1 Timothy 1:1-2 Introduction and First Lesson
An introduction to First Timothy and the first lesson in Paul’s letter to his young disciple Timothy.
James 1:1-4 Introduction to James
Who wrote this book, and which James is this? When did he write it, and to whom? Who was the audience, and in a nutshell, what is it about? We answer these and more in this introduction.
Revelation 3:14-22 Letter to the Church in Laodicea
Laodicea. Jesus had no good word for them, only rebuke and a stern warning. They were a wealthy church in a wealthy town, but Jesus said they were worthless to Him. Here we examine shy.
Amos 6:8-7:17 Pain & Sorrow & Despair, …
There is an old song that starts out with the lyric “Pain & Sorrow & Despair, …” This is the story for the rest of the book of Amos. God gives Amos a series of visions of the coming judgment on Israel. As we examine the deplorable spiritual and moral climate of Israel at this […]
Malachi 1:3 Does God Hate?
The term ‘hate’ seems incompatible with our idea of God. But is it possible for a loving God to hate anything, or anyone? Let’s examine some Scriptures.
Lamentations 5:1-22 Hope For Restoration
Jeremiah prays to God, and laments the current situation of Jerusalem and Judah. In the midst of death and destruction, he wonders, is there hope for restoration?
Amos 5:18-6:7 Woe Upon Woe
In these two separate ‘Woes’ the prophet pronounces against Israel, we see the epitome of Paul’s warning to Timothy: “…lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God…” (2 Tim 3:4b). The worship and lifestyle in Israel had been reduced to blasphemy. What is it in America today?
Lamentations 4:1-22 The Plight of the Rebellious
No wonder they call this book “Lamentations.” This chapter is another lament, or dirge, describing the plight of those who chose to rebel against God. It is not a pretty picture. Some say God is vengeful and mean. No, He is as perfect in Justice as He is in Love.
Amos 5:1-17 Seek the LORD and Live
In the midst of the terrible judgment Amos is foretelling the LORD still encourages the people to repent, seek Him, and live. Several times in this portion God encourages the people to turn from their evil and seek good, in order to live.
Baptism & Communion
We celebrate both baptism and communion today in our church. This is a general biblical background for both of the ordinances for the Church.
