HEBREWS 2:10-18 Hebrews 2:10-11a   Sovereignty of God What do we learn from the free modifiers? For whom: By whom: What is the purpose of suffering here? BIG QUESTION: How was Jesus made perfect? BIG QUESTION: Why does God allow suffering?   Hebrews 2:11b-16   Christ our Brother and Savior How are we called brothers to Christ?… Read More ›

I am 36 and am finally going through confirmation! Having grown up in a Baptist/non-denomination church, I had never gone through the confirmation program. Who would have thought I would be going through confirmation with my oldest son! It is a joy and privilege to see the basic doctrines of the church being taught to… Read More ›

HEBREWS 2:1-9 Hebrews 2:1-4   Pay Attention! What is the therefore there for?   What is the warning that is given and why is it given?   BIG QUESTION: Can we lose our salvation?   Assurance in the message that was given: Message was declared by whom? Attested by whom? Bore witness by (supporting arguments and… Read More ›

HEBREWS 1:5-14 Introduction: “A More Excellent Name”     A Biblical Defense of Jesus’ Superiority Hebrews 1:5a (cf. Psalm 2:7)   Hebrews 1:5b (cf. 2 Samuel 7:11b-16)     Hebrews 1:6 (cf. Deuteronomy 32:43)     Hebrews 1:7 (cf. Psalm 104:4)     Hebrews 1:8-9 (cf. Psalm 45:6-7)     Hebrews 1:10-12 (cf. Psalm 102:25-27)… Read More ›

HEBREWS 1:1-4 God Speaks Through His Son – 1:1-2a How do these verses demonstrate that this book is more of a sermon than a letter?   How did/does God speak?   A Word Study: “Son”   The Son Reigns – 1:2b-4 A Word Study: “Heir”   A Word Study: “Glory”   A Word Study: “Nature”… Read More ›

INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS What is Hebrews? Who wrote the book? There are at least five possibilities: Barnabas:   Apollos:   Paul:   Clement:   Luke:   To whom is the book written?     Should the book even be in the Bible?       What is the purpose/value of Hebrews?  

John 21 Authorship issue:   Fishing The Miracle The Beachside Breakfast The provision of the call   The Seaside Installation Service    Peter’s Restoration – Commission The word ‘Love’ storge eros filew agape   The Three Questions What is “these?”   What is the qualification needed for serving in ministry that Jesus is seeking in… Read More ›

You need to come to church. Who would have thought that would be such a provocative thing for a pastor to say? But here we are. First, I need to do my best to explain my heart in that statement and my tone. This is not me trying to do my best impersonation of an… Read More ›

The Death & Burial of Jesus Christ John 19:28-42 “Amazing love, how can it be, that Thou my God shouldst die for me?” Hymn by Charles Wesley, And Can It Be That I Should Gain   The Death of Jesus Christ   Vs. 28 All things had already been accomplished John 20:30-31   Τετέλεσται –… Read More ›

John 16:5-15 What are “these things” Jesus has stated that has filled the disciples’ heart with sorrow?         How is it an advantage that Jesus leave?           The Helper – Paraklhtos       What are the two areas of work the Holy Spirit will address in His… Read More ›