Apr 26, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
The church in Corinth had problems. I almost said that it had a, “unique set of problems,” but they were not unique to that church alone. It was a somewhat wealthy church; it was definitely a worldly church. Some of the members had problems with the...
Apr 24, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
The Broadmead Church in Bristol, England was founded in 1640. In the church minutes it was described as a “Baptized Congregation” meaning that it employed immersion. For about fifteen years one of the early members, of the church, Brother Edward Terrill,...
Apr 21, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
The theology of the Holy Spirit: How often is God’s Spirit described as “holy” in the Bible (never; seldom; often; million of times)? Seven times Where is He called “holy” more often (the Old Testament; the New Testament)? New Testament Did...
Apr 19, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
As we shall see, the timing of this meal and Mary’s gift to Christ was significant. If this was not divinely providential, it was certainly used by the Lord to emphasize a significant lesson. As we review the details of this meal and the people who were present, Mary...
Apr 19, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
This event in Jesus’ life is recorded in Matthew, Mark and John – but not in Luke. John’s account is the most complete, even though we are still left with a lot of mystery. One interesting detail, missing from Matthew, is that the worshiping lady is Mary, sister of...
Apr 17, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
A J. Gordon wrote two hymns which we sometimes sing – “My Jesus I Love Thee,” and “In Tenderness He Sought Me.” Both of those hymns reflect his up-bringing in the doctrines of sovereign grace. “I love Thee because Thou hast first loved...
Apr 13, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
One of the things going on in Jesus’ day, something of which the Word of God only hints, was the volatile climate of the Jewish society. There has never been a more chauvinistic, self-glorifying people than the Israelite nation. As far as they were concerned they were...
Apr 12, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Background details about Hell: How many words are translated “hell” in the Old Testament (one; two; three; four)? One- Sheol “Sheol” is translated into (one; two; three; four) English words. Three Those translated words include (lake of fire;...
