1. A Look at the Signs Circumcision as a sign: All Jewish males were circumcised as a sign of entering into a covenant with God (Gen 17:10-12). Is there a connection between the sign of circumcision & the sign of baptism? (Colossians 2:11-12) [Note: baptism is not the point of this passage] Paul is describing…
Intro: The Church building is not a Temple The Historical Setting The Prophetic Nature of Christ’s Arrival Jeremiah 7:1-4, 8-11 / Ps 69:9 / Malachi 3:1 Some Further Application – Consider: the fury of God at those who put stumbling blocks before others (Luke 17:1-2) the intention of God to unite Various Peoples under Christ (Is 56:7 / Is 49:6 / Rev…
Baptism – Part 1 – Getting our Feet Wet (Various) 1. The Simplest Question – What is Baptism? Making some sort of public testimony concerning Jesus Christ…using water. If this seems strange, think on other symbolic actions – raising your hand in an oath; saluting; handshake… 2. The Well we Draw From – Where does…
1. The Trail of the King (The Gospel of Luke so far…) 2. The Triumphal Procession 3. The Testimony the Preceded these events * Zechariah 9:9 * Psalm 118 4. Some Further Points of Application * Jesus is King, irrespective of the World’s Acceptance * A Song of Praise on the Lips does not necessarily mean a Work of Grace in the…
Complete in Christ (Colossians 2:6-15) 1. A call to walk in Christ (verse 6-7) – Twofold appeal: > Return to a lifestyle of faith that is found in Christ alone. > Reject what is not according to Christ. – Two images to explain what it means to walk in Christ. – A Christian is like a tree rooted in Christ. – A…
The Trail of the King (The Gospel of Luke so far…) The Triumphal Procession The Testimony the Preceded these events Zechariah 9:9 Psalm 118 Some Further Points of Application Jesus is King, irrespective of the World’s Acceptance A Song of Praise on the Lips does not necessarily mean a Work of Grace in the Heart Faith should Flourish because of the Fidelity…
11 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers.
