Law, Wisdom, and Worship anchor the soul of the believer in times of crisis.

Luke 1-2 The Corona Virus is just one of the things Jesus came to save us from. How does he do that: Jesus shared our frail humanity Luke 1:26-38 The virgin birth is a historical event with eye-witnesses.  God experienced real human sickness (?) and death.  Jesus is the cure for Covid 19.  Luke 1:46-56  Mary expected that her child would change her circumstances.  Mary’s pregnancy was cause for great personal joy.   With Jesus we […]

Luke 1:59-80 Things go better when we get up in the morning thinking about God’s will instead of our own desires.  I. Choosing God’s Will leads to PRAISE.   God’s ANGEL for us is the Bible.  Every Christ-follower has a CALLING.   II. Choosing God’s Will provides SALVATION.  Zechariah’s praise was for MARY’S child.  God HUMBLES the rich and HONORS the poor.   III. God’s Will gives PURPOSE to what we do.   ALIGNMENT with God’s purpose is all we […]

Romans 5:12-21 What “why” question does Romans 5:12-21 answer? List 3 events throughout the Old Testament which attest to the need for a savior. List 3 characteristics of man which are a result of “the fall.” What is the “free gift” given to all? Explain solidarity… How can you use Romans 5:12-21 to reach others… are these passages enough to have a conversation or do you look at them as just the tip of the […]

Malachi 47/55  Don’t waste your life.  Live intentionally for God.  1:2-3  God looked past his deceit and lies and loved Jacob.  1:13b-14  We are like Esau when we don’t give God our best 2:13-14  God feels like a divorced lover when we play Esau. 3:14 God has a plan to make us holy anyway. 3:8-10   Repent:  Let’s give God our best; test him. 3:16  Be encouraged, God knows are heart.    3:5  Be warned, the […]

Nehemiah 8-9 I. Understanding the Bible gives us joy. 8:5-13 A. Expository preaching explains the meaning. B. Understanding prompts us to worship. II. Specific confession precedes Gratitude. 9:1-3, 17, 19 A. Redeemed saints are a grateful people… B. …because God does not destroy sinners. III. Actually obeying God’s word makes us free. 9:38, 13:23-27 A. Human promises are pretty weak. B. Wisdom leads to right behavior, sometimes.

Three kinds of leadership: teacher, shepherd, leader. I. Nehemiah was a praying man A. He believed in the goodness and power of God. B. He knew his mission would fail if God did not act II. Nehemiahn had a carefully crafted plan before he took action. A. He formed a plan as he prayed. (contrast Noah) B. Nehemiah inspected the walls alone at night before he went public. III. Nehemiah, a cautious man, was willing […]

Zechariah Hope comes in stillness (2:13) Hope comes in a single day (3:9) Hope comes by my Spirit (4:6, 10) Hope comes on a donkey (9:9) Hope comes for thirty pieces of silver (10:12-13) Hope comes with a sword (13:7) Hope comes to the Mount of Olives (14:4) Hope for all nations (14:16)

Haggai Intentional structuring of our lives and prioritization of our efforts brings order into an otherwise life of chaos. 1)  God confronts us about misplaced priorities.      A.    Have you ever felt like there just isn’t ____________              time in the ______?       B.    What are your priorities in life? 2)  God encourages us with His presence. A. When we prioritize our ________ with Him first,     everything else __________ into place. B. Which rocks and stones […]

Ezra 1 – 3Gloating over our adversaries makes us just like them.God is powerful and willing to make us free.I. God’s decree makes us free.A. God stirred the heart of Cyrus to make a proclamation. B. God stirred the hearts of people to build the temple.. II. We have been made free to serve.A. They gathered as one man. B. They followed the Law of Moses. III. Worship is the practice of freedom.A. Some celebrated. […]