Prayers of Discipline (Mt 18.19-20) Our passage is one often taken out of context, but in context give us a powerful lesson concerning the authority given to the local church and its officers. The prayer passage is in the midst of the famous discipline passage and assure God's people of God's eternal approval and authorization for taking action against sin by leading members … [Read more...] about 6.8.08 PM – Prayer
6.8.08 Study – Angels
The Organization and Ministry of Angels In which we continue our discussion of the organization of angels [from last week's lesson] by noting the distinctions of certain angels in the bible. We also concluded our discussion of angels entirely by covering the various ways in which angels serve in relation to God, to history, to Christ, to sinners, and to saints. Read the … [Read more...] about 6.8.08 Study – Angels
6.8.08 AM – Romans
The Expression of Human Religion (Rm 1.21-23) In Rm 1.18, God's wrath is seen being revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold back or suppress the truth in unrighteousness. There are two means of suppression of the truth: the first, by the Suppression of Natural Religion [man's natural response to the clear revelation of God's power and nature in … [Read more...] about 6.8.08 AM – Romans
6.1.08 PM Communion
The Priest's Part (2) (Lev 7.11-36) We continue in Leviticus for our monthly communion service. Our passage today is a continuation of the repetition of the five main sacrifices (Lev 6-7) where Moses emphasizes particular matters of concern to the priests. In this message, we make several applications to our own lives and worship, but close with a comparison of the fellowship … [Read more...] about 6.1.08 PM Communion
6.1.08 Angels
The Organization of Angels (1) In which we begin a consideration of the number and rank of angels. We caution against reading too much into the references about angel hierarchy, but are pulling out a few threads of the Biblical tapestry to see what we can know from the Bible about God's order among the angels. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about 6.1.08 Angels