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Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Aug 27, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class
Questions for Revelation 12
Summary of last week’s class:
Last week we discussed the persecution of the two witnesses (i.e., the church). They would prophesy for 1,260 days and then they would be persecuted and killed (Rev. 11:1-3). Their persecution would not last because they would be raised from the dead by God (Rev. 11:4-14). Heaven erupted in worship again and praised God for delivering his people and for destroying those who tormented them on the earth (Rev. 11:15-19). In chapter 12 John shifts gears. He introduces the major characters behind the persecution the Christians were facing. He shows how Christians then and now can overcome hardship and difficulty by trusting in the Lord. There is a brief, but detailed description provided of our adversary (Rev. 12:9-10). Our adversary is shown as defeated and struck down and this should provide us with comfort and courage.
Questions for Chapter 12
- Who is the woman described in Revelation 12:1-2 (see also Rev. 12:13, 12:17)?
- Who is the male child she gave birth to and how do we know it’s Jesus J (Rev. 12:5-6)?
- Who is Michael (Rev. 12:7)?
- When did the heavenly war described in Revelation 12 take place (cf. Rev. 12:7-11)?
- List the ways Satan is described in Revelation 12:9-10 and try and define each term? What do these terms tell us about Satan?
- What did Christians do to be victorious in Revelation 12:11? What does the word of their testimony mean? What does it mean that they did not love their lives even unto death?
- What is the purpose of the “wilderness” in the Bible (cf. Rev. 12:4, 12:14)?
- Why does the dragon pursue the woman (Rev. 12:13)?
- What does the Devil know about his time (Rev. 12:12)? How should this effect our interaction with him?
- What does Revelation 12:5 describe?
Duration 41:18
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023 - Wednesday PM Bible Class
This quarter we are studying the minor prophets of the Old Testament.
Handout:
- Minor Prophets: Introduction
- What do you know about the minor prophets?
- 5-12-5-5-12?
- The times of the these prophets:
- Important dates (Why?):
- Three (Four?) Major Periods:
- Spiritual times (What were they like)?
- The tasks of these prophets
- What is a prophet?
- A prophet's life was?
- The phrase "My ____ the _____" Reveals that:
- God has a ____ concern over them (2 Kings 9:7)
- God ___ though them (2 Kings 17:13)
- God showed His ____ nature through them (Jerm. 7:25)
- God ____ His people through them (Jerm. 44:4)
- God showed His ____ through them (Zech 1:4-6)
- Themes of these prophets
- Synopsis of the Books
- Hosea:
- Joel:
- Amos:
- Obadiah:
- Jonah:
- Micah:
- Nahum:
- Habakkuk:
- Zephaniah:
- Haggai:
- Zechariah:
- Malachi:
- Key Words in the Minor prophets
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- The Prophets and their writings were ______
- Synopsis of the Books
Duration 39:51
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Aug 20, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class
Questions for Revelation 11
Summary of last week’s class:
After the plagues and punishments of chapter 9, John described a mighty angel coming on the scene with great power (Rev. 10:1-3). The angel had a message that was going to come to pass soon and there would no longer be a delay (Rev. 10:5-7). John was told to take the scroll and consume it. Though there were sweet aspects to God’s message there also were hard truths that John needed to digest and be willing and ready to share (Rev. 10:8-10). After John eats the scroll he is told that he must go again and prophesy to many peoples and nations about the things he has heard. The message of devastation for God’s enemies needed to be embraced and announced, but God’s people needed to be ready to endure hardship as they patiently waited for God to vindicate them. Chapter 11 contains the message John was told to eat and consume. In chapter 11 we find out what made the message sweet but also what made it bitter for God’s people.
Questions for chapter 11
- What is the temple of God that is being measured in Revelation 11:1?
- Why is the court outside the temple not measured (11:2)? What does the measuring symbolize/refer to?
- Who are the two witnesses (11:3)? How can we know?
- What two Old Testament figures are the witnesses representing (11:6)? What do you think this is designed to communicate to readers?
- What is the great city referenced in Revelation 11:8?
- What theme is repeated in Revelation 11:13 concerning the punishment on God’s enemies?
- Did some of God’s enemies genuinely repent in Revelation 11:13?
- What does Revelation 11:15 mean? Describe it in your own words.
- What psalm is echoed in Revelation 11:18? —Hint: it’s one of the first two psalms.
- What does the ark of the covenant represent (11:19)?
Duration 46:22
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
August 20, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon
How To Be a Strong Church - (Ephesians 6:10-13)
Neal Pollard
- The Preachers in Ephesus
- The Strategic location of Ephesus
- A strong church finds its strength in God (10)
- How do we find strength in God?
- "The Lord is my strength and my song" (Exo. 15:2; Eph. 5:19)
- "The Lord is my strength and my song" (PSA. 28:7; Deut. 1:30-31; Eph. 6:13-17)
- "I Love you, O Lord, My Strength" (PSA. 18:1-2; Eph. 6:24)
- A Strong Church Knows It True Enemy (12)
- The Enemy Is the Devil (11)
- The Enemy Spiritual Forces of Wickedness (12-13)
- A Strong Church Doesn't Have Spectators (13)
- Paul Says "Take up ..."
- Do Spiritual Inventory
- Look for partners
- Listen to the announcements
- Stand Firm
Duration 38:40
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
August 20, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon
I Surrender All - Luke 14:25-35
Introduction:
1. The type of __________ that Christianity calls for is different from the
___________ that is common in our world.
2. Jesus sought to drive home the idea of ___________ to his ___________
repeatedly.
3. He __________ people to give him their __________.
4. When we fail to ________ we _________ our blessing in the process.
I. Putting ________ Under ________ Teaching (Luke 14:25)
II. Place of __________ Above _______ (Luke 14:25-26)
III. __________ the ___________ Life (Luke 14:27)
IV. __________ Preparation (Luke 14:28-32)
V. Parting _______ with __________ (Luke 14:33)
VI. Practicing __________ Stewardship (Luke 14:34-35)
Duration 35:45
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
August 20, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Phil will be teaching a bible study of the book of Exodus. Today Phil continues his in-depth review of the book. Today he starts from Chapter 33.
Duration 41:09
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Aug 16, 2023 - Wednesday PM Bible Class
This quarter we are studying the minor prophets of the Old Testament.
Handout:
- Minor Prophets: Introduction
- What do you know about the minor prophets?
- 5-12-5-5-12?
- The times of the these prophets:
- Important dates (Why?):
- Three (Four?) Major Periods:
- Spiritual times (What were they like)?
- The tasks of these prophets
- What is a prophet?
- A prophet's life was?
- The phrase "My ____ the _____" Reveals that:
- God has a ____ concern over them (2 Kings 9:7)
- God ___ though them (2 Kings 17:13)
- God showed His ____ nature through them (Jerm. 7:25)
- God ____ His people through them (Jerm. 44:4)
- God showed His ____ through them (Zech 1:4-6)
- Themes of these prophets
- Synopsis of the Books
- Hosea:
- Joel:
- Amos:
- Obadiah:
- Jonah:
- Micah:
- Nahum:
- Habakkuk:
- Zephaniah:
- Haggai:
- Zechariah:
- Malachi:
- Key Words in the Minor prophets
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- The Prophets and their writings were ______
- Synopsis of the Books
Duration 45:26
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Aug 9, 2023 - Wednesday PM Bible Class
This quarter we are studying the minor prophets of the Old Testament.
Handout:
- Minor Prophets: Introduction
- What do you know about the minor prophets?
- 5-12-5-5-12?
- The times of the these prophets:
- Important dates (Why?):
- Three (Four?) Major Periods:
- Spiritual times (What were they like)?
- The tasks of these prophets
- What is a prophet?
- A prophet's life was?
- The phrase "My ____ the _____" Reveals that:
- God has a ____ concern over them (2 Kings 9:7)
- God ___ though them (2 Kings 17:13)
- God showed His ____ nature through them (Jerm. 7:25)
- God ____ His people through them (Jerm. 44:4)
- God showed His ____ through them (Zech 1:4-6)
- Themes of these prophets
- Synopsis of the Books
- Hosea:
- Joel:
- Amos:
- Obadiah:
- Jonah:
- Micah:
- Nahum:
- Habakkuk:
- Zephaniah:
- Haggai:
- Zechariah:
- Malachi:
- Key Words in the Minor prophets
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- The Prophets and their writings were ______
- Synopsis of the Books
Duration 32:20
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
August 13, 2023 Sunday PM Sermon
Searching for Something - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Introduction:
- People Are Seeking - (1 Corinthians 1:22)
- Many Do Not Want to Find - (1 Corinthians 1:23)
- "Stumbling Block"
- "Foolishness"
- The Called Will Find - (1 Corinthians 1:23)
- Everyone is Seeking for Something, But What?
- All Of Us in One Of Three Positions
Duration 19:32
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Aug 13, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class
The Little Book - Revelation 10:1-11
- The Strong Angel (10:1-3)
- Robed in a cloud
- Rainbow in his head
- Legs like fiery pillars
- Right foot on land; left on sea
- A little book (open in his hand)
- He cries with a roar of a lion
- The Identity Of This Angel
- The Seven Peals Of Thunder (10:4)
- The Swearing Angel (10:5-7)
- He raises his right hand
- Daniel 12:7
- The mystery
- God’s vengeance is coming
- The Sweet And Sour “Meal” (10:8-11)
- Appreciate the word and appropriate the word
- Imagery from Ezekiel 2-3
- The scroll is bitter
- The scroll is sweet
- HEARING & KEEPING (10:1-11)
- God’s Word is distinct from every other message
- Keep your image of God’s greatness sharp
- Have a good theology of angels
- Consume the word of God
- Be ready to go again
Duration 44:55