Cumberland Trace Church of Christ (Formerly Lehman Ave Church of Christ)

Revelation Bible Class by Hiram Kemp Part 10

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

1. What is the temple of God that is being measured in Revelation 11:1?
2. Why is the court outside the temple not measured (11:2)? What does the measuring symbolize/refer to?
3. Who are the two witnesses (11:3)? How can we know?
4. What two Old Testament figures are the witnesses representing (11:6)? What do you think this is designed to communicate to readers?
5. What is the great city referenced in Revelation 11:8?
6. What theme is repeated in Revelation 11:13 concerning the punishment on God’s enemies?
7. Did some of God’s enemies genuinely repent in Revelation 11:13?
8. What does Revelation 11:15 mean? Describe it in your own words.
9. What psalm is echoed in Revelation 11:18? —Hint: it’s one of the first two psalms.
10. What does the ark of the covenant represent (11:19)?

Duration 46:22

” How To Be A Strong Church” by Neal Pollard

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

”I Surrender All” by Hiram Kemp

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

Exodus Class by Phil Hartnady - Part 11

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

Minor Prophets by Neal Pollard - Part 10

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 ______

 

Duration 45:26

Minor Prophets by Gary Bratcher - Part 9

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 ______

 

Duration 32:20

”Searching for Something” by Neal Pollard

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

Revelation Bible Class by Neal Pollard Part 9

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

”Some Things We Cannot Choose” by Neal Pollard

August 13, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

SOME THINGS WE CANNOT CHOOSE
Introduction: 
A. The Bible Reveals 2 Truths About _________________-Making
I. YOU CANNOT DECIDE TO ____________________
II. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE ______________________
III. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE WHAT THE ________________ OF GOD SAYS TO MAN
IV. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE THE ________________ OF YOUR _________________
V. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE THE __________________ OF THE COMING OF CHRIST
VI. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE THE LENGTH OF _______________________
VII. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE THE BLISS OF ______________ OR THE HORROR OF
 _________________

Duration 33:35

Revelation Bible Class by Hiram Kemp Part 8

Aug 6, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class

 

Questions for Revelation: Chapters 8-9

Summary of Revelation 1-7:

We have not had class in two weeks but remember where we’ve been so far. John introduces us to the resurrected Jesus and shows Him in His exalted glory (ch.1). The seven churches were encouraged, rebuked, and examined (ch. 2-3). We saw God on his glorious throne being worshipped and the lamb of God (i.e., Jesus) receiving the same treatment (Rev. 4-5). God began to show how He would deal with the enemies of His people by allowing the lamb to open the six seals of judgment (Rev. 6). There is a praise break where the sealed and redeemed of God are seen standing before the throne praising God and worshipping Him because of the redemption He has provided (Rev. 7).

This week we will continue with chapter 8 and the 7^th and final seal. Read chapters 8 and 9. Remember the persecution God’s people were facing. Think through any Old Testament stories that these chapters remind you of and try not to get distracted or discouraged by the details. Revelation says the Christians win no matter what! These chapters introduce us to the seven trumpets and the plagues that follow their blasts.

Questions from chapter 8-9:

1. What does the silence in Revelation 8:1 refer to?
2. What does the scene of Revelation 8:2-5 teach us about prayer (cf. Rev. 5:8, 6:9-11)?
3. What is the purpose of trumpets throughout the Bible (see Numbers 10:1-10; 1 Thess. 4:16; 1 Cor. 15:52)?
4. What Old Testament account does the first and second trumpet remind you of and why (Rev. 8:7-9)?
5. What do fallen stars, darkened sun/moon represent in the book and in this type of literature? What does it represent in Revelation 8:10-12?
6. What is the disadvantage of being unsealed in Revelation 9:2-4?
7. What is the response of those who survived the plagues and hardship in Revelation 9:20-21? What does that tell us about the human heart?
8. How would this material in these two chapters have helped Christians suffering in the first century? How does it help us today to live for Jesus?

 

Duration 46:56