Our final look at the structure of the church. An examination of the requirements for membership and the responsibilities of those who join themselves to the local body of believers.

Definition of the office, along with the requirements and responsibilities of Deacons within the local church.

The requirements and responsibilities of the Elders of a local congregation.

Joseph and Mary take Jesus to the Temple to present Him to the Lord and Simeon’s song about Christ as Savior of the world and a stumbling block to many.

A familiar text that offers several reminders regarding the covenant faithfulness of God, the true nature and person of Christ, the praise that is to be given to God, and the peace that God has brought to mankind through Christ.

We look at Zechariah’s song proclaiming Christ as the promised Sovereign of the Davidic covenant, the promised Son of the Abrahamic covenant, and the promised Savior of the covenant of grace.

Mary’s song of praise and thanksgiving.

Jesus teaches us in this text that He is more than someone who can feed thousands or still waves, He is God.

While this text is often used to guilt Christians into doing more, what Jesus is actually teaching us is to look to Him and find rest as He is the true manna and our bread of life.

Because God alone is responsible for our salvation, He alone gets the glory forever.