a vine bearing worthless grapes.  Cf. Jn. 15:1.   E. THE IMPORTANCE OF JESUS AS A NEW ISRAEL. 1. We get our IDENTITY from Christ.    2. The church as spiritual Israel.    a. It begins with the remnant of Israel.  Jer. 31:7 b. The remnant is the true Israel.  Rom. 9:6 c. Gentiles are grafted in  by faith.  Rom. 11:17; Lk. 12:32; Rom. 2:29; Gal. 3:7, 29; Eph. 3:6; 1 Pet. 2:9. Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – May 25, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Mt. 2:1-12 The Worship of the Magi Intro  A. THE ARRIVAL OF THE MAGI (Matthew 2:1-10). 1. Who were the Magi (Matthew 2:1)?     a. Wise man.   b. Gentiles from the East.       2.  The troubled King Herod (Matthew 2:2-8).     B. THE MAGI WORSHIP THE NEW-BORN KING (Matthew 2:9-12). 1. Guided worship.    a. The star (Matthew 2:2, 9). b. The Scriptures.    Mic. 5:2 c. The Spirit.    2. Joyful worship (Matthew 2:10).     3. Sacrificial worship (Matthew 2:11).      4. Humble worship (Matthew 2:11).    5. Faith-filled worship (Matthew 2:11).    6. Costly worship (Matthew 2:11).     7. Obedient worship (Matthew 2:12). Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – May 18, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 1:22-25 Immanuel Intro A. THE INSPIRATION OF SCRIPTURE (Matthew 1:22). 1. Isaiah 7:14 was spoken BY the Lord THROUGH the prophet.     2. All Scripture is inspired by God.   2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21. B. THE FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY (Matthew 1:22-23).   1. “All this took place to fulfill .  .  .” (Matthew 1:22).    2. Isaiah 7:14  a. Context.    b. “virgin”      C. THE MEANING OF IMMANUEL. 1. The deity of Christ affirmed.   This “Son” is “God with us.” a.  Isaiah 8:8 – Immanuel owns the land. b. Isaiah 9:6 – “mighty God”     2. The presence of God affirmed.     a. This is a theme in Matthew.   Matthew 18:20; 28:20. b. What does it mean that “God is with us”?   c. The Immanuel theme in Scripture. D.  THE BETROTHAL CONSUMMATED (Matthew 1:24-25). 1. Joseph's obedience (Matthew 1:24). 2. No sexual relations until after the birth of Jesus.      Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – May 11, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 1:18-21 The Conception of Jesus Intro A. THE BETROTHAL OF JOSEPH AND MARY (Matthew 1:18a). 1.  A legally binding arrangement.   2.  The consequences of adultery.    B. THE ASSUMED BETRAYAL OF MARY (Matthew 1:18b-19). 1. Mary was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18b).    2. Joseph was a righteous man (Matthew 1:19). C. THE BENEFICIENT ANGEL OF THE LORD (Matthew 1:20-21).    1. The timing of the angel's appearance.    2.  The message of the angel (Matthew 1:20-21).   a. A word of context (Matthew 1:20).  “Joseph son of David.”  b.  A word of comfort (Matthew 1:20). “Do not be afraid.  .  .”    c.  A word of correction (Matthew 1:20b).   “the Child .  .  .  is of the Holy Spirit.”    d.  A word of command (Matthew 1:20-21).   Take her as your wife (Matthew 1:20); and “call His name Jesus” (Matthew 1:21).   e.  A word of clarification (Matthew 1:21).     “He will save His people from their sins.”       (1) The MISSION of Jesus's salvation.    (2) The MAGNITUDE of Jesus' salvation.   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – May 4, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 1:1-17  The Family Tree of Jesus Intro A. THE NAMES AND TITLES FOR JESUS (Matthew 1:1). 1. Jesus Christ -   2. Son of DAVID -  2 Sam. 7:12-13 3. Son of ABRAHAM -  Gen. 12:3; 17:5.   B. A WALK THROUGH THE GENEALOGY (Matthew 1:2-16). 1. First section (Matthew 1:2-6). a. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah.     (1) Tamar (Matthew 1:3) -   (2) Rahab (Matthew 1:5) –  (3) Ruth (Matthew 1:5) –  (4) Bathsheba (Matthew 1:6) - b. Boaz, Obed, Jesse, David.   2. Second section (Matthew 1:6-11).     a. David; Solomon; Rehoboam –  b. Abijah;   Asa;  Jehoshaphat  c. Jehoram;  Uzziah;  Jotham;  Ahaz;   Hezekiah   d. Manasseh;  Amon;  Josiah;  Jeconiah  3. Third section (Matthew 1:12-16).   Babylonian exile.   a. Zerubbabel –  b. Matthew 1:13-15.    9 names are unknown.   c. Jacob, Joseph, the husband of Mary by whom Jesus was born.  B. THE THEMES FROM THE GENEALOGY. 1. Why the emphasis on “fourteen” (Matthew 1:17)?    2. Full of sinners to highlight the grace of God.   3. Jesus is qualified to be the Messiah as a son of David.  God is faithful! 4. Lays foundation for the virgin birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:16). 5. The three phases of history.  OUT OF DARKNESS, LIGHT! Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – April 27, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Introduction to Matthew Intro 1. Why study a Gospel?    2. Why study the gospel according to Matthew?     1. It is a book of the Bible 2. Placed first in the order of NT canon.   3. Helps us in part to fulfill the Great Commission, Matt. 28:20  A. PURPOSE OF MATTHEW'S GOSPEL  1) to tell the story of Jesus.     2) to evangelize the Jews and give apologetic help for believers. B. DISTINCTIVES OF MATTHEW'S GOSPEL 1. Jewishness.      2. The kingdom of heaven is fulfilled in Christ and His followers.    a. Jesus is the Messianic King who brings in the kingdom of God (heaven).      b. Matthew is concerned to show that Christ and Christianity is the true     continuation of the Old Testament – the true Israel (Leon Morris).     3.  Matthew is interested in the entrance of Gentiles into the kingdom.      4. Jesus as the Prophet/Teacher.   5 major discourses that he gives from Jesus' teaching ministry, beginning with the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7; 10; 13; 18; 23-25).    Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – April 20, 2025 – Resurrection Day – Alan Conner Luke 24:13-35 The Nature of Christ's Resurrection Body Intro A.  CHRIST'S APPEARANCE IS DISGUISED. 1. How was this accomplished?    2. Mk. 16:12  - “He appeared in a different form”  3. Jn. 20:15 - Mary thought the risen Jesus was a gardener. B. WHY DID CHRIST APPEAR THIS WAY? 1. The resurrection body is a mystery. a. Like the Trinity, Hypostatic union of Christ b.  1 Cor. 15:44 – a spiritual body? c.  1 Cor. 2:9   2. Christ can be near but hidden to us in times of distress.   a. for our testing -  (1) They were foolish men (Luke 24:25) (2) They were slow to believe the prophets (Luke 24:25). b. for our sanctification (1) Illumination.  Luke 24:27     (2) Revelation, Luke 24:30-31.        c. the means of grace, Luke 24:28-31.    Conclusion

Jeremy Malone opens up Colossians 3.

Mike Southerland preaches from 1 Corinthians.

Northwest Bible Church – Mar. 30, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua and Jesus Intro A. JOSHUA MEETS JESUS. 1. The names have the same meaning. 2. Joshua meets Jesus in typology (Joshua 5:10-12) 3. Joshua meets Jesus in person (Joshua 5:13 – 6:5). a. The man with a sword in his hand (Joshua 5:13) b. The man identifies Himself (Joshua 5:14 – 6:2).   B. THE WARRIOR MINISTRY OF JOSHUA - REST IN THE LAND. 1. Physical Rest.    Joshua 21:44-45    2. Temporary rest.    Deut. 28  C. THE WARRIOR MINISTRY OF JESUS – SPIRITUAL, ETERNAL REST. 1. Spiritual rest now.   Mt. 11:28-30. 2. Spiritual and Eternal rest.  Heb. 4 a. Concern stated (Heb. 4:1-2). b. Believers now enter that rest (Heb. 4:3a). c. This rest is connected to God's 7th day rest which continues (Heb. 4:3b-5). d. TODAY is the day to believe and not to harden your hearts (Heb. 4:7-8). e. There remains a Sabbath rest for God's people in heaven (Heb. 4:9-10).   f. Exhortation: be diligent to enter that rest (Heb. 4:11).   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – March 23, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 24:29-33 Three Graves of Godly Men Intro A.  THE BURIAL OF JOSHUA, THE SERVANT OF THE LORD (Joshua 24:29-31). 1. Honored with the title, “the servant of the LORD” (Joshua 24:29).    2. Buried in his inheritance (Joshua 24:30).     3. Joshua's legacy (Joshua 24:31).     a. Joshua's godly example. b. The danger of short memories.   B.  THE BURIAL OF JOSEPH THE BELIEVER (Joshua 24:32). 1. The burial of the bones of Joseph.   2. Joseph's faith.  Gen. 50:24-25. C. THE BURIAL OF ELEAZAR THE HIGH PRIEST (Joshua 24:33). 1. Eleazar became the high priest after Aaron (Numb. 20:28).   2. The ministry of Eleazar (Numb. 26:1; 27:21).   Conclusion 1. Three examples to encourage our faithfulness. 2. Three types of Christ. 3. Three witnesses to the reality of death

Northwest Bible Church – March 16, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 24:14-28 A Call to Choose Intro A. JOSHUA'S EXHORTATION TO SERVE THE LORD (Joshua 24:14-15). 1. It is reasonable (Joshua 24:2-13). 2. It is exclusive (Joshua 24:14-15).     a. Fear and serve the LORD (Joshua 24:14).    b. Put away the gods (Joshua 24:14-15). 3. It requires a choice (Joshua 24:15).   a. Ancient Babylonian gods of their fathers   b. Egyptian gods  c. Canaanite gods   4.  A godly example (Joshua 24:15).  “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”    B. JOSHUA'S EXCHANGE WITH THE PEOPLE (Joshua 24:16-24). 1. The people pledge to serve the LORD (Joshua 24:16-18).    2. Joshua's warning (Joshua 24:19-20).      a. You will fail (Joshua 24:19). b. If you forsake the LORD, He will forsake you (Joshua 24:20).     3. The people affirm their loyalty to the LORD (Joshua 24:21).    4. Joshua's warning (Joshua 24:22-24). a. You are witnesses against yourselves (Joshua 24:22).   They agree. b. Put away your foreign gods and serve God (Joshua 24:23-24).   C. THE COVENANT (Joshua 24:25-28).   1.  The covenant in Shechem (Joshua 24:25). 2.  The book and the stone (Joshua 24:26-28). Conclusion  

Northwest Bible Church – March 9, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 24 The Grace of God in Israel's History Intro A. REVIEW OF GOD'S GRACE OVER ISRAEL'S HISTORY (Joshua 24:2-13). 1. God's sovereign grace in choosing Abraham (Joshua 24:2-3a). 2. God's guiding grace (Joshua 24:3b). 3. God's mysterious grace (Joshua 24:3b-4). a. God begins to fulfill the SEED promise.    b. God's plan can create trials.    4. God's rescuing grace (Joshua 24:5-6a).      5. God's conquering grace  (Joshua 24:6b-12). a. God protected them and then drowned the Egyptians in the sea (Joshua 24:7b).   b. God defeated the Amorites East of the Jordan (Joshua 24:8).    c. God turned Balaam's curse into a blessing (Joshua 24:9-10).    d. God defeated the nations West of the Jordan (Joshua 24:11-12).    6. God's benevolent grace (Joshua 24:13).    B. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S GRACE (Joshua 24:14). 1. Fear and serve the LORD. 2. Put away your idols. Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Mar. 2, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 23 Joshua's Final Words – part one Intro A.  PAST REMINDERS: REMEMBER GOD'S FAITHFULNESS TO YOU (Joshua 23:3-5).   1. The LORD has been fighting for you (Joshua 23:3). 2. You now live in their lands (Joshua 23:4). 3. The LORD promised future victories (Joshua 23:5).   Applications: B. PRESENT EXHORTATION: BE FAITHFUL TO GOD (Joshua 23:6-11). 1.  OBEY THE LORD (Joshua 23:6-10). a. THE RULE BOOK is the law of Moses (Joshua 23:6).   b. Do not associate with these nations (Joshua 23:7).    c. Continue to cling to the LORD who drove out your enemies (Joshua 23:8-10).   2.  LOVE THE LORD (Joshua 23:11).    C. FUTURE WARNINGS: UNFAITHFULNESS BRINGS JUDGMENT (Joshua 23:12-16). 1. If you forsake God, He will forsake you (Joshua 23:12-13).    2. God has been faithful to all His good words of blessings (Joshua 23:14).     3. God will also be faithful to all His promised threats (Joshua 23:15).     Applications:     4. The motivation for obedience. Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 23, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 22 The Altar at the Jordan Intro A. A WORD OF COMMENDATION (1-9). 1. Context is Joshua 1:12-18.     2. Joshua commends the 2 ½ tribes (Joshua 22:1-4). 3. Joshua charges them to remain faithful to the LORD (Joshua 22:5). 4. Joshua blesses them (Joshua 22:6-9).   B. A POTENTIAL CIVIL WAR (Joshua 22:10-20). 1. The Eastern tribes build a large altar at the Jordan river (Joshua 22:10). 2. The gathering for war at Shiloh (Joshua 22:11-12).    3. The confrontation (Joshua 22:13-20). a. Prudence prevails (Joshua 22:13-14).   b. Rebuke for unfaithfulness (Joshua 22:15-18).    c. Offer of sharing their land to help them not rebel (Joshua 22:19).   d. Remember Achan's sin (Joshua 22:20).    C. A DEFENSE AND EXPLANATION (Joshua 22:21-29). 1. Appeal to God as their witness and agree to punishment if guilty  (Joshua 22:21-23).      2. Their motive is explained (Joshua 22:24-28).   3. Appeal to their innocence (Joshua 22:29).       D. A HAPPY RESOLUTION (Joshua 22:30-34). 1. The delegation is pleased (Joshua 22:30).   2. The LORD is with us because He has protected us from His judgment (Joshua 22:31).    3. The sons of Israel are pleased and the altar is named “Witness” (Joshua 22:32-34). Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 16, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 21 The Levitical Cities Intro A. THE LEVITES REQUEST THEIR CITIES (Joshua 21:1-2). 1. The audience (Joshua 21:1). 2. The authority (Joshua 21:2).   B. THE CITIES ARE GIVEN (Joshua 21:3-4a) 1. The cities are given by the sons of Israel (Joshua 21:3). 2. The lot determines the cities that are given (Joshua 21:4a).     Why the gift of cities?  Joshua 21: 13:14; Numb. 18:21, 26. C. THE DIVISION OF THE CITIES AMONG THE LEVITE FAMILIES (Joshua 21:4b-8). 1. To the sons of Aaron (Kohathite), the priests – 13 cities (Joshua 21:4).     2. The rest of the sons of Kohath – 10 cities (Joshua 21:5).   3. The sons of Gershon – 13 cities (Joshua 21:6).    4. The sons of Merari – 12 cities (Joshua 21:7).   D. THE CITIES LISTED BY NAME (Joshua 21:9-42). 1. The sons of Aaron (Joshua 21:9-19). 2. The rest of the Kohathites (Joshua 21:20-26).  3. The sons of Gershon (Joshua 21:27-33). 4. The sons of Merari (Joshua 21:34-40). 5. The sons of Levi received 48 cities in all (Joshua 21:41-42). E. THE LORD FULFILLED HIS PROMISES (Joshua 21:43-45). LEVITICAL LESSONS: 1. God meets our needs.     2. God places us for ministry.    3. We are sojourners in this life.     4. God is faithful to keep His promises.

Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 9, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Joshua 20 Cities of Refuge Intro A. THE PURPOSE AND TERMS OF THE CITIES OF REFUGE (Joshua 20:1-6). 1. The LORD gives instructions for the cities of refuge (Joshua 20:1-3).    2. Procedure (Joshua 20:4-6): a. Flee to a city of refuge.   b. Stand at the entrance of the gate and state his case before the elders. c. If reasonable, he will be taken in to dwell among them until a trial. d. He shall stand trial. Deut. 19:12; Numb. 35:12, 25.     3. Duration (Joshua 20:6). a. If found guilty. b. If found innocent. 4. Examples:  Numb. 35:22=23; Deut. 19:5-6. B.  6 CITIES OF REFUGE (Joshua 20:7-8). 1. Kedesh, Shechem, Kiriath arba (Hebron) on west of Jordan (Joshua 20:7).    2. Beser, Ramoth, Golan on the east side of Jordan (Joshua 20:8). C. WHO COULD MAKE USE OF THE CITIES OF REFUGE? 1. “All the sons of Israel and for the stranger who sojourns among them” (Joshua 20:9). 2. Why sojourners? LESSONS 1. The sacredness of human life.     2. The significance of the death of the high priest.    3. Christ our Refuge.   For Discussion:  Why did God establish cities of refuge?  Why is their location important?  How do we see God's justice and mercy in these cities?   How do the cities of refuge prefigure the work of Christ.  

Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 2, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 18-19 The Final Distribution of the Inheritance Intro A. THE MOVE TO SHILOH (Joshua 18:1-10). 1. From Gilgal to Shiloh (Joshua 18:1).    2. Hesitancy in taking possession of the land (Joshua 18:2-3).  3. The way forward (Joshua 18:4-10). 4. All tribes must get their inheritance.         B. THE REMAINING TRIBES GET THEIR INHERITANCE (Joshua 18:11-19:51). 1. Benjamin – Joshua 18:11-28.     2. Simeon – Joshua 19:1-9.    3. Zebulun – Joshua 19:10-16. 4. Issachar – Joshua 19:17-23. 5. Asher – Joshua 19:24-31. 6. Naphtali – Joshua 19:32-39. 7. Dan – Joshua 19:40-48       8. Joshua – Joshua 19:49-51.    C. OUR INHERITANCE IS IN HEAVEN. 1. How do we overcome our spiritual inertia?  Inactivity?   2 Cor. 5:15  2. Our inheritance is certain and secure.   1 Pet. 1:3-5 3. Let us delight in it and press on toward it in faith.  1 Pet. 1:6; Phil. 3:13-14 Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 26, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 16-17 Imperfect Possession Intro A. JOSEPH'S DOUBLE PORTION. 1. Jacob to Joseph:  Gen. 48:5, 22  2. Principle of God's sovereignty.     B. FAILURES IN THE PROMISED LAND. 1. FAILURE east of the Jordan, Joshua 13:13. c 2. FAILURE in Judah, Joshua 13:1-2; 15:63. 3. FAILURE in Ephraim. a. General boundaries for the sons of Joseph (Joshua 16:1-4). b. Ephraim's borders  (Joshua 16:5-9). c. Failure in Ephraim (Joshua 16:10). 4. FAILURE in Manasseh. a. Zelophehad's daughters (Joshua 17:3-6).   b. Failure to take possession.   (1) Joshua 17:12-13.  Manasseh's failure. (2) Joshua 17:14-18.    Excuses for failure.     5. APPLICATION of failure:   Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 19, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 15 part 2 The Preeminence of Judah Intro A. ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES. 1. The principle established:    Gal. 6:7-9; Eph. 6:8; Jn. 13:17; 1 Cor. 3:8 2. Reuben loses his birthright.    Gen. 35:22; cf. Gen. 49:3-4. 3. Simeon and Levi lose the birthright.   Gen. 34; cf.  Gen. 49:5-7.   4. Judah is given dominion and preeminence.   Gen. 49:8-10. B.  GOD'S GRACE AND OUR CONSEQUENCES.   1. The grace of God is behind Judah's blessing.   Gen. 38.    2. Consequences and the sovereignty of God.    How to respond? a. Acknowledge God's sovereignty.  Rom. 8:28; Gen. 50:20; 1 Cor. 15:9 b. Forgetting what lies behind and pressing on to the prize.   Phil. 3:13-14.      c. Be thankful for His persevering grace.   Phil. 1:6.   d. God can redeem any sin or failure from our past.   Conclusion 1. Acts have consequences.    2.  Remember that God's sovereignty rules over our consequences.   3. All blessings come from God's grace.

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 12, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 15 Inheritance by Lot Intro  A.  JUDAH'S ALLOTMENT (15:1-63). 1. General borders (Joshua 15:1-12).    South (1-4);  East (5a);  North (5b-11); West (12).   2. Review of Caleb taking his portion (Joshua 15:13-20). 3. Judah's cities listed (Joshua 15:21-62).   4. The failure to capture the Jebusites in Jerusalem (Joshua 15:63).   B. GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY IN THE ALLOTMENT (15:1a). 1. The lot controls the division of the land (Joshua 15:1a).    Numb. 26:55 2. God controls the lot.   Prov. 16:33   3. The parallel with our inheritance. a. Our heavenly portion is called an “inheritance”.  1 Pet. 1:3-4 b. The LOT determined our inheritance in heaven.  Eph. 1:11  c. The LOT determined the gift of our faith.   2 Pet. 1:1  4. The role of the high priest and the picture of Christ.  Josh. 14:1-2 a.  The high priest would make atonement.   Heb. 2:17 b. The high priest had charge of the Urim and Thummim.  Jn. 15:16, 19 Conclusion Things to Ponder:  What do the lots tell us about God?   Why was the use of the lot important in determining Israel's inheritance in the land?   Since our heavenly inheritance and faith are due to the sovereignty of God, how should we respond?

Mike Southerland brings us a message from Ephesians

Eric Ward preaches on the 65th Psalm

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 22, 2024 – Christmas – Alan Conner Matthew 2:2 The Lowly King Intro A. THE MAGI AND THE KING OF THE JEWS (Matthew 2:2). 1. The OT presented two views of the coming Messianic King: a)  A king who sets up a physical, earthly kingdom. Isaiah 9:6-7; Psalm 110 b) humble, suffering servant.    Zechariah. 9:9; Isaiah 53 2. The MAGI'S question. Matthew 2:2      B. THE HUMBLE BIRTH OF THE KING OF GLORY. 1. Born of humble parents.   Matthew 13:55 2. Not born in the Capital City but in Bethlehem.  Micah 5:2 3. Not born in a palace.   Luke 2:7 4. No royal crib.   Luke 2:7 5. No royal baby clothes.  Luke 2:7 6. No royal celebration.       Luke 2:9-12 7. His stated mission.   Matthew 1:21 C.  THE HUMBLE MINISTRY OF THE KING OF GLORY. 1. His predecessor was humble.  Mark 1:6   2. His teaching was humble.    a. Beatitudes were to teach meekness, humility, purity, peace-makers. b.  Greatness in His kingdom.   Mark 10:42-45  3. He was born to suffer and die.     Conclusion The incarnation is to be imitated.  Phillipians 2:5-11

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 15, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 14 Caleb's Godly Example Intro A. THE INHERITANCE IN CANAAN (Joshua 14:1-5). 1. The apportionment for the 9 ½ tribes is (Joshua 14:1-2).    2. Moses gave the 2 ½ tribes their inheritance east of the Jordan (Joshua 14:3a). 3. 12 tribes received land (Joshua 14:3b-5).    B. THE FAITH OF CALEB (Joshua 14:6-15). 1.  The foundation of faith (Joshua 14:6-12).   2.  The courage of faith (Joshua 14:7-8).     a. Caleb gave his report (Joshua 14:7).   b. The ten gave a report that melted the people's hearts with fear (Joshua 14:8a). c. “But I followed the LORD my God fully” (Joshua 14:8b). 3. The action of faith (Joshua 14:9-14). a. “he followed the LORD God fully” (Joshua 14:8, 9, 14).   b. His faith and devotion to God were consistent (Joshua 14:10-12).   45+ years.   4. The confidence of faith (Joshua 14:10-12). a. God's preserving grace (Joshua 14:10-11).      b. Caleb's request (Joshua 14:12a).  c. Caleb's humility (Joshua 14:12b).    C. THE REQUEST OF CALEB GRANTED (Joshua 14:13-15). 1. Joshua's grant (Joshua 14:13-15).   2. Caleb's possession (Joshua 15:13-19).     Summary

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 8, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 13 The Division of the Transjordan Intro A. UNCONQUERED LAND IN CANAAN (Joshua 13:1-7). 1.  SW region: Philistines and Geshurites (Joshua 13:2-4a).     2. N region: Sidonians, Lebanon (4b-6a).    3. God's promise to drive out the Canaanites in the north (Joshua 13:6). 4. Command to apportion the land to the 9 ½ tribes (Joshua 13:7).    B.  THE DIVISION OF THE LAND EAST OF THE JORDAN (Joshua 13:8-33). 1. General description of the entire area (Joshua 13:8-14). a. The kingdoms of Sihon and Og described (Joshua 13:9-12).     b. The Geshurites and Maacathites were undefeated (Joshua 13:13).     c. No land for the tribe of Levi  (Joshua 13:14).    2. The land allotted to the tribe of REUBEN (Joshua 13:15-23). a. Boundaries specified (Joshua 13:16-23). b. Balaam is killed (Joshua 13:22).       3. The land allotted to the tribe of GAD (Joshua 13:24-28). 4. The land allotted to the half tribe of MANASSEH (Joshua 13:29-32). 5.  No land for the tribe of Levi (Joshua 13:33).     a. Grace triumphs over judgment.   b. The best inheritance.        Conclusion Discussion questions:  What can we learn about God from the dividing up of the land?   Why did the Levites not inherit any of the land (besides their cities)?  Was their inheritance better than the other tribes?    What lessons can we apply to the church from this?

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 1, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 12 Reviewing God's Victories Intro A. THE KINGS DEFEATED BY MOSES (Joshua 12:1-6). 1. Sihon (Joshua 12:2-3).  2. Og (Joshua 12:4-5).    3. The allotment of these lands (Joshua 12:6). a. Reubenites b. Gadites c. Half-tribe of Manasseh B. THE KINGS DEFEATED BY JOSHUA (Joshua 12:7-24). 1. Summary of the lands conquered (Joshua 12:7-8).    2. List of kings defeated (Joshua 12:9-24).    a. Generally the chronological order b. Total – 31 kings.    c. Some of the king's cities were not conquered:  Jerusalem, Gezer 3. The greatness of Joshua as a leader. C. APPLICATION 1. Stop and reflect on the past blessings from the Lord.    2. Josh. 12 foreshadows the coming of a far greater conquest.     Conclusion

Bible Church – Nov. 24, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 11 Conquest of N. Canaan Intro A. HAZOR'S COALITION (Joshua 11:1-5). 1. Hazor was the most powerful city state in the region. 2. The coalition is numerous and powerful (Joshua 11:2-4). 3. The coalition is assembled at the waters of Merom (Joshua 11:5). B. YAHWEH'S COMMAND (Joshua 11:6). 1. Exhortation:  do not be afraid. 2. Promise: I will slay them all tomorrow 3. Instruction: hamstring the horses and burn their chariots C. JOSHUA'S CAMPAIGN (Joshua 11:7-23). 1. The surprise attack (Joshua 11:7-9).     2. The capture of the cities (Joshua 11:10-15).  3. Summary of the northern conquest (Joshua 11:16-18). 4. The divine hardening (Joshua 11:19-20). 5. The defeat of the Anakim (Joshua 11:21-23).        D. ISRAEL'S CONFIDENCE. 1. Why all the details on the coalition and their numbers and strength? (Joshua 11:1-4).  2. Why hamstring the horses and burn their chariots with fire? (Joshua 11:6).    3. A Thanksgiving application. Conclusion Thoughts to ponder:  What can we learn from this phase of Joshua's conquest of Canaan?  What lessons can we learn about trusting God?  What was the key to their victory?  What applications can we make to our spiritual battles?

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 17, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 10:16-43 The Conquest of Southern Canaan Intro A. THE CAVE OF MAKKEDAH (Joshua 10:16-19a). 1. The kings hide in the cave at Makkedah. 2. The kings are incarcerated in the cave.    B. THE SLAUGHTER OF THE KINGS' ARMY (Joshua 10:19b-21). 1. The pursuit and prevention (Joshua 10:19b-21).    2. The survivors (Joshua 10:20b).      C. THE DEATH OF THE 5 KINGS (Joshua 10:22-27). 1. The feet on their necks (Joshua 10:24-25). 2. Their death, hanging and burial (Joshua 10:26-27).    D. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN CITIES (Joshua 10:28-43). 1. Makkedah, Libnah, Lachish, Gezer, Eglon, Hebron, Debir (28-39).    2. Jerusalem is not taken (15:63).   3. Summary (Joshua 10:40-43). E. THE MANNER OF THE CONQUEST. 1. This conquest is a one event victory.   Josh. 10:42. 2. Conquest without occupation.     3. An important lesson for sanctification.    Conclusion

Northwest Bible Church – NoJoshua 10:10, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 10:1-15 Yahweh as Warrior Intro A. THE CANAANITE ATTACK ON GIBEON (Joshua 10:1-5). 1. The king of Jerusalem greatly fears Joshua (Joshua 10:1-2). 2. The coalition (Joshua 10:3-5). 3. The reason for the attack (Joshua 10:4). B. THE LORD GIVES PROMISE OF VICTORY (Joshua 10:6-8). 1. Gibeonites seek and receive help from Joshua (Joshua 10:6-7). 2. The LORD's encouragement to Joshua (Joshua 10:8). C. YAHWEH'S VICTORY (Joshua 10:9-15). 1. Joshua's night time march and surprise attack (Joshua 10:9). 2. The LORD's victory (Joshua 10:10-11): a. The LORD confounded, slew, pursued, struck them (Joshua 10:10). b. The hailstone miracle (Joshua 10:11). D. THE LONG DAY (Joshua 10:12-14). 1. The sun stood still at Gibeon (Joshua 10:12-13). 2. Views explaining this miracle. a. It is poetic language not to be taken literally. b. The earth's rotation actually stopped or slowed down. c. A miracle of refraction. d. A wobble in the direction of the Earth's axis of rotation. 3. A day like no other (Joshua 10:14). APPLICATION Things to ponder: Why do some want to deny this miracle? What does this miracle teach us about God? How can we be encouraged in our faith by this miracle?

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 3, 2024 – Election Sermon – Alan Conner Genesis 1:26-28; Matthew 28:18-20 Biblical Worldview Intro A. WORLDVIEW 1. What is a worldview? A set of basic beliefs, assumptions and values which arises from a big story about the world and produces individual and group action resulting in human culture. 2. What is a biblical worldview? Biblical worldview is a worldview which comes from getting our beliefs and values from the Bible which explains to us the world and all its events, and which produces biblical thinking and action for the glory of God. 3. Two-story view. B. CREATION MANDATE (Genesis 1:26-28). 1. What is the creation mandate? 2. The effect of the fall of man. 3. The restoration through the redemption of Christ. C. GREAT COMMISSION – Christ's reign now, already (Matthew 28:18-20). 1. Make disciples 2. Salt and light D. SECOND COMING – Christ's future reign, not yet (Revelation 21-22). Conclusion