Longview Heights Sermons

Isaiah

Main Point: Isaiah prophesied of both judgment and hope for the people of God.

Texts to Consider:

Isaiah 1:1

What is the timeframe of the events of the book of Isaiah, according to Isa 1:1?

Isa. 5:1-7

One of the primary themes of the book of Isaiah is

Isa. 6:1-13

In a very familiar passage, what is the end result of the LORD sending Isaiah to the people of Judah?

Isa. 11:1-16

In a very familiar passage, what is the end result of the LORD sending Isaiah to the people of Judah?

Isa. 39:1-8

What happens in this chapter that impacts the understanding of the book of Isaiah?

Isa. 45:1-7

Who is this guy, Cyrus?

Isa. 49:1-6

So... what is the LORD doing with the Servant?

Isa. 53:2-12

Today we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Donald Whitney as we conclude our EQUIPPING THE FAMILY CONFERENCE.

Don is originally from Osceola, Arkansas where he came to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He holds multiple seminary degrees including a Doctor in Ministry degree and Ph.D. in theology.

Don served in pastoral ministry for a total of twenty-four years, with fifteen years as the pastor of Glenfield Baptist Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

He currently serves as Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously served for 19 years as a professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality.

Don lives with his wife Caffy in Kansas City, MO. They have one adult daughter and five grandchildren.

Don has authored many books including:

"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life"

"How Can I be Sure I'm a Christian?"

"Spiritual Disciplines within the Church"

"Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health"

"Simplify Your Spiritual Life"

"Praying the Bible"

"Family Worship"

Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs

Ecclesiastes Main Point: Much like Job, the wisdom of the “Preacher” in Ecclesiastes reveals that much of life does not go as simply as the Book of Proverbs suggests. Thus, the ending of the book (Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man) summarizes the final result of much pondering. 

Song of Songs Main Point: The gift of physical love is one of God’s greatest gifts when exercised within the bounds of the picture of Genesis 2. 

Texts to Consider:

Eccl 9:1–10

Is the Preacher happy or sad?

Eccl 12:9–14

Who is writing this part? Is it the same author?

Song of Songs 1:1

What does this book have to do with Solomon? 

What have the major approaches to interpretation been?

Song of Songs 1:2–4

This passage mentions “the king.” Is that referring to Solomon? Are there varied opinions?

Song of Songs 2:3–7

Many scholars suggest that 2:7 is a repeated phrase which indicates a formal structure. But, does it? And, beyond structure, what theme is introduced and developed?

Song of Songs 3:1–5

Another theme is introduced in this passage. What is it?

Song of Songs 4:1–5:1

What do you think about this description of her beauty?

Song of Songs 7:11–4

Main Point: The Proverbs serve as short, memorable sayings to help us live out the demands of God's law

Texts to Consider:

Prov 1:1-7

What is wisdom literature? Why is it linked to Solomon?

Prov. 3:5-12

This is a perfect passage to memorize. What themes are addressed in this representative section of Scripture?

Prov. 7:1-27

Prov. 9:1-18

Two ways of life are personified as women. What are these two ways of life?

Prov. 14:4

Why are we talking about oxen?

Title: Praise the Lord!

Text: Psalms 113-118

Psalm 113

·      God is highly exalted and worthy of praise

·      God stoops to take care of the lowly

Psalm 114

·      God is awesome in power

·      God, in his power, is able to redeem

Psalm 115

·      God deserves all glory

·      God stands in contrast to all idols

·      God is a worthy shield and trust

Psalm 116

·      God has been faithful in life and even in death

Psalm 117

·      God desires to be known among all peoples

·      God displays his faithfulness to all peoples through Christ

Psalm 118

·      God’s steadfast love endures forever

·      Never let the joy of salvation run out

Title:                Mobilizing Each Generation 

Text:                Psalm 71 (also 1 Peter 2:9)

·      Rely on the sufficient refuge of God’s nature (vs. 1-3)

·      Reflect on God’s continued faithfulness (vs. 3-8)

·      Rest in the undefeatable hope of the Gospel (vs. 9-13)

·      Repeat God’s greatness to others (vs. 14-18)

o   Never stop growing

o   Never stop testifying

o   Never stop discipling

·      Root your life in the purposes of God (v. 19)

·      Remember the ultimate restoration God has in store (vs. 20-24)

Response

·      What keeps me from being mobilized, in my current season, for the sake of Gospel advancement?

·      What can I do to help mobilize the other generation for the sake of Gospel advancement?

Psalm 71:18 - So even to old age and gray hairs,

O God, do not forsake me,

until I proclaim your might to another generation,

your power to all those to come.

Psalm 40

In which life setting of David might this Psalm be placed? How can we know?

How might we apply verses 9–10 in our own lives?

What do verses 16–17 say concerning where a Christian should find joy?

SBC Debrief

1)    Presidential Election

2)    Law Amendment

3)    Resolution on IVF

To read the resolution, go to 

https://www.sbc.net/resource-library/resolutions/on-the-ethical-realities-of-reproductive-technologies-and-the-dignity-of-the-human-embryo/

Psalms 1–17

What is the purpose of the book of Psalms? 

They were written by real people in real situations, collected, meditated upon, and then intentionally designed to focus on the twin themes of God’s Torah and God’s Messianic Kingdom. 

Psalms 1–2

They are joined together, but how?

What is the focus/theme of Psalm 1?

What is the focus/theme of Psalm 2?

Design of the Psalter as a whole

Book 1 _____________________

Book 2 _____________________

Book 3 _____________________

Book 4 _____________________

Book 5 _____________________

Two Primary Types of Psalms

_________________ and _________________

Psalm 13, Psalm 16

Job

Main Point: While the book of Job does not answer the question of why bad things happen to good people, it does invite the reader to trust God and His wisdom, regardless of circumstances. 

Texts to Consider:

Job 1–2

When and where is the book set?

What does the text say about Job?

Job 7:17–8:7

How would you characterize Job in this passage? 

What do you think about Bildad’s advice?

Job 13:13–16

How would you characterize Job in this passage?

Job 38:1–11

The LORD responds to Job. How would you describe his response?

Job 40:3–14

Job responds back. The LORD quickly challenges Job. 

Job 42:1–17

How would you characterize Job in this passage?