God’s Authority over Evil Explained
God’s authority over evil explained is covered in Revelation 4:1 – 8:6. This lesson was presented to the North Penn Church of Christ in March, 2024. Click on the link below to download the PDF.
Lesson Outlines
The Seven Churches of Asia
The Seven Churches of Asia from Revelation chapters 2 and 3, the church in imperfection. This lesson was presented at the North Penn Church of Christ on February 11, 2024. Click on the link below to access the PDF.
Revelation Chapter One – Prologue
Below is the link to the PDF outline to the lesson on Revelation chapter one, the prologue, presented to the North Penn Church of Christ on January 28, 2024.
Introduction to Revelation II
This is the second lesson continuing the introduction to the book of Revelation as presented to the North Penn Church of Christ on 1/21/24.
Intro to Revelation II Jan 21 2024
Introduction to Revelation I
This is the initial introduction to the book of Revelation as presented to the North Penn Church of Christ on 1/14/24
Rest and Rejuvenation
“Rest and Rejuvenation” is a sermon presented on February 4, 2023. We explore the need for rest and some biblical foundations for rest. The outline follows the video.
Rest and Rejuvenation
Our problem
- We’re not sure it’s okay
- We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes – Elizabeth Mills – possible she did not write the chorus.
- Early to bed…. Benjamin Franklin
We don’t understand what it is….
- Sluggard – 14 times in Proverbs; a couple of my favorites – 10:26; 26:14-16
- Make the most of every opportunity – Ephesians 5:15-16
- Sabbath rest is promised in Heaven; can we rest now? – Hebrews 4
What is the Biblical perspective?
- Exodus 16:29; 20:8-10
- Matthew 11:28-29
- Mark 4:35-39
- Mark 2:27
Purpose:
- Rest – Mark 6:31 – even when there is good work to do.
- Refresh – Exodus 23:12; II Samuel 16:14
- Remind – Psalm 121 – God is in control.
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Like a Tree Planted by Streams
Like a Tree Planted by Streams is a lesson from Psalm 1. The outline is under the video link.
Like a Tree Planted by Streams
The Imagery:
- A tree
- Planted by a stream
- Producing fruit in season
- Never withering
Chaff
- Blown away
- ….
The Connection:
- The righteous
- Plant themselves in God’s law
- Draw on it day and night
- A life of meaning
- The wicked
- No meaning, dry, useless life
- The point – this is a warning and an admonition – don’t be the wicked!
- We can reach out, and should
The stretch
- What happens when a whole bunch of trees come together?
- Everything is improved!
- Let’s plant ourselves together by that stream….
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The Messiah – The Willing Participants
“The Messiah – The Willing Participants” is a lesson in anticipation of the birth of Jesus focusing on the few months before He was born. Three characters stand out as willing facilitators of God’s plan. The outline of the lesson is below the video presentation.
The Messiah – The Willing Participants
Zechariah (from Luke)
- “What was that last part?” – v. 18 – probably couldn’t get past the “You are going to have a son” part at first.
- God’s purposes – His time and way.
- May be painful
- We may not understand.
- Zechariah is finally all in – v. 57ff.
Joseph (from Matthew)
- Has God’s ways in mind
- Like his ancestor David? – Acts 13:22
- Righteousness leading to mercy – v. 18-19
- Fulfills a vital role
- Jesus traced to David through Joseph – v. 16, 21
- Father – names, leads, protects
Mary
- Incredible risk – Matt. 1:19
- Does not ask for proof, asks for clarification – Luke 1:34
- Submits to God’s will – Luke 1:38
- Recognizes what God is doing – Luke 1:46-55
How about us?
- Like Zechariah, doing it God’s way, coming around when God leads
- Like Joseph, following despite cultural norms
- Like Mary, trusting and submitting fully to God.
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Anticipating the Messiah
Anticipating the Messiah is a lesson from Micah 4 and 5 focusing on the coming of Jesus. The outline follows the video lesson.
Anticipating the Messiah
Micah 4 and 5
We are forward thinkers….
- Eternity set in our hearts – Ecclesiastes 3:11
- What did Israel anticipate in the days of Micah?
- Assyrian victory over Israel; Judah threatened – II Kings 16 & 17
- Deliverance is always in following God’s instruction…
- “In the last days” 4:1 – always Messianic.
- Spoken of as done – 4:1, 4
- God’s instruction transforms – 4:2-4
- God raises Him from unexpected places – 5:2
- God’s ways are not ours – Isaiah 55:8-9
- He shepherds – 5:3-4
- He brings peace – 5:5-6
- He gives power to His own 5:7-15
- Refreshing as the dew – v. 7; Acts 3:19
- Powerful as a lion – v. 8
- Triumphant – 5:9; I Corinthians 10:3-5 (This is decidedly unwarlike in the New Covenant)
- God brings the victory – 5:10-15
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Creating Thanksgiving in Corinth
“Creating Thanksgiving in Corinth” is a lesson for Thanksgiving from II Corinthians. The outline follows the video.
Creating Thanksgiving in Corinth
II Corinthians
The certainty of thanksgiving – II Cor. 1:8-11
- We may experience hardship – we will see this in every passage we look at in II Corinthians.
- God sees us through
- Our prayers express our hopes
- Our hopes, when realized, leads to thanks
- II Cor. 2:12-17
- Titus and Paul in two places – This adds something to the Acts 16 account.
- Christ is preached, people are saved
- Thanksgiving ensues
- II Corinthians 4:13-15
- We are blessed with salvation
- This salvation spreads
- Leads to thanksgiving
- The Macedonians gave out of hardship
- II Corinthians 8:16 – Titus
- Thankful for like-minded people
- The church
- II Corinthians 9:11-15 – Generosity
- Thanksgiving from the receivers
- Blessings for the givers