These notes accompany the sermon found here. Who was John the Baptist? Who was John? He was a prophet from the line of priests whose job it was to teach the people of Israel the law of God. See Luke 1:5-25, 39-45, 57-80; regarding his birth and lineage. He preached in...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. The Only Son, John 1:14-18 μονογενής Son of God ‌‌‌‌‌‌Meaning Jewish context: The Old Testament used the term to refer to kings, heavenly beings, and Israel.  By Jesus’ time, it could also...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Jesus Is the Light Concerning Jesus, John 1:4, 3:19-21, 8:12, 9:5, 11:9-10, 12:35-36, 12:46; Matthew 4:15-16; Isaiah 9:2. Concerning John, John 1:7-8, 5:35. Creation See John 1:1, 5, 9; Genesis 1:3-4; Revelation 22:5; Psalm...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. John’s Audience ‌Jews and the Logos God created by speaking, Genesis 1:3; Psalm 33:6; and the creation itself speaks, Psalm 19:1-4.  The Word or Logos could be personified as an agent of the Lord, Isaiah 55:11, and became...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. ‌Introduction: Outline Credit: Webb, Barry. The Message of Isaiah: On Eagles’ Wings. Edited by J. A. Motyer and Derek Tidball, Inter-Varsity Press, 1996. Today’s point: God is moving forward a plan to gather to himself a...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Today’s point:  The Lord Jesus Christ is God’s Divine Warrior who brings His wrath to the final judgment. The Divine Warrior How do we know this is Jesus Christ? Compare Isaiah 63:4 and Isaiah 61:2.  Now see Luke 4:16-30...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Today’s Point:  The LORD delights in His people who in turn glorify Him and proclaim His good news. ‌Outline of Isaiah 62: Isaiah 62:1-5 - the prophet speaks. Isaiah 62:6-12 - the Lord speaks. A Brief History Lesson* Exile...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction Series: Let Us Reason Together Today’s Text: Isaiah 10:20-27. Today’s point: God is always preserving a remnant of faithful people. The Remnant in Isaiah The remnant was all those who survived the Assyrian...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction Today’s Texts: Isaiah 61:1-6; Luke 4:16-21. Today’s Point: Jesus Christ claimed to be the liberating Servant-Messiah of Isaiah 61. Good News to the Poor See also Matthew 5:3-6. Liberty to the Captives See also...