Nehemiah 1

Nehemiah begins about 450 years before Christ and covers the period 445-433 BC, the close of Old Testament history.  It is a sequel to Ezra.  Malachi covers the period around 420-397 BC and closes the Old Testament account. About 100 years earlier in 539 BC, the Persian king, Cyrus the Great, conquered the Babylonian Empire.  Under Cyrus and his… Read More Nehemiah 1

Call to Worship

The minister should begin the service of worship by calling the congregation, consistent with the Scriptures below, to the public, corporate, and reverent worship of God. After the call, the minister should invite the congregation to begin its worship by standing and singing a hymn of praise to God, proclaiming the glories of His person… Read More Call to Worship

Matthew 1

Matthew 1 Introduction: General Outline vs. 1-17:         The Jewish pedigree of Jesus Christ – Abraham’s Seed appears vs. 18-25:       The Divine pedigree of Jesus Christ – God’s prophecy fulfilled The book of the generation:  “book” refers at least to the catalogue Matthew gives in the first half of the first chapter.  It… Read More Matthew 1

MATTHEW Overview/Outline

MATTHEW OVERVIEW I.      1st Narrative:  Chs. 1 – 4                 Introduction to Jesus Christ Teaching:  Chs. 5-7               The Sermon on the Mount II.     2nd Narrative:   Chs. 8-9:34          Evidence of the Kingdom’s Coming Teaching:  Chs. 9:35-10       The Mission Discourse III.   3rd Narrative:  Chs. 11-12          … Read More MATTHEW Overview/Outline