First Scots Presbyterian (PCA)

This Sunday we come to the remarkable scene when Pilate offers the crowd a choice between Jesus and Barabbas. One is innocent; the other is guilty. One deserves to die; the other deserves to go free. And yet, the guilty man is released while the innocent Lamb is condemned. But that is more than Barabbas's story—it is ours. We are rebels who deserve judgment, yet Jesus willingly takes our place. Join us as we consider "The Lamb, the Rebel, and the Substitute" and rejoice in the heart of the gospel: the Sinless Substitute took the place of the guilty.

I. Introductory Details A. An Historical Context & Setting B. Timespan Covered in the Books C. Ezra & Nehemiah's Interaction with Other Bible Books II. Broad Structure: Three Great Events Led by Three Great People A. Reconstructing the Temple Led by Zerubbabel (Ezra 1-6) B. Reinstituting the Law Led by Ezra (Ezra 7-10) C. Rebuilding the Walls Led by Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1-7) D. Reforming the People Led by Ezra & Nehemiah (Nehemiah 7-13) III. Major Themes & Primary Purpose Primary Purpose: Ezra& Nehemiah Were Written to Encourage God's People to Trust in the God Who Moves History According to His Steadfast Love

I. We Must Learn to Stop Listening to Ourselves & Start Preaching to Ourselves (v. 1-2) II. What Shall We Preach? The Promises of God (v. 2-5)

As a parent raises their children, they not only counsel them in that which is true and good, but also in that which is to be avoided. There are things we call our children to pursue and hold fast to, and there are things we call them to keep away from. We do this because we know that indulging in such things will only lead to their harm. The same is true of our Father in heaven toward us. As we finish our journey through the book of Titus this Lord's Day morning, we are going to consider two dangers to be avoided within the life of the church: (1) Foolish Controversies and (2) Divisions. Rather than being distracted and led astray by these things, we are to continually devote ourselves to good works—that is, our Father in heaven calls his children to give their time, talents, and devotion to the things that please the Him and which advance his kingdom in this world.

United: How Twelve Essential Truths Hold Us Together. Join us as we explore the truths that unite us and shape our identity as a local church - from the broad truths we share with all believers to the convictions that make us evangelical, Protestant, Reformed, confessional, covenantal, and Presbyterian. Whether you are considering membership at First Scots or simply want to undestand better who we are and why we do what we do, we hope you will attend this new adult class. This week's topic is: Covenant Theology: The Proper Framework for Understanding the Bible.

I. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare II. The Armor for Spiritual Warfare III. The Power of Spiritual Warfare

United: How Twelve Essential Truths Hold Us Together. Join us as we explore the truths that unite us and shape our identity as a local church - from the broad truths we share with all believers to the convictions that make us evangelical, Protestant, Reformed, confessional, covenantal, and Presbyterian. Whether you are considering membership at First Scots or simply want to undestand better who we are and why we do what we do, we hope you will attend this new adult class. This week's topic is: United in Worship

In our passage for this Sunday, Pilate asks Jesus a question that people have been asking ever since: "What is truth?" As we consider our Lord's response, we will see how the truth of Jesus Christ confronts us, calls us to follow Him, costs us our autonomy, and ultimately restores us to who God created us to be. The question before each of us is not simply, "Is Christianity true" but "What will I do with this truth?"

I. Pain Expressed (v. 1-2) II. Help Requested (v. 3-4) III. The Heart Sustained (v. 5-6)