Month: December 2021
Tips for Taking Good Sermon Notes
I want to start this post by looking at what the Scripture said for a new King of Israel was to do upon becoming King. The Scripture is found in Deuteronomy 17:18-19 and reads, "Also, it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy … Continue reading Tips for Taking Good Sermon Notes
Daily Bible Reading 2022
As we come to the end of 2021, many of us are in the last week of our Bible reading plans and are looking for our plan for next year. Maybe, we've never done a daily Bible reading plan, or at least never completed one. I want to share with you a few reasons why … Continue reading Daily Bible Reading 2022
The Devil Hates Music
While looking for a particular quote by Martin Luther I found another one that really struck a chord with me. On the power of music, Martin Luther said, Music is hateful and intolerable to the devil. I truly believe, and do not mind saying, that there is no art like music, next to theology. It … Continue reading The Devil Hates Music
Joel 2: I Will Restore
Last Sunday evening, we began our study of the book of Joel. As we noted last time, Joel's name means "Yahweh is God," which can also be the theme for the oracle. We also noted why Joel is probably a post-exile prophet, traced the overall theme in the book, and dealt with the first chapter … Continue reading Joel 2: I Will Restore
Romans 14: The Law of Love
Last Lord's Day, we dealt with Romans 14:1-13 under the title "The Law of Liberty." By way of review and clarification, Romans 14 deals with matters of personal conviction and practice, which on their own are not sinful. Paul gave two examples of such convictions and practices. The first is the food we eat (Rom. … Continue reading Romans 14: The Law of Love
The Locusts Have Come
In the introduction of his commentary on the Minor Prophets, Brother Hailey wrote that "A study of the prophets will enrich the life of anyone who applies himself to learn their teaching…An understanding of how the prophets dealt with the religious, political, social, and moral corruptions in their day will give courage to the Lord's … Continue reading The Locusts Have Come
Romans 14: The Law of Liberty
In Ephesians 2:14-18, we read about how God reconciled not only sinners to Himself but also Jews and Gentiles together. God has and is calling for all peoples everywhere to repent and get into a right relationship with Him, and that is glorious! It is amazing that the Gospel can unite all peoples together. Regardless … Continue reading Romans 14: The Law of Liberty
The Words of the Preacher
On Monday nights, I’ve been having a study on the book of Ecclesiastes. Of the wisdom books of the Old Testament, it is my favorite. It is my favorite because Ecclesiastes asks, how shall we live then in a world that often makes no sense? It is only at the end of the book does … Continue reading The Words of the Preacher
Preach The Text 