These notes accompany the sermon found here. Structural Notes of Isaiah 1:1-2:5 The book is a singular vision of things both near (Isaiah’s time) and far (latter days); thing already and not yet. Isaiah 1:1 shows that the work is a singular “vision,” concerning Judah...

Some important prophecies concerning Jesus Christ: Key Scriptures about the coming Christ. Genesis 3:15 Genesis 12:3 Deuteronomy 18:15 2 Samuel 7:12-17 Psalm 110 (by David) Isaiah 7, 9, 52-53, Eight divine announcements of the birth of Christ from Wilmington’s Book of...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction:  Today's Text:  Isaiah 6 Sermon series: Let Us Reason Together Isaiah prophesied approximately 740-681 BC. His book is not Chronological.  It is mostly poetic, partially narrative and often repeats itself, all...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction: Today's Text:  Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7-8. Immanuel in the New Testament Christians see at least three-fold significance in the designation of Jesus as “Immanuel,” “God with us.” He came to dwell in human...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction Sermon series:  Let Us Reason Together:  Understanding Isaiah Today's Text:  Isaiah 2:18-21; Romans 1:18-32. Idolatry is... Old Testament: A “physical representation of a deity, usually used as an object of...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Outline Verses 1-3: The Nations Rage.  (Psalmist/Spirit speaking) Verses 4-6: The Lord Laughs.  (The Lord speaking, verse 6) Verses 7-9: The Son Conquers.  (The Son speaking, quoting the Lord) Verses 10-12: The Spirit...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. The Rest of Paul’s Story Acquittal: According to church history, this first imprisonment in Rome ended in Paul’s acquittal and release.  (2 Timothy 4:16 mentions a “first defense.”) Travels: It’s possible Paul went to Spain...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Paul’s Defense He had done nothing wrong. Acts 28:17, 22:3, 23:1, 24:16, 25:8, 25:10, Philippians 3:6. His reputation was spotless. Acts 28:21, 28:30, 23:1. The Roman authorities had no charges against him. Acts 28:18,...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction Today’s Text: Acts 28:1-16. See also Acts 19:21, 23:11, 25:11-12, 27:24. Kind natives Acts 28:2, 28:7, 28:10. See also Acts 2:47. A snakebite Acts 28:3-6. See also Mark 16:17-18; Ecclesiastes 9:1-3; Hebrews...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction See also Acts 19:21, 23:11, 27:24; 1 Timothy 1:19; 2 Corinthians 11:25; By faith, God’s people can thrive even in the storms of life while God moves forward his plans.   Outline: Storms come Storms reveal...