Various October 9, 2022 SS.

In this message Jansen Lorch leads our study and introduces our topic of practical evangelism. We begin to review some of the various methods we can use when sharing the gospel of Christ. In this lesson and the ones to follow, Jansen hopes in the weeks ahead we can reinforce our ability to communicate a clear and full gospel message.

Matthew 24-25 October 5, 2022 PM.

We know a lot about the Lord’s return and the end of the age. We do not know everything we might like. But we do know enough to be faithful to Christ until He comes. Let us be about that. We are to live for Him, grow in grace and knowledge of Christ, testify for him, make disciples, be baptized and baptize, be faithful in the local church, and wait expectantly for His return.

Matthew 24-25 October 2, 2022 PM.

We know a lot about the Lord’s return and the end of the age. We do not know everything we might like. But we do know enough to be faithful to Christ until He comes. Let us be about that. We are to live for Him, grow in grace and knowledge of Christ, testify for him, make disciples, be baptized and baptize, be faithful in the local church, and wait expectantly for His return.

Genesis 6:1-22 October 2, 2022 AM.

This chapter introduces Noah’s genealogy (see 6:9 and through 9:29)

and lays out the background for the universal flood judgment that

God poured out on the planet and its inhabitants. Noah did according to what God commanded him. What a breath of

fresh air that is! This is no fanciful tale, no myth nor legend. It is actual history. Also

note God’s evaluation of the earth throughout the chapter (v. 3, 5-

7, 11-13). It is bleak. Actually, the situation is not much better

today (Eccl. 7:29). Let us be like Noah – just, perfect, walking with

God, and doing what God commands.

Revelation 2-3 October 2, 2022 SS.

I observed something this week when reading the book of Revelation

chapters 2 and 3, and I wanted to share it with you. I probably

have heard this before, or saw it before, but it really stuck out this

time reading through the New Testament.

Perhaps the most well-known repeated feature of these short letters

to the churches is the call for those who have an ear to hear.

Another aspect of them that is well-known is the criticisms that the

Lord lays at the feet of many of the churches for areas where they

need to repent. And we need to heed all of those. But there is

another repeated feature that is an encouragement. I am encouraged by these words. I hope you are too.

Matthew 24-25 September 28, 2022 PM.

We know a lot about the Lord’s return and the end of the age. We do

not know everything we might like. But we do know enough to be

faithful to Christ until He comes. Let us be about that. We are to

live for Him, grow in grace and knowledge of Christ, testify for him,

make disciples, be baptized and baptize, be faithful in the local

church, and wait expectantly for His return.

Matthew 23:13-39 September 25, 2022 PM.

From our initial state born into sin, we have to change our willingness toward God. We start out wanting to please ourselves, and this results in the kind of misdirected religion that the Pharisees and the scribes exhibited. It was hypocritical, filthy, lying, greedy, and just sinful all the way around. But if we repent of these kinds of things and change our minds so that we are willing to draw near to the Lord and have Him as our protector, guide, and savior, then we will be rescued from our stubborn, dirty lives.

Genesis 5:1-32 September 25, 2022 AM.

Now that we have studied the initial creation (1:1-2:3), the history of

the earth through the fall, curse, and Cain and Abel (2:4-4:26), we

are now taken by the author to his third section, the history of

Adam’s family. While there was some genealogical information in

4:1-2, 16-22, and 25-26, this chapter contains the first detailed

genealogy of the Bible. There are ten main characters listed in chapter 5, from Adam to

Noah. Each person has about 3 verses devoted to them, in this

general form:

1. The man lived so many years and had a son.

2. After he had his son, he lived so many more years.

3. During that time, he had more sons and daughters.

4. The length of his life was so many years total.

5. He died.

There are a couple of exceptions to this pattern. The most notable of

these is the translation of Enoch. Instead of dying, he was

translated directly into God’s presence. Enoch is also said to have

“walked with God” for 300 years (5:22, 24). This is not mentioned

of any of the other men in the list. God, give us more people who

walk with you!

Another exception to this pattern is Lamech in 5:29. There he names

Noah and gives an explanation given for the name.

The final exception is Noah himself, who is listed as having three sons,

who is older than all the other men at the birth of their notable

sons, and a who has a large section of the Bible (chapters 6

through 9) focused on his life and times. At the end of that section,

#4 and #5 from the above pattern are recorded (9:28-29).

Psalm 111:1-113:9 September 25, 2022 SS.

The Lord desires His people to praise Him with their whole heart, fully praising God for His faithfulness and justice. Fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The Lord blesses those who keep His commandments, blessing them greatly. Most assuredly, righteousness endures forever. The Lord's name is to be praised, above all nations, forever and ever! Amen!

Matthew 23:13-39 September 21, 2022 PM.

From our initial state born into sin, we have to change our

willingness toward God. We start out wanting to please

ourselves, and this results in the kind of misdirected

religion that the Pharisees and the scribes exhibited. It

was hypocritical, filthy, lying, greedy, and just sinful all

the way around. But if we repent of these kinds of things

and change our minds so that we are willing to draw near

to the Lord and have Him as our protector, guide, and

savior, then we will be rescued from our stubborn, dirty

lives.