These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction Stephen’s sermon shows from the scriptures the Israelite pattern of rejecting God and ignoring His predictions of the future Messiah. R.C. Sproul, “No man was ever more loving than Jesus Christ, yet even His...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. The Problem A lapse in Care. Acts 6:1, 2:44, 4:32, 24:17; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; James 1:27; Dt. 15:4, 11; Isaiah 1:17, 23; A Sin of Partiality? Acts 6:1, 2:5;  Galatians 3:28; Colossians 3:11;  James 2:1-9; A Lack of Love...

  Lamentations 1-5: This book is an expression of Jeremiah’s sorrow over the loss of the city of Jerusalem – and indeed, the whole nation.  Their sins had brought the wrath of God according to their covenant with God, and now all seems lost.  However, in the...

Week 41 Bible Study Notes Simplifying Bible Study[1] Is there anything in this passage that teaches me about… God the Father? God the Son? God the Holy Spirit? Is there anything in this passage that teaches me something about myself? Is there… A sin that I need to...

  Habakkuk 1-3, Background: Written ~640-615 B.C. - After the Assyrians destroyed and scattered the Northern Kingdom / Israel – 722 B.C. – and before the Babylonians (Chaldeans) destroyed the temple and took the Southern Kingdom / Judah into exile – 586 B.C....

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Opposing God... Is Constant Opposition to the gospel is predicted by Jesus. John 15:18-21, 16:33; Matt. 10:22; 24:9; Acts 5:41; 1 Pet. 4:14, 16. Opposition to the gospel is displayed all through time. Romans 8:36; Luke...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. The Giving The urge to give is a reminder of our situation. That there is scarcity reminds us that we live in a fallen world, cursed by sin. That we desire to do something about it reminds us that the law of God is written...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Today’s texts:  Acts 4:5-31; Psalm 2; Isaiah 46:8-10. God’s People Choose Faithfulness Hebrews 11:1 “1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Greek:  πίστις = faith; πιστεύω = I...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Read Acts 4:1-22. The Scene Acts 4:5-6, First the Sadducees who controlled the council and do not believe in the resurrection. Also other rulers and elders. Then the high priests:  Annas, Caiphas, and family. The Question...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction Today’s Text: Acts 3:11-26; Peter’s two-fold invitation: For national repentance and conversion, Acts 3:17-21, 24-25; For individual repentance and conversion, Acts 3:23, 26. See also Acts 7; Romans 9-11, 11:4;...