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December 26, 2022 God's Great Gift to the World (December 25, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
Christmas Day 2022

2022 Re- . . .
ADVENT 2022 Re-Member
November 27 – December 31, 2022

God’s Great Gift to His World
Luke 2:1-20

Theme for Advent 2022: RE-MEMBER

The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.

Theme for 2023: Why Does It Matter?

Topics for 2023
Anything The Holy Spirit
Sin The Church
Family Mission
Eternal Life The Incarnation

Good News!
Great Joy!
Everybody!
Son of David!
Savior!
Christ the Lord!
27 min
December 19, 2022 God’s Plan of Salvation (December 18, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
December 18, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Advent
2022 Re- . . .
ADVENT 2022 Re-Member
November 27 – December 31, 2022
God’s Plan of Salvation
Luke 1:67-79
Theme for Advent 2022: RE-MEMBER

The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.

The Gospel is the Metanarrative!

BENEDICTUS – Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!

God remembers!

SALVATION: God has offered forgiveness of sins, light to shine in the darkness, and peace through His Son, Jesus!
27 min
December 18, 2022 Ep. 8 - Incarnational Ministry
Ashley and Luke talk about practical ways to live out incarnational ministry.
19 min
December 12, 2022 God Remembered His Promise (December 11, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
December 11, 2022
Third Sunday of Advent
2022 Re- . . .
ADVENT 2022 Re-Member
November 27 – December 31, 2022
God Remembered His Promise
Luke 1:46-55
Theme for Advent 2022: RE-MEMBER
The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.
METANARRATIVE
God’s promise of redemption culminates in the miracle of the Incarnation! The focus of this story is Jesus!
THE HUMAN STAGE
Mary and Joseph must decide to respond to God’s invitation with faith and obedience.
THE ANNUNCIATION
· The focus is on Jesus!
· Jesus is the Son of David, the Holy One, the Eternal King, Son of the Most High, Son of God!
· The Holy Spirit!
THE MAGNIFICAT
· Glory to God!
· The Kingdom of God is characterized by sovereign reversals.
· God remembers and fulfills His promises!
· Jesus is the Redeemer!
35 min
December 12, 2022 Ep. 7 - Incarnation
Luke and Ashley have a conversation about the significance of the incarnation, and why it matters to missions.
Second - Ashley and Luke take about how to practice incarnational mission.
15 min
December 05, 2022 God Remembered to Prepare The Way (December 4, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
December 4, 2022

Second Sunday of Advent
2022 Re- . . .
ADVENT 2022 Re-Member
November 27 – December 31, 2022

God Remembered to Prepare The Way
Luke 1:5-25

The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.

METANARRATIVE
The Gospel is the metanarrative!

THE HUMAN STAGE
Zechariah (God remembers) and Elizabeth (God is my oath) lived as faithful servants in the midst of both disappointment and exhilaration.
John the Baptist would be invited to answer the unique call of God in his life.

THE GRAND HUMAN STAGE
God was at work, preparing His world for His Son!
40 min
November 28, 2022 Do This in Remembrance of Me (November 27, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
November 27, 2022

First Sunday of Advent
2022 Re- . . .
ADVENT 2022 Re-Member
November 27 – December 31, 2022

Do This in Remembrance of Me
Luke 22:7-20

The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Passover – the original context is the celebration of Passover
Remembrance – Jesus commands us to share this meal in remembrance of Him

THEOLOGICAL VOCABULARY
Lord’s Supper – emphasis on the special nature of the meal
Communion – emphasis on our shared life with and in Christ
Eucharist – emphasis on gratitude
Mass – emphasis on being sent out in mission

THEOLOGICAL VIEWS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Transubstantiation – elements are transformed
Consubstantiation – Christ surrounds the elements
Spiritual Presence – Christ is uniquely spiritually present
Memorial – powerful, symbolic, and sacred act of worship

SPIRITUAL APPLICATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Remember what Christ has done for us! The Lord’s Supper is the symbolic act of worship that reminds us of His sacrificial death on our behalf that enables us to have eternal life and fellowship with the Father!
Celebrate our communion with Him and each other in the present!
Anticipate the consummation of the ages upon His return!
46 min
November 21, 2022 Re-Claiming the Entire World! (November 20, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
November 20, 2022
2022 Re- . . .
FALL 2022 Re-Claim
November 6 – 26, 2022
Re-Claiming the Entire World!
Luke 24:36-49
Theme for Missions 2022: RE-CLAIM
THE PROOF: Jesus Christ is alive!
THE PROPHECIES: Jesus Christ is the Messiah!
THE PROCLAMATION: Jesus Christ is The Message!
THE PLAN: Jesus Christ is to be taken to all the nations!
THE POWER: The Father and The Son have sent The Spirit!
33 min
November 21, 2022 Ep. 6 - Missions Month pt. 2
Luke interviews Ashley about her experiences as a cross-cultural worker, and she lets us know what she wishes she knew before she went, and what churches can do to support cross-cultural workers.
24 min
November 14, 2022 The Need for Re-Claiming the Lost (November 13, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
November 13, 2022
2022 Re- . . .
FALL 2022 Re-Claim
November 6 – 26, 2022
The Need for Re-Claiming the Lost
Luke 15:11-32
Theme for Missions 2022: RE-CLAIM
THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON: This story is told by Jesus in response to His critics among the Pharisees and teachers of the law.
THEOLOGY OF LOSTNESS
People who do not know Jesus are “lost” and in need of being Re-Claimed!
Lost people often do not recognize their own “lostness.”
Lost people need us!
The answer for all lost people is the saving grace of our loving Father revealed through His Son, Jesus!
33 min