Longview Heights Sermons

Ezra–Nehemiah–Esther

Main Point: After the return from exile in Babylon, the Israelite people faced a number of struggles including rebuilding the Temple, living out the demands of Torah, and finding unity in moving forward as a nation. 

Main Point (Esther): 

Texts to Consider 

Ezra 1:1–4

How does this paragraph compare to the last paragraph of 2 Chronicles?

What does Jeremiah 29:10 have to do with this? 

Ezra 3:8–13

A couple of key characters are introduced and highlighted, what are their names?

What does Isaiah 44:28 have to do with this?

Ezra 4:1–3, 23–5:2

Rebuild or not?

Ezra 7:1–10

Another key character is introduced. What is his name and his primary interest?

Ezra 10:1–5

Nehemiah 1:1–3

Nehemiah 8:1–8

Nehemiah 13:1–31

Chronicles

Main Point: The Chronicler looked back on Israel’s history and looked with anticipation to the coming of Messiah, the future Temple, and the return of the people of God from exile.

Texts to Consider

1 Chronicles 2:1–15

David is of crucial importance to the author of Chronicles. Why might that be?

1 Chronicles 9:1–3

When is the book of Chronicles written? Also, the emphasis seems to be on ____________ and _____________.

1 Chronicles 17:1–15

This text sounds familiar, have I read this before?

1 Chronicles 23:1–2

This doesn’t sound familiar, have I read this before?

2 Chronicles 7:11–22

I know I’ve heard part of this before, but what is the context?

The listing of kings in Chronicles is a little different than what is found in Kings, why?

2 Chronicles 36:17–23

This is the end of the Hebrew Bible. What might that suggest?

In this teaching Bro. Derrick covers 2 Kings.

Main Idea: The kings of Israel and Judah were largely disobedient and unfaithful to the covenant of Yahweh. As a result, the destruction of both the northern and southern kingdoms and exile was a result.  

Historical Timeline

Reign of Saul over United Kingdom of Israel – 1020–1000 BC

Reign of David over United Kingdom of Israel – 1000–961 BC

Reign of Solomon over United Kingdom of Israel – 961–922 BC

Fall of Samaria and Northern Kingdom of Israel to Assyria – 722 BC

Fall of Jerusalem and Southern Kingdom of Judah to Babylon – 587 BC

Texts to Consider:

2 Kings 2:1–14

What is this about a “double portion”?

2 Kings 6:24–7:20

From Famine to Feast

2 Kings 17:6–41

The Fall of Samaria in the North

2 Kings 25:1–30

The Fall of Jerusalem in the South 

Today we have the privilege of hearing from the IMB (International Mission Board) Vice President of Global Training, Zane Pratt. Today he will be preaching from Isaiah 49:1-6, "How Large is Your Vision?"

Our goals for the FOR HIS KINGDOM Missions Conference are:

• To ENGAGE our hearts for God’s vision of reaching all peoples everywhere to know the Gospel

• To EXPOSE our hearts to the work of mission partners all around the world

• To see the EXPANSION of the Kingdom Of God as a part of every believer’s daily life

1 Kings

Main Point: The books of 1–2 Kings continue the story of the people of Yahweh moving forward from the eternal promise given from Yahweh to David in 2 Samuel 7. The Messianic King would come through the line of David to fulfill the promises made to Abram in Genesis 12 and rule over the nations. Unfortunately, the kings found in the books of 1–2 Kings fall way short of this expectation. 

Historical Timeline

Reign of Saul over United Kingdom of Israel – 1020–1000 BC

Reign of David over United Kingdom of Israel – 1000–961 BC

Reign of Solomon over United Kingdom of Israel – 961–922 BC

Fall of Samaria and Northern Kingdom of Israel to Assyria – 722 BC

Fall of Jerusalem and Southern Kingdom of Judah to Babylon – 587 BC

Texts to Consider:

·      1 Kings 2:1–4

With David’s instructions to Solomon, he echoes what other passages from Scripture?

·      1 Kings 6:1–2, 37–38

How long did it take for the Temple to be constructed during the reign of Solomon?

The use of trees and fruit (particularly pomegranates) invokes what location?

·      1 Kings 8:46–61

What stands out about Solomon’s prayer of dedication of the Temple?

·      1 Kings 9:1–9

What does the LORD say to Solomon after his building of the Temple, prayer of dedication, and benediction over the people of Israel?

·      1 Kings 11:1–13

Now what has happened with Solomon?

·      1 Kings 11:26–40, 12:25–29

Jeroboam, son of Nebat, is established as a king of a divided kingdom. Then, what did he do?

·      1 Kings 18:20–19:18

Elijah, during and after his confrontation with Ahab, Jezebel, and the prophets of Baal, can teach us many things. What do you think he learned?

It's a great day to Magnify our Lord together! We are celebrating through baptism, our kids choir is helping lead worship, and Bro. Derrick is preaching from God's word in 1 Peter 1:1-12. Today's message is, "Magnify, Multiply, Make a Difference... For HIS Kingdom!

It's a great day to Magnify our Lord together! We are celebrating through baptism, our kids choir is helping lead worship, and Bro. Derrick is preaching from God's word in 1 Peter 1:1-12. Today's message is, "Magnify, Multiply, Make a Difference... For HIS Kingdom!

1 Samuel 20 – 1 Kings 7

Main Point from last time: In the stories of 1–2 Samuel, Israel’s leadership shifts from judges to kings. The focus of the author is how God exalts the humble, brings down the proud, and rewards obedience.

Timeline:

Reign of Saul over United Kingdom of Israel – 1020–1000 BC

Reign of David over United Kingdom of Israel – 1000–961 BC

Reign of Solomon over United Kingdom of Israel – 961–922 BC

Fall of Samaria and Northern Kingdom of Israel to Assyria – 722 BC

Fall of Jerusalem and Southern Kingdom of Judah to Babylon – 587 BC

Texts to Consider:

1 Samuel 24:16–22

How does Saul describe David after David had spared Saul’s life?

1 Samuel 31:1–13; 2 Samuel 1:11–27

How does David respond to the death of the man who was trying to kill him?

2 Samuel 2:4; 5:1–5

David was king over what?

2 Samuel 7:1–17

One of the most important passages in all of the OT. Why?

2 Samuel 11:1–12:23

David’s fall. What all happened after this horrible sin?

2 Samuel 24:18–25

1 Kings 6:1–14

It's our joy and privilege to commission new parents who wish to dedicate their children to the Lord. These parents and our church family will agree together to teach their children the ways of Christ.

Today's message is "Hear and Do," from Deuteronomy 6.