Series: Living by the Word Part 2

Title: Why Live by the Word A.

Text: 2 Timothy. 3:16,17

I. It is God’s Word.

A. Really, it is God’s Word. Exo. 24:12; Deut. 30:10; Rom. 1:1-2; 2 Tim. 3:16,17.

B. When God speaks… Mark 12:23-25; 1 John 2:5.

II. Christ Placed Highest Value On It.

A. He values because He is… John 1:1,14; Heb. 1:1-2.

B. He values because it points to His Father and to Him. Matt. 7:20-23; John 5:39.

III. It is Truth.

A. It is not a truth, it is the Truth. John 14:6; 16:13-15; 2 Pet. 1:20,21.

B. It is Settled Truth. 1 Chron. 17:22-23; Matt. 4:4; Isa. 55:11.

Title: Inspiration/Transmission/Canonicity

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16

I. Inspiration 2 Tim. 3:16.

A. Not that kind.

B. God breathed.

II. Transmission 2 Pet. 1:21; 1 Thess 5:27.

A. Analogies all fail, so please don’t.

B. Copying.

III. Canonicity Deut. 18:22; John 17:17.

A. God cares about accuracy.

B. Creeds and Confessions Can be Important.

Series: Living By the Word Part 1

Title: An Examination of the Word…

Text: Matthew 4:4

I. Famine Leads to Destruction.

A. The unbalanced diets 1 Cor 11:28,31; 2 Cor 13:5,2; Gal 6:4,2.

B. Presuming is dangerous Amos 8:11-12.

C. Important to clarify: Actual Word Jn 8:31.

II. How to Not Live By the Word.

A. We should question us not God Gen 3:1.

B. Instant poor interpretation: Just add sin. Eph 2:1-3.

C. Examples demonstrating how easy 2 Pet. 3:9; Rom 9:13; Mat 25:46.

III. Humbly Commit to Living by the Word.

A. Know your place (God’s Word, not opinion) Jas 4:10; Psa 104:29; Col 3:16.

B. Know the Author 1 Cor 2:14.

C. Interpret well, prioritize living by it.

IV. What’s Next?

Christmas 2024

The Glory of Christmas

I. The Cloud of Glory Comes.

A. The Coming of the Cloud Ex. 13:21,22.

B. The Glory in the Cloud Ex. 16:10.

C. The Cloud Teaches God’s people...

II. The Cloud of Glory Remains.

A. The Cloud of Glory Remains in the Temple 1 Kings 8:10-13.

B. Glory’s Presence and Israel’s Consecration 1 Kings 8:22-30.

C. Glory’s Presence and God’s Promise 1 Kings 9:3.

III. Where is the Glory?

A. Sinners Forsake His Glory Deut. 29:21-29.

B. Consequences of Denial of Glory Ezra 1:1-3.

C. The New Temple: No Cloud Hag. 2:1-9.

IV. The Glory Found in Christmas

A. The Glory Tabernacles Among Us! John 1:1, 1:14.

B. The Glory in a Better Temple John 2:19; Col. 2:9; Heb. 9:11-14.

C. The Glory in a Manger Luke. 2:7-14

D. Where is the Glory of God? In Christ!

Title: He Came is Coming Again

Text: Luke 1:28-33

I. The First and Second Comines Are Linked Together.

A. The obvious link of both comings Luke 1:28-33.

B. The first and second comings are different Isa 53:3; 1 Th 4:16,17.

II. The Comfort and Joy of the First is Also in the Second Coming.

A. Peace on earth now and forever 2 Thess. 1:7,10.

B. The Sun/Son will rise Mal 4:2; Luke 2:25-26.

III. Prophecy Challenges Preparation in Both Comings of Christ.

A. To be hopeful, be truthful John 8:28-32.

B. Christmas is doctrinal and that is both past and future John 5:39.

C. Have higher expectations than a present holiday James 5:7; Heb. 9:28.

Title: God’s Anointed (Messiah Declared) 

Text: Psalm 2 

I. The Conspiracy Against God Ps. 2:1-3. 

A. Turmoil all over 1,2. 

B. Rebellion against the Anointed 3. 

II. Truths About the Anointed Ps. 2:4-6. 

A. The Anointed is incredulous 4. 

B. The Anointed is indignant and in control 5,6. 

III. The Anointed Speaks of Ruling Rulers Ps. 2:7–9. 

A. The Anointed is the Son of God 7. 

B. The Anointed will rule over all rulers 8. 

C. The Anointed will crush all opposition 9. 

IV. The Psalmist Speaks to the Rulers Ps. 2:10–12. 

A. Exhortation for the Kings 10. 

B. The exhortation given 11-12. 

 Series: The Gospel of John 

Title: Anointing Messiah 

Text: John 12:1-11 

I. Passover Dinner with the Anointed Jn. 12:1,2. 

A. Passover with the Anointed 1,2a. 

B. Reminder of the Chosen’s power 2b. 

II. The Anointing of the Anointed Jn. 12:3-8. 

A. Glory = Value 3. 

B. Judas misses God’s choice 4. 

C. Judas’ motive revealed 6. 

D. The Anointed is most important 7. 

III. Reactions to the Anointed Jn. 12:9-11. 

A. Less, but still selfish 9. 

B. “Guilt” by association 10,11 

Title: God’s Anointed (Messiah Implied)

Text: Psalm 20

I. Praying for God’s Anointed Ps. 20:1-4.

A. The Anointed has trouble and needs prayer 1,2.

B. The Anointed expects help when prayed for 3,4.

II. Rejoicing in Victory with God’s Anointed Psalm 20:5-9.

A. The congregation rejoices in God’s care 5,6.

B. The congregation puts confidence in the right place 7-9.